Indians 4, Blue Jays 1: Let the 162-0 Speculation Begin!
Oh how I have longed for this day….. Your boy is back for year four of the Tribe recaps. It is a true labor of love for me. This year for me holds something special for all of us. I actually like the...
View ArticleTribe Preview Part One: The Position Players
For those of you who are/were concerned about me after Kansas’s stunning collapse against Michigan Friday night, I can assure you that I am OK. Remember, I am from Cleveland. I have seen plenty of gag...
View ArticleSunday Indians Notes: Bullpen depth, backups and prospects
Spring Training is finally on its final leg and the MLB season begins for the Cleveland Indians in just nine short days. It certainly has been an exciting offseason, for once, in Cleveland, so Opening...
View ArticleThe Diff: Cavs, Indians, NFL Draft and March Madness
Last week, I was all excited about the NCAA tournament and breaking down the bubble picture. I’ll have a little bit more March Madness today, but also wanted to share a few other stats-related sports...
View ArticleIndians Outfield Defense: How Improved Will It Be?
I’m going to be honest with you: I have my misgivings about advanced defensive metrics—especially those that are publicly available to schmoes like you and me. 1 It’s not that I think the methodology...
View ArticleWhile We’re Waiting… Tanking’s future in baseball?
While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at...
View ArticleMy (Limited) View From Goodyear
My real job takes me to different parts of the country from time to time. This past Friday through yesterday, I was lucky enough to be in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona for a conference. My in-laws...
View ArticleWFNY Stats & Info: Comparing Josh Hamilton and Michael Bourn
Yesterday afternoon, I was reading all about Josh Hamilton’s quotes on Dallas-Fort Worth baseball fans. So it got me thinking: How valuable has he been over the last few years compared to the Cleveland...
View ArticleWhile We’re Waiting…Kyrie earns respect, OSU/Wisc, Bourn notes
While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at...
View ArticlePerez: The front office stepped up and now it’s time for us to get it done
Outspoken Indians’ closer, Chris Perez took heat last season after calling out fans for their lack of support. Now, Perez is pointing the finger at himself and his teammates. #Indians Chris Perez:...
View ArticleFrancona: If you didn’t like this winter, you’re probably going to be mad at...
Here you go Tribe fans, your manager is excited and he thinks you should be too. New Indians’ manager, Terry Francona dipped into the Cleveland sports fan psyche delivering a message for all the haters...
View ArticleMichael Bourn says hello to Cleveland in introductory presser
Michael Bourn is officially a member of the Indians and that means talking to the press, but he was far from alone. Bourn showed up with Indians GM Chris Antonetti, his agent Scott Boras, and his son...
View ArticleThe Diff: Debunking myths about Michael Bourn
Last week’s edition of The Diff was a fun little side project on young NBA guards and high usage rates. It wasn’t exactly the biggest conversation-starter, however. So let’s change that with the hot...
View ArticleCleveland Indians makeover is fun, but will it work?
Despite all the additional questions surrounding the Cleveland Indians, this has to be one of the most exciting off-seasons in memory. It isn’t just about the higher profile signings that the Indians...
View ArticleIndians not looking to trade Stubbs or Brantley
Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweets this morning that the Indians plan to use Bourn, Stubbs and Brantley. This is a bit of a reversal from last night when Heyman thought the Indians might look to trade...
View ArticleFormer Indians comment on Michael Bourn signing
This season the Indians have committed (we use the term loosely as the Tribe could always flip these deals) $117 million dollars to free agents. The past three off-seasons, Cleveland has spent just...
View ArticleWFNY Podcast – 2013-02-11 – Scott and Craig talk Bourn, Flacco, Haslam and...
Scott and Craig were going to discuss the Browns, but then the Bourn deal was announced and we called an audible. Bourn!!! Now that the Indians signed Bourn and Swisher, is the Choo deal any less...
View ArticleOn Michael Bourn: The Terry Francona Effect Continues To Pay Dividends
Baseball season is getting closer and closer. I for one am thankful. These are the dog days: no Football, a month away from the NCAA Tournament, and I’m NBA Free. But pitchers and catchers reported to...
View ArticleMLB News: Indians sign OF Michael Bourn
In a surprise move Monday night, the Indians have signed free agent OF Michael Bourn according to CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman, and confirmed by Ken Rosenthal. Heyman reports that the deal is for four years...
View ArticleReport: Indians in the market for OF Michael Bourn
A bit of surprising news on the free agency trail today: The Indians are reportedly on the short list of teams “in the market” for OF Michael Bourn, according to a tweet from ESPN and XM analyst Jim...
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