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Six Politically Correct Suggestions for Renaming the Indians

In the current climate of America, political correctness has become par for the course. Every waking moment of our lives we are bombarded with messages and images intended not to offend any single person…Read More

Hall of Fame Voters Must Be Realistic About PEDs

When the BBWAA Hall of Fame voting results were announced on Wednesday afternoon, they wasn’t exactly surprising. Analysts had spent weeks predicting that 2013 would be a year without inductees. However,…Read More

Cooperstown Turning into Hall of Shambles

As a baseball fan, I am appalled at the Baseball Writers Association of America. I can understand the loathing that some have for Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Rafael Palmeiro, due to their relationship…Read More

Kenny Lofton Hall of Fame Snub is Downright Criminal

Perhaps the best way to describe the BBWAA’s Hall of Fame election results is “maddening.” This year’s candidate class was easily the best of my lifetime, yet the veteran sportswriters…Read More

The Off-Field Importance of Nick Swisher

There’s no debating that with the signing of Nick Swisher the Indians are banking on a huge return on the field. From day one his name will written in permanent marker out in right field and fourth…Read More

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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

Even with Brett Myers, Indians Still Need Rotation Help

The Indians’ off-season is far from over, but they’ve already accomplished most of their goals. They’ve…Read More

Brett Myers Deal is Overpay for Indians

On Tuesday, the Indians followed up on the acquisitions of Mark Reynolds, Trevor Bauer, and Nick Swisher…Read More

Chris Antonetti: From Zero to Hero in Two Months

Go to an Indians message board or comment section and you’ll likely see sentiments like: “Fire…Read More

Nick Swisher is Perfect Fit for Indians

After three weeks of rumors, speculation, and fan longing, the Cleveland Indians finally agreed to sign free…Read More

Why Did the Indians and SportsTime Ohio Fall Short?

As most fans are well aware of at this point, Fox Sports Ohio is close to finalizing an agreement to…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

Should Indians Sign Justin Masterson to a Long-Term Deal?

The Cleveland Indians currently control Justin Masterson through the 2014 season. MLB Trade Rumors estimates…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

What Should the Indians Do Next This Offseason?

It’s hard not to write an entire post gushing over the fact that one of the most prized starting-pitching…Read More

On Mark Reynolds, Trevor Bauer, and the Indians’ New Direction

When I first heard that the Tribe was on the brink of dealing right fielder Shin-Soo Choo on Tuesday…Read More

On Mark Reynolds and the Indians’ Playoff Hopes

Last week I wrote on whether the Indians should sign Mark Reynolds or Kevin Youkilis to play first…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

Mark Reynolds Signing is Good Deal for Indians

The Cleveland Indians made their first major signing of the offseason Sunday night, signing free agent…Read More