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Avindian

Mar 26, 2008 Dec 18, 2009 9 55

I'm a 25 year old die-hard Tribe fan, born and raised in a Cleveland suburb, now out in Kansas working on my PhD. I am also known as "The Penguatroll" on my website.

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From ESPN's Adam Schefter, suggesting trades he thinks should happen:
"4. Cleveland quarterback Brady Quinn to Carolina for a conditional fourth-round pick: Clearly, the Quinn-Cleveland marriage hasn't worked any better than Greg Norman and Chris Evert's, so call it a day. Right now, Carolina doesn't have a first-round pick in April, and would be unable to draft one of the top quarterbacks, so it would make sense to take a chance on a quarterback who needs a change of scenery."

2 months ago Tiny Avindian 1 comment 0 recs

Covers the Browns, too, for those inclined, but I think Pluto is right on the money with the bullpen issues. [insert standard comments warning here]

7 months ago Tiny Avindian 8 comments 0 recs

I have to assume Crabtree's the guy at no. 5 now.

9 months ago Tiny Avindian 1 comment 0 recs

"The only thing I wish we could do was compete," [Pirates SS Jack] Wilson said in a phone interview with the newspaper. "I wish we could go out and get some more players to make our team competitive. And, you know, now that this whole trade thing has probably blown over, that's going to be my new focus on the Internet: Instead of looking for my name and where I might go, hopefully, we might get some players. Because we need them."

The best cure for being kicked when you're down (Sabathia to the Yanks)? Kicking someone even lower when THEY'RE down. I love schadenfreude! I especially love how he says "compete" so many times. Who needs to win when you can you just continually lower your expectations?

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DeAngelo Hall?

Saw this on ESPN. Apparently, Al Davis has decided to cut DeAngelo Hall. I'm not sure what our cap room is like, but I'd love to upgrade the secondary and with Al Davis kicking in his bonus, I think he'd be a great fit. I know there are issues with his character, but he's young and extremely talented. The only question I'd have is whether he would fit in to the Browns' plans long term; I'm not sure Savage would okay any short term moves.

Poll
Should Cleveland sign CB DeAngelo Hall?
Yes, the Browns could use him
19 votes
Yes, to spite Al Davis
2 votes
No, he's too risky
8 votes
No, he's too expensive
9 votes

38 votes | Poll has closed

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Hector Rondon; international superstar?

According to ESPN, a pitcher named Hector Rondon will be starting for the World's future team, and he's from Cleveland's system. He's in Class A+ Kinston right now. His line from Baseball Reference suggests nothing special, but he does show positive signs of development (although his K/BB seems to be slipping a touch, never a good sign). Have any of you folks heard of him? BR doesn't do ERA+ for minor leaguers, and I'm not sure what kind of Park Factor we have in Kinston (although I'd heard, in general, the Carolina league is a pitcher's league).

 


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MLB.TV Review?

MLB.TV -- yay or nay?

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Should I get MLB.TV?
It's okay, but not great.
8 votes
Absolutely.
27 votes
It's a waste of money.
0 votes

35 votes | Poll has closed

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Dr. Williams, or how I came to start worrying and hate the White Sox

I have had an epiphany about the White Sox.

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The state of the Tribe

Are we really and truly doomed?

Poll
You've read my thoughts. Who would YOU trade, if you could only trade one player?
Jason Johnson
16 votes
Ron Belliard
11 votes
Bob Wickman
18 votes
Casey Blake
8 votes
Aaron Boone
9 votes
Paul Byrd
4 votes

66 votes | Poll has closed

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