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Closer Look at the Akron Aeros
August 30, 2009 by
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As the Double-A Eastern League season winds down; the Akron Aeros are finding themselves in a familiar position atop the league standings. The Aeros have won the South Division of the league five of the last six seasons, and are all but a lock to do so again. They have won the league...
Is Laffey Emerging as Indians’ Ace?
August 27, 2009 by
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With the literal departures of two former Cy Young winners and the mental loss of a former Cy Young candidate, the Indians have been searching for a new ace of what has become a much maligned pitching staff.
Currently, Cliff Lee is dominated the National League scene with the Phillies...
LaPorta Off and Running in Cleveland
August 22, 2009 by
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With the season all but over for teams like the Indians (and Royals, Nationals, Padres, Orioles, Pirates, etc, etc), the highlights will be of seeing new players lighting it up for the good guys…I hope. Matt LaPorta has been eyed by all Tribe fans since his arrival from the Milwaukee...
AL Central Update:
August 19, 2009 by
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I think at this point even the most devout and hopeful Indians fans have packed it in. I usually don’t give up on the boys until late in the season, but even I can understand that this season wasn’t just meant to be. With that being said, let’s take a look at the...
Twins’ Baker Handcuffs Indians
August 15, 2009 by
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The Minnesota Twins are still in contention for the American League Central Division Title, thanks in part to the resurgence of Scott Baker. At just five games back of Detroit, Baker has provided some great relief (as a starter) since returning from the disabled list.
In his last seven...
Laffey and Co. Blank Rangers
August 12, 2009 by
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Aaron Laffey (6-3) continued to impress at Progressive Field as the Indians blanked the Rangers 5-0. "Aaron set the tone. He was consistent from inning to inning, aggressive and efficient." Those words from Eric Wedge certainly describe Cleveland's win over Texas on Tuesday evening.
Victor Martinez With the Sawx?!?
August 11, 2009 by
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I’m sorry, I just can’t get over this sight. This is probably my first true rant with this blog, but I feel as though it is necessary. After years of enjoying Victor Martinez as a Cleveland Indian, whether at first base or catcher, I (and we) have to see him in Boston...
Indians Take 2-of-3 from Sox
August 10, 2009 by
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In a typical White Sox-Indians series, the Indians won the rubber match on Sunday to continue their winning ways. Ozzie Guillen even had to throw his feelings out there once he thought too many of his batters had been knocked down by Tribe pitchers…and seemingly everyone else...
Indians Return Favor to Twins
August 06, 2009 by
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A day after getting shut down by the Twins 10-1, the Indians showed up at Progressive Field ready to hit the ball…and pitch a little too. With the revamping of the pitching staff, no job is safe. Aaron Laffey may have at least given himself some job security, though.
Laffey ...
New Faces, New Places
August 02, 2009 by
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With all of the recent trades executed by the Indians, it should come as no surprise that the former members of the Tribe have been off to hot starts in their new environments. That would be just the Indians’ luck, right?
One of the few major league-ready players the Indians acquired...
Indians Send Emotional Martinez to Red Sox
July 31, 2009 by
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Before Friday’s trade deadline hit, the Indians made one more significant move to bolster their pitching for the future. Unfortunately, Victor Martinez bobblehead night on Saturday will certainly take an emotional toll on fans in Cleveland.
Mark Shapiro fired one more shot into the...
Lee and Francisco Traded to Phillies for Four Prospects
July 30, 2009 by
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Mark Shapiro sent the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner to the National League for the second season in a row on Wednesday. Last season, while enduring another subpar season, the Indians dealt CC Sabbathia to the Milwaukee Brewers, essentially for Matt LaPorta. Yesterday, it was Cliff...
Garko Traded to Giants for Pitching Prospect
July 29, 2009 by
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The Indians continued to be busy during the trading period as they sent first baseman Ryan Garko to the San Francisco Giants for Class-A left-handed pitcher Scott Barnes. The Indians continue to address pitching needs, the obvious weakness for the Tribe this season.
Garko batted...
Indians Acquire Jess Todd From Cardinals
July 28, 2009 by
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In an earlier deal that sent Mark DeRosa packing for St. Louis, the Indians finally acquired the “player-to-be-named later” from the Cards to go along with Chris Perez. Todd has spent all but one game this season in the minor leagues.
The twenty-three year old righty joins the...
Indians Lose 3-of-4 to Mariners
July 19, 2009 by
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After starting the second half in a picture-perfect 4-1 victory over Seattle, Cleveland stayed true to form and followed the win up with three straight losses. Felix Hernandez, Jarrod Washburn, Erik Bedard, and a solid bullpen helped seal the Tribes’ fate.
With the lowest ERA...
Indians Lose 3-of-4 to Mariners
July 19, 2009 by
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After starting the second half in a picture-perfect 4-1 victory over Seattle, Cleveland stayed true to form and followed the win up with three straight losses. Felix Hernandez, Jarrod Washburn, Erik Bedard, and a solid bullpen helped seal the Tribes’ fate.
With the lowest ERA...
All-Star Spotlight: Victor Martinez
July 13, 2009 by
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Tomorrow night, Victor Martinez will take the field as the Indians lone member of the American League All-Star team. Last season in the Bronx, Cliff Lee started for the AL and pitched two solid innings, while striking out two batters. Grady Sizemore also participated going 1-for-5...
Indians Sputter Into All-Star Break
July 12, 2009 by
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As if it mattered to Tribe fans, the All-Star Break is now upon us, and the Indians are still in last place…and worst in the American League. Barring something that happens in the movies, such as Major League (parts I or II), this season will go down like several others in Cleveland...
Indians Fall to Sox Again
July 09, 2009 by
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In news that should surprise no Indians fan, Cleveland was shut down by Chicago 5-1. The loss is Cleveland’s 17th over their last 22 games. Chicago, in the meantime, is now 44-40, a mere two games behind Detroit for the division lead. Contrary to Cleveland’s downfall, the...
June Told Tribe Fans Alot
July 04, 2009 by
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Prior to this month, your’s truly stated the importance of June for the Tribe. In seasons past, the Indians have been a solid second half team, but have also come up short due to the high mountains they have had to climb.
Before June, the Indians were still described as contenders...
Chris Perez Officially an Indian
June 30, 2009 by
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In a move that could have helped Cleveland’s bullpen and raised the white flag at once, Mark DeRosa was sent to St. Louis for a young reliever named Chris Perez. DeRosa, the all out, “play ball like a kid,” kinda guy, gone. How could the trade possibly be worth it...
Indians Wrap-up Interleague With Loss to Reds
June 29, 2009 by
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The first version of the Mark DeRosa-less Indians never stood a chance against state rival Cincinnati today. A sac-fly in the first, off the bat of Victor Martinez, scoring Asdrubal Cabrera was all the Tribe could muster against the Reds.
Micah Owings (5-8) went six strong innings...
DeRosa dealt to Cardinals
June 27, 2009 by
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In a deal on Saturday, Mark Shapiro and John Mozeliak, General Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, finalized a trade that will send Mark DeRosa to the Cardinals for right-handed reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named later.
In losing DeRosa, Cleveland gives up a consistent...
How Much Longer For Wedge?
June 25, 2009 by
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When analyzing a manager’s job status, measurements go beyond the wins and losses. It’s how the team loses. What talents does the team have? How does the team respond to the manager as a motivator?
Unfortunately for the Indians, the majority of their losses come from blown...
Sizemore’s Return Leads Cleveland to Victory
June 24, 2009 by
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Grady Sizemore’s return, coupled with solid pitching from rookie David Huff, enabled the Indians to record a victory against the Pirates on Tuesday night…with little help from the bullpen once again.
Despite a 5-0 lead headed into the ninth, Matt Herges and Kerry Wood combined...
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