Indians Confidential

Yesterday seemed to be the day to go and do all the Paul Byrd stories, as most of the local papers here in Northeast Ohio wrote on Byrd, and as you can see below we have some audio provided by the Tribe of the Byrd interview up. Both Hoynsie and Sheldon Ocker of the ABJ wrote on Byrd, basically saying he’s trying to put what he went through at the end of last season behind him and he’s looking to move on. Of course nothing has been decided if he will be suspended or not, so that will be somewhat of a distraction until a final decision is made. Here are the two local links for Byrd’s stories:

Byrd Mum on MBL’s Inquiry

“Stressful” process for Byrd

As pitcher and catchers get set to report to Winter Haven, PD’s Paul Hoynes has out his “Top 10 Questions” that face the Indians this season.  The biggest three questions have to do with Travis Hafner and if he can rebound (I am saying he will), the C.C. contract issue (can you say “good-bye”?), and the closer role.  Good stuff as always from Hoynise, so take a few moments and check it out:

Key issues facing Cleveland Indians as they head to spring training    

Well Indians fans, GM Mark Shapiro is speaking out on a wide array of topics about the team as they get set to open up spring training for the final time in Winter Haven. PD pal Paul Hoynes wrote today on Shapiro talking about topics like: C.C., moving from Buffalo to Columbus, the outfield spots, the bullpen, and more. Check it out, as there are some interesting tidbits in there.

Shapiro Talks CC, other Topics

In this latest edition of Hey Hoynsie!, PD Beat Writer Paul Hoynes answers Questions about CC’s contract (what else is new), the teams “lack” of activity over the winter (what did you want them to do?) and a fan wanting a shift in the infield. Click below to check out the latest Hey Hoynsie!Hey Hoynise!