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
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White Sox Opener Mirrors Offseason, Organization Mantra: AGGRESSIVE!
The Chicago White Sox are "All in." It's the marketing slogan for 2011 and it reflects what the front office did this past offseason; sacking up, buying more chips and shoving 'em towards the middle of the table with authority. A lot of MLB teams did likewise. The Detroit Tigers did some heavy very short term investing. The Oakland Athletics bought themselves some power … [Read more...] about White Sox Opener Mirrors Offseason, Organization Mantra: AGGRESSIVE!
Examining the Cleveland Indians Opening Day Starting Rotation
Since the back-to-back departures of Cy Young Award winning pitchers, Cleveland Indians starters have struggled to find success. With the exception of Fausto Carmona, this year's opening day starting rotation will be pitching with relative anonymity. For a young team that has struggled in recent years, this is not necessarily a problem. The rotation’s success begins with … [Read more...] about Examining the Cleveland Indians Opening Day Starting Rotation
Casting the Film “Major League” with Today’s Cleveland Indians
I love it when I see a post that I thought about writing a million times, but never had the time to execute come to realization. And it really takes a Cleveland Indians die-hard to truly do justice to the "Major League" re-cast with real players post. The current state of the Indians, and their place in the MLB hierarchy makes today the perfect time. Wahoo Blues.com, a … [Read more...] about Casting the Film “Major League” with Today’s Cleveland Indians
MLB Spring Training “Truck Day” has Come and Gone
Just a few more days until pitchers and catchers report. If you still can't wait for that to signal the beginning of baseball, and warmer thoughts- you can have the holiday of truck day. Which has already passed us by. From the St. Louis Cardinals page on MLB.com "Truck Day" was Monday at Busch Stadium. The Cards' clubhouse attendants, along with movers from A-Mrazek … [Read more...] about MLB Spring Training “Truck Day” has Come and Gone
2010 Indians built on foundation of Wood
By: Kevin Hunt The Cleveland Indians only need to look at bullpen pitcher Kerry Wood to see a small-scale version of the team's season. And that's not exactly what a team in a winnable American League Central Division wants to hear following Wood's first 2010 appearance. There's something amiss in Cleveland, or, more accurately, there are many things amiss on different … [Read more...] about 2010 Indians built on foundation of Wood
