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Jim Caple: Ichiro Suzuki, Ken Griffey Jr. speak the same language

PEORIA, Ariz. -- At long last, the two best outfielders in Mariners history took their positions as Seattle teammates Thursday afternoon. And in doing so before one inning, they revealed their distinct personalities and styles. His eyes focused ...

From JIM CAPLE, ESPN,  27 Mar 2009
Related Topics: Ichiro Suzuki,  Jose Guillen,  Mike Cameron,  Jarrod Washburn,  Orix

Caple: Rickey on Rickey's speech

Imagining Rickey Henderson's acceptance speech at the Hall of Fame this July ... [Following the speeches by the Spink and Frick award winners, Hall of Fame director Jane Forbes Clark takes the podium and unveils Rickey's plaque on a nearby frame.] "And ...

From JIM CAPLE, PAGE 2, ESPN,  12 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Rickey Henderson,  Willie Mays,  Frank Morgan,  Lou Brock,  Ferrari

Caple: The BCS is B.S.

Like so much else in life, college football never means as much as it does when you are young and in college. One, you probably know some of the players personally. Two, everyone around you is excited about the team. Three, and most importantly, you're ...

From JIM CAPLE, PAGE 2, ESPN,  8 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Brigham Young,  Cotton Bowl,  NFL

Caple: Twelve for 2009

The year culminates with the Big 12 Championship, but we have the World Baseball Classic and the Maui Invitational to savor first. It's a big world out there and the Road Warrior's mantra is that our globe doesn't truly revolve around the sun, it ...

From JIM CAPLE, ESPN.COM, ESPN,  7 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Minnesota Vikings,  Lance Armstrong,  Brian Bellows,  Tim Pawlenty,  Christian Laettner

Caple: Thanks, Yanks

Americans everywhere are tightening their belts in these uncertain economic times, and the World's Greatest Team is no exception. Despite facing increased competition on all fronts, the New York Yankees will once again lead by example by slashing their ...

From JIM CAPLE, PAGE 2, ESPN,  7 Jan 2009
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  American League,  Mike Mussina,  A.J. Burnett,  Carl Pavano

Jim Caple: Pohlad was good, bad for Twins

Pohlad owned his team longer than any current owner other than George Steinbrenner, purchasing the Twins in 1984. Was he a good baseball owner? The answer depended on when you asked the question. He deserves full credit for buying the Twins from ...

From JIM CAPLE, ESPN.COM, ESPN,  6 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Minnesota Twins,  George Steinbrenner,  Scott Boras,  Alex Rodriguez,  Susan B. Anthony

Caple: 10 Olympic questions for 2009

Ten questions for you to ponder for 2009 while you're still getting over Jason Lezak's relay leg ... 1. What's on the calendar for 2009? It's a non-Olympic year, so, thankfully, you won't have to worry about having to endure rhythmic gymnastics, but ...

From JIM CAPLE, ESPN.COM, ESPN,  3 Jan 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Lance Armstrong,  Jason Lezak,  Michael Jordan,  Brett Favre

OTL: The Worst Year Ever

EATTLE -- It is early June and Lorin Sandretzky is where so many of his beloved Seattle teams will spend 2008: flat on his back and in dire need of medical help. < /P> Big Lo is Seattle's biggest sports fan, both figuratively (local stores sell his ...

From JIM CAPLE, ESPN,  22 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Washington Nationals,  National Basketball Association,  Matt Hasselbeck,  NFL,  Jose Vidro

Caple: Suffering through the Apple Cup

PULLMAN, Wash. -- In my first five autumns as a student at the University of Washington, a New Year's Day bowl was on the line for the Huskies each time they played Washington State in the Apple Cup. In my sophomore year, a trip to the Rose Bowl was on ...

From JIM CAPLE, PAGE 2, ESPN,  24 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Keanu Reeves,  Mark Wahlberg,  Jake Locker,  Ryan Perkins

Caple: Numbers don't lie

Forget Cole Hamels and the Phillies. No one in baseball had a more impressive fall than Nate Silver. Silver is the Baseball Prospectus managing partner who applied his baseball statistical analysis and forecasting models to the 2008 presidential ...

From JIM CAPLE, PAGE 2, ESPN,  7 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  John McCain,  Sarah Palin,  Edward M. Kennedy,  Cole Hamels

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