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What does history say about the Rays' future?

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

What does history say about the Rays' future? We found 11 similar teams to compare them with.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

Sorry, dudes: Guys you didn't want on your fantasy team

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

We don't rejoice in the wretchedness of others, but Page 2 does nominate the worst player seasons for each major league franchise.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008

These guys took relief pitching to the extreme

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

From Roy Face's amazing 18-1 season in relief to Mike Marshall's 208 innings as a reliever, Jim Baker looks at some unique reliever records.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008

Need some help finding a GM?

Jim Baker, Page 2

Need to hire a GM for your professional baseball team? Then you need Jim Baker's application.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2007

Are the Tigers for real?

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Detroit's out-of-nowhere season has Jim Baker looking back at other teams that were big surprises to predict Detroit's future.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006

Crime and punishment

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

We assigned Jim Baker to watch the Kansas City Royals for an entire week; did he survive the ordeal?

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2006

Who's on first, second, third and short?

Jim Baker, Special to Page 3

Vote for the infielders on the Page 3 all-time movie all-star team.

Story | September 17, 2004

We're talking baseball ... and movies

Jim Baker, Special to Page 3

Crash Davis or the fat kid from "Bad News Bears?" Nuke or Amanda? Vote for the all-time baseball movie all-star team.

Story | September 17, 2004

There's no crying in baseball

Jim Baker, Special to Page 3

Vote for the best manager and coach in baseball movie history.

Story | September 17, 2004

The underappreciated superstar

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Hank Aaron holds the all-time home-run record, but Page 2's Jim Baker argues that his exploits remain largely forgotten.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2004

Rocket retirement right resolution

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

In deciding to retire, Roger Clemens has done what few other great pitchers did -- go out on top.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2003

The real postseason losers

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

A team that loses in the playoffs to the eventual World Series champion can feel far better than a team that didn't.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2003

Beckett rises to occasion

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Josh Beckett's performance with his team facing elimination stacks up as one of the greatest in history.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2003

Why would Ruth curse Boston anyway?

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

What's the most memorable moment in LCS history? Gotta be Sammy Sosa or Mike Lowell in Game 1.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2003

The lucky or unlucky 13?

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

From Pat Burrell to the Marlins to Javy Lopez, the 2003 season was filled with plenty of intrigue.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2003