Archive for January, 2007

LeBron Taps Around Toe Issue
January 31, 2007

By John ChandlerThe toe hurts. That’s all we know, or all LeBron was willing to share after practice on Wednesday. He did not take part in contact drills, though he did sink a three from halfcourt like it was no big deal. But he acknowledged that he has a hunch this injury won’t go away [...]

Carsten Can Cash In
January 12, 2007

By John ChandlerC.C. Sabathia sat in front of his locker at Jacobs Field and spoke of an urgency for the Indians to win.
“I’m getting older,” said the hefty lefty, who turns 27 in July.
He shows no evidence of aging. No grays to cover up with his size XL hat. No wrinkles, other than when he [...]

Browns In Savage World
January 10, 2007

By John ChandlerOn the road, where Phil Savage’s inner scout compels him to spend a large part of his time, the pressure tied to the general manager of a struggling NFL team follows. In fact, it checks him in, takes his bags, then takes it’s best shot.
“I’ve had a lot of people, whether it’s on [...]

2007… In Carnac’s Magnificent Mind
January 7, 2007

By John Chandler
Every year, on the morning of January 1st, my waking thought is maybe this will be the year.OK, that’s not quite accurate. Usually, my first thought on New Year’s Day has something to do with a splitting headache. But then, who says Cleveland’s teams aren’t to blame? I mean, think about it… what’s [...]

Indians, Foulke Close To Deal
January 3, 2007

By John Chandler
The Indians will sign reliever Keith Foulke to a one year deal, according to Major League Baseball sources. The team was waiting on results of a physical, which Foulke arrived in town to take on Tuesday. An official announcement is expected to come by Thursday afternoon.
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