Raise the Jolly Roger! (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
…but we didn’t want him. No, it wasn’t that the Bucs didn’t want him, the fans didn’t. In December of 2007, [the Pirates and Indians were discussing a swap involving Jason Bay for Lee and backup catcher Kelly Shoppach]. The deal nearly happened, but fell through in the winter meetings when the Bucs raised their asking [...]
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
We've covered the free agent market by position, but that only tells part of the story. With the GM Meetings just 11 days away, it's time to analyze the trade market. We'll start with catchers. Kelly Shoppach, Indians. Lou Marson, acquired in the Cliff Lee trade with the Phillies, could be handed the Indians' starting job in 2010. Shoppach is a non-tender candidate after hitting .214/.335/.399 in 327...
The Hardball Times (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
Continuing with my look at impact prospects for the 2010 season today we will take a look at Cleveland Indians catcher Carlos Santana . Santana came to the Indians organization in 2008 as part of a deal that sent Casey Blake to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The departure of Victor Martinez all but assures that there will be a catcher opening for Santana next season, at least sharing the duties with incumbent...
Red Reporter (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
Here is the FanGraphs win probability graph from the Twins-Tigers play-in game the other night. This is how a robot interprets excitement. View full size photo uploaded October 8, 2009 Now that the regular season is over, the Reposter will be scaled back a bit. There is no shortage of things to talk about during the season, but now that our favorite baseball team has shut it down for the winter few...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
More photos » by Michael Dwyer - AP Travis Hafner hit .321/.424/.500 over the last two weeks of the season. Browse more photos » It's over. Finally. Tomo Ohka got burned for for seven earned runs in five innings, but I guess that's besides the point, for if he starts another game for the Indians , the team is heading for another season like this one. Rafael Perez , in what may have been...
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) | 09/27/2009
More photos » by DAVID RICHARD - AP David Huff turned in his best outing as a pro, throwing eight shutout innings. Browse more photos » If this was David Huff 's last start, he ended his rookie season on a high note. In fact, I think this start might be the best non-Lee start of the season. Huff pitched eight shutout innings, allowing just 5 hits and 2 walks and striking out 5. Judging...
Washington Post (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
CLEVELAND -- Kelly Shoppach hit a three-run homer, David Huff pitched eight innings and the Cleveland Indians beat Baltimore 9-0 on Sunday to extend the Orioles' skid to 10 games.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
Kelly Shoppach hit a three-run homer, David Huff pitched eight innings and the Cleveland Indians beat Baltimore 9-0 on Sunday to extend the Orioles' skid to 10 games.
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
Indians complete sweep with shutout as O's skid reaches double digits Kelly Shoppach hit a three-run homer, David Huff pitched eight innings and the Cleveland Indians beat the Orioles 9-0 Sunday to extend the Orioles' skid to 10 games.
Fear The Sword (Free subscription) | 09/22/2009
More photos » by Matt York - AP 2 months ago: FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2009 file photo, Phoenix Sun's center Shaquille O'Neal watches the NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge basketball game in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, file) Browse more photos » The Barley House at 1265 West Sixth Street will host the "Welcome to Cleveland" celebration for Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal...
The Hardball Times (Free subscription) | 09/21/2009
The ability to get hit by a pitch is an under-appreciated skill, perhaps to an even greater extent than the ability to draw walks. I’ve always felt that simple HBP per plate appearance leaderboards captured the best Biggios in the game, but in a needless effort to complicate things, I decided to bring a crude analysis using pitchf/x data into the mix. My dataset consists of 544 players who saw...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 09/20/2009
More photos » by Ben Margot - AP about 2 hours ago: Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge, left, removes pitcher Jeremy Sowers from the baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in the second inning Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Browse more photos » The full recap will come later; until then, enjoy the beautiful FanGraph. Indians_ Athletics _142579725_lbig.png"...
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...
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