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2013 MLB Draft Profiles: 3B Colin Moran

Despite the presence of Lonnie Chisenhall, the Indians are definitely considering drafting a third basemen in the 2013 MLB Draft. In his first mock draft (ESPN Insider only), Keith Law predicts that the…Read More

2013 MLB Draft Profiles: RHP Jonathan Gray

Unlike Stanford pitcher Mark Appel (who we took a look at it in our first Draft Profile) Jonathan Gray wasn’t always a consensus top prospect. The Oklahoma right-hander has steadily increased his…Read More

2013 MLB Draft Profiles: RHP Mark Appel

Stanford RHP Mark Appel seems to be the consensus top prospect in the nation after rejecting a $3.8 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates last season to return for his senior year. Appel going off the…Read More

2013 MLB Draft Prospect Profiles: An Introduction

The MLB Draft is often a gamble. Even with great scouting, the right choices, and a top pick, an all star player is far from guaranteed. No matter how great a player looked in high school or college, there’s…Read More

Three Keys to a Tribe Playoff Berth in 2013

Here at Wahoo’s on First we’ve written countless words about the Cleveland Indians’ outstanding offseason. The Tribe signed Nick Swisher, Mark Reynolds and Michael Bourn. They brought…Read More

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The Impact of the Terry Francona Culture

At this point, we’ve all seen the of the “Harlem Shake” done thousands of times. It’s…Read More

The Implications of Nick Swisher’s Move to First

When Nick Swisher signed with the Indians back in December, it was assumed he would be the team’s…Read More

Spring Training Key for Tribe’s Rotation Candidates

Spring Training games have begun for the Indians, and optimism is high. With the signings of Terry Francona,…Read More