The year is 1985.
Ronald Reagan is sworn in to begin his second term as president. "We are the World" is recorded and released to raise awareness for problems in Africa. Mikhail Gorbachev becomes premier of the Soviet Union. Mike Tyson makes his professional boxing debut, winning by knockout. Wrestlemania I is held at Madison Square Garden. Villanova wins the NCAA basketball tourney as a...
With the Indians making the announcement this week that with the signing of Russell Branyan he would become the everyday first baseman, it came as a surprise to many. As a result, it has sent a shockwave which is going to be felt by either first baseman/outfielder Matt LaPorta or outfielder Michael Brantley where one opens the season at Triple-A Columbus.
Now, things can always change as...
Paul Cousineau and I are back on the cyberwaves tonight with another edition of Smoke Signals from 9:30-10:30 PM EST. This week we will focus on the infield as we discuss The Branyan Effect with regard to top prospects Matt LaPorta and Michael Brantley, Louie V. at second base and how the Indians will use him this year, Jhonny Peralta at third base and him being potentially traded, and a potential...
It is time for another edition of the IPI Inbox, one which will be broken up into two pieces with part one today and part two tomorrow or Saturday. Today's piece will concentrate more on questions pertaining to the big league team, while the second edition will answer some questions about the farm system.
One quick note and correction to my Russell Branyan piece from over the weekend, and...
The Indians announced today that they have officially signed free agent first baseman Russell Branyan. He is signed to a one year $2 million contract which includes up to $1 million in incentives, and it also includes a mutual option for 2011 for $5 million. To make room on the 40-man roster for Branyan, infielder Chris Gimenez was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus. Also, the Indians purchased the...
Jason Donald - Infielder
Born: 09/04/1984 - Height: 6'1" - Weight: 195 - Bats: Right - Throws: Right
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First off, let me correct an error in last week's article on the 1983 draft. John Farrell was indeed selected by the Indians in the 16th round of the 1983 draft, but he did not sign with the club until selected in the 2nd round of the 1984 draft.
The year is 1984. Ronald Reagan is re-elected president, carrying 49 of the 50 states in the electoral college. Transformers are introduced to...
The new 2010 Cleveland Indians Top 100 Prospects & More book is now available. For details or to order, go here.
Provided that free agent first baseman Russell Branyan passes his physical with the Indians this weekend, he will be signed to a reported one year deal for $2 million. The deal also would reportedly include up to $1 million in incentives for this coming season and a 2011 mutual...
On Thursday afternoon I received my first shipment of the new 2010 Cleveland Indians Top 100 Prospects & More books. With that, I will be putting orders in the mail throughout the day on Friday and on into Monday and Tuesday of next week to get out all of the pre-orders that have been received. For anyone interested in a copy of the new book, please feel free to use the form on the right side...
The 2013 Cleveland Indians Baseball Insider book featuring the Indians' Top 100 Prospects and more is now available. Also, previous editions from 2008-2012 are also available at a discounted rate. Just click on the book image for more information. Thanks again for all the support!
