Tag Archives: Mark Shapiro

Eric Wedge won't return in 2010

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Trying to catch up on current events while computer issues remain … The Indians announced that Eric Wedge would not be back next season, a nice way of saying he’d been fired. This produces a lot of ambivalent feelings. I’m … Continue reading →

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Eric Wedge will stay the season

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Between an orthodontist appointment for my daughter and driving to the office to meet with the boss, there won't be much time for blogging. But I'll try. And I did notice that Mark Shapiro put to rest any question about … Continue reading →

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Shapiro meets the media

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I listened to an interview with Indians GM Mark Shapiro on tape – gimme a break, I was on a plane back from Atlanta as he was sitting in the dugout – and it struck me that the team really … Continue reading →

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We interrupt the NBA playoffs to opine on the Indians

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Noticed from afar that the Indians are 11-21. That would not seem to be good. Let's do the math. The Indians have lost nearly twice as many as they've won, and if they want to win 90 games they'll have … Continue reading →

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Shapiro: Different camera showed it was a HR

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Indians GM Mark Shapiro just concluded a conference call with local media. Shapiro has been a strong proponent of replay, especially as it relates to home runs, and he said the umpires got the call right when they ruled Jorge … Continue reading →

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Taking a look at the Indians moves

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Item: The Indians acquire second baseman Luis Valbuena and relief pitcher Joe Smith for Franklin Gutierrez. Let's see. Gutierrez is an excellent defensive player, but his production at the plate dropped dramatically last season. He hit .241 and other teams … Continue reading →

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