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bizofbaseball.com - 2/3/2008
By the Numbers: 19 Deals with Salary Arbitration Players
— bizofbaseball.com — A detailed analysis of 19 players that have signed contracts and avoided salary arbitration. Looks at player... by service time, '07 salary, club arb figure, player arb figure, mid-point in-between those figures, contract signed, whether the '08 figure is above or below the mid-point, how much it is above or below the club figure, raise from '07 (more) By the Numbers: 19 Deals with Salary Arbitration Players

Comments vote down Maury Maury posted 2/3/2008posted this
Yay Rebuilding!
babeslovebaseball.com - 7/10/2008
Yay Rebuilding!
— babeslovebaseball.com — The Cleveland Indians have accomplished something their club hasn't done since 1979: they've lost ten straight games.... Way to go, guys! (more) Yay Rebuilding!

Comments vote down sooze sooze posted 7/10/2008posted this
Indians, Farm System Goes 0-For-4
waitingfornextyear.com - 8/6/2008
Indians, Farm System Goes 0-For-4
— waitingfornextyear.com — Rays 8, Indians 4 (box) Indians 5, Bisons 2 (box) Curve 4, Aeros 3 (box) Pelicans 4,... Indians 3 (box) From the looks of things above, it wasn’t a good night to be involved with the Clevleland Indians in any shape or form. Starting things off with the big league team, all you need to know is “13.” As in... (more) Indians, Farm System Goes 0-For-4

Comments vote down rickg15 rickg15 posted 8/6/2008posted this
Game #7: Borowski blows Tribe comeback
mvn.com - 4/8/2008
Game #7: Borowski blows Tribe comeback
— mvn.com — The Cleveland Indians had overcome an anemic offensive performance and a Rafael Betancourt 8th inning implosion to... take a 4-2 lead with a 9th inning rally led by a returning Victor Martinez. Joe Borowski gave it all back after two walks and a single loaded the bases, for Torii Hunter, who blasted a grand slam to give the Angels a 6-4 victory. Hunter had also hit a homer off of Betancourt in ... (more) Game #7: Borowski blows Tribe comeback

Comments vote down POJO_Risin POJO_Risin posted 4/8/2008posted this
Joe Borowski, “Decidedly Better”
waitingfornextyear.com - 5/8/2008
Joe Borowski, “Decidedly Better”
— waitingfornextyear.com — As mentioned yesterday, Joe Borowski was taking to the hill for a short bullpen session in attempt... to return from his injured triceps. Well, it appears that MLB.com was on the scene and that things went A-OK. (more) Joe Borowski, “Decidedly Better”

Comments vote down Sarge Sarge posted 5/8/2008posted this
dugoutcentral.com - 5/19/2008
Don’t Worry, Tribe Fans, Jason Tyner is Here!
— dugoutcentral.com — Obviously a sarcastic headline, as Tyner is a terrible player and shouldn't be on the Indians.... (more) Don’t Worry, Tribe Fans, Jason Tyner is Here!

Comments vote down DaveKingman DaveKingman posted 5/19/2008posted this
Sure, Eric Wedge Trusts Joe Borowski. Sure…
waitingfornextyear.com - 5/25/2008
Sure, Eric Wedge Trusts Joe Borowski. Sure…
— waitingfornextyear.com — On April 15, 2008, Indians manager Eric Wedge had the following to say about Joe Borowski: “He’s... our closer,” said Wedge. “He’s proven himself to us. If he comes back and he’s healthy, I suspect he’ll be our closer again.” (more) Sure, Eric Wedge Trusts Joe Borowski. Sure…

Comments vote down Sarge Sarge posted 5/25/2008posted this
C.C. Can’t Hold Early Lead
waitingfornextyear.com - 6/6/2008
C.C. Can’t Hold Early Lead
— waitingfornextyear.com — Rangers 9, Indians 4 (box) Over the last few weeks, the issues with C.C. Sabathia haven’t even... been with Sabathia himself; it has been the lack of run support that has been handed his way. Last night, the Tribe made up for it by putting up four runs in the first inning. While that would be... (more) C.C. Can’t Hold Early Lead

Comments vote down rickg15 rickg15 posted 6/6/2008posted this
Cleveland Indians put Joe Borowski on disabled list, recall Tom Mastny from Class AAA
blog.cleveland.com - 4/15/2008
Cleveland Indians put Joe Borowski on disabled list, recall Tom Mastny from Class AAA
— blog.cleveland.com — AP photoJoe Borowski gave up the game-winning home run against Boston on Monday night. The Indians placed... closer Joe Borowski on the disabled list today with a strained right triceps muscle. Borowski has failed to convert his last two save... (more) Cleveland Indians put Joe Borowski on disabled list, ...

Comments vote down Let's Go Tribe! found this 4/15/2008found this
Sorting Out This Mess
waitingfornextyear.com - 4/15/2008
Sorting Out This Mess
— waitingfornextyear.com — Free Falling Or Just Stumbling Out Of The Gate? Everyone has their own definition of when the... major league baseball season is truly underway and when it is just getting warmed up. Conventional wisdom says that by Memorial Day you are who you are. (more) Sorting Out This Mess

Comments vote down Sarge Sarge posted 4/15/2008posted this
More Sports and Les Levine…and Me!
waitingfornextyear.com - 4/18/2008
More Sports and Les Levine…and Me!
— waitingfornextyear.com — So yesterday I had the chance to appear on the Les Levine show. Here’s the first segment…... (more) More Sports and Les Levine…and Me!

Comments vote down rickg15 rickg15 posted 4/18/2008posted this
Wasted Opportunity
waitingfornextyear.com - 5/19/2008
Wasted Opportunity
— waitingfornextyear.com — Yes, the title of this post could likey be attributed to several different topics at this point... in the day. But while the Cavaliers’ loss resonates, I’m talking about an opportunity that opened its door about a month ago. An opportunity that we had for someone else to step up, fill in the gaps, and... (more) Wasted Opportunity

Comments vote down RockKing RockKing posted 5/19/2008posted this
Rafaels Take Turns Blowing Saves
waitingfornextyear.com - 5/29/2008
Rafaels Take Turns Blowing Saves
— waitingfornextyear.com — What's worse, the Tribe offense, or the bullpen? And is there any shot at them both clicking... at the same time? (more) Rafaels Take Turns Blowing Saves

Comments vote down Sarge Sarge posted 5/29/2008posted this
Joe Borowski is Back
waitingfornextyear.com - 6/12/2008
Joe Borowski is Back
— waitingfornextyear.com — While the “LeCharles Bentley is Back” post went by the wayside, we can officially welcome back the... return of closer Joe Borowski. While Scot Elarton, Rick Bauer and Rafael Betancourt combined for five innings of one-hit ball, including five strikeouts, JoBo came in for the ninth inning... (more) Joe Borowski is Back

Comments vote down Sarge Sarge posted 6/12/2008posted this
Un. Real.
waitingfornextyear.com - 7/10/2008
Un. Real.
— waitingfornextyear.com — Paul Byrd, in line for his first win in over a month, has to be absolutely thrilled... with Rafael Betancourt right now. As a matter of fact, I’m not too pleased either. Someone’s not invited to Carl Willis’ house this Christmas… (more) Un. Real.

Comments vote down rickg15 rickg15 posted 7/10/2008posted this
Is Rafael Betancourt on the Move?
waitingfornextyear.com - 12/24/2008
Is Rafael Betancourt on the Move?
— waitingfornextyear.com — As of right now, the Indians have a handful of guaranteed bullpen slots come opening day. The... recently signed Kerry Wood will immediately assume the role of closer, with Rafael Perez, Jensen Lewis, Rafael Betancourt and Masa Kobayashi filling in where needed. Then we have the deal that sent ... (more) Is Rafael Betancourt on the Move?

Comments vote down Sarge Sarge posted 12/24/2008posted this
Betancourt Inks a New Deal; Invites to Spring Training
indiansconfidential.com - 1/23/2008
Betancourt Inks a New Deal; Invites to Spring Training
— indiansconfidential.com — After just wrapping up the last article on it, the Indians have sent out the official presser... on relief pitcher Rafael Betancourt inking a new deal, two years with the second being a club option. The signing means now that we’re all just ... (more) Betancourt Inks a New Deal; Invites to Spring Training

Comments vote down Babes Love Baseball found this 1/23/2008found this
Joe Borowski Will See Your Blown Save and Raise You One Better
waitingfornextyear.com - 4/8/2008
Joe Borowski Will See Your Blown Save and Raise You One Better
— waitingfornextyear.com — Let the chatter commence. If you didn’t like Joe Borowski before last night, you sure aren’t liking... him this morning. While Fausto Carmona wasn’t exactly sharp last night (four hits, five walks) through six innings, he managed to get out of his jams by only allowing one unearned run. If anything, Carmona kept them in the game... (more) Joe Borowski Will See Your Blown Save and Raise You One ...

Comments vote down rickg15 rickg15 posted 4/8/2008posted this
Not again.
waitingfornextyear.com - 4/15/2008
Not again.
— waitingfornextyear.com — About the same time the Cavaliers were pulling victory from defeat, the Indians were doing the exact... opposite. I’m kind of glad. No, I’m not glad that the Indians lost. I’m happy because I had a meeting tonight and recorded both the Indians and Cavaliers tonight. When I finally sat down to watch, I saw that... (more) Not again.

Comments vote down rickg15 rickg15 posted 4/15/2008posted this
It’s too easy
waitingfornextyear.com - 4/16/2008
It’s too easy
— waitingfornextyear.com — Finding problems with the Indians might be too easy…... (more) It’s too easy

Comments vote down rickg15 rickg15 posted 4/16/2008posted this
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