Cleveland Indians

Recapping an Eventful Saturday Night: Ubaldo Jimenez to the Indians, Matt LaPorta Walk-Off, and Orlando Cabrera to the Giants

Last night was a crazy night for any fan of the Indians. It started off with the team looking like they were headed to their third straight shutout. While the offense was struggling, Justin Masterson was pitching a great game. He had a rough start, but got out of the first inning only allowing one run. He finished with two earned runs on nine hits in eight innings. He did not get the win, which went to Tony Sipp, but he proved that he is still the ace of the team. During the game, Twitter began to blow up with reports of Ubaldo [...]

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Orlando Cabrera Traded to the Giants

It is already known that Ubaldo Jimenez has been traded to the Indians, but the team recently made another move. Orlando Cabrera has been traded to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for minor league outfielder Thomas Neal. Jordan Bastian … [visit site to read more]

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Meet Ubaldo Jimenez

Ladies and gentlemen, the newest Cleveland Indian is right handed fireballer Ubaldo Jimenez. For all the skeptics, let’s look past the 6-9 record and 4.46 ERA of 2011. There are more important numbers, much more important. Ubaldo (we’re on a … [visit site to read more]

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Sources: Jimenez to Indians

No, not Jose Jimenez. A source has confirmed rumors that the Indians have acquired Ubaldo Jeminez from the Colorado Rockies. Reports say the Indians will send top prospects Drew Pomeranz and Alex White, along with AA first baseman Matt McBride … [visit site to read more]

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Rumors and Ramblings and Getting Blanked

Last night the Indians got blanked by the Royals, 12-0. They continue to get blanked, and really, they’re blanking themselves. They’re blanking themselves at the plate, they’re blanking themselves in the field. Right now, they’re just 25 blanks in … [visit site to read more]

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New Poll: Thoughts on the Fukudome Trade

The Indians recently acquired Kosuke Fukudome from the Cubs, and many Tribe fans have different views on the trade. Some people, including myself, are fine with the trade, as it provides the lineup with a reliable bat until Choo returns. Others do not like the trade and believe that Fukudome is no better than Travis Buck or Austin Kearns. The new poll asks what your thoughts are on the trade. Did you think it was a good move, or would you like to call up Chris Antonetti and express your disapproval. … [visit site to read more]

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The Offensive Problem Cannot Be Solved By One Player

There is no question that the offense has been awful since the All-Star break. The most runs scored in a game during that span is 8, which came in the first game after the break. Their record since the break is 5-9, even though the pitching has been great for the most part. I originally thought that rock bottom for the offense was being no-hit by Ervin Santana on Wednesday, but last night’s performance wasn’t much better. The Indians lost 12-0 in a game that saw Carlos Carrasco lose his cool after a Melky Cabrera grand-slam and throw at the [...]

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Series Preview: Indians vs. Royals

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Tribe Adds Fukudome

It appears that this morning the Indians have added outfielder Kosuke Fukudome from the Cubs for two marginal prospects. The Cubs, reportedly, will also take on some or nearly all of the almost $5 million remaining on his contract this year. Now, I … [visit site to read more]

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Indians Get No-Hit and Lose in Embarrassing Fashion

The Indians were not seen on TV in Cleveland yesterday, and fans did not miss much from an Indians standpoint. The team had five errors and did not record a single hit, even though a run was scored. What was missed from this non-televised game was the no-hitter thrown by Ervin Santana. I was in attendance for the game, and I am very grateful for the fact that I was able to witness a no-hitter. Fans could go to games for their whole lives and never come close to seeing one pitched. … [visit site to read more]

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Series Preview: Indians vs. Angels

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Jason Kipnis Gets First Career Hit and the Win For the Indians

I was already planning out my article before the game ended last night. I was planning on writing about how the offense failed the pitching staff once again. The thought came into my head after Vinnie Pestano gave up a two run home run to Bobby Abreu in the eighth inning. Through the first eight innings, the offense of the Indians did little damage. Dan Haren went 7 2/3 innings with one run allowed on 3 hits. He struckout ten and had not allowed a hit since a Carlos Santana bunt single in the fourth inning. After Tony Sipp retired [...]

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New Poll: Who Should the Indians Try and Acquire In a Trade?

The trade deadline is just over a week away, and the Indians are looking to acquire some talent before the deadline passes. Some names that have come up include Hunter Pence, Carlos Beltran, and even Jeff Francoeur. I would love to have any of the three mentioned above, but it would cost a steep price. Players like Jason Kipnis, Lonnie Chisenhall, and Alex White would be wanted by teams like the Astros or Mets in exchange for a Pence or Beltran. … [visit site to read more]

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