SB Nation User Blog: millionairesrow

Sweet home Chicago

millionairesrow — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:42:18 -0000

Sweet home Chicago

I'm making the trek out to Chicago this weekend with some friends for the Indians - Cubs series. I know there are a lot of Chicagoland residents on LGT, any recommendations for pre-game/post-game spots? I seem to remember the Cubby Bear being the Browns Backer bar in the Wrigleyville area, will that Cleveland theme translate over to the series this weekend?

Smith up, Sipp down

millionairesrow — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:29:01 -0000

Smith up, Sipp down

They're back

millionairesrow — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:17:34 -0000

They're back

Just in time for the Yankees series, I noticed a fresh batch of midges in the city last night/this morning. Be prepared to watch the Justin clip from 07 a few times tonight.

The Varitek Shift

millionairesrow — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:19:47 -0000

The Varitek Shift

This would have been much funnier without Varitek's relative hot start this year, but it still made me laugh.

Shapiro conference call (4/20)

millionairesrow — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:47:51 -0000

Shapiro conference call (4/20)

From Castro:

(On yesterday's replay)
"There was a second feed from the YES Network that was very different from the STO feed. It certainly appeared the ball went over Crowe's glove and into the stands. I can understand the umpire's ruling. Most importantly, focusing on that play would be an excuse. We didn't execute situationally, and our bullpen didn't execute. That play was influential, but to use that would be an excuse, and that's not how we play."

(On possible roster moves)
"We'd consider any move that would make our team better. No one at Columbus has made themselves a clear, better alternative to the guys up here. We need to balance the importance of making us better and understanding there's some urgency with also understanding the long schedule and respecting what players have done and giving them the opportunity to get on track."

Yes, it's time for the Indians to panic

millionairesrow — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:23:35 -0000

Yes, it's time for the Indians to panic

The author's headline, not mine.

"So before burying the Indians with more than 95 percent of their season to play, allow us to present a few facts: Over the past 25 full seasons, 45 teams in Major League Baseball have begun their seasons 1-6 or worse. Of those 45, eight have finished the year with a better-than-average record. And of those eight, only one – the 2007 Philadelphia Phillies – made the postseason. In which they were promptly swept."

Indians holding one day sale on select tickets/mechandise/other junk on 4/6

millionairesrow — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:06:54 -0000

Indians holding one day sale on select tickets/mechandise/other junk on 4/6

Hooray for gluttons! $20 all you can eat seats!

Barfield claims final roster spot

millionairesrow — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:18:11 -0000

Barfield claims final roster spot

"The Indians, as expected, will carry Barfield as the 25th man on their roster this season. Outfielder Trevor Crowe, Barfield's primary competition for the job, was optioned down to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, along with catcher Chris Gimenez. Veteran Tony Graffanino, who was also competing for the job, will remain on the big league roster in case of injury, but is expected to accept an assignment to Columbus."

Decsion Day for Miller

millionairesrow — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:50:44 -0000

Decsion Day for Miller

"Adam Miller will throw a bullpen session Friday. It will be his third bullpen since being cleared to throw with decreased range of motion and strength in his right middle finger, and it will be his last bullpen before the Indians decide whether to let Miller pitch with the problem or to have him undergo season-ending surgery. Head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff will update the media on the situation, but that update might not come until Saturday. We shall see. For what it's worth, Miller is telling people that he feels pretty good."

UPDATE: Castrovince is now reporting that the Indians now believe Miller may not need surgery. Apparently he is feeling no pain or discomfort, and he's gained significant command incrementally across multiple throwing sessions. [Jay]

Castro: Adam Miller's Career on the Line

millionairesrow — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:11:12 -0000

Castro: Adam Miller's Career on the Line

Another surgery is possible

"Miller now has a week to 10 days to prove he can adjust to what is essentially a change in anatomy and gain enough command to compete as a professional pitcher. If he doesn't do so, the Indians will recommend that he has surgery to replace two pulley ligaments in his finger with a tendon from his wrist. If he has the surgery, he will be out of commission for six to nine months, and there is, of course, no guarantee that he'd be able to return to a competitive level."