Jeff Mount
I have been an Indians fan since Alvin Dark was manager. When I am not watching baseball, reading baseball. or thinking about baseball, I enjoy cycling, history, and music. I am married with two daughters.
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Do New Indians’ High Strikeout Totals Matter?
You have no doubt seen, in virtually every analysis of the Indians’ offseason acquisitions, that the four most prominent new offensive players—Michael Bourn, Nick Swisher, Mark Reynolds, and Drew Stubbs—struck…Read More
Indians Need an Ace to Contend in 2013
Compared to other recent offseasons, the Indians currently find themselves with an embarrassment of riches. They have a predetermined starter at every defensive position and designated hitter. They have…Read More
Some Thoughts on the Michael Bourn Signing
It is extremely difficult to find anything negative to say about the Indians spending money. To see the Dolan family kick up the payroll like this is so exciting, we should all just throw a party and forget…Read More
Indians Need One More Starter To Contend in 2013
I spoke to a man who went to the inaugural last week. He drove all the way to Maryland, paid for a train ticket into D.C., walked from Union Station two miles down Pennsylvania Avenue, and got no closer…Read More
On Chief Wahoo and Political Correctness
I have wrestled with the issue of Chief Wahoo since I was old enough to realize that other people’s feelings mattered. Even as I write this, I am not certain which side I will be on by the end of it.…Read More
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Can Carlos Santana Stay at Catcher?
Every time a catcher with mediocre defensive skills shows the ability to be a middle of the order hitter,…Read More
Some Thoughts on Instant Replay in Baseball
I read a long article the other day about MLB’s plans for expanding instant replays in the near future.…Read More
A Look at the Indians’ 2013 Bench Options
It is a good thing, at this point in the offseason, to be thinking about the bench. It is certainly better…Read More
Indians Really Can (and Should) Trade Ubaldo Jimenez
I went with my wife to see the Indians play the Tigers on Labor Day 2011. The Tigers were in the midst…Read More
Attendance Still the Main Factor in Indians’ Balance Sheet
It is certainly good news that the Indians reaped a windfall by selling their regional sports network,…Read More
Questioning the Indians’ Recent 40-Man Roster Cuts
I must admit that I don’t put a lot of thought into the composition of the Indians’ 40-man roster…Read More
Justin Masterson, Ubaldo Jimenez are Keys to 2013 Season
I find it difficult to get too excited about Brett Myers. Given the way he has bounced between the bullpen…Read More
Nick Swisher Signing Gives Tribe Opportunity to Fill Other Holes
The signing of Nick Swisher is certainly cause for celebration. Aside from filling a gaping hole in the…Read More
How to Bring Indians Fans Back to the Ballpark
When we were kids, a couple of times a summer we would get out of church and, if the weather was good,…Read More
Indians Should Give Swisher What He Wants or Move On
Imagine you’re shopping for a car. You show up at the dealer fully resolved to spend not a dime more…Read More
A New Approach to MLB Competitive Balance
I have read all of the analysis about how baseball does not suffer from competitive imbalance. I realize…Read More
What Ever Happened to the Long Reliever?
On April 19, 2004, Jake Westbrook took over in the first inning of a game against the Tigers and pitched…Read More
An Offseason To-Do List for the Cleveland Indians
If you log into the Indians’ website and click the roster tab, you can look at a depth chart which…Read More
Some Thoughts on the Shin-Soo Choo Trade
In a nutshell, from the Indians’ perspective this massive three-way trade will come down to Shin-Soo…Read More
Why Lonnie Chisenhall Should Be Indians’ Starting Third Baseman
If the arc of history curves toward justice, the arc of a prospect must curve toward failure. Just as…Read More
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