diaTribe: Voices
That was quite a game last night. Tribe had dropped the Tuesday night game in tough fashion – Masterson had been untouchable for six innings and then imploded in the 7th. (I was working late and...
View ArticlediaTribe: Just What We Needed
The Indians had just played 3 games in 2 days, winning them all. Their starting pitchers had gone only 11 innings; the other 16 came from the bullpen. Francona was missing Michael Bourn (paternity...
View ArticlediaTribe: Youth Will be Served
Update (7:00 p.m.): As I mentioned in my earlier post, I was planning to catch a little bit of today’s game. I had a luncheon meeting at the Terrace Club and, when it ended, it was the 5th inning. For...
View ArticleSmoke Signals: Indians First Half Report Card Edition
The Cleveland Indians have reached the All – Star Break with a record of 51 – 44 which is good for second place. The Indians are just 1 ½ behind the division leading Detroit Tigers. This season has had...
View ArticlediaTribe: Every 33 Years, Like Clockwork
Way back in August, 1980 – before some of you were born – the Indians swept the Texas Rangers in Cleveland. Amazingly, it hadn’t been done since. Until this weekend. Friday night – Kluber on the mound....
View ArticleSmoke Signals: It is all about attitude with these Indians
The Indians have been playing well recently. The team has won 6 straight games and hold a record of 58 – 48. The Indians trail the Central Division leading Detroit Tigers by 2. 5 games and trail the...
View ArticlediaTribe: Mostly Dead is Still Slightly Alive
Turns out your [team] here is only MOSTLY dead. See, mostly dead is still slightly alive.” – Miracle Max the Wizard, From The Princess Bride (slightly paraphrased) [By the way, if you have never seen...
View ArticlediaTribe: Rally Chicken?
We need a live rooster. – Crash Davis, in Bull Durham Yes, it has come to this. The Indians are relying on farm animals to make the playoffs. I love it. Last night, during batting practice, Justin...
View ArticlediaTribe: Taking Care of Business
After winning a nail-biter on Thursday night, the Indians realized they could not take the Astros lightly. Houston may well have the worst record in baseball but, on any given night, they can beat you....
View ArticlediaTribe: Perspective
In my last column, I promised I would do a season wrap-up. This seems like a good time for it. The last baseball game of the season was played almost a month ago; Terry Francona was voted AL Manager of...
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