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Tribe's Farm System: Fertile Soil or Landfill?

Let's take a closer look at the Cleveland Indians' farm system and their recent drafts. The so called experts claim we have one of the better collections of minor league talent...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about 6 months ago 188 reads 7 comments
Indians Management: This Wedge Has a Foul Taste

With the firing of Bob Melvin in Arizona, it appears it's not too early for teams to make managerial changes. With that in mind, the Cleveland Indians brass needs to do the right thing and jettison manager Eric Wedge...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about 7 months ago 95 reads 0 comments
The Mountain West Must Expand By Whacking The W.A.C.

In these days of economics being a key factor for conference revenues, the Mountain West Conference or MWC must expand. Of all the Non-BCS Conferences, the MWC is in the best position to strongarm/blackmail the BCS into getting an automatic bid...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about 11 months ago 456 reads 4 comments
Pac 10 Expansion Thoughts

I discussed possible Big 10 expansion some time ago and wish to thank all those who read and commented on it. Now we head West...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about about 1 year ago 373 reads 0 comments
Big 10 Expansion: It's a Matter of Time

With the creation of the Big 10 Network and being available on HD channels, the expansion of the Big 10 is probably being expedited. Who will get the call and will the Big 10 expand by more than one team? Let's examine some possibilities...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about about 1 year ago 2,981 reads 15 comments
Wait Till Next Year: The Tribe Is Officially Out of the 2008 Pennant Race

C.C. Sabathia is officially gone. Let's talk about his trade and what the 2009 Tribe roster may look like. C.C. first: It's tough to judge this trade until the player to be named later is named...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about about 1 year ago 269 reads 4 comments
Tribe Righting Its Ship at Long Last?

Since last we spoke or wrote to be more appropriate the Tribe's Roster has undergone some changes. Are we getting ready to throw in the towel or make a charge? One constant remains: Cliff Lee keeps on winning...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about about 1 year ago 175 reads 3 comments
Clevelans Indians: Smoke Signals from the Tribe Teepee

Coming off a rare win tonight, let's talk Tribe Baseball. It's only one game, but it was nice to see the bats come alive. We are fast approaching the make or break time of the year, and a few things appear obvious...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about about 1 year ago 509 reads 4 comments
Time to Send Little Indians Back to the Buffalo Reservation

As we near the 33% mark of the season coming shortly after Memorial Day, it's time to look at the mess the season has become and right the proverbial ship. Starting Pitching gets a B grade. The Big Two have had more problems then was expected...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about about 1 year ago 258 reads 3 comments
Brett Favre Not Ready to Retire Just Yet?

News from the NFL cites sources that claim Brett Favre isn't done yet and may be seeking a trade. First, I have to think Favre is too classy of a guy to end up playing in a different uniform...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about about 1 year ago 1,170 reads 6 comments
NFL Draft: No. 1 Pick Not as Useful as in Years Past

Once upon a time, the first selection in the NFL Draft was a joyous thing. Everybody and their brother would try to trade up and get it...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about about 1 year ago 614 reads 0 comments
Bills Parcells in Miami: Big Tuna Canning Old Dolphins

Bill Parcells is putting his imprint on the Dolphins, cutting through dead weight and salaries like a sushi chef through sashimi. And why not? 1-15 is not something the Tuna finds palatable. Sorry Charlie—you're just not good enough...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about about 1 year ago 498 reads 0 comments
Cleveland Indians' Roster Moves for 2008: Work Needs to be Done

Coming off a heartbreaking end to the 2007 season, it would appear the roster is pretty much going to look the same in 2008...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about about 1 year ago 486 reads 4 comments
Cleveland's First Offseason Priority: Trade Derek Anderson

The Cleveland Browns made tremendous strides this past year. Not even the diehards in the Dawg Pound would have predicted a year like we witnessed. Improvements were made but must continue...

Written by Bob DaBuckeye about about 1 year ago 1,343 reads 2 comments

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Bob DaBuckeye Article Archive

Tribe's Farm System: Fertile Soil or Landfill?

Indians Management: This Wedge Has a Foul Taste

The Mountain West Must Expand By Whacking The W.A.C.

Pac 10 Expansion Thoughts

Big 10 Expansion: It's a Matter of Time

Wait Till Next Year: The Tribe Is Officially Out of the 2008 Pennant Race

Tribe Righting Its Ship at Long Last?

Clevelans Indians: Smoke Signals from the Tribe Teepee

Time to Send Little Indians Back to the Buffalo Reservation

Brett Favre Not Ready to Retire Just Yet?

NFL Draft: No. 1 Pick Not as Useful as in Years Past

Bills Parcells in Miami: Big Tuna Canning Old Dolphins

Cleveland Indians' Roster Moves for 2008: Work Needs to be Done

Cleveland's First Offseason Priority: Trade Derek Anderson

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