Web Round Up: Jumpin' Joe Mania; Victor Back Behind Dish

It's Joe Borowski Tuesday here on the Tribe Time Report.

Leading off is Bud Shaw and his wonderful article about the closer spot. I agree with him 100%, careful what you wish for guys.

"It's not that the "Joe Must Go" chants weren't unexpected after Joe
Borowski blew the save in Anaheim Monday night in what could only be described
as spectacular fashion. Two walks and a grand slam home run to turn a 4-2 lead
into a 6-4 loss? A fireworks show after that would've been overkill.

You want Borowski replaced immediately? Fine. But by whom?" - (Plain
Dealer)

Borowski's Epic Fail

"Borowski had eight blown saves last year en route to his 45 saves, the
second-highest save total in Indians history. He also gave up nine home runs a
year ago, by far the most of any Indians reliever." - (Scout.com)

Here are some Joe Borowski quotes in the game recap by Anthony Castrovince

"We battled, came back, took the lead, and I let it get away," Borowski
said. "It solely rests on me. I've got to do my job." - (Indians.com)

Here is some Yahoo lovin from Tim Brown. Great read for the optimistic realist!

"[The Indians have] been to big games in big ballparks, where
they’d beaten back Yankees Universe before getting started on Red Sox Nation.
They’d spread their modest payroll across an eager and willing roster of gamers.
They’d played to the brink of the World Series, grinding at-bat after at-bat in
the face of more decorated lineups, winning in the unkempt moments of pivotal
pitches and late-game do-or-dies." - (Y!
Sports)

Jamey Carroll got his first start last night. He was awesome with the glove was he not? Anyway he's a bit of a trooper.

"I knew it was going to be different," Carroll said of switching leagues.
"But, you know, you just kind of deal with it and get used to how it works." - (Indians.com)

Victor made his return last night and it showed at the plate.

"In all seriousness, the Indians are happy to turn Martinez loose on
opposing pitchers. The Tribe bats struggled mightily with Martinez out of the
mix. Over their last four games, they batted .173 (22-for-127), not collecting
more than seven hits in a game. " - (Indians.com)

So the Indians won't be the only ones using the new facilities in Goodyear, Arizona for Spring Training. It turns out the Reds will be joining them in 2010.

"The groundbreaking for the Reds' portion of the facilities tentatively is
scheduled for Feb. 1, 2009. The Reds are slated to begin Spring Training in
Goodyear in 2010. The Indians will move camp from Winter Haven, Fla., to
Goodyear next spring. " - (Indians.com)

Sheldon Ocker of A-B Journal talks about the new helmets and the box rule that Larry Bowa got tagged for, Joel Skinner quotes inside.

"Not many fans care about the ups and downs of a coach's nine innings at
either first or third base. But a few more do this year because of a couple of
new rules and the recent explosion of Larry Bowa, former volatile manager, now
volatile third-base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers." - (Akron Beacon
Journal)

A couple of game recaps from two guys at Bleacher Report.

Dr. Jeff Poove: Things that go boom in the Night
David Wiley: Indians Lose in Grand Fashion