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First volley of projections for 2010 Indians

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:00:25 -0500

More photos » by Nam Y Huh - AP Could Sowers finally be the number-four starter of our dreams? Browse more photos » ACTA Sports has begun taking orders for The Bill James Handbook 2010, which customarily will include James' projections for every major league player. (Full disclosure: ACTA occasionally sends me a review copy of one of their books, and I am totally in the bag for them.) Jame...

Design The 2010 Reds Infield

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:01 -0500

While waiting for the Reds to make their first offseason moves, we’ll continue to debate how the Reds should shape the 2010 team by looking at the possibilities in the infield. So far, we’ve opined on the outfield, and more recently the starting rotation. Catcher: Hanigan should be the starting catcher. The Reds have to make a decision on Ramon Hernandez’s $8.5 million option by Nov 15. John Fay reported Thursday that the Reds will not pick up the expensive option, but that...

Game 156: Cleveland 9, Baltimore 0

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:43:53 -0500

More photos » by DAVID RICHARD - AP David Huff turned in his best outing as a pro, throwing eight shutout innings. Browse more photos » If this was David Huff's last start, he ended his rookie season on a high note. In fact, I think this start might be the best non-Lee start of the season. Huff pitched eight shutout innings, allowing just 5 hits and 2 walks and striking out 5. Judging by his last five ...

Orioles skid at 10 as Shoppach, Huff lift Indians

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:40:04 -0500

Kelly Shoppach hit a three-run homer, David Huff pitched eight innings and the Cleveland Indians beat Baltimore 9-0 on Sunday to extend the Orioles' skid to 10 games.

Huff, Indians blank Orioles to extend slide to 10

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:47:40 -0500

Kelly Shoppach hit a three-run homer, David Huff pitched eight innings and the Cleveland Indians beat Baltimore 9-0 on Sunday to extend the Orioles' skid to 10 games.

Indians lead Orioles, 6-0, through three

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:52:00 -0500

Kelly Shoppach's three-run homer capped a six-run first as the Indians took control of today's game against Baltimore at Progressive Field. They led, 6-0, through three.

Game Thread: August 27, 2009

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:45:07 -0500

More photos » by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP Kelly Shoppach. Browse more photos » Lineups: Cleveland: CF Sizemore, 3B Carroll, SS Cabrera, RF Choo, DH Hafner, 2B Valbuena, C Shoppach, LF LaPorta, 1B Marte, P Laffey Baltimore: SS Izturis, CF Pie, LF Reimold, RF Markakis, 3B Mora, DH Scott, 1B Wigginton, C Wieters, 2B Andino, P Hernandez

Game Thread: August 9, 2009

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:00:10 -0500

More photos » by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP Kelly Shoppach is welcomed into the Society of Misused Players - Cleveland Chapter. Browse more photos » Cleveland at Chicago, 2:05 PM Lineups: Cleveland: CF Sizemore, 3B Carroll, SS Cabrera, RF Choo, DH Peralta, 2B Valbuena, LF Crowe, 1B Marte, C Toregas, P Huff Chicago: CF Podsednik, 3B Beckham, RF Dye, DH Konerko, C Pierzynski, LF Quentin, 1B Kotsay, SS Ra...

White Sox turn 6 double plays in loss to Indians

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:46:33 -0500

CHICAGO(AP) Kelly Shoppach hit a two-run homer and added a solo shot, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

The Fall of Kelly Shoppach

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:02:49 -0500

This is one of my all time favorite photos. Its from the ‘07 season when Kelly Shoppach hit an improbable walk-off homer against the A’s at Jacobs Field. Those were the days. Four of the six players waiting at home plate are no longer donning the Red, White, and Blue. Remember last year when the Indians [...]

Loaded Shoppach

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:17:09 -0500

Kelly Shoppach drove in runs at both extremes with the bases loaded Thursday afternoon. He hit a grand slam in the second, then drew a walk with the bases loaded in the third. The Indians are still batting in the top of the third, leading the White Sox 8-2. Clayton Richard only [...]

2009 'Stache All Star: Kelly Shoppach

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:15:00 -0500

Is Kelly Shoppach becoming the new Sal Fasano?(photo: AP)

Video: Joba Chamberlain diving catch and double play

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:58:55 -0500

In Monday's Yankees - Indians game, Kelly Shoppach popped up a bunt and Joba Chamberlain made a diving catch coming off the mound, then turned and fired to second to complete the double play. See for yourself.

Would-have, Should-have, Could-have?

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:18:07 -0500

I posted this on [December 3rd] last year:"All kinds of rumors are swirling at the Winter Meetings, including one stating Bay is headed to Cleveland for Cliff Lee (SP) and Kelly Shoppach (C)."ESPN's Steve Phillips [said the same thing]:The Pirates and ...

This Perfect Game Stuff ain't Workin Out for Sowers

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:05:01 -0500

Cleveland Indians pitcher Jeremy Sowers takes a perfect game into the 6th against the Minnesota Twins for the second time in a week, yet ends up the loser. Plus Eric Wedge and his everlasting quest to crush Andy Marte's spirit.