http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/players/chris_perez/42166 Recent articles about Chris Perez en-us While Nick Swisher’s ebullient smile and incessant on-field/in dugout antics have endeared him to Indians fans as fast as one would expect; Swisher’s on field performance has been somewhat underrated with the stability of production he offers. Perhaps Nick’s offensive flat line has made him a relatively valuable yet ignorable feature of this offense to date but I promise that will not be the norm. When Swisher is in the lineup (40 of the Tribe's 46 games to date) he has offered much needed stability and gone relatively unnoticed as different guys like Mark Reynolds, Carlos Santana and recentlyJason Kipnis have gone nuclear, carrying the Indians offense for weeklong stretches (In Reynolds' case longer stretches). Perhaps, Swisher’s inconspicuousness to date - at least in terms of offensive praise - is the perfect world scenario for the Indians. Swisher totes twelve doubles, six home runs, sixteen runs batted in and a pretty slash line of .274/.382/.493. These numbers denote a... Fri, 24 May 2013 14:24:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/trend_spotting_nick_swishers_stability_and_perez_stumbles/13688054 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/trend_spotting_nick_swishers_stability_and_perez_stumbles/13688054 Trend Spotting: Nick Swisher’s stability and Perez stumbles http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/trend_spotting_nick_swishers_stability_and_perez_stumbles/13688054 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Indians closer Chris Perez has deactivated his Twitter account following two rough outings. Perez took down @chrisperez54 on Monday, shortly after he gave up a ninth-inning home run to Seattle's Endy Chavez. It was the second straight poor performance by Perez, who allowed back-to-back homers in the ninth on Saturday. Several fans sent Perez negative comments following Monday's game. In a statement released by the team, the two-time All-Star didn't say why he was deactivating his account, but that it ''was a personal choice I made in order to maintain the greater focus on the success of the team this season and on our shared goals moving forward.'' Perez became a target for some fans when he criticized them for not supporting the Indians. Tue, 21 May 2013 19:13:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/indians_closer_perez_leaves_twitter/13666441 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/indians_closer_perez_leaves_twitter/13666441 Indians closer Perez leaves Twitter http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/indians_closer_perez_leaves_twitter/13666441 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0db66b5ee728bac8030b7f267598e7c78c378587/mini/6497040.jpg Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez released an official statement following the much-discussed deactivation of his Twitter account. “The decision to deactivate my Twitter account was a personal choice I made in order to maintain the greater focus on the success of the team this season and our shared goals moving forward. We have an extremely positive and supportive group of players, coaches and staff members in our clubhouse and I want to participate in activities and routines that contribute positively to the culture we’re building here. Out of respect for my teammates, I want to minimize any potential off-the-field distractions so this is the only time I will comment on this topic. Thank you for your understanding.” Perez deleted his account following Cleveland’s 9-7 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday afternoon. The two-time All-Star allowed his third home run in two consecutive outings which led to a slew of personal attacks via the microblogging platform. [Related: Indian... Tue, 21 May 2013 18:51:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/chris_perez_i_want_to_minimize_any_potential_off_the_field_distraction/13666405 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/chris_perez_i_want_to_minimize_any_potential_off_the_field_distraction/13666405 Chris Perez: “I want to minimize any potential off-the-field distraction” http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/chris_perez_i_want_to_minimize_any_potential_off_the_field_distraction/13666405 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/8/0870c6d2fb4f57c7539b7d886b54c98086e7d8db/mini/6377444.jpg Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez is one of the more emotional players in baseball. There are times when his emotions get the best of him, but his fiery personality has made him one of the better relievers in baseball over the past few seasons. That being said, Twitter is not always the best place for someone who is clearly bothered by the things fans say to him. On Saturday, Perez blew a save against the Seattle Mariners but ended up getting the win after his teammates bailed him out. He then gave up a solo home run in the ninth inning of a tie game against Seattle on Monday, but Cleveland went on to win in extra innings. Following that outing, Perez disappeared from Twitter. As Pat McManamon of FOX Sports Ohio pointed out, Perez was blasted on Twitter all weekend following his sub-par performances. Followers hurled all the usual “I can say this because I’m hiding behind a computer” insults his way before Perez had apparently had enough. Perez is not the first noteworthy athlete... Tue, 21 May 2013 15:48:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/chris_perez_deletes_his_twitter_account_following_rough_outings/13665016 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/chris_perez_deletes_his_twitter_account_following_rough_outings/13665016 Chris Perez deletes his Twitter account following rough outings http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/chris_perez_deletes_his_twitter_account_following_rough_outings/13665016 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/55f02e1a73d36cc3965b76135505736fa0d9c09d/mini/mlb-indians-blue-jays.jpg Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez, one of the most entertaining — and sometimes controversial — Twitter users among professional athletes, surprisingly deleted his Twitter account on Monday, reportedly due to his growing exasperation with having to deal with the hostile, troglodytic and oft-unwarranted commentary from a small but prolific faction who troll his account and [...]The post Tired of mouth-breathers, Indians closer Chris Perez deletes Twitter account appeared first on Sportress of Blogitude. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/tired_of_mouth_breathers_indians_closer_chris_perez_deletes_twitter_account/13664059 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/tired_of_mouth_breathers_indians_closer_chris_perez_deletes_twitter_account/13664059 Tired of mouth-breathers, Indians closer Chris Perez deletes Twitter account http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/tired_of_mouth_breathers_indians_closer_chris_perez_deletes_twitter_account/13664059 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/55f02e1a73d36cc3965b76135505736fa0d9c09d/mini/mlb-indians-blue-jays.jpg Score one for the haters. The Twitter account for closer Chris Perez was no longer active Monday night. Perez, one of the more accessible and open Indians players, apparently had enough ugliness. Perez was villified on Twitter immediately after giving up a solo home run in the ninth inning of Mondays 10-8 win. Perez had blown a save on Saturday after giving up two solo home runs in the ninth. The Indians won both games. Evidently that didnt matter to the Twitter boors, who let Perez have it in no uncertain terms. He was villified in profane and ugly ways even though Vinnie Pestano and Joe Smith both gave up home runs as well. Among the tweets directed at Perez:@chrisperez54 you dumb fat a, we should trade your nasty a beard a bch a to the fuing cubs or pirates. We DONT need you ahole Nate Testa (@TheRealGord) May 20, 2013 Chris Perez has deleted his Twitter. I finally did it. You're welcome, Cleveland.HeBlockedMeBackIn2011YetIStillTweetAtHim WinnerWinner John Solano (@Solano_56) May 21, 2013 I will person Mon, 20 May 2013 22:18:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/perez_deletes_twitter_account_after_verbal_attacks/13659778 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/perez_deletes_twitter_account_after_verbal_attacks/13659778 Perez deletes Twitter account after verbal attacks http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/perez_deletes_twitter_account_after_verbal_attacks/13659778 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0db66b5ee728bac8030b7f267598e7c78c378587/mini/6497040.jpg Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez has had enough. Following Monday afternoon’s extra-innings win against the Seattle Mariners, thus completing a four-game sweep at Progressive Field, Perez deleted his Twitter account largely in part to the barrage of hate-laced tweets being sent his way. Perez, a two-time All-Star with the Indians, has become a bit of a target on the microblogging platform following his comments last season regarding fan support. On Tuesday afternoon, Perez gave up his third home run in what was his last two outings, forcing the Indians to come from behind via the heroics of reserve catcher Yan Gomes. When Perez allowed two home runs this past weekend, he tweeted out that one of the most useful tools on Twitter was the “block” feature that allows him to not receive messages from select fans. On Tuesday, the closer seemingly had enough of the tasteless barbs being thrown his way, oftentimes anonymously. Despite saving 90 percent of his chances (81-for-91) since b... Mon, 20 May 2013 20:07:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mlb_news_indians_closer_chris_perez_deletes_his_twitter_account/13659466 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mlb_news_indians_closer_chris_perez_deletes_his_twitter_account/13659466 MLB News: Indians closer Chris Perez deletes his Twitter account http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/mlb_news_indians_closer_chris_perez_deletes_his_twitter_account/13659466 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0db66b5ee728bac8030b7f267598e7c78c378587/mini/6497040.jpg Scott and I spent a lot of time talking Tribe today. We also touched on Brian Hoyer and whether we should be talking about it or not and also the Chuck Klosterman controversy with the Cleveland Browns. Scott Raab will be on the Ken Carman show weekly every Friday at 9 PM Talking about not talking about Brian Hoyer and his signing Which team should win a championship if you had a choice? Losing in 2007 and a hated Red Sox team in 2007 Cleveland fans and the amount of palpable hate for a fanbase that’s never won If the Indians put up a statue in center field it ought to be Steve Olin Is Jacob’s field a pitcher’s ballpark? You have to get down to the seventh or eighth hitter to find a slow player The contrived nature of the save in baseball Chris Perez = Joe Borowski with a six pack in him Julio Franco and the obsession with the holes in his game Chris Perez talked about the organization and not just the fans How much of the credit goes to Terry Francona? Writing and how important it ... Mon, 20 May 2013 09:08:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/scott_raab_on_chris_perez_browns_vs_klosterman_nhlincle_and_relationships_with_editors_wfny_podcast_2013_05_20/13654201 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/scott_raab_on_chris_perez_browns_vs_klosterman_nhlincle_and_relationships_with_editors_wfny_podcast_2013_05_20/13654201 Scott Raab on Chris Perez, Browns vs. Klosterman, NHLinCLE and relationships with editors – WFNY Podcast – 2013-05-20 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/scott_raab_on_chris_perez_browns_vs_klosterman_nhlincle_and_relationships_with_editors_wfny_podcast_2013_05_20/13654201 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0db66b5ee728bac8030b7f267598e7c78c378587/mini/6497040.jpg Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez was unavailable to pitch yesterday after he complained of stiffness in his throwing shoulder. The right-hander told reporters -- including Jordan Bastian of MLB.com -- that the move was precautionary, as he expects to be available for today's series opener against the New York Yankees. "Missing a day here is better than missing two months," Perez said after the game. "I might've pitched in the past. ... I always want to pitch. I always want to be up. But I felt a little better today knowing we have good arms down there." Perez experienced the discomfort in his arm while warming up during the top of the ninth inning of yesterday's contest. He reported the ailment to bullpen coach Kevin Cash, who relayed the message to manager Terry Francona. The skipper elected to go with relievers Rich Hill and Cody Allen, allowing Perez's nagging arm to rest. The previous night, Perez logged 22 pitches dur... Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/indians_chris_perez_dealing_with_shoulder_stiffness/13605269 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/indians_chris_perez_dealing_with_shoulder_stiffness/13605269 Indians' Chris Perez dealing with shoulder stiffness http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/indians_chris_perez_dealing_with_shoulder_stiffness/13605269 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/55f02e1a73d36cc3965b76135505736fa0d9c09d/mini/mlb-indians-blue-jays.jpg Cleveland Indians All-Star closer Chris Perez tweeted that he will be ready for the team’s Opening Day contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Great to get out there again. If the season started next week, I’d be ready.What’s that?It does start next week? #Ready #BullpenMafia — Chris Perez (@ChrisPerez54) March 23, 2013 In one inning of a rehabilitation game against the Dodgers’ High-A club on Saturday, Perez through 30 pitches, 19 for strikes, allowing two hits and a walk with a strikeout. Six batters were faced, one scored. Perez has missed the last several weeks with a shoulder injury that caused him to miss the World Baseball Classic. Originally considered to be an issue that could linger into the start of the 2013 season, Perez appears to be ready to lock down the back of the Tribe bullpen that could hold as many as eight players come Opening Day. A recent ESPN The Magazine preview forecasted the Indians to finish second in the AL Central, falling just a few games shy of the De... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:47:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mlb_news_indians_all_star_closer_chris_perez_tweets_he_is_ready_to_return/13217371 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mlb_news_indians_all_star_closer_chris_perez_tweets_he_is_ready_to_return/13217371 MLB News: Indians’ All-Star closer Chris Perez tweets he is ready to return http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/mlb_news_indians_all_star_closer_chris_perez_tweets_he_is_ready_to_return/13217371 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/55f02e1a73d36cc3965b76135505736fa0d9c09d/mini/mlb-indians-blue-jays.jpg While the Cleveland Indians started a rumor and conspiracy firestorm on Friday with their handling of All-Star closer Chris Perez’ injury, it turns out that the pitcher was the one who decided on skipping the impending World Baseball Classic — it was not a team-directed mandate. Per The Plain Dealer’s Bud Shaw, Perez, suffering from pain in his throwing shoulder, told manager Terry Francona that he should not go forward with pitching in the global display. “I said, ‘What do you want to do?’” Francona state. “He said, ‘I don’t think I should pitch in the World Baseball Classic.’ I said, ‘OK, that sounds fair enough.’ I was ready for him to say, ‘Hey let’s give it a couple days.’ But he said, ‘I probably shouldn’t do that. I like what we’re doing here. I want to be a part of this.’ I was happy to hear that.” When leaving the facility on Friday, Perez seemed visibly upset, but this appears to be out of frustration rather than petulance. Perez, in turn, will be shut down Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:17:42 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mlb_news_indians_chris_perez_decided_to_not_pitch_in_wbc/13047175 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mlb_news_indians_chris_perez_decided_to_not_pitch_in_wbc/13047175 MLB News: Indians’ Chris Perez decided to not pitch in WBC http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/mlb_news_indians_chris_perez_decided_to_not_pitch_in_wbc/13047175 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/f/cf76e816ea5dbc1a5671eaaee317e2f865703977/mini/6406482.jpg If any one of us in the real world were to publicly go off on our bosses, we'd be fired that very day with no questions asked and likely blackballed from the industry in which you worked. After all, nobody wants to hire someone with a reputation for undermining the very people who sign the checks at the end of the day. If you're a professional baseball player, particularly a pitcher with more than a modicum of talent, you'll receive a slap on the wrist. Sure you might receive a pink slip, but there's undoubtedly another (and potentially better) job awaiting you. Chris Perez becomes the latest example of this with his recent tirade against Indians management. Perez, who has admittedly never been known for being a wallflower, unleashed the second most controversial rant of Wednesday with this tirade against Indians ownership. Take it away, CBSSports.com: "It's not just ownership," Perez said. "They don't make trades. It's the GMs. It goes h... Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:57:11 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/indians_closer_chris_perez_rips_indians_ownership_and_management/11642440 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/indians_closer_chris_perez_rips_indians_ownership_and_management/11642440 Indians closer rips ownership, GM http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/indians_closer_chris_perez_rips_indians_ownership_and_management/11642440 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/1/d147ef83c413ef06ddc6e602d1916d1fe37b4581/mini/perez.jpg In a recent interview with the New York Times, Cleveland Indians All-Star closer Chris Perez voiced his concern with the overall psyche of the Cleveland sports fan. This time, not just with regard to attendance as much as welfare and the other two sports which share this very city, specifically the animosity toward former Cavalier LeBron James. “I don’t get the psyche,” said Perez. “Why cheer against a guy that’s not even in your city anymore? Just to see him fail? Does that make you feel good? I could see if the Cavs were in the championship, but that’s their mentality. “They’ve had a lot of years of misery. They say, ‘You just don’t understand because you don’t live here.’ O.K., maybe I don’t. But that doesn’t mean it has to keep going.” In addition, Perez called into question the rabid blind loyalty surrounding the Browns, a team having made the playoffs once since returning in 1999 and not had a record above .500 since their 10-win season in 2007, and very little support i Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:47:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/chris_perez_questions_local_loyalty_to_browns_opposition_of_lebron/11094146 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/chris_perez_questions_local_loyalty_to_browns_opposition_of_lebron/11094146 Perez questions Cleveland fans http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/chris_perez_questions_local_loyalty_to_browns_opposition_of_lebron/11094146 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/1/b1b6f89e25bdd5d05df207aee1678362e50da6f0/mini/perez.jpg Pop quiz: Who leads MLB in saves right now? I could have also asked who is the closer for the Indians but we gave that away in the article title. I am guessing Chris Perez has flown under the radar to many sports fans and our readers. A quick crash course in all things Chris Perez should include that he was an All Star last year, 4th in saves in 2011, and was the guy who called out Cleveland fans for not coming out to see the Indians when they were in first place. But after today, I think Perez's name might ring out with a bit more staying power as he's know the guy who yacks when he pitches. Apparently this isn't the first time either. Below is the video at least until the stodgy new media gestapo at MLB has a stroke and calls youtube crying. I guess credit to the Indian's booth for just continuing on with the game recap. Thinks like people puking for me personally is usually a "stop what you're doing" type of event, but these are r... Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:01:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/indians_closer_chris_perez_throws_up_after_getting_save/10982705 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/indians_closer_chris_perez_throws_up_after_getting_save/10982705 Indians' closer throws up after save http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/indians_closer_chris_perez_throws_up_after_getting_save/10982705 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/5/8591341ad93f5fdf237ab70ce728be327faf3831/mini/CHRISPEREZ.jpg As is his wont, Chris Perez shot off in the locker room after the Indians 2-0 win over the Marlins on Saturday. Only this time he wasn’t getting into tussles on Twitter or with the opponents. Perez ripped the Cleveland fans, saying they don’t show up and the lack of support has hurt the organization’s pursuit of free agents. He specifically cited the club’s attempt to sign Carlos Beltran this offseason, saying the low attendance and support were a factor in Beltran choosing the Cardinals over the Tribe. The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram’s Chris Assenheimer tweeted Perez’s comments from the clubhouse after the game: Perez rips fans for not showing up and for booing him during his last outing two days ago against Mariners. — Chris Assenheimer (@CAwesomeheimer) May 19, 2012 He went into specifics, and as noted above, said the lack of support hurts the club in free agency: Perez says one of the reasons free agents don’t want to sign with Cleveland is because of lack of fan suppor... Sat, 19 May 2012 19:35:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/chris_perez_rips_cleveland_fans_says_free_agents_dont_want_to_sign_because_of_lack_of_support/10830452 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/chris_perez_rips_cleveland_fans_says_free_agents_dont_want_to_sign_because_of_lack_of_support/10830452 Indians closer rips team's fans http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/chris_perez_rips_cleveland_fans_says_free_agents_dont_want_to_sign_because_of_lack_of_support/10830452 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d7b8b73881e63de2da91e2a7965a5d2f9f9da34a/mini/perez.jpg