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The Eighth Ends The Streak at Five
waitingfornextyear.com - 7/29/2009
The Eighth Ends The Streak at Five
— waitingfornextyear.com — The streak is dead at five. Though like last year’s meaningless 10 game post-all star break winning... streak, it was fun while it lasted. A missed opportunity by relievers Joe Smith and Tony Sipp did them in, in the Angels 7-6 win. UCLA product and California kid David Huff made his first ... (more) The Eighth Ends The Streak at Five

Comments vote down rickg15 rickg15 posted 7/29/2009posted this
Wow, MLB Has A Delay Of Game Penalty
futonreport.net - 7/4/2007
Wow, MLB Has A Delay Of Game Penalty
— futonreport.net — In Tuesday night's win against the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians reliever Rafael Betancourt was hit twice with... a rare rule that you gotta throw the ball within 12 seconds of the batter being ready, or else the ump adds a ball to the count. Who among us knew this was actually a rule? (more) Wow, MLB Has A Delay Of Game Penalty

Comments vote down suss suss posted 7/4/2007posted this
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
insidetherockies.com - 10/15/2009
Decsions Await Rockies
— insidetherockies.com — A look at potential free agents and arbitration cases, and players already under contract for 2010.... (more) Decsions Await Rockies

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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
Betancourt traded to Rockies for Class A pitcher
castrovince.mlblogs.com - 7/23/2009
Betancourt traded to Rockies for Class A pitcher
— castrovince.mlblogs.com — Setup man Rafael Betancourt returned to the Indians' bullpen just in time to become trade bait. And... on Thursday, the Rockies bit. The Indians have traded Betancourt, a fixture in their 'pen since 2003, to the Rockies in exchange for... (more) Betancourt traded to Rockies for Class A pitcher

Comments vote down Let's Go Tribe! found this 7/23/2009found 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, ...

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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?

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