Some Thoughts on the Indians’ 2013 Batting Order
I’m kind of geeky about batting orders. This puts me at odds with statheads, who tend to think that as long as you put your highest on-base percentage player at the top of the order you really can’t…Read More
Was Moving Nick Swisher to First Base the Right Move?
When the Cleveland Indians signed Michael Bourn, my first thought was that Nick Swisher would be the designated hitter. When they instead announced that Swisher would be the first baseman and Mark Reynolds…Read More
2013 Indians Player Preview: Mark Reynolds
As we count down the days until the start of the season, we’re profiling every player who will be on the Opening Day roster and how he could impact the team. Today, we turn our attention to the Indians’…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 everyday starting right fielder. Swisher played 518 games at right in his four years with the New…Read More
Where Should Mark Reynolds Hit In Indians’ 2013 Lineup?
When the Indians signed Mark Reynolds to a one-year, $6 million contract there were a lot of arguments about his high strikeout rate (32.6%) and low batting average (.235). The counterpoint was that these…Read More
Do New Indians’ High Strikeout Totals Matter?
You have no doubt seen, in virtually every analysis of the Indians’ offseason acquisitions, that the…Read More
Weighing in on Some 2013 Indians Projections
Last week Jordan Bastian, MLB.com’s Cleveland Indians beat reporter, explained his projection methodology…Read More
January Cleveland Indians Power Rankings
With a new month comes new signing, new hopes, and ultimately a new way in which we view the Indians.…Read More
This Week on Wahoo’s on First: The Choo Trade and WAR Calculators
Shin-Soo Choo, Trevor Bauer, Drew Stubbs, Mark Reynolds—you could say it’s been a big week at…Read More
Was Mark Reynolds Signing Good for Indians?
The big story surrounding the Indians this week was the three-way blockbuster deal that sent Shin-Soo…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
Don’t Worry About Mark Reynolds’ Strikeouts
When news broke Sunday night that the Cleveland Indians had signed Mark Reynolds, there were two general…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
Where Do Indians Go Now That Winter Meetings Are Over?
The Winter Meetings ended this week without any major transactions being completed, however you’ll…Read More
Cleveland Indians Sign Mark Reynolds
The Cleveland Indians have signed free agent infielder Mark Reynolds, according to MLB.com’s Brittany…Read More
Should Indians Sign Kevin Youkilis or Mark Reynolds?
There was a time when first base at Jacobs Field was manned by a country plowboy, a superman among mortals,…Read More
Why the Indians Should Sign Mark Reynolds
With the arrival and emergence of super-prospect Manny Machado at third base for the Baltimore Orioles,…Read More
Orioles Batter Derek Lowe, Pummel Indians 10-2
Derek Lowe labored through the worst outing of his career Friday night while the Indians managed just…Read More
Series Preview: Cleveland Indians at Baltimore Orioles
The Cleveland Indians conclude their road trip this weekend with a four-game long-weekend series in Baltimore.…Read More





















