What will we see next from mercurial Tribe rotation?
Entering the 2013 season, the consensus weakness of the Cleveland Indians roster was its starting rotation. While Chris Antonetti had gone out and significantly boosted the offense — throwing out four-year deals and making small moves for new bench guys — the starters remained mostly intact.
And coming off the 2012 season, intact probably wasn’t the best thing to do. Last year, the Tribe rotation ranked 13th in the AL with a 5.25 ERA. It was one of the main reasons for the team’s abysmal collapse from its similar 26-18 start all the way to a 68-94 final record.
Thus far, we’ve seen flashes of greatness from a moderately improved Indians staff. Some internal changes, such as the impact of new pitching coach Mickey Callaway, might be making a difference. But it’s also been a Jekyll and Hyde situation, often changing impressions of the team’s prospects any given day based on the starter’s performance. [Read More]
Cleveland Browns hit reset button on media relations
Chuck Klosterman’s Grantland expose was just the tip of the iceberg. For years, perhaps shrouded by arrogance and pomp, the Cleveland Browns – yes, that awful football team – have nearly been just as awful at media relations.
For one, maybe it wasn’t the true fault of Neal Gulkis. I want to give any person the benefit of the doubt. And I certainly never enjoy cheering for any person losing their job. But with the Browns announcing on Friday that they’re letting go of Gulkis, maybe, just maybe, this new era, this new front office and this new team can truly begin their regional makeover. [Read More]
Cavalier NBA Draft Film Room: Otto Porter
In this week’s installment of the film room, we give you the other half of the two most likely candidates for the Cavaliers’ selection at number one in the 2013 draft. Of course, when I gave you the Nerlens Noel film room nearly two weeks ago, I didn’t think it was very likely he’d be a Cavalier. Now, it’s probably the most likely scenario. But, I will say that Otto Porter Jr. makes it a very interesting debate in my mind, and the Georgetown forward may just be my pick if I were Chris Grant. Let’s take a look at what others are saying about Porter first. [Read More]
While We’re Waiting… Norv Turner’s impact in Cleveland
While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com.
Nice look at Norv’s past success: “The greatest organizational acquisition of the Cleveland Browns over the past twelve months has been that of their new offensive coordinator Norv Turner. Yes, Turner only reached the postseason 4 times in 15 years as an NFL head coach, with the Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, and San Diego Chargers. Of all the head coaches in NFL history with a losing record in their respective careers, Turner has coached the most games. As a head coach, he has been criticized for lacking motivational and emotional leadership skills, exhibiting poor clock management, and being responsible for a series of poor drafts, most notably over his last several years in San Diego. However, his credentials as an offensive coordinator are impeccable.” [Kyle Flippin/Sporting Charts] [Read More]
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Cleveland Browns hit reset button on media relations
Chuck Klosterman’s Grantland expose was just the tip of the iceberg. For years, perhaps shrouded by arrogance and pomp, the Cleveland Browns – yes, that awful football team – have nearly been … [Read More...]
What will we see next from mercurial Tribe rotation?
Entering the 2013 season, the consensus weakness of the Cleveland Indians roster was its starting rotation. While Chris Antonetti had gone out and significantly boosted the offense -- throwing out … [Read More...]
While We’re Waiting… Norv Turner’s impact in Cleveland
While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at … [Read More...]
Cavalier NBA Draft Film Room: Otto Porter
In this week's installment of the film room, we give you the other half of the two most likely candidates for the Cavaliers' selection at number one in the 2013 draft. Of course, when I gave you the … [Read More...]
Joe Banner sounds good but will have to prove it for Browns fans
Like him, trust him, or not, Joe Banner has said all the right things so far as CEO of the Cleveland Browns. His Q&A with Clark Judge of CBS yesterday was just more proof of Banner's … [Read More...]
Indians 12 Red Sox 3: Tito’s Revenge Tastes So Sweet
Baseball is such a beautiful sport because the highs are so high and the lows can really get you down. The last seven days are a prime example. Your first place Cleveland Indians swept four games … [Read More...]
While We’re Waiting… Photobombs at the end are worth the click
While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at … [Read More...]
Does the Indians bullpen have a southpaw problem?
Over the last three years, the Indians have constructed their bullpen in a certain way. You have the back-end, three-headed monster in Joe Smith, Vinnie Pestano, and Chris Perez turning leads into … [Read More...]
Contest time! Win a New GV Art and Design Indian Summer T-Shirt
The Indians head to Boston for a four game series with the Red Sox starting tonight. Despite dropping both games of the short Tigers series, the Indians are still in first place in the AL … [Read More...]
Dan and Nick Gilbert continue to defy the odds
When Nick Gilbert came away with the fourth-overall pick in last year's NBA lottery, he was disappointed. Just fifteen years old at the time, the son of the Cleveland Cavaliers' majority owner felt … [Read More...]
Tigers 11 Indians 7: “Bad Ubaldo” reappears at the wrong time
That one month run where Ubaldo Jimenez "found something" sure was fun, wasn't it? I made the mistake of writing him off once before. I think I learned my lesson. I wouldn't drink the "Ubaldo is back" … [Read More...]
While We’re Waiting… In praise of Terry Francona
While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at … [Read More...]
2013 NBA Draft Lottery – Cavs win! Nerlens Noel, Kevin Love, Chris Bosh? – WFNY Podcast – 2013-05-22
Scott joined me for about 20 minutes to discuss the Cavaliers goings on since winning the NBA draft lottery last night. Here's what we talked about more specifically. The turmoil of having the … [Read More...]
Loving the NBA draft lottery
Ever since Nick Gilbert sat on stage two years ago in Seacaucas, NJ, rocked a swagged out bow tie/glasses combo that would make Urkel proud, and brought home the much needed first pick in the draft … [Read More...]
