December 9, 201410 yr well they got a great bat. and it was a steal too. lets hope the hip holds out. this is what brought the batting average down in the second half of the year: On Oct. 21, Moss underwent an operation performed in Nashville by Dr. Thomas Byrd. Moss told the San Francisco Chronicle that Byrd was prepared to perform microfracture surgery but all that he needed was a labrum repair and cartilage cleanup, which should make his rehab somewhat easier.
December 9, 201410 yr Billy Beane deserves the benefit of the doubt, but his latest moves are head scratchers @Ken_Rosenthal's #JABO post https://t.co/PYuXOK4HvP "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 13, 201510 yr Cleveland Indians will start some weeknight games earlier this season. Good. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2015/02/12/cleveland-indians-will-start-some-weeknight-games-earlier-this-season-good/
February 16, 201510 yr Cleveland Indians @Indians 9m9 minutes ago Jason Giambi has announced his retirement. We'll never, ever forget this: http://atmlb.com/1v6Mehz Thanks, G. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 16, 201510 yr ^Not everyone loved that walk-off: No comprendo "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 16, 201510 yr The video I posted is of Ron Washington reacting to Giambi's walk-off while scoreboard watching during the 2013 wildcard race.
February 16, 201510 yr Giambi was huge for us, esp last year when, imho, without him, we don't make the playoffs... But for Giambi highlights, there's only one that gives me goose bumps:
February 16, 201510 yr The video I posted is of Ron Washington reacting to Giambi's walk-off while scoreboard watching during the 2013 wildcard race. Except it was a different walk-off. And nothing Giambi did before he came to the Indians actually happened. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 17, 201510 yr ^Same walk-off. 9/24/13. Washington's Rangers had just gone up on Houston and looked poised to pull even with the Tribe in the wild car race. Then Giambi hits his bomb vs the White Sox to give the Tribe the surprise victory, keeping CLE one game up over TEX. Ron Washington reacts unhappily to the news.
February 17, 201510 yr I did not know that! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 17, 201510 yr It's considered bad luck in baseball to blatantly scoreboard watch while your team is playing, kind of like mentioning a no-hitter.
February 22, 201510 yr hows about a spring training story? yesterday a bunch of the guys were waiting in line at the coffee maker. swish walks up and smacks it and says something like "ya know the yankees have espresso machines" and everybody razzes him and pelts him with cups. how did i hear that one? i was talking with james ramsay's brother last night. hes the ooutfielder who came via the justin masterson trade. his bro talked to him yesterday and was saying he liked the clippers stadium and he is real excited to be with the indians. so that was pretty cool!
February 26, 201510 yr Tribe made a minor adjustment to their color blue going with a darker shade. Yep no countdown date, no presser, no promise of a rebranding that didn't happen just business as usual...read about it and see examples. http://wahoosonfirst.com/2015/02/25/cleveland-indians-update-color-scheme/
February 26, 201510 yr Tribe made a minor adjustment to their color blue going with a darker shade. Yep no countdown date, no presser, no promise of a rebranding that didn't happen just business as usual...read about it and see examples. http://wahoosonfirst.com/2015/02/25/cleveland-indians-update-color-scheme/ Must be in the water....
February 28, 201510 yr Only a couple more days until the first pitch of spring training! The killer of all things winter!! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 1, 201510 yr Only a couple more days until the first pitch of spring training! The killer of all things winter!! I can't wait to hear Tom Hamilton's voice again on the radio for the first time.
March 1, 201510 yr Only a couple more days until the first pitch of spring training! The killer of all things winter!! I can't wait to hear Tom Hamilton's voice again on the radio for the first time. Ha, that comment struck me as a Yogi Berra quote.
March 3, 201510 yr "@Indians: Our Home Opener is SOLD OUT -- and did so in 11 minutes. See you on April 10 vs. Detroit!" 11 minutes? That's funny. I was online at 10:00 on the dot trying to buy tickets, but nothing was available. Yet there are thousands of tickets on StubHub already. Thanks, Indians.
March 3, 201510 yr I couldn't buy one ticket in any section at 10am. It doesn't help that they cut 5,000 seats out of the stadium. On a positive note, I don't think they sold the tickets to the sections that aren't completed yet (the new bar, the kid zone/mezzanine and whatever the upper deck right field is.) Maybe they will open those up if they get them done in time. It would be a bad idea to sell them right now...
March 3, 201510 yr I couldn't buy one ticket in any section at 10am. It doesn't help that they cut 5,000 seats out of the stadium. On a positive note, I don't think they sold the tickets to the sections that aren't completed yet (the new bar, the kid zone/mezzanine and whatever the upper deck right field is.) Maybe they will open those up if they get them done in time. It would be a bad idea to sell them right now... Right before they removed the home opener as an available game to buy tickets, a few new seating sections appeared on the menu, including standing room only. So you may be right.
March 3, 201510 yr The weather has been brutal in April for the Tribe the last couple of years. On top of that their home schedule in April has been as many as 15 dates, just killing attendance. Should be better this year with only 9 home games in April and a later start date. Idk if the schedule just falls that way or somebody got smart.
March 16, 201510 yr Ive heard from a very strong source that the 2019 MLB all star game will be in Cleveland and that its a done deal. I have also heard some loose rumors that the Dolans are the process of selling. That is not a done deal...just rumors.
March 16, 201510 yr FYI: SportsTime Ohio will re-air “Beating the Odds: The Al Rosen Story” as a tribute to Al, who passed away at the age of 91 on Friday STO will air the special on Tuesday (9pm), Wednesday (10pm), Thursday (2pm) and Friday (12pm). +++++++ Also – if you’re downtown tomorrow (although you’re crazy if you are!) – ST. PATTY’S AT PROGRESSIVE » Fans are invited to join the Tribe on St. Patty’s day to view the progress of the Right Field District renovations and enjoy a free hot dog, chips and soda Fans who are downtown for St. Patrick’s Day activities can stop by the Terrace Club (enter at the green awning by Gate A) from 10am-Noon...admission is free. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 19, 201510 yr Fun and timely revisit! Watch Hamilton's call of the longest home run in JACOBS FIELD history. Franchise bests/worsts: Cleveland Indians By Dayn Perry | Baseball Writer January 16, 2015 10:46 pm ET Let's devote some time to the Indians, shall we? Over the course of the next month, we'll venture through the history of each of the 30 Major League Baseball franchises, discussing some of the best and worst moments, players, teams, etc. It's more a fun snapshot for discussion purposes than a be-all, end-all declaration. We continue today with the Cleveland Indians. The Indians, owners of two championships and five pennants, trace their origins back to 1901, when the fledgling American League swooped into the Cleveland market after the demise of the NL's Spiders. Now let's enjoy a walking tour of Indians history ... Best team: 1948 http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24968069/franchise-bestsworsts-cleveland-indians
March 24, 201510 yr SI cover: 2015 MLB Preview: It's anyone's year The last time Sports Illustrated anointed the Cleveland Indians as favorites to win the World Series was 1987. With Joe Carter (who would have his own World Series moment years later) and Cory Snyder on the cover, SI declared that “Cleveland is the Best Team in the American League.” No, this is not the script of the movie Major League, as the previous five seasons before 1987, Cleveland finished 5th, 7th, 6th, 7th and 6th in the American League East. The 1987 season was no different. An Indians pitching staff that featured two aging future Hall of Famers was pummeled, allowing an absurd 957 runs with a team ERA of 5.28. Cleveland finished with baseball’s worst record at 61-101, 37 games behind division winner Detroit. The losing would continue for the next seven years before a breakout season in 1995, when the Indians went to their first World Series since 1954. (The Indians were beaten in six games by the Atlanta Braves). So what makes this year any different? Could MLB see another "Indian Uprising?" Cleveland hasn't won a World Championship since 1948 but boasts loads of talent, with leftfielder Michael Brantley, first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Moss, first baseman Carlos Santana and reigning AL Cy Young award winnerCorey Kluber, who went 18-9 with a 2.44 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 269 strikeouts last season. It could be anyone’s year in 2015, when smart free agency moves and development of young talent can be bring perennial cellar-dwellers to the pinnacle of a title. http://www.si.com/mlb/2015/03/24/mlb-preview-sports-illustrated-cover
March 24, 201510 yr Uh oh, the SI jinx. Good thing baseball players aren't superstitious or anything... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 24, 201510 yr At least we have someone to blame for Kluber coming back down to earth this season.
March 25, 201510 yr At least he had a pretty good year in '07. It took a while for the jinx to set in.
March 25, 201510 yr At least he had a pretty good year in '07. It took a while for the jinx to set in. Yeah, but it came with a vengeance when it arrived.
March 27, 201510 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 30, 201510 yr This. is. really, really funny: http://m.indians.mlb.com/cle/video/v57472083/indians-mean-tweets
March 30, 201510 yr Uh-oh. Bad news for the Tribe. It's the Popular Mechanics jinx. I don't think a Klubot is susceptible to jinxes. Makes sense that a Klubot is on the cover of Popular Mechanics! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 6, 201510 yr This. is. really, really funny: http://m.indians.mlb.com/cle/video/v57472083/indians-mean-tweets oh geez thats awesome -- and was great to watch on opening day!
April 9, 201510 yr In case anyone is interested, there's a ver nifty Tribe game in the 9th inning right now...
April 9, 201510 yr In case anyone is interested, there's a ver nifty Tribe game in the 9th inning right now... Jinx
April 9, 201510 yr Argh! Still a fun game. Should be an awesome weekend series this weekend, with decent weather even.
April 9, 201510 yr Argh! Still a fun game. Should be an awesome weekend series this weekend, with decent weather even. Agreed. I'll be there tomorrow. Can't wait.
April 9, 201510 yr Dammit, Hagadone. That homer blew up the team no-hitter! Glad to get the win. Awesome pitching so far and the offense showed up today. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 9, 201510 yr Kluber, Carrasco, Bauer: A combined 0.92 ERA through three games. Is that good? #TribeTown http://t.co/pMgRrj3KoN "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 10, 201510 yr interesting trivia tidbit here: Astros and Indians with small payrolls Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco goes against the Houston Astros’ Scott Feldman on Wednesday. Both teams rank in the bottom five of payrolls this season, the Astros at $71 million and the Indians at $86 million. Combined, both teams’ payroll is $157 million - $115.8 million short of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ league-leading $272.8 million. (Sources include The Associated Press)
April 10, 201510 yr In case anyone is interested, there's a ver nifty Tribe game in the 9th inning right now... Jinx Not this time......TAM started talking about it in the sixth inning.
April 11, 201510 yr I hoping to see some offensive output at Progressive Field this season. We sure saw it yesterday, except it was from the Tigers.... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
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