Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Potential 2009 Free Agents Here's a press release (PDF) from the MLBPA listing the players eligible to file for free agency beginning today. Jamey Carroll and Tomo Ohka are the only potential free agents currently on the Indians 40-man roster.
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 10/03/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP What do you know about the three times the Rockies imitated swimmers in the regular season? Browse more photos » Yesterday, I pointed out that the Rockies have managed to clinch on October 1 all three years the have made it to the postseason, but that's not the only trivia Rocktober brings. Have a little fun. Answer the following questions for all...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
More photos » by Charles Krupa - AP Carlos Carrasco had to be helped off the field in the fourth inning after being struck by a line drive. Browse more photos » If this game were not a tuneup for Boston starter Jon Lester , the left-hander might have finished the game. Instead, he went 6.1, and let his bullpen finish the shutout. The Indians managed two hits against Lester, and one more...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
Lineups: INDIANS (65-93): CF Michael Brantley, 2B Jamey Carroll , 3B Jhonny Peralta , LF Matt LaPorta, DH Kelly Shoppach, 1B Andy Marte , SS Luis Valbuena, C Lou Marson , RF Trevor Crowe. RHP Carlos Carrasco (0-3, 9.00). RED SOX (91-67): CF Jacoby Ellsbury, 2B Dustin Pedroia , C Victor Martinez , 1B Kevin Youkilis , DH David Ortiz, LF Jason Bay, 3B Mike Lowell , RF Joey Gathright, SS Alex Gonzalez....
Over the Monster (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
Good news! The Paw Sox aren't playing tonight. Woohoo! Thankfully, Terry Francona is sending out a real lineup after the shellacking last night. Like I said in the game recap, let's hope the Sox finish on a good note. A four game sweep would be nice. At least let them look good, huh? Current Series 4 game series vs Indians @ Fenway Park Cleveland Indians Let's Go Tribe! @ Boston Red Sox Over the Monster...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 09/29/2009
Chicago at Cleveland, 7:05 PM Lineups: INDIANS (64-91): 2B Jamey Carroll , SS Asdrubal Cabrera, RF Shin-Soo Choo , 3B Jhonny Peralta , DH Travis Hafner , LF Matt LaPorta , 1B Andy Marte , C Lou Marson , CF Trevor Crowe . LHP Aaron Laffey (7-7, 3.93). WHITE SOX (75-81): RF DeWayne Wise, 3B Gordon Beckham , LF Carlos Quentin , DH Paul Konerko , CF Alex Rios , 1B Josh Fields , C Tyler Flowers , 2B Jayson...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
by Tony Dejak - AP The Indians are just two defeats from tying the team record losing streak. View full size photo uploaded September 24, 2009 Lineups: INDIANS (61-90): LF Michael Brantley, 2B Jamey Carroll , RF Shin-Soo Choo, DH Travis Hafner, 3B Jhonny Peralta , SS Luis Valbuena, CF Trevor Crowe, 1B Andy Marte , C Wyatt Toregas . RHP Carlos Carrasco (0-2, 9.64). TIGERS (81-70): CF Curtis Granderson,...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009
CLEVELAND -- The Tigers beat the Indians, 11-3, Wednesday night. But the game still had a scary moment for the Tigers, a moment that transcended the pennant race with the Minnesota Twins and reached far into the future. With one out in the first inning, Cleveland's Jamey Carroll hit a liner up the middle that hit right-hander Rick Porcello on the right hip.
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009
More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP Justin Masterson only lasted four innings. Browse more photos » If my math is correct, the Indians just have to win two more games to avoid ending the season with 100 losses. Even as bad as they've been playing, they should avoid that, with six upcoming games against teams tanking about as badly as the Indians. But it's almost certain that they'll blow by...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
This is the sixth installment in a 12-part series . If you're going to rouse rabble there's really no point in being discerning about it. The 2009 model of the Cleveland Indians has reached terminal velocity: it's been in free-fall for a while. We're at a point where the about-to-be-fired-manager is using phrases like "change for change's sake" in discussing his own future. He's a death-row...
Bless You Boys (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP Ryan Raburn continues to get it done for the Detroit Tigers, hitting a solo homer and throwing out a runner at home to help beat the Indians on Tuesday night. Browse more photos » On paper (and in the boxscore ), this one almost looked pretty. Edwin Jackson pitched seven shutout innings, and the Detroit Tigers ' lineup provided just enough offense with three...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 09/19/2009
BEN MARGOT Associated Press The A's Mark Ellis upends Indians second baseman Jamey Carroll in the second inning of their game Friday. Ellis was out and Matt Carson was safe at first on the failed double play. OAKLAND, Calif. -- Brett Anderson felt his slider was dominant Friday night against but it was the Oakland right-hander's slow curve that did most of the damage against Cleveland. Anderson pitched...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 09/19/2009
More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP Fire Everyone in This Picture! Browse more photos » This doesn't excuse the Indians ' play one iota, but C.B. Bucknor is a joke. He's been a joke for a long time, and I have no idea how he's still in the majors. His strike zone was consistently ludicrous tonight, remaining so until the last batter of the game, when he called out Kelly Shoppach on a pitch...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 09/16/2009
More photos » by Paul Battaglia - AP Joe Mauer is having a season that Johnny Bench would be proud of. Browse more photos » Throughout the season, I've been trying to look for any sign that Fausto Carmona is going to become a dominating pitcher again, or at least to transition to decent one. He's been healthy for the entire season, took a lengthy furlough in Arizona, and has had a very...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 09/16/2009
by Jim Mone - AP Cleveland Indians pitcher Chris Perez tries to hide under his baseball cap. View full size photo uploaded September 15, 2009 Lineups: INDIANS (61-82): CF Michael Brantley, 2B Jamey Carroll , SS Asdrubal Cabrera, 3B Jhonny Peralta , DH Travis Hafner, 1B Andy Marte , RF Matt LaPorta, C Lou Marson , LF Trevor Crowe. RHP Fausto Carmona (3-10, 6.48). TWINS (72-72): CF Denard Span, SS Orlando...
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