Jim Caple
Jim Caple is a senior writer at ESPN.com, with his weekly baseball column "Off Base" for Page 2 among his contributions. Before coming to ESPN, Jim worked in Minneapolis and Seattle. His first book, "The Devil Wears Pinstripes," can also be ordered through his Web site, jimcaple.net.
A-Rod finally wins that elusive title 4 days ago
Alex Rodriguez turned numerous negatives to begin this season into the ultimate positive to end the year: a World Series title.
Old men on a mission in WS Game 6 5 days ago
The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on two of the game's grand old men -- Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte -- in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
Extreme Makeover: World Series edition 5 days ago
With the World Series on pace to end at its latest date ever, Jim Caple (and Scott Boras) see room for improvement.
Enough already with all the delays November 02, 2009
From conferences at the mound to conferences at home plate, the Yankees have a knack for delaying games.
Manuel definitely made the right call November 02, 2009
Charlie Manuel's decision not to start Cliff Lee on three days' rest in will draw plenty of scrutiny, but the choice was the right one.
Selig not a fan of expanding replay October 29, 2009
MLB commissioner Bud Selig said has been soliciting outside opinion from managers and general managers over the past few weeks and said no one offered a good explanation why the umpiring was so bad in the first rounds of the postseason.
Sabathia lacks usual sharpness October 28, 2009
In Game 1, CC Sabathia wasn't as effective as he has been all postseason, but the Yankees might need him to come back in Game 4.
Kate Hudson, A-Rod are World Serious October 28, 2009
Kate Hudson prepares the Yankees' WAGs for the World Series and the corresponding media crush.
ALCS: Scioscia not in favor of playoff schedule October 25, 2009
ALCS: Angels have options with their pitchers October 25, 2009
A-Rod finally reaches the biggest stage October 26, 2009
In this his sixth season with the Yankees, Alex Rodriguez has finally reached the ultimate stage -- the World Series.
Halos unable to overcome their miscues October 25, 2009
Shoddy fielding along with many mental mistakes ultimately led to the demise of the Angels in the ALCS.
Waiting nothing new for the Angels October 24, 2009
That Game 6 of the ALCS was washed out didn't impact the Angels all that much. They've gotten used to waiting around this postseason.
The greatest competition ever October 16, 2009
A few weeks after the Steelers and Vikings played in Super Bowl IX, they competed in an even more memorable event.
Yankees miss chance to close out series October 22, 2009
While the Yankees had their opportunity to close out the Angels in Game 5, the ALCS being extended to a sixth game is a good thing for the sport.
Cameras capture players at all times October 21, 2009
Everything a player does these days -- from spitting to picking his nose -- will be captured on YouTube.
Umpire errors a real embarrassment October 20, 2009
The need to expand instant replay was once again demonstrated by three umpire errors in Game 4 of the ALCS.
ALCS: Home plate ump has some style October 19, 2009
ALCS: Cheers for Jeter's blast October 19, 2009
Girardi simply manages to overmanage October 19, 2009
The many pitching changes. The many visits to the mound. Joe Girardi might have finally been a detriment to the Yankees in their loss in Game 3 of the ALCS.
INSIDER
Sign Of The Times
The Red Sox's acquisition of Jeremy Hermida is one of many likely trades this offseason that'll involve small- and mid-market teams moving players to big-market teams for second-rate packages.
Big Apple's big dream
Chad Ford examines whether or not the Knick's offseason plan for 2010 can still work.
Making the best better
Todd McShay explains how the top three college QBs can improve.
OUTSIDE THE LINES
Seats Of Gold
Yankee Stadium's Legends Suite was sparsely populated at times this season -- a sign of what greed does to loyalty. Wright Thompson »
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