Progressive Field Named Best in MLB
Sports Illustrated recently conducted a survey of fans all around MLB and, based on a certain criteria, it was found that the Indians’ own Progressive Field stands above the rest. While the stadium did not rank number one in any specific category, it did contain the best average of all 30 MLB teams. As a […]
2May2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | Continued
Think Ichiro Had to Punch Himself in the Face?
Probably not, considering he would never find himself actually excited to be in Cleveland. If you remember, Ichiro Suzuki was quoted last season as saying “If I ever saw myself saying I’m excited going to Cleveland, I’d punch myself in the face, because I’m lying.” While he was probably referring simply to the terrible weather […]
30Apr2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | Continued
Ryan Garko Off to Fast Start
Long story short, the Indians are struggling mightily offensively. Seemingly lost in the fray is the performance of first baseman Ryan Garko. In his second full season in the bigs, Garko is responding with a very strong start, with a few particularly encouraging signs. Last season, Garko only registered 34 walks to contrast his 94 […]
21Apr2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | Continued
When Is It Time to Panic for C.C. Sabathia?
Being that it is only April 17th, it would seem ludicrous to push the panic button on the entire Indians’ season. However, the current status of “ace” C.C. Sabathia is more than concerning and would warrant one more look at that big red button labeled “Panic!” After giving up nine runs for the second straight […]
17Apr2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | ContinuedBorowski Lands on DL With “Strained Right Tricep”
It’s weird when you just “know” something. Like when Julio Lugo doubled to start off the top of the ninth last night, you just “knew” Joe Borowski was going to blow it. It was pretty painful watching that 83 mph fastball sail right over the middle of the plate with Manny Ramirez probably thinking, “Is […]
15Apr2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | Continued
The Rematch that We Aren’t Supposed to Talk About
Despite what is being said in the Indians’ clubhouse, one has to believe that there is a sense of revenge on the players’ minds this evening when the Boston Red Sox visit Progressive Field for the first, and only, time this season. Brief side note: who in the world scheduled the Red Sox to visit […]
14Apr2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | Continued
Carmona Could Be Indian Through 2014
The ceiling for Fausto Carmona’s potential is incredibly high at this point. In just one full season as a starter, Carmona was able to notch 19 wins - tied (C.C. Sabathia also reached this mark) for the most by a Tribe pitcher since 1984 - and have the second-lowest ERA (3.06) in the American League. […]
10Apr2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | Continued
Paul Byrd Aiming to Get Single-Digit ERA
The Indians probably won’t make any drastic changes right away, considering Paul Byrd has only pitched in two games this season - both losses. But he looks almost nothing like the command master of last season, especially after Wednesday’s implosion (his ERA is now a hefty 11.05). You obviously know something is wrong when a […]
9Apr2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | Continued
Joe-Bo Outdoes Himself Yet Again
I may have been speaking too soon when I mentioned that Joe Borowski managed to not implode out West. It was also a mistake going to bed early, assuming that the 4-2 lead would hold up. Something in the back of mind was saying, “You’re going to wake up in the morning and be disappointed. […]
8Apr2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | Continued
Cliff Lee for Cy Young!
Hey, at this point in the season there is no reason why he shouldn’t be considered. Unfortunately, the same goes for Dana Eveland. Just kidding, but Cliff Lee served up a great performance in Oakland on Sunday afternoon, shutting the A’s down for six 2/3 innings, giving up one unearned run on four hits as […]
6Apr2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | Continued
When Will V-Mart Be Open for Business Again?
The collective breath of Indians fans everywhere since Opening Day is still being held, but perhaps we can all ease up a little bit in knowing that Victor Martinez’s hamstring injury isn’t as bad as originally feared. According to him, he doesn’t feel any pain while walking, but has no idea when he will be […]
3Apr2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | Continued
A Great Opening Day, Except…
The verdict is still out on Victor Martinez’s hamstring injury. If it’s serious, I cannot imagine that I would have much trouble finding a window to jump out of. Nevertheless, yesterday was a great win and, surprisingly, it did have that “we’re going to live and die with this game” feel to it. It’s amazing […]
1Apr2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Time Has Come
It’s the moment that we’ve all been waiting for - Opening. Day. So much anticipation and excitement surrounds the moment that it is hard to think about the questions that surround a team as potentially good as the Indians. But…
Will the platoon in left field actually be successful? (I think it will be a serviceable […]
The Excitement Continues to Brew
We are only a weekend away from what I like to think of as the greatest day of the year - Opening Day. It’s hard to believe that a new season is all ready upon us, ready to keep us enthralled for another six - hopefully seven - months. There is something about baseball that […]
10Mar2008 | Deep Left Field | 0 comments | Continued
Just found the MLB Hub site, and happy to see that my favorite blog, Shea Nation, is the Mets' site ...
