The organization draws near a crossroad related to a dearth of position players.
Cleveland Baseball Is Running Out Of Thread
Interim Efforts, Competing Successors, and Francisco Lindor
Does Cleveland have a successor for Francisco Lindor?
Nolan Jones, Prospect Pedigree, and Expectations
Can the Cleveland player development staff get to all of Nolan Jones’ tools? How high should fan expectations be?
Fandom, An Old Hobby, and a Pandemic
The crossroads between fandom in 2020 and a rekindled childhood hobby provide a complex outlook on baseball.
The Cleveland Indians Versus Gerrit Cole
On Tuesday, the Cleveland Professional Baseball Club will begin a postseason series with the New York Yankees, albeit a very abridged one. Major League Baseball in augmenting its playoff system in the […]
The Search for Diamonds in the Rough — Cleveland’s Bullpen of Misfits
Cleveland attempts to uncover diamonds in the relief market rough by honing in on distinct tools.
Let Daniel Johnson Spin
The Indians have to let Daniel Johnson display his tools in the shortened 2020 season.
How a Canceled 2020 Season Could Impact the Cleveland Indians for Five Years.
How would a lost 2020 change the course of Cleveland Baseball?
Why The Indians Imposed A Deadline on Offers for Francisco Lindor
The Indians are asking for final offers in the Francisco Lindor sweepstakes. On why it makes sense to push those involved to a decision point.
On Extending Shane Bieber
In Major League Baseball the state of one’s franchise is often discussed around the concept of windows. That is, how long will this one last? Is a continuous window feasible in a […]
On Free Agent Options to Replace Jason Kipnis
What does the offseason free agent market look like for second baseman?
Tyler Clippard’s High-Leverage Lockdown
Tyler Clippard stepped up and bridged the gap into extra innings, allowing the Indians to take Game 1 over the Twins. His takedown of Max Kepler in the 9th proved monumental.
On Bieber, Breaking Balls, and Brilliance
The All-Star Game MVP has a slider and a curve to add to his pinpoint command. Spin rate and velocity gains on the two benders have launched them into dominant repertoire pieces.
Aaron Civale, and Ceilings
Have the Indians unlocked another ceiling in Aaron Civale?
Zach Plesac Checking and Adjusting Towards Success
Zach Plesac has had success this season. For it to be sustainable, he has to make a pitch optimization leap. That leap has already started.
Adam Plutko’s Adequacy
Adam Plutko has dipped, dodged, and ducked his way through over 70 innings. His adequacy has been a surprising storyline.
Getting To Know — Logan Allen
Prospect Logan Allen was part of the Indians haul for Trevor Bauer. On the former Top 100 prospect and how he can find his ceiling in an Indians uniform.
Getting To Know — Franmil Reyes
The Indians completed a blockbuster deal with the Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres. Introducing Franmil Reyes, one of the newest members of the Tribe.
Bijan Robinson and Jaylan Knighton Will Not Be Spending the next 3-4 years at The Ohio State University!
Quickly! Quickly! The CostCo will be closing soon! Floor it, Denise, Floor it! Because Bijan Robinson and Jaylan Knighton will not be spending the next three to four years at The Ohio […]
Iowa in the Top of the 47th
(Note: It should be said that the Zach Walters Appreciation Guild commissioned this work largely due to Patrick Mayhorn’s discussion and encouragement. It’s his fault, basically, that you’re about to read 7000 […]
