Nino Colla Article Archive

B/R Articles

Cleveland Indians: Sizemore's Blunder Helping Or Hurting Image?

It's the quiet ones that you never suspect. If you asked who is the least likely on the Cleveland Indians to be involved in any sort of public situation unrelated to baseball, Grady Sizemore would probably the last person I'd think of...

Written by Nino Colla about 3 days ago 573 reads 3 comments
Sandy Alomar Returns: Manny Acta and the Tribe Throw Fans a Bone

Conducting his second television interview in as many days, Manny Acta sat on the set of All Bets Are Off with Bruce Drennan knowing full well he was about to drop a bombshell...

Written by Nino Colla about 13 days ago 226 reads 5 comments
Cleveland's New Act: Manny Acta Was the Best Choice For the Tribe

Mark Shapiro and Manny Acta won't win many popularity contests together in the city of Cleveland, but that doesn't mean they can't be a match made in heaven...

Written by Nino Colla about about 1 month ago 199 reads 13 comments
A Case for Torey Lovullo Heading the Cleveland Indians

You could say that things are going ahead of schedule for Cleveland and their search for a new manager. So much so, Mark Shapiro may add one or two more final candidates...

Written by Nino Colla about about 1 month ago 164 reads 2 comments
A Case for Bobby Valentine Heading the Cleveland Indians

Chiba Lotte's fans wanted Bobby Valentine back in Japan for yet another year. Chiba Lotte management didn't want to pay him...

Written by Nino Colla about about 1 month ago 179 reads 0 comments
A Case for Don Mattingly Heading the Cleveland Indians

With the Dodgers chances of advancing to the World Series dwindling with every loss, the chances of the Indians getting their hands on Don Mattingly increase...

Written by Nino Colla about about 1 month ago 270 reads 3 comments
Cleveland Indians: A Case for Manny Acta Heading the Tribe

With the League Championship Series halfway through, the self-imposed deadline of installing a manager into the Cleveland Indians dugout is looming...

Written by Nino Colla about about 1 month ago 182 reads 8 comments
The Cleveland Indians Should Target These Chief Managerial Candidates

With Eric Wedge's ousting in Cleveland, Mark Shapiro has to use this October and find himself a new skipper. Shapiro plans to have a replacement in by the end of the World Series, but he's ...

Written by Nino Colla about about 1 month ago 433 reads 12 comments
2009 MLB Playoff Contender Rankings

Last year, on somewhat of a whim, I put together a group of rankings called the Contender Rankings. I took 11 different categories that I believed were crucial to playoff success and ranked each postseason contender in each category...

Written by Nino Colla about 2 months ago 293 reads 12 comments
MLB 2009 Postseason: Top Storylines

We're still waiting on one last playoff contender for this year's postseason festivities, but the story machine is already churning for most outlets...

Written by Nino Colla about 2 months ago 429 reads 5 comments
Fail to the Chief: Cleveland Manager Eric Wedge Should be Remembered for Class

"What took so long?" "About time!" "Good, now Shapiro must go!" "Not shocked at all." All common responses from Cleveland Indians fans at the news that Eric Wedge has been let go as the manager...

Written by Nino Colla about 2 months ago 126 reads 14 comments
What's Making Me Talk: The Farewell Edition

Right at the All-Star break of this 2009 season, I took a break from doing my weekly summing up of baseball happenings. It became too exhausting because of work and after a few weeks of telling myself to start back up, I couldn't muster it up...

Written by Nino Colla about 2 months ago 41 reads 0 comments
Eric Wedge Might Get Fired, But He's Not Managing Like It

Being fired is the last thing you'd think Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge would be the way he is finishing out a disappointing 2009. It probably goes against every fiber in Wedge's being to consider giving up or taking a day off...

Written by Nino Colla about 2 months ago 194 reads 10 comments
MLB Power Groupings: Thanks for a Race, Minnesota

I feel myself acting more hostile towards my team lately. I’ve ignored watching the Indians on several occasions and have found myself actually hoping they’d continue to lose. Even though I still get miffed every time it happens...

Written by Nino Colla about 2 months ago 1,593 reads 4 comments
MLB Power Groupings: Detroit Has the Carrot, but They Can't Stop Running

We've reached the point in the season where baseball has become secondary for a lot of people, especially the fans of those teams that are no longer playing for much. It's nice for the people of St...

Written by Nino Colla about 2 months ago 645 reads 5 comments
So Long, Chief: The Indians' Snub of Jordan Brown Signifies End Before It Begins

You'd be hard pressed to find a player in the minor leagues that doesn't have a dream of playing baseball on a major league level. Many of those players don't ever get to live that dream and that number is higher than the players that actually do...

Written by Nino Colla about 2 months ago 299 reads 9 comments
MLB Power Groupings: L.A. Dodgers Playing the Slacker Role in Hollywood?

Things got so busy this summer that I neglected my much loved mash-up of MLB thoughts that I put together and posted every Monday...

Written by Nino Colla about 2 months ago 593 reads 6 comments
Michael Brantley Debut Ignites Love For Speed and More Questions

When the Cleveland Indians re-acquired outfielder Kenny Lofton during their run to the ALCS in 2007, the city was buzzing about baseball louder than it had been in a long while...

Written by Nino Colla about 3 months ago 222 reads 3 comments
MLB Power Groupings: Out with Summer, in with September

Is it really September? If your team is still alive for a playoff spot, you need to be pretty happy. The baseball season is a long and grueling process, and if you hang in there until there is one month to go, you are doing something right...

Written by Nino Colla about 3 months ago 1,064 reads 10 comments
Problem Child: Andy Marte Putting Heat on Tribe Brass with Hot Play

Metaphorically speaking, he was left for dead on the side of the road with his owner having little to no hope left in what was possible...

Written by Nino Colla about 3 months ago 232 reads 9 comments
MLB Power Groupings: Whatever Happens, At Least You Have This Moment

I look at the groupings, as far as the names go, and wonder, where was I when I made them up. I'm going to be the first to admit that I'm a weirdo. There really is no way around that. So it happens...

Written by Nino Colla about 3 months ago 1,260 reads 4 comments
MLB Power Groupings: Sorry, New York, Did I Do That?

I don't have a theme this week. Sorry to disappoint you, but my theme goes along with being exhausted. Honestly though, you are probably just thinking to yourself, “Good, we hate your stupid themes anyway; you aren’t funny...

Written by Nino Colla about 3 months ago 404 reads 2 comments
MLB Power Groupings: Hide the Wife and Kids Because the Nationals are Streaking

It just goes to show you that, your season might be over, but that's no excuse to secure your fate of drafting Bryce Harper...

Written by Nino Colla about 3 months ago 485 reads 20 comments
Mark Shapiro's Power Pitching Reformation in Cleveland

I wasn't there the day Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro realized things went wrong and the only one who probably was, was his wife, if anyone really was around. But I can imagine it right now...

Written by Nino Colla about 4 months ago 280 reads 12 comments
MLB Power Groupings: Wait, What Exactly Did We Do Again?

In the end, I'm glad that the Mariners decided to take up my advice by becoming sellers. Sort of, I guess. I find it hilarious that no one really knew if the Mariners were going to be buyers ...

Written by Nino Colla about 4 months ago 283 reads 0 comments

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Next »

<form action="/accounts/create_from_facebook" class="new_facebook_user" id="new_facebook_user" method="post">	<input id="facebook_user_proxied_email" name="facebook_user[proxied_email]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_profile_pic" name="facebook_user[profile_pic]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_facebook_id" name="facebook_user[facebook_id]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_profile_url" name="facebook_user[profile_url]" type="hidden" />
	<ul>
					<li class="fb-question">
				<div class="input">
											<div id="facebook_placebo_submit">
							<img src="/images/shared/submit.png" />
						</div>
										<div class="fb-first-name" id="fb-email">
						<p><strong>Email Address</strong></p>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_email" name="facebook_user[email]" size="30" type="text" />
						<img alt="Small" id="facebook_email_indicator" src="http://assets2.bleacherreport.com/images/shared/spinners/small.gif?1259884154" style="display:none" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
				<div class="input" id="facebook_password_container" style="display:none">
					<div class="fb-first-name notice">
						<p>This email address matches an existing user profile. Please enter your password to connect your accounts.</p>
						<p><strong>Password</strong></p>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_password" name="facebook_user[password]" size="30" type="password" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
			</li>
				<div id="facebook_questions" style="display:none">
			<li class="fb-question" id="facebook_full_name_container">
				<p class="question">
					<label for="facebook_user_use_full_name">Use your full name <strong class="full_name"></strong> on Bleacher Report?</label>
					<br />
				</p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[use_full_name]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_use_full_name" name="facebook_user[use_full_name]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_full_name">Yes</label>
				</p>
				<div class="input full-name-edit" style="display:none">
					<p>Edit your name for Bleacher Report:</p>
					<div class="fb-first-name">
						<label for="facebook_user_first_name">First Name <em>(required)</em></label>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_first_name" name="facebook_user[first_name]" size="30" type="text" />
						
					</div>
	
					<div class="fb-last-name">
						<label for="facebook_user_last_name">Last Name <em>(required)</em></label>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_last_name" name="facebook_user[last_name]" size="30" type="text" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question">
					<img src="/images/default-user-icon-medium.png" class="profile_pic" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_profile_pic">Do you want to use your Facebook profile picture on Bleacher Report?</label>
				</p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[use_profile_pic]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_use_profile_pic" name="facebook_user[use_profile_pic]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_profile_pic">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question" id="facebook_interested_in_writing_container">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_interested_in_writing">Are you interested in covering your favorite teams and sports?</label></p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[interested_in_writing]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input id="facebook_user_interested_in_writing" name="facebook_user[interested_in_writing]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_interested_in_writing">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_share_activity">Do you want to share your Bleacher Report activity in your Facebook activity feed?</label></p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[share_activity]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity" name="facebook_user[share_activity]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity">Yes</label>
					
					<br />
					<a href="#" id="share_facebook_activity_advanced_link">Advanced Sharing Options</a>
				</p>
				<p id="share_facebook_activity_advanced" style="display:none">
					<input name="facebook_user[share_activity_article_writing]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_article_writing" name="facebook_user[share_activity_article_writing]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_article_writing">When I write a new article</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_comment]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_comment" name="facebook_user[share_activity_comment]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_comment">When I post a comment</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_like]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_like" name="facebook_user[share_activity_like]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_like">When I like an article</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_poll_vote]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_poll_vote" name="facebook_user[share_activity_poll_vote]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_poll_vote">When I vote on a poll</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_fan]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_fan" name="facebook_user[share_activity_fan]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_fan">When I become a fan of another member</label>
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_fan_friends">Become fans of your Facebook friends connected to Bleacher Report?</label></p>
				<p class="options">			
					<input name="facebook_user[fan_friends]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_fan_friends" name="facebook_user[fan_friends]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_fan_friends">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li>
				<a id="facebook_connect_submit"><img src="/images/shared/submit.png" /></a>
			</li>
		</div>
	</ul>
</form>

Sign up for Bleacher Report

Already have an account? Log in now » As a member you can get the latest on your favorite teams, post comments, write your own articles, and much more.

Join Bleacher Report

You must register in order for that functionality to work!

Sign up through Facebook

Follow your Facebook friends on Bleacher Report
Share your articles, comments, and more with friends

Great, , you're signed up!

i.e. San Francisco Giants, SEC Football, NFL, Golf

Selected Tags:

Yes, I'd like to receive an email newsletter for the topics I selected.

Nino Colla Article Archive

Cleveland Indians: Sizemore's Blunder Helping Or Hurting Image?

Sandy Alomar Returns: Manny Acta and the Tribe Throw Fans a Bone

Cleveland's New Act: Manny Acta Was the Best Choice For the Tribe

A Case for Torey Lovullo Heading the Cleveland Indians

A Case for Bobby Valentine Heading the Cleveland Indians

A Case for Don Mattingly Heading the Cleveland Indians

Cleveland Indians: A Case for Manny Acta Heading the Tribe

The Cleveland Indians Should Target These Chief Managerial Candidates

2009 MLB Playoff Contender Rankings

MLB 2009 Postseason: Top Storylines

Fail to the Chief: Cleveland Manager Eric Wedge Should be Remembered for Class

What's Making Me Talk: The Farewell Edition

Eric Wedge Might Get Fired, But He's Not Managing Like It

MLB Power Groupings: Thanks for a Race, Minnesota

MLB Power Groupings: Detroit Has the Carrot, but They Can't Stop Running

So Long, Chief: The Indians' Snub of Jordan Brown Signifies End Before It Begins

MLB Power Groupings: L.A. Dodgers Playing the Slacker Role in Hollywood?

Michael Brantley Debut Ignites Love For Speed and More Questions

MLB Power Groupings: Out with Summer, in with September

Problem Child: Andy Marte Putting Heat on Tribe Brass with Hot Play

MLB Power Groupings: Whatever Happens, At Least You Have This Moment

MLB Power Groupings: Sorry, New York, Did I Do That?

MLB Power Groupings: Hide the Wife and Kids Because the Nationals are Streaking

Mark Shapiro's Power Pitching Reformation in Cleveland

MLB Power Groupings: Wait, What Exactly Did We Do Again?

About B/R

Writing for B/R

Explore B/R

Popular Topics