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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.com.

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Caple: Labor of love New Window
What's the second-best site on the Web? Baseball-Reference.com, says Jim Caple, and we owe it all to math professor Sean Forman.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | January 17, 2007

Caple: Coming clean New Window
A&E;'s sanitized versions of "The Sopranos" debut on Wednesday. But what if A&E; also cleaned up some infamous baseball tirades?
Jim Caple, Page 2 | January 10, 2007

Caple: McGwire deserves better New Window
Many writers and fans are being hypocritical in their treatment of Big Mac, writes Jim Caple.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | January 10, 2007

AM Jump: OPINIONS ON THE HALL OF FAME New Window
1 Cal Ripken Jr. The Hall of Fame vote will be announced today, and while you wonder how any writer could possibly NOT vote for Ripken, bear in mind that 20 people ...
Jim Caple | January 9, 2007

Caple: Open the process New Window
It's time the Hall of Fame starts including non-writers in the Cooperstown's process, such as broadcasters and statisticians, writes Jim Caple.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | January 3, 2007

Caple: Joy to the world New Window
In Charleston, Jim Caple visited with the Veeck family and saw they're still making baseball more fun than anywhere else.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | December 28, 2006

Caple: Rewind 2006 New Window
Jim Caple wraps up 2006 with a behind-the-scenes look at what really happened during the year.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | December 26, 2006

Caple: The other empire New Window
The Red Sox have lost their true personality and joined the Yankees as a baseball empire, writes Jim Caple.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | December 21, 2006

Caple: Bowl Road Trip Tips New Window
Caple: Bowl Road Trip Tips
Jim Caple, ESPN.com | December 20, 2006

Caple: Rotten eggs New Window
On the heels of "Rocky Balboa," here are four other sports movies that shouldn't have a sequel -- and what might happen if there was one.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | December 20, 2006

Caple: Sayonara, D-Mat IN New Window
The Off Base crystal ball predicts the final hours of the heated negotiations to sign Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | December 13, 2006

Caple: The Road Warrior Goes Kiwi IN New Window
Caple: The Road Warrior Goes Kiwi
Jim Caple, ESPN.com | December 6, 2006

Caple: Meetings adjourned IN New Window
It's time to kill baseball's winter meetings. They've outlived their purpose, and everyone hates them anyway.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | December 6, 2006

Caple: The Ultimate Athlete Workout IN New Window
It's not easy being an athlete. Check out the debut of the Page 2 Playahs section to see what one NFL player goes through for his daily workout.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | November 29, 2006

Caple: McGwire is Hall of Famer IN New Window
Like it or not, Mark McGwire's Hall of Fame candidacy deserves to be judged by the same standards as previous generations, Jim Caple writes.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | November 29, 2006

Caple: Midwest is best IN New Window
Justin Morneau winning the AL MVP is just further proof that the Midwest is the best coast in baseball, far better than the East or West.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | November 22, 2006

Caple: Gross and grosser IN New Window
Inspired by baseball players peeing on their hands, Jim Caple lists sports' 10 most disgusting habits.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | November 6, 2006

Caple: I'm Keith Hernandez IN New Window
Page 2's Jim Caple uncovers a lost "Seinfeld" episode starring Keith Hernandez, Anna Benson, Teri Hatcher and Mr. Met.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | November 6, 2006

Caple: Don't overpay for Matsuzaka IN New Window
Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan is the hottest commodity this offseason, but Jim Caple says teams should be wary of spending $18 million per year for him.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | November 1, 2006

Caple: Is the World Series over? IN New Window
After suffering through one of the worst World Series and postseasons in recent memory, Jim Caple has ideas for spicing up October baseball.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | October 30, 2006

Caple: Happy Birthday, Wave! IN New Window
This month marks the 25th anniversary of The Wave. Was Jim Caple there when it was invented? Or does Krazy George deserve the credit?
Jim Caple, Page 2 | October 27, 2006

Caple: Worst of the best IN New Window
The Tigers and Cardinals are continuing the theme of this postseason -- playing well enough to lose.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | October 27, 2006

Caple: Should I vote for McGwire? IN New Window
Jim Caple took to the streets of St. Louis to ask Cardinals fans if he should vote for Mark McGwire for the Hall of Fame.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | October 25, 2006

Caple: Owners, players agree? What a concept IN New Window
Jim Caple says completing a labor agreement early must rank as one of the most amazing stories in baseball history.
Jim Caple, ESPN.com | October 25, 2006

Caple: Requiem for Tiger Stadium IN New Window
While the Tigers play in the shiny and new Comerica Park, Jim Caple asks what do you do with an old ballpark?
Jim Caple, Page 2 | October 23, 2006

Caple: X-Filing Tony IN New Window
Jim Caple thinks he has the answer for why the boisterous Tony La Russa was so silent about Kenny Rogers' hand.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | October 23, 2006

Caple: Rookie Reyes hurls an unexpected gem IN New Window
Rookie Anthony Reyes turned in a masterful performance, lifting the Cardinals to an easy win in Game 1.
Jim Caple, ESPN.com | October 21, 2006

Caple: Souring Sweet Lou IN New Window
Jim Caple takes a look at Lou Piniella's to-do list as he prepares to enter the black hole that is the Cubs' bench.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | October 18, 2006

Caple on Highway 1: The best bike ride possible IN New Window
Jim Caple just biked perhaps the most beautiful course on the planet. And the reason he did it was even better.
Jim Caple, ESPN.com | October 17, 2006

Caple: A beautiful ride IN New Window
Jim Caple just biked perhaps the most beautiful course on the planet. And the reason he did it was even better.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | October 17, 2006

Caple: MLB playoff remedy IN New Window
Since when does coming in first not mean anything? Jim Caple aims to fix the baseball playoffs.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | October 11, 2006

Caple: Down 0-2, A's prepare for uphill battle IN New Window
While they're dealing with the loss of former teammate Cory Lidle, the A's are fighting to sustain their baseball season in the ALCS.
Jim Caple, ESPN.com | October 11, 2006

Caple: Inge gives Tigers a big lift IN New Window
No. 9 hitter Brandon Inge provided the spark for the Tigers in their ALCS-opening victory over the A's.
Jim Caple, ESPN.com | October 10, 2006

Caple: It's official -- Billy Beane's a genius IN New Window
A "genius" label is difficult to sustain in baseball, but A's GM Billy Beane manages to remain on top of the sport's Mensa list, writes Jim Caple.
Jim Caple, ESPN.com | October 10, 2006

Caple: Trade Jeter! IN New Window
Jim Caple has one simple solution to solve all the Yankees' problems. And it's not trading A-Rod. It's trading the captain.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | October 9, 2006

Caple: Worst of times for the Twins IN New Window
It was a nightmarish ending for Brad Radke and Torii Hunter, who could have played their final game for the Twins.
Jim Caple, ESPN.com | October 6, 2006

Caple: A's finally enjoy a happy ending IN New Window
Eric Chavez calls it one of the least-talented teams Oakland has sent to the playoffs, but these A's are going to the ALCS.
Jim Caple, ESPN.com | October 6, 2006

Caple: Down 0-2, desperate Twins turn to injured Radke IN New Window
Brad Radke takes the mound Friday in Game 3 with the only big league team he's ever known down 0-2 to the A's and on the brink of elimination.
Jim Caple, ESPN.com | October 5, 2006

Caple: Lessons from kindergarten IN New Window
Our good friend Jeffrey Loria, owner of the Marlins, is back in the news with his new book, "All I Really Need to Know About Owning a Baseball Team, I Learned in Kindergarten."
Jim Caple, Page 2 | October 4, 2006

Caple: Thomas puts a Hurtin' on Twins IN New Window
Frank Thomas continued his remarkable comeback season by powering the A's to a win in their Division Series opener.
Jim Caple, ESPN.com | October 3, 2006

Caple: Good times guidelines IN New Window
With all the playoff-clinching champagne flowing in clubhouses these days, Jim Caple thinks we need some celebration rules.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | September 27, 2006

Caple: True crime IN New Window
So you don't get punished for using steroids, but you get 18 months in prison for exposing steroid use? Who would want to be a reporter?
Jim Caple, Page 2 | September 22, 2006

Caple: A-Rod's victory speech IN New Window
In a special Page 2 investigative report, Jim Caple has uncovered a copy of Alex Rodriguez's victory speech he gave to his Yankee teammates.
Jim Caple, Page 2 | September 21, 2006

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