Jose Ramirez’s slump is the hottest story of the Indians season… A look at some strong indicators that he may be turning the corner.
Jose Ramirez Is Coming Alive
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Jefry Rodriguez Is Carving A Path To Success
Jefry Rodriguez is proving to be a sufficient band-aid for the Indians injury issues. A brief look into how he has accomplished this and how he can continue down that path.
Who Replaces Corey Kluber?
Corey Kluber’s injury creates a dilemma. A look at a couple internal options to replace him and a borderline crazy trade proposal.
Carlos Carrasco’s Weaponized Slider
Carlos Carrasco’s slider is one of the best in the game. A biopsy on how he molds the pitch to produce effective results.
Adding Oscar Mercado or Jordan Luplow Can Help Indians Right Now
Oscar Mercado? Jordan Luplow? The Indians have righties ready to go in Columbus… It’s time to make the call.
The Leonys Martín Surge — A Maturing Comeback Story
Sports are mostly predicated searching for an alternate reality that allows us to live vicariously through the feats and accomplishments of others. At its core, the sports world is a pleasurable mix […]
Corey Kluber’s Most Troubling Issue
Corey Kluber got roughed up by the Chicago White Sox… Here’s why Indians fans should be concerned.
Uh Oh, Mike Clevinger Found Another Level
Mike Clevinger’s latest weaponry was on full display against the Chicago White Sox. Indians fans have another brilliant arm to be excited about…
Why Tyler Naquin? Examining the Unpopular Decision
The Indians are offering Tyler Naquin a final shot at redemption. A brief attempt at understanding why the outfielder is being prioritized over a pair of intriguing prospects.
Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor — Different Paths to Success, Same Result
Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor arrive at the same destination despite vastly different hitting approaches.
The Always Tinkering Trevor Bauer
Last season, it was a slider. This year, it is a changeup. Trevor Bauer is always looking for the next path to effectiveness.
The Hater’s Guide to the 2019 Cleveland Indians
A rabid pessimist weighs in on the outlook of the Indians 2019 season.
The Carlos Gonzalez Experiment — What the Indians See
The Indians have acquired Carlos Gonzalez. On his potential impact and where he fits at this stage in his career.
Mike Clevinger Commands Your Attention
Mike Clevinger is riding a usage change towards becoming a household name. Despite a herky-jerky delivery, he has found a command level that maximizes his effectiveness.
Jake Bauers Over Yandy Diaz Was The Correct Play
The Indians prioritized Jake Bauers over Yandy Diaz. On why they opted for this route.
Trouble With The Curve — An Indians Organizational Philosophy
The Indians have built a powerhouse rotation by exploiting a market inefficiency. Breaking balls are the name of the game.
Roberto Perez’s Breaking Ball Blues
Roberto Perez was outstanding in the 2016 playoffs, but it has all gone downhill from there. A look at how the Indians’ starting catcher can’t hit a breaking ball.
Jason Kipnis, Once Overrated Now Undervalued
Jason Kipnis was once overrated by the Indians fanbase. Now he is categorically undervalued…
The Bullpen Experiment — What The Indians See In Tyler Clippard
The Indians signed Tyler Clippard to a minor league deal. It could work out very well for them, pending usage deployment decisions.
Finding 2019 Success for Shane Bieber
Rationality is incongruous with fandom. One spends a lifetime aspiring to be rational, only to see that work dissolve in the face of sports analysis. Objectivity is merely an illusion, sidestepped by […]
