I’m calling on you WFNY readers: Starting in 2013, I’m hoping to roll out a consistent stats-related article for Cleveland sports on WFNY. But instead of just doing “Fun with Numbers” bit that was originally Rick’s idea, I need a catchy new name. In the past, I’ve done “The Boots” for Boot Ups and Boot Downs. But that’s not necessarily #math. So please, help me out with a new name — it could be Cleveland-y, related to a day of the week or anything. See ya next year with the winning name and a new logo.
I wanted to start today in continuing my Indians talk from yesterday. With the big Shin-Soo Choo trade done and Trevor Bauer now impacting Cleveland’s starting rotation future, what’s next? If you’ve been paying attention to all of the rumors of late, Chris Antonetti’s remaining winter plans have two final steps: 1) Sign Nick Swisher and 2) Sign a veteran free agent starter.
While the starter could be any guy such as Edwin Jackson, Shaun Marcum et al, Swisher is the clear target for
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Waiting For Next Year:
PLAYERS:
Nick Swisher,
Shin-Soo Choo,
Trevor Bauer,
Shaun Marcum,
Drew Stubbs,
Josh Hamilton,
Mark Reynolds,
Albert Pujols,
Alfonso Soriano,
Mark Teixeira,
Miguel Cabrera,
Paul Konerko,
Carlos Santana,
Jason Kipnis,
Tristan Thompson,
Kyrie Irving,
Troy Murphy,
Antawn Jamison,
Dwight Howard,
DeSagana Diop,
Ryan Hollins,
Anderson Varejao,
Tyler Zeller,
Samardo Samuels,
Byron Scott
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Clippers
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Clippers
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