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The Old Bit Brigade
The Old Bit Brigade
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Tribe starter Jeremy Sowers pitches five solid innings, then when he faces the lineup the third time through, batting practice breaks out. The White Sox finished off a sweep of the sad sack Indians, who currently have that look; the look of a team ...
Long may you run
Long may you run
castrovince.mlblogs.com — One year ago today, the Indians announced the trade that sent CC Sabathia to the Brewers. (Actually,... they sent C.C. Sabathia to the Brewers, where he was immediately renamed CC Sabathia.) It will be years before we can assess the... (more) Long may you run
Call Off the Wedgehunt
Call Off the Wedgehunt
clevelandfrowns.com — Yesterday, Tribe GM Mark Shapiro announced that Eric Wedge’s job is safe at least until the end... of this season. This is undoubtedly upsetting news to a great number of WKNR hosts, callers, and the rest of the throng that’s been calling for Wedgie’s head since May, many of whom also believe that ... (more) Call Off the Wedgehunt
Short an Not So Sweet - The Game and This Tribe Recap
Short an Not So Sweet - The Game and This Tribe Recap
waitingfornextyear.com — The same thing can be said with the Indians week to week. Just when you think they... may have hit rock bottom, they somehow manage to sink lower. Poor Cliff Lee, he of the AL Cy Young award and little-to-no run support, decided that last night was the time he would have his worst start [...] (more) Short an Not So Sweet - The Game and This Tribe Recap
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