On Twitter and the Media

On Twitter and the Media

We really weren't surprised when news broke that The Plain Dealer had taken Tony Grossi off the Browns beat. When Grossi tweeted last week that Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner is "a pathetic figure, the most irrelevant billionaire in the world" it was only a matter of…

Epicenter: Detroit

Epicenter: Detroit

After Al Pujols spread his Cardinal wings and flew West for summers for the next decade, conventional wisdom seemed to dictate that Prince Fielder, the other FA 1B prize this off-season, would find no shortage of suitors...

Generation Ping Pong Ball

Generation Ping Pong Ball

I sincerely hope that there aren’t too many so-called fans of the Cavaliers disappointed in the wake of victory on Wednesday night. One’s perspective might yield the joy of victory, but for too many, they would rather experience the thrill of defeat in January for…

Unable is Not the Same as Unwilling

Unable is Not the Same as Unwilling

When the news came out that the Detroit Tigers were planning to sign first baseman Prince Fielder to a nine-year, $214 million contract, the cries from Wahoo Nation rang out as loud and clear.

Back in the saddle: From the Pauper to the Prince

Back in the saddle: From the Pauper to the Prince

Excuse the dust...Or in my case, the smog...I graced you with my presence just a few days ago on Hitting the Fan with a bit of satire for your viewing pleasure on the Fausto Carmona situation. But now, it's time to get back to business.

The Streak Continues: Cavs Beat Knicks 91-81

The Streak Continues: Cavs Beat Knicks 91-81

The New York Knicks (7-11) have a combined 12 all star appearances compared to the 2 by the Cleveland Cavaliers (7-10). The Knicks have 3 guys who are making money in the territory of the maximum contract allowed by the NBA. The Cavs are in…

Top Dawg Awards

Top Dawg Awards

Browns fans, I am excited to give out my inaugural Top Dawg Awards. The season is over and we are all watching the playoffs waiting for our own day in the sun, so I wanted to write a few articles that reflect on this past…

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25 Random Junkyard Thoughts: Nos. 11 to 15

25 Random Junkyard Thoughts: Nos. 11 to 15

11. Let's be realistic: the Tigers' big move to sign Prince Fielder (pictured) has reduced the Indians' chances of winning the AL Central Division this year from 50 percent to, oh, 25 percent. But we still believe the Indians will be in AL wild-card race from Opening Day on - and will end up winning it on the final day...

Roger Brown Jan 26 2012 The Junkyard with Roger Brown

3 Reasons The Cavs Should Trade Anderson Varejao - Now

3 Reasons The Cavs Should Trade Anderson Varejao - Now

Three reasons the Cavs should trade Anderson Varejao - popular local fixture he may be - right now: 1. Tristan Thompson. He needs to play more minutes. He needs to start. Varejao's departure would make that easier to happen. 2. Varejao is 29. He's easily averaging more points (9.7) and more rebounds per game (10.7) right now...

Roger Brown Jan 23 2012 The Junkyard with Roger Brown

Filling an unexpected rotation vacancy

Filling an unexpected rotation vacancy

With Fausto Carmona out of the Indians' starting rotation mix for the foreseeable future, the Indians now have to make a decision on what to do with the vacancy they have in their starting rotation. When they had picked up Carmona's $7 million option a few months ago and acquired right-hander Derek Lowe in a trade with the...

Tony Lastoria Jan 23 2012 Minor Happenings Blog

25 Random Junkyard Thoughts: Nos. 6 to 10

25 Random Junkyard Thoughts: Nos. 6 to 10

6. Should Peyton Hillis (pictured here) be a member of the Browns in 2012? Sorry, but our answer is still this. 7. As Junkyard has made pretty clear, we want the Browns to select Western Kentucky star running back Bobby Rainey during April's NFL Draft. Well, did anyone else see what our boy did in Saturday's East-West Shrine ...

Roger Brown Jan 22 2012 The Junkyard with Roger Brown

25 Random Junkyard Thoughts: Nos. 1 to 5

25 Random Junkyard Thoughts: Nos. 1 to 5

1. Here's hoping former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel does get the Colts coaching gig. We've long thought Tressel would be a solid NFL coach - and he sure makes more sense as an Indy hire than a so-so coaching retread like Brad Childress. 2. Sorry, but it's going to be hard to watch rookie 49ers running back Kendall Hun...

Roger Brown Jan 22 2012 The Junkyard with Roger Brown

10 People The Browns Should Acquire: No. 10

10 People The Browns Should Acquire: No. 10

Finally, person No. 10 on Junkyard's "10 People The Browns Should Acquire" list: Name: Derek Dennis. Current role: former Temple University star offensive guard and 2012 NFL Draft prospect. Projected role on 2012 Browns: Valuable addition to the Browns offensive line - and eventual starter. How He Should Be Acquired: Selecte...

Roger Brown Jan 22 2012 The Junkyard with Roger Brown

10 People The Browns Should Acquire: No. 9

10 People The Browns Should Acquire: No. 9

Person No. 9 on Junkyard's "10 People The Browns Should Acquire" list: Name: Terrell Thomas. Current Role: New York Giants cornerback. Missed the 2011 season with a torn ACL but expected to be totally ready when training camp begins Now a free agent. Projected Role on 2012 Browns: Possible starter at cornerback...

Roger Brown Jan 21 2012 The Junkyard with Roger Brown

10 People The Browns Should Acquire: No. 8

10 People The Browns Should Acquire: No. 8

Person No. 8 on Junkyard's "10 People The Browns Should Acquire" list: Name: Dennis Dixon. Current role: Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback and 2012 free agent. Projected Role on 2012 Browns: No. 1 backup quarterback. How He Should Be Acquired: The Browns should sign Dixon during the NFL's veteran free-agency period. Wh...

Roger Brown Jan 21 2012 The Junkyard with Roger Brown

10 People The Browns Should Acquire: No. 7

10 People The Browns Should Acquire: No. 7

Here's person No. 7 on Junkyard's "10 People The Browns Should Acquire" list: Name: Jamell Fleming. Current role: former Oklahoma University star cornerback and 2012 NFL Draft prospect. Projected role on 2012 Browns: Starter at cornerback - opposite veteran Joe Haden. How He Should Be Acquired: Selected with the Browns' h...

Roger Brown Jan 21 2012 The Junkyard with Roger Brown

Identity crisis

Identity crisis

By now everyone has heard the news from Thursday which caught the entire Indians’ organization and an entire fan base by surprise. Indians right-handed pitcher Fausto Carmona had just finished up his stint pitching in winter ball in the Dominican Republic and was getting ready to renew his visa so he could come back to the Unit...

Tony Lastoria Jan 21 2012 Minor Happenings Blog

3 Reasons Fausto Carmona Should Be Forgiven

3 Reasons Fausto Carmona Should Be Forgiven

Three reasons why Roberto Hernandez Heredia - better known as Indians pitcher Fausto Carmona - should be forgiven for using a false identity. 1. We don't like or approve of anyone using a false identity - for anything. But we're willing to have a little leeway when the reason is, "I had the talent to be a pitcher in the Maj...

Roger Brown Jan 21 2012 The Junkyard with Roger Brown

Quick Thursday Morning Thought

Quick Thursday Morning Thought

Does anyone else think that Matt Flynn is 100 times more likely to be a Cleveland Brown in 2012 than Robert Griffin III? Despite all of these "The Browns will do anything it takes to get Griffin" rumors? {loadposition myposition} {loadposition myposition1}

Roger Brown Jan 19 2012 The Junkyard with Roger Brown

10 People The Browns Should Acquire: No. 6

The No. 6 person on Junkyard's "10 People The Browns Should Acquire" list: Name: Jeff Fuller. Current role: former Texas A & M star wide receiver and 2012 NFL Draft prospect. Possibe Role on 2012 Browns: Starter at wide receiver. How the Browns Should Acquire Him: Select him with their Round Three pick (68th overall)....

Roger Brown Jan 19 2012 The Junkyard with Roger Brown

Offseason Spotlight: Thomas Neal

Offseason Spotlight: Thomas Neal

The offseason continues to roll along. By now most of the players in the Cleveland Indians’ system from the minors to the majors are well into their preseason workouts in preparation for the new season. Some of those preseason workouts have been interrupted this week as the Indians invited a select few players to come to Clev...

Tony Lastoria Jan 18 2012 Minor Happenings Blog

A Quick Tuesday Evening Thought

Well, you knew it was only a matter of time before rumors like this would start bubbling up about the Browns' upcomg draft strategy. Look, if the Browns end up getting Robert Griffin III, Junkyard won't be in abject mourning over it. Hardly. But we still think this is a better idea: Make every effort - every possible effort ...

Roger Brown Jan 17 2012 The Junkyard with Roger Brown