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1966I caught Civ's name early on, and always though it was funny he would bash players who had little power when his namesake couldn't hit a homer on a little league field!
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1967Lots of CLE fans on Twitter asked Dan Gilbert about buying the Indians last night
WRITTEN BY BRENDAN BOWERS | 01 AUGUST 2012
The Cleveland Twittersphere exploded with talk of Dan Gilbert and the idea that he purchase the Cleveland Indians last night. Maybe you saw this. In an apparent response to tweets he'd most likely been receiving from Cleveland fans who were upset about the lack of moves made by the Tribe at the trade deadline or something, Gilbert first posted the following on his Twitter account just after 9pm: "Cleveland, help me understand why U are going nuts on twitter about the Indians the past 2 days. I am very humbled but Tribe not for sale".
This was met with an avalanche response. I am setting the over/under on @msg's Dan Gilbert directly received in response to the above tweet at 849 as of 8am this morning. This post was retweeted 215 times by 11pm last night, and favorited thirty-three times by then as well. As of 8am this morning it had been retweeted 242 times.
I would categorize the vast majority of responses that Gilbert received as glowingly supportive of the idea that he purchase the Cleveland Indians. Below are some of those examples. A Twitter search of @CavsDan will result in a zillion more; or if my over/under line is accurate approximately 842 more.
WRITTEN BY BRENDAN BOWERS | 01 AUGUST 2012
The Cleveland Twittersphere exploded with talk of Dan Gilbert and the idea that he purchase the Cleveland Indians last night. Maybe you saw this. In an apparent response to tweets he'd most likely been receiving from Cleveland fans who were upset about the lack of moves made by the Tribe at the trade deadline or something, Gilbert first posted the following on his Twitter account just after 9pm: "Cleveland, help me understand why U are going nuts on twitter about the Indians the past 2 days. I am very humbled but Tribe not for sale".
This was met with an avalanche response. I am setting the over/under on @msg's Dan Gilbert directly received in response to the above tweet at 849 as of 8am this morning. This post was retweeted 215 times by 11pm last night, and favorited thirty-three times by then as well. As of 8am this morning it had been retweeted 242 times.
I would categorize the vast majority of responses that Gilbert received as glowingly supportive of the idea that he purchase the Cleveland Indians. Below are some of those examples. A Twitter search of @CavsDan will result in a zillion more; or if my over/under line is accurate approximately 842 more.
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1968Derek Lowe designated for assignment by Tribe: Indians Insider
Published: Wednesday, August 01, 2012, 10:25 PM Updated: Thursday, August 02, 2012, 7:40 AM
By Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Time ran out on struggling right-hander Derek Lowe. The Indians designated him for assignment after Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium.
Lowe, 39, was dropped to make room for rookie right-hander Corey Kluber, who will face face Kansas City on Thursday night in his first big-league start. Lowe used to be one of the best closers in the American League, but the Indians decided against putting him in the pen — which is getting overcrowded with starters.
The Indians have already put starter Josh Tomlin in the pen to make room for Kluber. When asked if Tomlin could be optioned to Class AAA Columbus so he could continue to start, while Lowe takes his spot in the bullpen, Acta said Tomlin will stay in the pen for the rest of the year.
"There would have to be an emergency for Tomlin to start again," said Acta.
Lowe could have taken rookie Cody Allen's spot in the pen, but the Indians didn't want to carry two long relievers.
With Lowe is no longer in the picture, the Indians' next starter will come from among Jeanmar Gomez (4-2, 3.54), David Huff (5-5, 5.15) or Chris Seddon (11-5, 3.44). They are all currently at Columbus. If the Indians went that route, they would need a pitcher for two starts before Roberto Hernandez's three-week suspension ends Aug. 10. Hernandez could then join the rotation.
Lowe (8-10, 5.52) lost his last four starts. He opened the season at 6-1, but went 2-8 with a 8.28 ERA in his last 13 outings. In the second half last season with Atlanta, Lowe went 4-10 with a 6.20 ERA.
He allowed 204 base runners (156 hits, 45 walks, three hit by pitches) in 119 innings.
The Indians acquired Lowe from Atlanta for on Oct. 31 for minor-league reliever Chris Jones. They are paying $5 million of his $15 million salary this year.
Life in the pen: Tomlin said he was told Tuesday of his changed status.
"I'm disappointed, but I haven't pitched up to the team's expectations or mine," he said, carrying a 5-8 record with 5.81 ERA.
The Indians have always thought Tomlin, who won 12 games in the rotation last year, could move into the pen if he struggled. He pitched in relief in the minors.
New guy: Kluber (11-7, 3.59 ERA) has struck out 128 in 125 1/3 innings at Columbus.
"They're very happy with the way he's been attacking the strike zone, especially with his fastball," said Acta. "Last year, pitching ahead with his fastball was a bit of an issue. He's been using a two-seam fastball that has helped him a lot."
Acta said Kluber is going to get a "legitimate" opportunity in the rotation.
Paternity list: The Indians placed DH Travis Hafner on the paternity list. He returned to Cleveland, where his wife, Amy, gave birth to an eight-pound boy Wednesday. Vinny Rottino was recalled from Columbus to take Hafner's spot on the roster. Hafner can stay on the paternity list for up to three days.
Rottino, 32, was claimed on waivers from the Mets on June 27. Rottino, a right-handed hitter, was hitting .299 (35-for-117) with nine doubles, one triple, four homers and 32 RBI in 30 games at Columbus. He played 14 games in the outfield, eight at first base and one at catcher. Rottino was 8-for-8 in stolen base attempts.
Acta said he'll start Thursday against left-hander Bruce Chen.
"We'll probably throw Vinny out there and see what he can do," said Acta. "He played very well at Columbus. He's got a lot of energy."
Overall, Rottino is hitting .304 (78-for-257) with 19 doubles, two triples, eight homers and 57 RBI in 66 games at Triple-A Columbus and Buffalo. This is his third trip to the big leagues this year. The first two were with the Mets in May and June where he hit .192 (6-for-33) with a double, two homers and five RBI in 18 games.
Finally: Former Indian Jeremy Guthrie was scheduled to face his old club Thursday, but the Royals switched to Chen. The Tribe is 10-22 against left-handed starters and 1-6 against Chen since 2010.
Indians Chatter
Clubhouse confidential: It's unclear if a moment of silence is needed for the Chewbacca backpack rookie right-hander Cody Allen carries out to the bullpen every night as part of his initiation.
Allen was spotted giving Chewbacca CPR in the bullpen during the Tribe's 8-3 loss to Kansas City. He then covered it with a towel.
“We've lost four in a row and Chewbacca was dying,” said Allen with a laugh. “I was trying to revive a win out of him, but it didn't happen.”
So when is the funeral? “He didn't die,” said Allen. “He's right here in my locker. But we might give him a day off. He's tired.”
The youngest member of the Tribe's bullpen is required to carry a backpack full off goodies to the bullpen before every game.
Is it possible? Chris Perez was asked if the Indians can still save the season.
“We've got time, but we can't do it playing like we have,” the Indians closer said. “The only thing that's discouraging is we haven't done it all year. Our longest winning streak is four games. We're running out calendar space and the teams ahead of us have gotten better and are playing better.
“It's not out of the question, but it's definitely not looking good.”
Stat of the day: Michael Brantley hit .326 (29-for-89) with seven doubles, 10 runs, three homers and 11 RBI in July.
— Paul Hoynes
Published: Wednesday, August 01, 2012, 10:25 PM Updated: Thursday, August 02, 2012, 7:40 AM
By Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Time ran out on struggling right-hander Derek Lowe. The Indians designated him for assignment after Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium.
Lowe, 39, was dropped to make room for rookie right-hander Corey Kluber, who will face face Kansas City on Thursday night in his first big-league start. Lowe used to be one of the best closers in the American League, but the Indians decided against putting him in the pen — which is getting overcrowded with starters.
The Indians have already put starter Josh Tomlin in the pen to make room for Kluber. When asked if Tomlin could be optioned to Class AAA Columbus so he could continue to start, while Lowe takes his spot in the bullpen, Acta said Tomlin will stay in the pen for the rest of the year.
"There would have to be an emergency for Tomlin to start again," said Acta.
Lowe could have taken rookie Cody Allen's spot in the pen, but the Indians didn't want to carry two long relievers.
With Lowe is no longer in the picture, the Indians' next starter will come from among Jeanmar Gomez (4-2, 3.54), David Huff (5-5, 5.15) or Chris Seddon (11-5, 3.44). They are all currently at Columbus. If the Indians went that route, they would need a pitcher for two starts before Roberto Hernandez's three-week suspension ends Aug. 10. Hernandez could then join the rotation.
Lowe (8-10, 5.52) lost his last four starts. He opened the season at 6-1, but went 2-8 with a 8.28 ERA in his last 13 outings. In the second half last season with Atlanta, Lowe went 4-10 with a 6.20 ERA.
He allowed 204 base runners (156 hits, 45 walks, three hit by pitches) in 119 innings.
The Indians acquired Lowe from Atlanta for on Oct. 31 for minor-league reliever Chris Jones. They are paying $5 million of his $15 million salary this year.
Life in the pen: Tomlin said he was told Tuesday of his changed status.
"I'm disappointed, but I haven't pitched up to the team's expectations or mine," he said, carrying a 5-8 record with 5.81 ERA.
The Indians have always thought Tomlin, who won 12 games in the rotation last year, could move into the pen if he struggled. He pitched in relief in the minors.
New guy: Kluber (11-7, 3.59 ERA) has struck out 128 in 125 1/3 innings at Columbus.
"They're very happy with the way he's been attacking the strike zone, especially with his fastball," said Acta. "Last year, pitching ahead with his fastball was a bit of an issue. He's been using a two-seam fastball that has helped him a lot."
Acta said Kluber is going to get a "legitimate" opportunity in the rotation.
Paternity list: The Indians placed DH Travis Hafner on the paternity list. He returned to Cleveland, where his wife, Amy, gave birth to an eight-pound boy Wednesday. Vinny Rottino was recalled from Columbus to take Hafner's spot on the roster. Hafner can stay on the paternity list for up to three days.
Rottino, 32, was claimed on waivers from the Mets on June 27. Rottino, a right-handed hitter, was hitting .299 (35-for-117) with nine doubles, one triple, four homers and 32 RBI in 30 games at Columbus. He played 14 games in the outfield, eight at first base and one at catcher. Rottino was 8-for-8 in stolen base attempts.
Acta said he'll start Thursday against left-hander Bruce Chen.
"We'll probably throw Vinny out there and see what he can do," said Acta. "He played very well at Columbus. He's got a lot of energy."
Overall, Rottino is hitting .304 (78-for-257) with 19 doubles, two triples, eight homers and 57 RBI in 66 games at Triple-A Columbus and Buffalo. This is his third trip to the big leagues this year. The first two were with the Mets in May and June where he hit .192 (6-for-33) with a double, two homers and five RBI in 18 games.
Finally: Former Indian Jeremy Guthrie was scheduled to face his old club Thursday, but the Royals switched to Chen. The Tribe is 10-22 against left-handed starters and 1-6 against Chen since 2010.
Indians Chatter
Clubhouse confidential: It's unclear if a moment of silence is needed for the Chewbacca backpack rookie right-hander Cody Allen carries out to the bullpen every night as part of his initiation.
Allen was spotted giving Chewbacca CPR in the bullpen during the Tribe's 8-3 loss to Kansas City. He then covered it with a towel.
“We've lost four in a row and Chewbacca was dying,” said Allen with a laugh. “I was trying to revive a win out of him, but it didn't happen.”
So when is the funeral? “He didn't die,” said Allen. “He's right here in my locker. But we might give him a day off. He's tired.”
The youngest member of the Tribe's bullpen is required to carry a backpack full off goodies to the bullpen before every game.
Is it possible? Chris Perez was asked if the Indians can still save the season.
“We've got time, but we can't do it playing like we have,” the Indians closer said. “The only thing that's discouraging is we haven't done it all year. Our longest winning streak is four games. We're running out calendar space and the teams ahead of us have gotten better and are playing better.
“It's not out of the question, but it's definitely not looking good.”
Stat of the day: Michael Brantley hit .326 (29-for-89) with seven doubles, 10 runs, three homers and 11 RBI in July.
— Paul Hoynes
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1969I could of course have choosen Noel Rengaw, but he never made the cover of the Sporting News.
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1970We used to have a "Daddy Wags" that hung out at the forum, but alas he has disappeared. Too bad, he was a good dude.
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1971He is still a fan here in Charlotte. Good guy!Hillbilly wrote:We used to have a "Daddy Wags" that hung out at the forum, but alas he has disappeared. Too bad, he was a good dude.
UD
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1974Shouldn't that be "hey y'all"?Hillbilly wrote:You still see him from time to time, UD?
If so tell him hillbilly says "hey!"
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1975That would be "hey y'all, bless your heart!"Darkstar wrote:Shouldn't that be "hey y'all"?Hillbilly wrote:You still see him from time to time, UD?
If so tell him hillbilly says "hey!"
UD
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1976That is so funny. I checked my e-mail before coming to the forum and replied to an e-mail from Rusty. I totally made a "bless your heart" reference!!
But I am not a southern hillbilly so I don't use "ya'all". I'm from Ohio, home of William Tecumseh Sherman and U.S. Grant, and damn proud of it. Southerners wouldn't like me much, unless we talked politics.
But I am not a southern hillbilly so I don't use "ya'all". I'm from Ohio, home of William Tecumseh Sherman and U.S. Grant, and damn proud of it. Southerners wouldn't like me much, unless we talked politics.
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1978Indians designate Johnny Damon for assignment
Last updated: 08/03/12 at 12:35 PST by Juan Dominguez
The Cleveland Indians have designated outfielder Johnny Damon for assignment according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. This creates room for Ezequiel Carrera who was recalled from Triple-A.
Damon, 38, hit .222/.281/.329 with 4 HR's, 19 RBI's and a 72 OPS+ in 224 plate appearances for the Indians this season.
Last updated: 08/03/12 at 12:35 PST by Juan Dominguez
The Cleveland Indians have designated outfielder Johnny Damon for assignment according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. This creates room for Ezequiel Carrera who was recalled from Triple-A.
Damon, 38, hit .222/.281/.329 with 4 HR's, 19 RBI's and a 72 OPS+ in 224 plate appearances for the Indians this season.