waitingfornextyear.com - 7/6/2009
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How about them apples Tribe fans? The real story of the weekend was not the Indians taking two of three from the Oakland A’s. No, the real story were the quotes from GM Mark Shapiro saying that manager Eric Wedge and his staff is safe for the rest of the season. “As I said all [...]
The Wedge Watch - Will He Last Through the Day?
waitingfornextyear.com 6/22/2009 — It’s an off day for the Indians - a much needed one for the players at that. But not the timing that Manager Eric Wedge was hoping for. The buzzards seem to be circling the beleaguered skipper and with the Tribe on the road and not playing Monday, speculation is rampant that he won’t ...
Shapiro Says Wedge’s Job Is Safe for Rest of the Season
indiansconfidential.com 7/5/2009 — Heading into Sunday the Indians stood 16 games under .500, but despite that and a team that appears headed nowhere fast, the club evidently is not going to push the panic button of firing coach Eric Wedge or any of the other coaches on the team.
The AP had the following today about ...
Staying the Course…But What Course?
clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com 7/7/2009 — With the news coming on Sunday from Mark Shapiro that The Atomic Wedgie and his coaching staff will finish out the season, I’m surprised at the reaction that I’m feeling…it’s not anger or rage or even an urge to release vitriolic condemnation on the decision. Rather, all I feel is ...
All-Star Break Analysis - Manager and Front Office
waitingfornextyear.com 7/16/2009 — The TD All-Star Break Analysis rolls on. If you missed any of the prior pieces, they can be found here: Starting Rotation, Bullpen, Position Players I, and Position Players II.
In the final installment of our series, we examine the front office and it’s hand-picked, lock-step manager. It ...
The Blame Game
clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com 6/23/2009 — As Eric Wedge apparently lives to manage another day and voices on each side of the debate as to whether he is to blame (or how much blame can be placed on him) for the mess of the 2009 season on top of the 2008 season, the question comes rattling from the rooftops – who is to blame for the ...
Eric Wedge is sensitive, aware
310tojoba.blogspot.com 7/24/2009 — Despite being a bottom feeder in the NL Central (but still above the Royals!) for the last two years after a nice run in the playoffs, the Indians have done little to change their club for the better. Even though the club has struggled, manager Eric Wedge's job is reportedly safe for the time ...
Eric Wedge: dead man walking
bases.newsvine.com 6/22/2009 — It's not a feeding frenzy yet, but blood is definitely in the water in Cleveland:
Indians Off Day House Cleaning
waitingfornextyear.com 6/9/2009 — Since your Cleveland Indians have their first off day in seemingly forever, I thought it would be good to take a little survey of the scene, or the damage if you want to call it that. Here on June 9th, they sit at 25-34, seven games out of first place and three and a half [...]
Eric Wedge on the firing line
hardballtimes.com 6/24/2009 — The Indians finally broke their losing streak last night, but it's not like a close and shaky win over the Pirates is going to silence the rumors about Eric Wedge's impending termination. Neither will this :
With the Indians stuck in last place in the AL Central, Wedge's status is becoming ...
All-Star Bailey closes out A's win —
SFGate: Top Sports Stories 7/6/2009
The A's got a rare win Sunday, averting a sweep by the Indians, and all kinds of information went public off the field. On a day the A's beat Cleveland 5-2, an outfielder was bound for Boston and a closer was bound for St. Louis. The outfielder is ...