Notable Final Cuts
In my previous post I discussed the official active roster for opening day. In that roster a few familiar names were missing. Two of those are Jayson Nix and Luis Valbuena. Both Nix and Valbuena were hurt…Read More
Jack Hannahan Named Starting Third Baseman
The uncertainty at third base for the Indians has finally come to an end, for now. Manny Acta named Jack Hannahan the opening day starter at third base. He will fill the spot that was likely to be taken…Read More
Indians Sign Infielder Orlando Cabrera
It was reported yesterday that the Indians had agreed to a 1 year contract with 2B/SS Orlando Cabrera. Cabrera spent 2010 with the Reds and had an average season at best. In 123 regular season games, he…Read More
The Glorious Tradition of Avoiding Arbitration Like the Plague Continues
If you’re new, I’m going to make this real simple for you. The Cleveland Indians HATE arbitration. No, seriously. After signing OF Shin-Soo Choo, SS Asdrubal Cabrera, and relievers Chris Perez…Read More
Things To Do At The Winter Meetings When You Have No Money
The winter meetings have started in Florida, and to no one’s surprise, the Indians are not expected to make any major moves. However the Indians will still be represented at the meetings, and I thought…Read More
Looking Back at What Was: Second Base
Source: Yardbarker.com This is the sixth in a series of posts looking back at the realities of the Indians…Read More
Looking Back at What Was: Third Base
Source: Yardbarker.com Note: This is the third in a series of posts looking back at the realities of…Read More
Tribe Trying Its Hardest to Make 100 Losses a Reality
The Indians continued to waste opportunities, as they have all season long, and allowed the Twins to…Read More
Still Chasing 100 Losses Link Fix
Entering into Tuesday’s game, the Indians are 62-88, which means they need to win one of their…Read More
Pathetic Offense Masks Strong Pen Effort
Harry Doyle: That’s all we got, one goddamn hit? Assistant: You can’t say goddamn on the…Read More
TWIS Wednesday
So I’ve also been a bit lax about my posting lately, as life has kind of gotten in the way of baseball…Read More
An Open Letter to Manny Acta RE: Third Base
Dear Manny, I’m sure you’ve never heard of me, but I feel like I’ve gotten to know…Read More
Three Things to Fix the Tribe in the Short-Term
Yesterday’s 8-1 loss (and three game sweep) by the Detroit Tigers felt like rock bottom for this…Read More
Lesson #121 – How to Win Ugly
They won, so technically I shouldn’t complain. But man, that was not pretty. The Indians won, 7-3,…Read More
Trying to Stay Positive…
As I sit here and watch the Indians hand the Royals (yes, those Royals) another game, I find myself grasping…Read More
Tribe Still Has Questions to Answer in 2010
A harsh dose of reality hit me last week when I discovered catcher Carlos Santana would miss the rest…Read More
Indians’ Comedy of Errors Continues; Nix Claimed
Some quick thoughts on the Tribe: Carlos “Smooth” Santana wasn’t too smooth in the…Read More

