WaitingForNextYear (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
... staff that decided it was a good idea to convert Veikune from a down lineman to a linebacker. Terry Pluto was on record saying how difficult and sometimes problematic that change can be. Mangini’s experiences with Vernon Gholston should be enough warning. Yesterday, Veikune sat so that Kaluka Maiava, David Bowens and Blake Costanzo could play. Again it is frustrating to know that...
WaitingForNextYear (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
While I was hoping for some Cavaliers talk from Terry Pluto this weekend, one takeaway from his Indians post was at least refreshing from a “what else can go wrong in Cleveland” way. All-Star center fielder, and perennial 30/30 guy, Grady Sizemore is reportedly 100 percent from a health standpoint and continues to work out in [...]
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
... probably wouldn't consider moving Sizemore until 2011. Within a mostly football-focused piece, Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer shares a few thoughts on the Indians as well. He thinks that Terry Francona would be a good role model for Manny Acta, given that Francona made appropriate adjustments after an unsuccessful initial managerial stint. Pluto also writes...
Fear The Sword (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
... on his arms and torso. Sure, it's a loss, but positives outweigh negatives for Cleveland Cavaliers(Terry Pluto) Repeat after me: It's only one game. That's what Cavaliers fans need to remember after Tuesday's 95-89 loss to Boston in the season opener at Quicken Loans Arena Pregame video a team effort for Cavaliers(Jodie Valade) Shaquille O'Neal waded into an inflatable kiddie pool...
Fear The Sword (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009
... Especially with the Celtics in town. Cleveland Cavaliers can provide therapy for a scarred city(Terry Pluto) Are you ready for radio broadcaster Joe Tait to say "It's basketball time!" when the Cavs and Celtics tip off at 7:30 tonight? Can you believe the Cavs will have future Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and reigning Most Valuable Player LeBron James in the same starting...
Baseball Analysts (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009
... percentage. So, how and why is he qualified? What does General Manager Mark Shapiro see in Acta? Terry Pluto's report from the Cleveland Plain Dealer may offer a glimpse : I asked Acta what were his favorite stats, and he gave an answer right from the Tribe's playbook: The on-base percentage and OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage). Ah, yes. "The on-base percentage." This...
WaitingForNextYear (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email in the sidebar. Terry Pluto asks an interesting question: “I ask myself who is having a good year other than Wimbley? Rogers made a bigger impact last [...]
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
... makes this a very bad day for the Astros according to Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle. Terry Pluto...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 25/10/2009
A few links to start your Sunday.... Tony La Russa didn't officially say he'll be back in St. Louis in 2010, according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. But it sounds like he's leaning towards returning, and that an official announcement will be made within a couple days. Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes that Bobby Valentine would be the best choice as an...
WaitingForNextYear (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
Let me just get this out of the way first. Hiring Manny Acta is not a sexy, “get the fans excited,” kind of move. I am guessing that there will be no uptick of ticket sales in the Cleveland Indians’ offices today. So, then what should we all think of the Indians’ latest hire? Much like Terry Pluto said, I have no idea.In all fairness to Acta and his record with the Nationals, I don’t...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 19/10/2009
Some more links on this Sunday evening: Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Indians "are expected to cut their managerial search to five or fewer candidates this week." Pluto advises us not to be surprised if former Nationals skipper Manny Acta is among the finalists. Acta is also in contention for the Astros' job. Pluto goes on to write...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
... job, Manny Acta would be the best choice for appealing to the team's Latino players, writes Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer . Pluto anticipates Latinos to make up about a third of the team's 25-man roster in 2010. The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman looks at the Super Two rule , and explains why Tim Lincecum 's extra week of major-league service could mean...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 19/10/2009
... for another opportunity in Cleveland but might be "too old school". According to a report from Terry Pluto earlier today, Hargrove has not been interviewed for the job . Cafardo says to look for former Padres general manager Kevin Towers to become an assistant or special adviser with another club. Towers said earlier this month that he doesn't want to be in an office if he isn't the...
WaitingForNextYear (Free subscription) | 14/10/2009
So officially we can cross him off the list. At this point, GM Mark Shapiro and his trusty assistant Chris Antonetti have kept their cards close to the vest. It is widely believed that ESPN’s Bobby Valentine is on the short list, but he may be playing the Indians for a more high profile job. The PD’s Terry Pluto threw out the name of Travis Fryman over the weekend as a name of interest....
