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The Darkest Day in Indians History

August 17, 2011

It was on this day in 1920 that Cleveland Indians shortstop (and occasional second baseman) Ray Chapman “Chappie” passed away.  …Read the Rest

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This is Roughly 6 Hours I Won’t Get Back

August 17, 2011

I used to play in an adult softball league several years ago.  We were pretty low-budget; no uniforms, just t-shirts, …Read the Rest

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Congrats to the Cleveland Blues!

Congrats to the Cleveland Blues!
August 16, 2011

Baseball was a different game in the nineteenth century.  Fielders wore no gloves, and if players caught the ball off …Read the Rest

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Draft Signings

August 16, 2011

Last night at 11:59 p.m. EDT, was the Major League deadline for teams to sign their 2011 draft picks.  The …Read the Rest

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Hit Streaks and Cleveland

August 15, 2011

            Yesterday, Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla saw his 33 game hitting streak come to an end.  Even though …Read the Rest

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Rainy day haikus

August 14, 2011

Tribe against the Twins, who’ve lost eight of their last nine: we can sweep these guys! Choo drives in a …Read the Rest

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To sleep, perchance to dream

August 14, 2011

When I can’t sleep, I think about baseball. (Okay, first I check to make sure my child and my husband …Read the Rest

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It Was Just Enough

It Was Just Enough
August 14, 2011

The second that the ball left Asdrubal Cabrera’s bat in the 3rd inning, I knew it was gone.  It was …Read the Rest

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Thank You, Matt LaPorta

August 13, 2011

At one point during tonight’s game, I left my seat and walked out to the concourse at Progressive Field.  I …Read the Rest

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Random Items and Links

August 12, 2011

The Indians are about to start a three game series with the Minnesota Twins – here are a few bits …Read the Rest