In order to stave off the lukewarm offseason that has become the status quo of Major League Baseball; many bright folks and institutions post projections for baseball players. These projections are not […]
Indians Lineup Versus Projections — The Over/Under Game
Jason Kipnis, Once Overrated Now Undervalued
Jason Kipnis was once overrated by the Indians fanbase. Now he is categorically undervalued…
What if Greg Allen Figured it out?
As February slowly turns to March and the Indians add non-roster invitee after non-roster invitee the Indians are tasked with a Marie Kondo level sorting problem. That is; in a confined sample […]
The Bradley Zimmer Problem
Spring training press clippings are often those with the most delightful hubris. Indeed, “best of shape of his life” has become a delightful February meme especially when used in regard to Bartolo […]
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.
The Indians Improved Right Field Over 2018
The Indians outfield is without a doubt the weakest link on a roster built for contention; indeed, it would be difficult for a team to have a more disappointing position group on […]
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 […]
Yu Chang and the Indians Need for a Breakout
In the midst of an offseason which is best described as a payroll purge the Indians front office emphasized the importance of providing young players an opportunity to contribute at the big […]
The Indians Have A Type — A Market Constrained Walk Rate Play
The Indians have had an obvious plan of attack this off-season, and it revolves around finding guys who know how to get on base.
The Indians Have A Corey Kluber Problem
Indians pitchers and catchers have reported to Goodyear, Arizona, with two time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber donning a loose-fitting workout jersey incorporating an abysmal drawing of a cactus. The Indians […]
Diving down the Corey Kluber Rabbit Hole
WFNY’s EHC podcast returns to discuss the possibilities of trading Corey Kluber once again. With reports that the Indians are likely going to keep all of their starters, it’s still difficult to […]
Oscar Mercado and the Indians Pursuit of a Starting Caliber Center Fielder
There are certain deals which are constructed on the margins of information asymmetry. These are most often seen where teams make prospect for prospect swaps like the one which netted the Indians […]
The Indians add to the roster
The Cleveland Indians offseason has featured a bevy of moves. No, they haven’t dealt away a frontline starter. On the contrary, they have shipped out a handful of aging well-knowns for a mixed bag of major league talent and prospects. Out are Yan Gomes, Edwin Encarnacion, Yonder Alonso, and Yandy Diaz. In are Daniel Johnson, Jefry Rodriguez, Andruw Monasterio, Carlos Santana (hello, old friend), Jake Bauers, and Alex Call. Only two of the previously mentioned names are locks to be a prominent part of the Indians 2019 pennant chase, yet one or two more may surface as options throughout the campaign.
The Indians acquire Oscar Mercado
The Cleveland Indians acquired Oscar Mercado in a move that likely didn’t make the splash Cleveland Indians’ fans wanted to see. Long term, Mercado might be special…
Netflix’s Bloodline is a Slow Burn
Netflix has been on a bit of run lately. The streaming service dipped its toe and made some noise in the last few years with original programming hits like “House of Cards” […]
View from the Porch: Bold Predictions for the 2015 Cleveland Indians Season
As you may have noticed, Jeff Nomina did an excellent job earlier this week compiling staff predictions for the 2015 Cleveland Indians season. If you follow Fangraphs or read any of their […]
Cleveland Indians 2015 Predictions, Part 1
Opening Day is just around the corner and the Everybody Hates Cleveland staff has reported to camp in the worst shape of our lives. Before we all get drunk on the sweet, […]
Community Season 6 – Greendale Isn’t the Same, But It’s Still Home
After five seasons and a cancellation on NBC, “Community” was rescued by Yahoo and the first two episodes of season six debuted on its new home at Yahoo Screen March 17, with new […]
Will the Indians’ defense hold them back in 2015?
The Indians’ defense cost them a playoff berth in 2014. Whether you watched every game or merely looked at the performance data, this is a conclusion that most fans come to. This […]
Powers Episodes 1-3 Review: PlayStation Takes a Risk
On March 10, the first three episodes of PlayStation’s first (and so far only) original scripted series, “Powers,” debuted on PlayStation Network, free to stream for anyone with a PlayStation system (PlayStation […]
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