The fact that the Indians are 4-0 so far this spring should not be overlooked. Read the rest of this entry >>
Tags: Cleveland Indians, Jordan Brown, Nick Weglarz, Pronk, Spring Training, stats, Travis Hafner
The Indians won their Cactus League opener against the Reds today, 9-2. While the offense certainly contributed to today’s victory, the pitching staff really performed. Save a 2-run 8th by Joe Smith, the pitching staff shut down the Indians entirely. Justin Masterson pitched 2 scoreless, Aaron Laffey pitched 2 no-hit innings and the Perez “twins” pitched a perfect 6th & 7th; Rafael pitched the 6th and Chris the 7th. Each struck out one batter. Masterson struck out three. Read the rest of this entry >>
Tags: Aaron Laffey, Chris Perez, Cleveland Indians, Jordan Brown, Justin Masterson, Nick Weglarz, Rafael Perez
Before the first pitch of the Indians Spring Training schedule is thrown today, there exists the hope that exists with all clubs: that this can be a great season. Its actually a fantastic time of year; even the Royals and Pirates believe they can win the World Ser- win their divisi- win the Wild C- finish .500. Read the rest of this entry >>
Tags: Carlos Santana, Chris Perez, Cleveland Indians, Fausto Carmona, Grady Sizemore, Jake Westbrook, Justin Masterson, Kerry Wood, Lou Marson, Matt LaPorta, Michael Brantley, Russell Branyan, Spring Training, Travis Hafner
Well, my Friends of the Feather, spring training has sprung and controversy (or should I say change) has already begun. New manager Manny Acta has announced that the top four batting spots in the order will be as follows: Read the rest of this entry >>
Tags: Asdrubal, batting order, Branyan, Grady, Hafner, leadoff hitter, lineup, Manny Acta, Pronk
With a quick nod to the fantasy baseball players that are reading this, the Tribe’s signing of Russell Branyan to play at 1B (and start?!) should make you smile. Of course, you’re probably the only ones (besides Branyan) who are smiling. The rest of Cleveland is wondering why we need two Pronks. Read the rest of this entry >>
Tags: Brantley, Branyan, Hafner, hitting, LaPorta, offense, Pronk
So after my last foray into melding both movie and reality, I received this comment from Steve: Read the rest of this entry >>
Tags: Carlos Santana, catcher, defense, hitting, Lou Marson, offense, prospects
Am I the only one dark enough to notice the deep similarities between the 2010 Tribe and the Cleveland Indians that were portrayed in the movie Major League? Think about it for a second. Can the Dolans move the team to Miami if they knock attendance low enough? I’m just wondering because I’m looking around the clubhouse and here’s what I see. Read the rest of this entry >>
I’m a little angry today for various reasons, but I’ll only be angry about the Indians for right here and now. I’m angry about the Indians today because I’m reading from a couple sources, specifically the Plain Dealer, that the Tribe have made an offer to Russell Branyan. Read the rest of this entry >>
Tags: Branyan, free agent, hitters, rant, rebuild
“We’re not ready to see you yet, 99 ways to die…” Read the rest of this entry >>
Tags: free agents, Jermaine Dye, outfield, pitching, pitching staff
Our AL Central rivals in the north, the Twinkies, beat the Tribe to the punch on signing free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson this past week. While the Indians were rumored to be in the mix for a 2yr deal that was backloaded and had a 3rd year option, they failed to sign him. Also, the Twins agreed to not offer Hudson arbitration if he was going to be a type A free agent next year. Read the rest of this entry >>
Tags: free agent, second base, trade
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John has been writing about baseball since 2000 and has loved the game for as long as he can remember. He loves watching younger players step into their potential and has a not-so-secret man crush on Grady. A Tout Wars participant since 2004, he's finished as high as 2nd and will forever blame Javier Vazquez for single-handedly costing him that title.
