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Out With The Crowd: “Who wants to come to Cleveland?”
April 1, 2013 – 12:05 PM | 2 Comments
Out With The Crowd: “Who <I>wants</I> to come to Cleveland?”

Ed DeSantis is a lifelong Tribe fan who, like many Indians fans I’ve met, starts each season full of hope. Is 2013 the year Cleveland makes it happen? One word: Detroit. DeSantis and I talked …

RIP Kalas, Fidrych…and Wang’s ERA
April 14, 2009 – 10:39 AM | 21 Comments
RIP Kalas, Fidrych…and Wang’s ERA

Harry Kalas, legendary Phillies broadcaster, and Mark “The Bird” Fidrych both passed away yesterday.   Tough week for baseball, but seeing Nick Swisher on the mound brightened things a bit, at least on this end.
Remembrances/bullpen …