lebrownstown.com - 7/16/2009
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Columbus Clippers' outfielder Jordan Brown knocks a double in the gap
It is that time again for another Clippers report on this all-star break Wednesday. With the Clippers and Indians enjoyed some much needed, notice I did not say deserved, rest this week, I will my opinions regarding the ...
Clippers Report
lebrownstown.com 7/22/2009 —
Will Andy Marte get a second chance in Cleveland?
The Clippers continued to play better baseball since Saturday’s report mainly due to a solidified starting rotation. The offense for this team has never been an issue, in fact, the Clippers lead the International League in many ...
Clippers Report
lebrownstown.com 7/18/2009 —
Today’s Clippers report will feature some quick points on what the Clippers have done the last few days and what the future looks like in Columbus:
Indians general manager Mark Shapiro has been in Columbus this weekend taking stock of what Cleveland has down on the farm in ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Clippers Report
lebrownstown.com 7/29/2009 —
Clippers' outfielder Trevor Crowe
It has been a full week since we last discussed the Clippers on LeBrownTown and there is much to talk about concerning the Tribe’s AAA affiliate. Before we get into some of the key performers of last week I feel it is important to at least mention ...
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 ...
A Look Back at A Look Ahead
clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com 7/14/2009 — 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 ...
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 ...
Clippers Report
lebrownstown.com 8/5/2009 — Clippers' starter Chuck Lofgren
This Wednesday’s edition of the Clippers report comes after four straight losses to the Gwinnett Braves, Atlanta’s AAA team. For the most part nothing is going right in Columbus as the pitchers have opened the floodgates and the hitters have ...
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. ...