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The Cleveland Indians are the best in MLB for the moment. Its all in the numbers.

On a date marked the 1st of the month, the Cleveland Indians came into May with 18 wins, a franchise record for the month of April. What would May bring? Another victory, yes! Now they have 19! Before the beginning of the 2011 season, #11 Manny Acta was joking but... Continue reading "The Cleveland Indians are the best in MLB for the moment. Its all in the numbers." »

I dont believe what I just saw (last night)

One of the best baseball play by play calls of all time was the call by Jack Buck, a Lakewood, Ohio High School graduate in the 1988 World Series for the homerun by Kirk Gibson. Last night, the Cleveland Indians brought back the 1990's for the franchise. This play, even... Continue reading "I dont believe what I just saw (last night)" »

Having a Royal celebration from another Indians sweep

The Cleveland Indians are playing like it is Christmas in April. They gave their fans a Royals sweep. As a franchise, Manny Acta is getting the team to rise up to the challenges daily. It is really exciting. I tweeted the following to Manny Acta on Tuesday. The team responded... Continue reading "Having a Royal celebration from another Indians sweep" »

What a difference a game makes!

Sunday night was a low point for us Indians fans but I refused to get sour with them. We just lost to the Twins. Carlos Carrasco was rumored to be certain to go to the DL after leaving the game with elbow tightness adding to Mitch Talbot, already being there.... Continue reading "What a difference a game makes!" »

Thoughts about the 2-4 road trip and the week ahead.

For as wonderful as the fast start has been, the Cleveland Indians have shown so far that the American League Central is not their favorite division. The Cleveland Indians, in their latest road trip, played all division foes. They finished 2-4. Add this to the previous series against the White... Continue reading "Thoughts about the 2-4 road trip and the week ahead." »

13-5 best start since 1988 in club history!

What keeps Cleveland Indians fans from getting too excited? Memories of 1988. That year the Indians started out with 14 wins and 3 losses but finished with 78 wins and 84 losses. The news back then was we were in a two division format and were not facing the White... Continue reading "13-5 best start since 1988 in club history! " »

Indians have best start since the 20th century

Prince said "We're going to party like it is 1999." The Cleveland Indians, now 12-4 are having their best start since 1999. That team was also 12-4 and went on to a 97-65 record only to be beaten by the Red Sox in the ALDS and Pedro Martinez. We finished... Continue reading "Indians have best start since the 20th century" »

FIRST PLACE is on the line!

When the season prognosticators came out with their predictions, many picked the Royals and Indians, including myself, for fourth or last place in the American League Central. Yet, tonight, these two franchises are going to begin a four game series in a battle for first place. Its like an episode... Continue reading "FIRST PLACE is on the line! " »

Random thoughts about the Tribe so far

The Indians, in impressive fashion added another series win to their young 2011 season resume. Entering the weekend series, I was very impressed by the Orioles starting staff and this caused me concern. This past Wednesday we had just lost two and were recovering until Friday night from losing a... Continue reading "Random thoughts about the Tribe so far" »

Thanks Jackie!

On this date in baseball history, Jackie Robinson debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Also on this date in 1865, the 16th President, Abrham Lincoln, who signed the Emancipation Proclamation, a document that made all slaves free in the USA. April 15th is a great day that helped us... Continue reading "Thanks Jackie!" »

Game 11 2011 reminiscent of 1995 Game 6 World Series

The Cleveland Indians are now 8-3. What did it take to beat the Indians? It took better pitching. It reminded me of 1995 in the World Series where we lost to the long ball 1-0, when David Justice took Jim Poole deep. 1-0 That was the difference. They had a... Continue reading "Game 11 2011 reminiscent of 1995 Game 6 World Series" »

Indians pitching from top to bottom continues to shine.

Yesterday afternoon I was scouting Tyler Chatwood on YouTube and saw that he had a pretty good sinker and wondered if the Indians would not benefit from going up against a rookie. Luckily, I was wrong. The more I read about Chatwood as impressive as he looked and was on... Continue reading "Indians pitching from top to bottom continues to shine." »

Stats spell success so far for 2011 Tribe

The Cleveland Indians have WON 7 IN A ROW! This is remarkable since the season start looked bleak after an 0-2 start. How have they done it so far? 1. Starters The starters have avoided the big inning. In the two losses to begin the 2011 season, the White Sox... Continue reading "Stats spell success so far for 2011 Tribe" »

"My oh my!" BIG inning helps Tribe win 5!

The Cleveland Indians came into the action with 4 wins and 2 losses, fresh off a sweep of the powerful Boston Red Sox to face an old friend and manager, Eric Wedge. Like the late Herb Score was for Clevelanders, Dave Niehaus was for the Seattle fans. What an awesome... Continue reading ""My oh my!" BIG inning helps Tribe win 5!" »

How sweep it is to beat the Red Sox! Tied for first!

After the outstanding Game 4 effort in beating Beckett, the Indians began another Game 5. Ah Game 5's against Boston in other more highly spotlighted features did not bode well for Cleveland. The NBA Conference Semifinals losing 120-88. Also the famous "shot " by Michael Jordan stuck a dagger right... Continue reading "How sweep it is to beat the Red Sox! Tied for first! " »