IPL’s weekly look at notable prospects and wannabes in the Minor Leagues. May they all be good or lucky, or …Read the Rest
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The Legend of Gomer Hodge
A brief look back at one of the most memorable opening acts in Cleveland Indians baseball. Harold “Gomer” Hodge, born …Read the Rest
Taming the Tigers or Tilting at Windmills?
Baseball in the American League Central, circa 2012, looks bad for every team not named Detroit. It really does. Just …Read the Rest
Asdrubal Gets His
On Sunday Paul Hoynes reported the Indians and Asdrubal Cabrera agreed on a 2 year contract extension for $ 16.5 …Read the Rest
The Trouble With Gomez
Judge: Mr. Addams, a universal truth holds any attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client. Gomez: …Read the Rest
A Night to Remember
A quick look back at 2011, an Indians season of pleasant surprises, wild finishes and unexpected “What If’s”. For me, …Read the Rest
Casey Redux?
You know you’re wondering. Only a week remains before Opening Day and the Indians still can’t find a good left …Read the Rest
The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me Was Going Nuts
So said Jimmy Piersall in his autobiography, Fear Strikes Out, which details his struggles with bipolar disorder and a difficult …Read the Rest
Extension for Asdrubal? Yea or Nay?
Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera posted a breakout offensive year in 2011 with career highs in runs, hits, home runs (25, …Read the Rest
Who’s On First?
Abbott: Who’s on first? Costello: I don’t know. Abbott: He’s on third . . . Costello: Did …Read the Rest