Monthly Archives: October 2007

1 — Kenny we knew ya well. Kenny Lofton did much for the Indians during his late-season stay, but it appears he will not be back. Though neither ruled it out, neither GM Mark Shapiro or manager Eric Wedge mentioned … Continue reading →

Red Sox fans on the T after the game were singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and "Sweet Caroline" and generally whooping it up pretty good on the streets. To the victors …. But you just wonder when … Continue reading →

What were the Indians saying after the Game 6 loss? Here are some quotes: From Fausto Carmona: "I'm really disappointed. I didn't have luck on my side." (said through a Spanish language reporter) About the home run ball to J.D. … Continue reading →

Well, that was not the way to end a series. The Indians still have two more games to reach the World Series, but their best chance clearly lies with Fausto Carmona in Game 6. Jake Westbrook can win Game 7 … Continue reading →

Two hours until gametime and I wonder: When did October become July in Cleveland? The night at Jacobs Field is gorgeous. Crystal clear blue skies. Temperature in the low 70s. Amazing weather for what could be an amazing night. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

After Game 3 I wrote a story about how the Indians fared against Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz. Turns out Ortiz's injured knee has been really bothering him. It flared up in the marathon of Game 2 and bothered him … Continue reading →

In the last 10 games of the regular season, Jake Westbrook pitched 65 2/3 innings and gave up 25 runs, an ERA of 3.43. Included in those outings was an appearance against Detroit when he gave up 12 hits but … Continue reading →

Not a good first inning for C.C. Sabathia. He had said he has his best control and command when he's between 91 and 94 miles per hour. In that inning he was up around 95 or 96, and the Red … Continue reading →

Some places are hyped and they don't live up it. The atmosphere at Fenway Park, though, is something else. Crowded streets around the park. Bands playing. Small concourses. Lots of concrete. A vendor walking through the stands selling "chowdah." It's … Continue reading →

There's a New York establishment called Foley's on 33rd right across the street from the Empire State Building. It has all sorts of offbeat sports stuff … including a bottle of Off signed by Laz Diaz. That was the bottle … Continue reading →

Few thoughts on Game Four vs. the Yankees: 1) Well … let's be blunt. Most of us are fully expecting the Yankees to beat up on Paul Byrd tonight and send this series back to Cleveland for Game Five. And … Continue reading →

Yes, the Boss was pretty irate over the fact that his team, the New York Yankees, had to play with all the bugs buzzing in the Indians Game Two win. The Boss — not Bruce Springsteen — apparently thought the … Continue reading →

Here are some of the comments of Bruce Froemming, the crew chief for the umpires in the Indians win in Game Two of the ALDS. Froemming was asked by a pool reporter about the bugs that descended in the eighth … Continue reading →

Andy Pettitte has frustrated the Indians through six. The sixth inning represented Cleveland's best chance to tie the game as Grady Sizemore led off with a triple. But Asdrubal Cabrera — with the infield back — grounded back to Pettitte … Continue reading →

It's the fourth inning and the Indians bats have yet to wake up. Jhonny Peralta was thrown out at home in the second inning by 10 feet. Jason Michaels was stranded at third in the third. Travis Hafner was at … Continue reading →

Fans at Jacobs Field apparently noticed James' hat. A loud roar went up from the boisterous crowd when the scoreboard showed a gentleman holding a sign that read: "Lebron, it's not too late to change your hat." Touche.

In the seventh inning the Indians led the Yankees 9-3 and LeBron James was still in the house. But he wasn't wearing his Yankees hat anymore. Hmmm. After Travis Hafner homered to make it 10-3, James left, carrying his Yankees … Continue reading →

Seated about six or seven rows behind home plate at the Indians-Yankees AL Division Series game was LeBron James. We assume you've heard of him. James was wearing a Yankees hat. That prompted some boos from the crowd. James has … Continue reading →

Amazingly beautiful night at Jacobs Field for the start of the American League Division Series. The Indians seem like a relaxed, easygoing group. But the Yankees have already had the goofy injury of the series. Apparently first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz … Continue reading →