Jordan Luplow has opened a platoon opportunity for one of the Indians’ fringe outfielders. Right now, none of them seem too eager to take it. … More Jordan Luplow is Creating a Platoon Opportunity No Indians Outfielders Seem Eager to Take
Casey Drottar is talking week one of Indians spring training, week one of the J.B. Bickerstaff era, and week one billion of pointless and bizarre Browns headlines. … More The CLE Sports Talk Podcast – Episode 171 – 3.2.20
“I’ve never felt as good hitting as I do now.” Jake Bauers said as much a few days ago when he arrived for his second straight spring training with the Cleveland Indians. After enduring a let-down season, which ended with manager Terry Francona challenging him to develop a better routine, Bauers spent the winter tweaking … More Breaking Down the First Week of Jake Bauers’ New Plate Approach
The Indians faced fan uproar for snubbing Yasiel Puig and claiming Franmil Reyes could be their outfield power bat, an idea that no longer feels too crazy. … More The Indians May Get the Last Laugh When it Comes to Franmil Reyes
Nick Wittgren surprised many with his success as the Indians’ setup man last year. Despite that, Cleveland would be wise to ease him out of this role in 2020. … More The Cleveland Indians Should Consider Easing Nick Wittgren Out of the Setup Role
Casey Drottar is talking about a potential Francisco Lindor extension, fans wanting to move on from Baker Mayfield and all the mess that came from the John Beilein saga. … More The CLE Sports Talk Podcast – Episode 170 – 2.23.20
The Indians are taking heat for cutting salary, but what if it’s being done to see if they can win while Francisco Lindor eats up the bulk of their payroll? … More Attempting to Explain How the Indians’ Payroll Helps the Chances for a Francisco Lindor Extension
By providing more opportunities for Jordan Luplow and Franmil Reyes, the Indians are also letting Jake Bauers know he’s done receiving preferential treatment. … More The Indians are Indirectly Giving Jake Bauers a Wake-Up Call
Casey Drottar is talking about the Indians’ rotation, another Cavs coaching change and the Astros’ embarrassing apology tour. … More The CLE Sports Talk Podcast – Episode 169 – 2.17.20
The Indians’ pickup of Domingo Santana appears to be their way of expressing confidence in what Franmil Reyes can provide them defensively. … More By Signing Domingo Santana, the Indians are Issuing a Vote of Confidence for Franmil Reyes
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