clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com - 7/14/2009
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Since I’m not one of these All-Star Game guys and couldn’t care less about the Home Run Derby or anything associated with it and as I’m going to venture to say that a “where do we stand now” piece is not going to be anything different than what’s been posted here for the last month, I thought ...
A Lazy Sunday and The End of an Era
clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com 8/2/2009 — Before rolling into a LS, it’s time for a not-so-brief look at the past week, not in terms of player movement (for now), but a big-picture look at the unquestioned shift in strategy for the Polo Shirt Mafia and their seemingly new outlook on contention. After what has been an obviously ...
What Lies Ahead
clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com 4/6/2009 — In lieu of the average season preview, it’s time to unleash the 2nd version of a modified “Season in Preview”, complete with inane incidents, fabricated numbers, and outright frivolity of what may come to pass this season. While the events that follow are wildly unlikely to happen in this ...
Next Man Gone: Who Will The Tribe Trade Next?
bleacherreport.com 7/2/2009 — Over the weekend, the Cleveland Indians started the process of what many believe is their fire sale to end their 2009 season.
Mark Shapiro and company believe that there is still a sliver of hope, because they traded from a deep spot to improve on ...
Bait Shop – Part I
clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com 7/21/2009 — With the Trading Deadline a mere 10 days away and the status quo remaining inexplicably in vogue at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario despite a season that cannot find a bottom, I thought it would be a good time to break out a little series on players that could be moved prior to July 31st, ...
Bait Shop – Part III: Fish or Cut Bait
clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com 7/29/2009 — In the throes of Trading Deadline week, after hitting on all those expendable pieces and parts (some of whom have already been assigned new laundry to wear), it’s finally time to talk about the two prettiest lures in the Indians’ tackle box of bait – it’s time to…gulp, talk a little CP Lee and ...
Indians On The Move
mysportsrumors.com 7/7/2009 — The Cleveland Indians are on the move and I definitely don’t mean in the standings. The trade of Mark DeRosa has solidified that the Indians are the first official sellers in this years trade market. Yes, the Pittsburgh Pirates have made a few trades but we knew they’d sell players ...
As the Dust Settles – Position Players
clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com 8/5/2009 — With the earth-moving trades of last week finally settling in as the Indians quickly moved past 2009 (and likely 2010) with their flurry of movement, perhaps now might be a good time to take a look at where we stand in terms of upper-level depth now residing in the Indians’ organization. Moves ...
Indians Fall to Sox Again
deepleftfield.com 7/9/2009 — In news that should surprise no Indians fan, Cleveland was shut down by Chicago 5-1. The loss is Cleveland’s 17th over their last 22 games. Chicago, in the meantime, is now 44-40, a mere two games behind Detroit for the division lead. Contrary to Cleveland’s downfall, the White Sox ...
Head v. Heart
clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com 6/16/2009 — As the Indians season rolls on and the calendar keeps flipping, a dichotomy has emerged within me in terms of how I am viewing this evolving 2009 season. On one hand (call it my head), I see an eminently flawed team, now trying to overcome injury and stick around long enough to make their ...
Here's the Plan: Trying To Fix the Cleveland Indians, Part I
bleacherreport.com 7/21/2009 — I thought as you grow up, your bedroom was supposed to get a lot cleaner.
At least that was the case for me.
We've all had messy rooms growing up, that's no doubt. Your mother would always come in and yell at you to clean your room because it ...
Pedro Martinez More Name Than Substance —
Bleacher Report - MLB 7/16/2009
Desperate for starting pitching, the Philadelphia Phillies signed future Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez to a one-year, $1 million deal yesterday. Martinez can also make up to $1.5 million in incentives.
This is a good low-risk signing by the Phillies. ...
