CHRIS PEREZ RUMORS & GOSSIP

Royals catcher Bryan Pena on Chris Perez: ‘That’s just a sorry guy looking to be loved’

The fact that players around the league continue to complain about the antics of Indians closer Chris Perez is not a surprise. The more saves he converts, the more animated Perez is going to be. After saving 36 games for the Indians last year, Perez already has 17 this season. He has blown only one chance. Like many other closers around the league, he isn’t shy about showing...
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  1 day ago

Royals fired up by Chris Perez’s WWE act, knock Tribe out of first place

So the Indians are “rivals” with the Kansas City Royals now. Thanks to Chris Perez, a man as pleased with himself over 20 scattered innings of spring baseball as anyone in MLB history, it’s true. The PD’s Dennis Manoloff has the scoop: The Indians’ and Royals’ dislike for each other has gotten that much more intense. Not surprisingly, Indians closer...
Via Cleveland Frowns  |  1 day ago

Perez gesture riles Royals

Indians closer Chris Perez has angered Kansas City's Jarrod Dyson for a gesture he made after striking out the Royals outfielder. Perez, who recently criticized Indians fans for their lack of support, mocked Dyson by waving his hand in front of his face - a move popularized by pro wrestler John Cena - in the ninth inning of Monday's game. Dyson called the gesture '&...
Via Fox Sports  |  2 days ago

Video: Chris Perez’ “You Can’t See Me” Post-Strikeout Celebration

The Cleveland Indians’ ever-competitive closer Chris Perez has added another visual celebration to his on-field repitoire — the latest, the “You Can’t See Me” as coined by the WWE’s John Cena, later improvised upon by veteran shooting guard DeShawn Stevenson. Enjoy.
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  2 days ago

Indians in first despite lacking 'star power'

CLEVELAND -- Baseball statements are not made in May, so the Cleveland Indians three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers counts for no more than three wins. But it's safe to say that the Indians gave the Tigers -- and everyone who conceded Detroit the Al Central title in the offseason -- something to think about. The Indians beat all-world ace Justin Verlander Thursday afternoon...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  7 days ago

Preview - Indians vs. Tigers showdown

Chris Perez expressed his frustration at the poor attendance by Cleveland Indians fans this season. Perhaps those fans are waiting to see how their club fares against the defending AL Central champion Detroit Tigers. The Indians dropped their final 10 meetings with the Tigers last year, a skid they'll try to snap in their first 2012 matchup Tuesday night at Progressive Field...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  9 days ago

Kenny Lofton on Chris Perez- “He doesn’t know anything about Cleveland”

Everyone has a take on the comments made by Indians closer Chris Perez over the weekend. Everyone including former Indian Kenny Lofton, who expressed his opinion via twitter. When responding to questions by fans what he thought of Perez’s comments, Lofton had this to say- “crazy …he doesn’t know anything about Cleveland” “Just win and stop disappointing...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  10 days ago

Indians closer unleashes his rage at fans

CLEVELAND -- Chris Perez is frustrated, angry, fed up. And one of the American Leagues best closers chose an unusual group to direct those feelings: The fans of the Cleveland Indians. Perez does not get why a team that is in first place in the AL Central is dead last in Major League Baseball in attendance. And Saturday and Sunday he let those fans know how he felt. Its just a...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  11 days ago

Mark Shapiro Addresses Chris Perez’s Comments On Indians Fans, Attendance

Both Mark Shapiro and Chris Antonetti met with Indians closer Chris Perez on Saturday morning, presumably to discuss his controversial remarks about Tribe fans and attendance at Progressive Field. Both parties did not reveal specifics of that meeting, but they did speak separately to the press. As you’d expect, Shapiro articulated that the club disagrees with Perez’s...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  11 days ago
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Indians closer rips team's fans

Indians closer Chris Perez was fired up after a win and let the fans have it. He ripped them pretty good on a few different issues.

Via Waiting For Next Year  |  11 days ago
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