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Why Indians Don’t Need Chris Perez (and Other Closer Myths)

Ed Carroll — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:28:39 +0000

There’s a lot the Indians have done this off-season that has thrilled me as a fan, especially given the team’s recent struggles and turmoil. The Mark Reynolds signing was a low-risk-high-reward-type signing, the team swapped a year of control of Shin-Soo Choo for Trevor Bauer and Drew Stubbs, and while they probably overpaid for Nick Swisher he’s still a good bet to provide value over the course of his contract. I’m very pleased with the moves so far, as they were much-needed and could breathe life into this team.

But there’s one lingering roster issue remaining, one I’m really curious as to why it hasn’t been resolved yet: Why is Chris Perez still on this team? (more…)

Timely Hitting Helps Tribe Beat Tigers, 5-3

Lewie Pollis — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:09:06 +0000

Ubaldo Jimenez managed a quality start and the Tribe rallied against Detroit starter Rick Porcello Tuesday night as the Indians (24-18) took the opener of a three-game series against the Tigers (20-22), 5-3. (more…)

Opposition Research: Josh Worn Talks Detroit Tigers

Lewie Pollis — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:26:02 +0000

The Detroit Tigers (20-21) come to town tonight to kick off a three-game series, and while we’ll surely become very familiar with the preseason AL Central favorites by the end of the season, this is the first time we’ve seen them in 2012. So I talked to Walkoff Woodward‘s Josh Worn about the Tigers’ slow start, the Prince Fielder deal, and the pitchers Detroit will send out this week. (more…)