The 2008 MLB All-Star rosters were announced today. The All-Star Game will be played on July 15, 2008 at Yankee Stadium, with the league winner securing home field advantage in the World Series. We'll take a look at these rosters, and pick them apart - Who doesn't deserve to go? Who got the snub?   more...
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While there was an inkling of thought that Anaheim's Joe Saunders and his 12 wins would be starting for the AL squad in the upcoming All-Star game, a report at Sports Illustrated gives the nod to our very own Cliff Lee. And deservedly so. Cliff Lee, who had to fight for a job in Cleveland's   more...
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We've already waived the white flag, and even went on to punctuate it. If we could photoshop a giant fork into an Indians logo, we would. But as many losses as this team racks up in what is turning out to be one of the most frustrating seasons on record, you can't help but cheer on the guys that   more...
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During the offseason it looked like the AL Central could be a serious asset from the fantasy perspective. But as Screaming Sports' Phil Yoon explains, it didn't immediately live up those expectations.
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Though it didn't start off as planned, the Tribe managed to pull things together and take another series. While the Seattle Mariners are not exactly the Tampa Bay Rays (at least pre-losing streak), I'm willing to take a win whenever I can get it.There are plenty of highs and lows to discuss, so   more...
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Tribe fans talk about next year's starting rotation and how thin it is."We got Lee, Carmona and Laffey" they say. "After that who knows."Better put Aaron Laffey in the "who knows" category.On June 24, after holding the Giants to a run on four hits in 6 1/3 innings at the Jake, Laffey's ERA was   more...
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In a season best forgotten, Cliff Lee is having a campaign to cherish.The Tribe lefty ace - officially now as well as on the stat sheet - provided Indians fans with yet another cool breeze tonight in what has been a hot, muggy night of a season.What a difference a year makes.A year ago Lee was   more...
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This week's edition is going to take a look at a few players who are either going to have big second halves of the season, or go down faster than Alex Rodriguez's divorce settlement. Yeah, it's a low blow at AROD but who doesn't want to take one at him?2nd Half StudsAlexis Rios OF TOR- What a   more...
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So you're relaxing at home in your suburban Green Bay bedroom, you've got a cold one by your side, getting ready to enjoy your favorite movie and right as you press play the damn phone rings. Who in the hell is calling you while you're watching your programs?You pick it up and it's another one of   more...
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Ben Sheets and Cliff Lee have been named starters for Tuesday's All-Star Game, but are they the best options? Also, Carlos Marmol was named as an injury replacement, but he is undeserving of a spot ahead of several higher profile and some lower profile (and better) pitchers.
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There has been debate about who should vote for the All-star teams but in the end, the teams usually end up equally, even if the AL team always wins. This year's voting has been filled with late overtakings including the young wiz kid Ryan Braun overtaking Ken Griffey Jr. This year there are two   more...
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Indians 5, Rays 0 (Box)Cliff Lee improved to 12-2 on the season, and lowered his AL leading ERA to 2.31 in six innings of work Friday night. Cliff struck out 7 and walked only 1 to get the win. For the second consecutive night the Tribe bats were alive, especially the top of the order. The Indians   more...
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The game lasted 15 innings, but the result was the same. The AL came out on top for the 10th time in 11 tries, and the game was well worth watching as compelling theater.
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There has been debate about who should vote for the All-star teams but in the end, the teams usually end up equally, even if the AL team always wins. This year's voting has been filled with late overtakings including the young wiz kid Ryan Braun overtaking Ken Griffey Jr. This year there are two   more...
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On to Bodog's MVP odds. They're all listed prior to their write-ups, so I won't bother posting a table up top.Josh Hamilton, +200Last night certainly helped, although his odds haven't changed since Monday afternoon. The Triple Crown talk has fizzled, at least for the moment, as his average is   more...
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