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2009 Indians Fantasy Baseball Preview
2009 Indians Fantasy Baseball Preview
We at Razzball realize that exporting our views across the country has damaging consequences on the blogosphere. So we're reaching out to local blogs for 'greener' information. The 2009 Indians Fantasy Baseball Preview comes courtesy of Cleveland sports superblog WaitingForNexYear.
John Rocker Hates Another Minority (Allegedly)
John Rocker Hates Another Minority (Allegedly)
waitingfornextyear.com — Congratulations go out to all the Jewish readers of WFNY. Apparently you too can now be added... to the list of people that John Rocker has ill will toward. And for all you Indians fans out there, do you feel as badly as I do for giving Rocker a standing ovation on his first trip [...] (more) John Rocker Hates Another Minority (Allegedly)
Indians Sign Chulk to Minor League Deal
Indians Sign Chulk to Minor League Deal
baseballreflections.com — On Tuesday the Indians signed pitcher Vinnie Chulk to a minor league contract. The right hander was... originally a 12 th round draft pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2000. The reliever made his major league debut on September 8, 2003 as an end of the season call up to the Jays. He has spent ... (more) Indians Sign Chulk to Minor League Deal
The most beautiful words: pitchers and catchers reported today
The most beautiful words: pitchers and catchers reported today
sports.yahoo.com — And so it was at Goodyear Stadium, new spring home of the Indians, where the Sons of... Geronimo opened camp Thursday. New members of the Tribe, such as closer Kerry Wood (upper right and middle), tossed pitches and reunited with teammates — old ... (more) The most beautiful words: pitchers and catchers reported ...
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While We’re Waiting… Lue to Orlando, Eric Mangini Still Quiet, and a Possible Roadtrip
WaitingForNextYear — ... ] WFNY’s own Craig got to be the voice of reason over at Razzball’s Tribe Fantasy Baseball preview.  The highlight is easily found in the comparison of “Kerry to Kelly” versus “Sasha to Boobie.”  Do check it out. [ Rudy Gamble/Razzball ]“While Mangini may come across as being abrasive and reticent to discuss anything of interest, not many know the coach other than from his tenure in New York or his time as an understudy of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. This head coach is not going to offer up significant information that could jeopardize any scheme or on-field ...

What sort of draft pick is Hafner worth, if any?
The Kitchen Sinkhole — ... Let's start here: "Pronk has a lot to prove this season, and it could turn out to be a nice story for fans if he can return to something resembling the guy who used to get MVP votes. But like I said, 50/50 proposition at this point." ...

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