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At least we didn’t smash our bats on home plate

August 31, 2012

I wanted so much to write about an Indians’ win tonight.  Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I got …Read the Rest

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A kick in the pants

August 30, 2012

A day after Asdrubal Cabrera was ejected for arguing a called third strike and Carlos Santana was removed from the …Read the Rest

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We are the playthings of the Baseball Gods

August 24, 2012

Corey Kluber does not have good 1st innings. Going into Friday’s game against the Yankees, his 1st inning ERA was …Read the Rest

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It’s just a fantasy, it’s not the real thing

It’s just a fantasy, it’s not the real thing
August 19, 2012

Some quick thoughts after participating in the Indians One-Day Baseball Experience today (a one-day fantasy baseball camp). First, the Basics: …Read the Rest

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Are You Experienced?

August 16, 2012

Like many baseball fans, as a kid I dreamed about playing for my favorite team when I grew up. That’s …Read the Rest

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Oh honey…

August 15, 2012

I love the phrase “Oh honey…” because it’s so versatile. It’s kind of a like a great jacket that you …Read the Rest

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Looking at mid-life through a horsehide lens

August 6, 2012

My grandmother lived to be 107 years old. Using that as a baseline, I have years before I reach mid-life. …Read the Rest

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Presumably he won’t be riding a white horse down I-71

August 3, 2012

The Indians announced today that outfielder Ezequiel Carrera has been recalled from AAA Columbus. To make room for him on …Read the Rest

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The phrase “baptism by fire” comes to mind

August 3, 2012

Before the start of Thursday’s game, STO showed Matt Underwood and Rick Manning in horrid matching green golf shirts. I …Read the Rest

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July, July, July, it never seemed so strange

August 1, 2012

Where do we stand? We’re in third place with a 50-53 record (.485), six games out of first. First place …Read the Rest