Minor Happenings: McBride Catching On In Lake County

Lastoria is back with another update on the farm system, recapping the news and developments from the week that was in the Indians player development system. In his latest, Tony touches on the early impressive performances by several Tribe pitching prospects, catcher Matt McBride getting off to a hot start, the catching shuffle in Buffalo, a progress report on Cliff Lee, and more. This is the best and most comprehensive Indians minor league report anywhere.

Posted by Tony Lastoria Apr 11, 2007 8:00 PM

The B-List: 4/10

It's funny. It's snide. It's analytical. It's The B-List. And it's the best daily Cleveland Indians column on the net. Or in existence for that matter. Today, Buff breaks down yesterday's 7-6 win over the Halos ... paying special attention to C.C.'s start, Kelly Shoppach's bat and throwing arm, and the trainwreck affectionately known as "Oldberto" Hernandez.

Posted by Steve Buffum Apr 10, 2007 8:00 PM

Payroll Apologists

In Gary's latest, he takes the popular debate about the Indians payroll head on ... examining recent columns in the Akron Beacon Journal on the matter from Sheldon Ocker and Terry Pluto. Gary notes that in Ocker's piece, he takes time out to slam the fans that question the Dolan's spending habits, making intellectually dishonest statements that artifically support his stance that spending and winning have no correlation.

Posted by Gary Benz Apr 09, 2007 8:00 PM

A Snow Job

Great piece here from Erik Cassano, laying the blame for the early season weather fiasco squarely at the feet of Bud Selig and his goons. As a result, the Indians have not played a game in nearly a week, will be playing their home opener in Milwaukee tonight, and could potentially have to play a doubleheader versus the Mariners on the day after the scheduled end of the regular season. Only in Cleveland ...

Posted by Erik Cassano Apr 09, 2007 8:00 PM

The Roundtable: Can Wedge Survive Another Poor Start?

The Indians season has started, although slowly thanks to no cooperation whatsoever from Mother Nature. The team has begun the season 2-1 after terrible starts to the past three seasons under manager Eric Wedge, who is in the last year of his contract with the team. We all know Wedge is under the microscope this season. But can he survive another bad April and May? This is the question we asked our roundtable this week.

Posted by Tony Lastoria Apr 07, 2007 8:00 PM

Minor Happenings: McBride Catching On In Lake County

The B-List: 4/10

Payroll Apologists

A Snow Job

The Roundtable: Can Wedge Survive Another Poor Start?

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