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Jim Caple, Page 2Yes, it's only April. The Padres and Pirates probably won't keep it up. But let's enjoy the moment while we can.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009Why will Rays win? Because Maddon will consider anything
Jim Caple, ESPN.comIf the Rays rally to win the World Series, it might be because Joe Maddon was willing to consider anything.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008Rays must recover, or Game 7 could be their worst nightmare
Jim Caple, ESPN.comAfter losing two straight games, can the Rays recover in Game 7 against the Red Sox and avoid a nightmare of a finish to their season?
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008Breaking down the art of second-guessing
Jim Caple, Page 2Jim Caple looks at the forgotten favorite pastime of postseason baseball -- the art of second-guessing the manager.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Red Sox faced with some legitimate concerns
Jim Caple, ESPN.comSuffering a rout at the hands of the Rays in Game 3, the Red Sox could very well be facing a team that is simply better than they are.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008Wheeler, Price provide much-needed relief for Rays
Jim Caple, ESPN.comDan Wheeler and David Price combined to throw four innings of relief to enable the Rays to pull even with the Red Sox at a game apiece in the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2008When Ortiz went down, his teammates stepped up
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe Red Sox may make a trade before the deadline, but their biggest July move likely will be activating David Ortiz from the disabled list.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2008Japan is the next stop for MLB expansion
Jim Caple, Page 2Expansion to Japan is the next logical step for MLB, and as long as there is money to be made, the owners will find a way to overcome the hurdles.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008Red Sox survive shaky outing from Dice-K to win opener
Jim Caple, ESPN.comDaisuke Matsuzaka struggled mightily while pitching in his homeland of Japan, but the Red Sox recovered to defeat the A's in the regular-season opener.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008Long live the spring training notes
Jim Caple, Page 2When it comes to spring training, it doesn't get any better than the daily notes columns.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2008Pedroia, Youkilis finish off Tribe
Jim Caple, ESPN.comEven when you finally shut down David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez, there are other batters who can make a pitcher want to break into a cold sweat.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2007After a day off, Boston turns to Beckett
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe Red Sox have two things going for them: an off day and their ace in Game 5.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2007Boston's bullpen implodes in seven-run 11th inning
Jim Caple, ESPN.comCleveland's bullpen never flinched, while Boston's collapsed in a heap under the weight of a seven-run 11th inning.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2007For a Yankee fan, he's not all bad
Jim Caple, Page 2Jim Caple always disliked Jeffrey Maier, the 12-year-old Yankee fan with the infamous interference play in 1996. But after meeting him, he found a great guy who loves baseball.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006Is Philly gonna fly now?
Jim Caple, Page 2Jim Caple takes to the streets of Philadelphia to find out what makes their tortured souls tick.
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