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White Sox Back in AL Central Division Race- OMG! Are you Serious?

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During the infamous "White Flag trade" in early August of 1997, Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf was infamously quoted "any one who thinks this team can catch the Cleveland Indians is crazy." Given that the Sox were just 3.5 back of the division leaders from Ohio, with 7 weeks left in the season, it INFURIATED White Sox fans. And it should; they conceded their … [Read more...] about White Sox Back in AL Central Division Race- OMG! Are you Serious?

Indians Justin Masterson in a Pitching Slump?

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. Justin Masterson is 0-3 in his past four starts with a 4.78 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. .He has not been as effective, but the Cleveland Indians offense isn’t being as helpful either. In his first six starts the Tribe averaged 6.3 runs. In his past five starts they’ve averaged just 1.6 runs. No matter how well you pitch, it’s hard to win when your team’s bats go silent. . … [Read more...] about Indians Justin Masterson in a Pitching Slump?

Cleveland Indian Shin-Soo Choo’s on-field problems, DUI solved with a hug.

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Quick question: Before the season started, who had the Cleveland Indians atop the A.L. Central, leading the league in run differential and seemingly trading back and forth daily with the Philadelphia Phillies for the best record in baseball by mid-May?  Yeah, I didn’t think so.  Just about everything has been clicking for the Tribe as of late, but amidst the fanfare and joy … [Read more...] about Cleveland Indian Shin-Soo Choo’s on-field problems, DUI solved with a hug.

Cleveland Indians drummer sets standard for fans

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John Adams has been a staple in Cleveland for longer than any player on the Indians roster. In fact, he’s been a staple longer than Progressive Field has existed in Cleveland, even before it used to be called Jacob’s Field. For decades, Adams has pounded the same drum from the left field bleachers, game in and game out. He represents the most notable, passionate fan in Major … [Read more...] about Cleveland Indians drummer sets standard for fans

Can these Indians Change a Half-Century of Cleveland Losing?

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Okay really, let's give some love to the Cleveland Indians. Correction, I meant the first place Cleveland Indians. You read it right, the Indians sit atop the AL Central Division standings with an 11-4 record, comfortably ahead of the White Sox, Tigers and Twins. Still, saying the words "first place" and "Cleveland" in the same sentence are almost laughable in the … [Read more...] about Can these Indians Change a Half-Century of Cleveland Losing?

Indians’ Asdrubal Cabrera named Co-AL Player of the Week

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Asdrubal Cabrera’s impressive offensive numbers have been pivotal in the Indians’ fast start, and have been strong enough to earn him the Co-AL Player of the Week, sharing the title with Paul Konerko of the White Sox. Cabrera is most often associated with his strong defensive abilities, but has taken his offense to a whole new level this season. Off to a solid .316 start, … [Read more...] about Indians’ Asdrubal Cabrera named Co-AL Player of the Week

Despite Doubts, Cleveland Indians Offense Poised to Carry Team

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Cleveland Indians fans have heard the same arguments again and again: Travis Hafner is past his prime, none of the young players have developed, and the Indians offense will be one of the weakest in the MLB. It may be early in the season, but thus far, the Indians have shown that their offense has the potential to be far more potent than a anticipated. Hafner appears to have … [Read more...] about Despite Doubts, Cleveland Indians Offense Poised to Carry Team

Cleveland Indians Offseason in Review

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After a dreadful 69-93 season, the Cleveland Indians seemed like they were centuries away from their fantastic teams of the '90s. Like the Royals, a lot of this team's success depends on whether or not prospects develop. The Indians do have All-Star type of players in guys like Shin-Soo Choo, Grady Sizemore and even Fausto Carmona, whose 13-14 season wasn’t nearly as bad as … [Read more...] about Cleveland Indians Offseason in Review