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| Maple Street Press Indians Annual 2009 |
| Edited by Jay Levin |
| PRICE: $12.99 |
| ISSN/ISBN: 1944-3897 |
| TRIM SIZE: 8 x 10.81 |
| PUB DATE: February 2009 |
| PAGES: 128 | |
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There's no way around it, the Indians had a disappointing 2008. But amidst the disappointment, there were clear signs of hope, from Grady Sizemore's MVP-caliber season, to Cliff Lee emerging as a bona fide ace. Things are definitely looking up for the tribe in '09.
Other preseason annuals cover all of baseball and just can't give you the detail and focus you need as a diehard Indians fan. But Maple Street Press Indians Annual 2009 goes beyond the basic, 10-page spread you'll find elsewhere, and provides a thorough and intensive treatment of the team from writers and fans who live and die with them like you do.
Edited by Jay Levin of the popular LetsGoTribe.com website, the Annual is the most in-depth and informative guide to the upcoming season, delivering over 120 pages of Indians-focused analysis-complete with full-color, high quality photography-including:
- Full color, graphical scouting reports on each player in the Indians lineup. Wondering how Victor Martinez's average differs against sliders from lefties and righties? Want to know how often Lee throws his curve when he's behind the count? How batters fared against Kerry Wood's heater? These pages have it all, including a season preview and profiles of each potential contributor.
- In a rare, wide ranging exclusive, Vice President, Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti opens up to Jay Levin on topics from the Indians free agent strategy, their impressive medical record, and even Carl Pavano.
- Award-winning columnist Joe Posnanski takes a look at Herb Score as only he can.
- A full section dedicated to the Indians' minor league system, including the Top 20 prospects, and the team's most exciting amateur signings of the past year.
- To say Indians fans are excited about Kerry Wood would be an understatement. Follow the closers from Wickman to Borowski to whoever it was last year to see why Wood is so important.
- Wondering about Travis Hafner's comeback? Take a look at the quiet star's rehab behind the scenes.
And that just scratches the surface. Stories on the 25 best Indians seasons on the mound and the greatest (and most painful) moments in Indians history provide some historical perspective and nostalgia. It is all packed into 128 pages of information written by Indians fans for Indians fans. At $12.99, Maple Street Press Indians Annual 2009 is unmatched for the level and amount of information it presents and is an essential guide for the serious Indians fan.
Available on newsstands on March 3.
Shipping from MapleStreetPress.com on February 16.
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Christopher Jones  out of 5 | March 04, 2009 |
| A must-have for serious fans. Unlike any other previews out there - there is some great reading to get ready for the season and loads of information that I'll reference throughout the summer. Worth it for the five-year depth chart alone.
Also, I had no problems ordering and getting it shipped overseas. |
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| Erik Brady out of 5 | February 26, 2009 |
| This is the definitive reference for the Indians in 2009. Plenty of top-level information to engage the casual fan, including a retrospective on what went wrong in 2008. Stat junkies will be pleased, as this comprehensive reference looks at far more than idiot stats, including breaking down spray charts for each hitter and pitch locations for each pitcher. To be honest, the five year depth chart just blows me away. I will refer to this book throughout the season and beyond. If you only buy one Indians' related book this year, this ought to be it. |
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| Ryan Kelsey out of 5 | February 26, 2009 |
| BUY THIS BOOK. Actually, buy two.
The piece by Joe Posnanski on Herb Score is worth the money alone. This Annual is a perfect combination of the past, the present and the future of the Cleveland Indians.
Great player profiles, prospect rankings and profiles, interviews, historical reviews of the recent and distant.
Any Indians fan that reads this book will laugh, cry, and get pumped for 2009 when reading the Indians Annual 2009. |
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| Scott Bricker out of 5 | February 26, 2009 |
| Forget the fact that if you're an Indians fan, you should buy this. If you're a Baseball fan, you should buy this. Indians fans should buy two.
It covers all the bases. It's both light in reading and deep information at the same time. Your 2009 Indians are covered in the same book you can read about the front line starters of the 1917 Indians and most of the players from the 2012 Indians.
The writing is off the charts and the pictures are beautiful. |
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| Clark Mathews out of 5 | February 26, 2009 |
| If you are a serious Indians fan or thinking about becoming one, do yourself a favor, and pick this up. It's written by die-hard Cleveland fans that know baseball and also happen to be fantastic writers. It's from the perspective of Cleveland fans, but these guys do a great job of staying objective. Go Tribe! |
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| Ryan McGibony out of 5 | February 25, 2009 |
| Why buy this book? Because it was written by the people who know the Tribe best. It's well written, insightful, intelligent, and funny. Just as importantly, it contains information you won't find anywhere else.
The exclusive interviews alone are a great reason to pick this up, and there is so much more -- meaningful statistics, excellent analysis of players at different levels of the organization, a fresh take on some of the greatest performances in Tribe history...the list goes on. Any fan who doesn't have this book is missing out on the most in-depth Indians coverage available. |
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| Andrew Swift out of 5 | February 25, 2009 |
| Well, the writing's great, the writers know baseball as strong as any fan should aspire to know baseball, the pictures and graphics are great ...
I'm not really one for annuals, but man, if you consider yourself an Indians fan, you have to own this book. It's magnificently put together, the graphics and photos are great, and ... interviews with Antonetti! Shoppach! Hafner!
Seriously, buy this now. You will not regret it - in fact, you'll be zealously overjoyed with your purchase. |
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New Blood
A survey of the Indians' 10 most noteworthy amateur
signings in 2008; complete with five-year depth chart.
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Relentless: Reloaded, rehabbed, and rededicated, the Indians are driving for a 2009 title
by Jay Levin
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2009 Indians Player Profiles
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What Went Wrong: After a series of bizarre misfires, will 2009 be any different?
by Paul Cousineau and Jay Levin
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I Felt Like i Could Do This: After proving he's too good to sit on the bench, Kelly Shoppach explains how to have a breakout season in one word
by David Laurila
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The Next Wave
by Paul Cousineau
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No Sympathy: Relentlessly working on a comeback, Hafner would rather not talk about it
by Evan Dawson
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Genuine Relief: Kerry Wood saves games, calms nerves, kills bears
by Andrew Humphries
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Putting It All Together: Chris Antonetti talks about the challenges of building a champion
by Jay Levin
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Value-Based Ticket Pricing: After over 100 years, the Indians are the first team to do something serious about ticket prices
by Vince Gennaro
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Scouting the Competition: Four competitive clubs could produce another cliffhanger in the AL Central
by Jacob Wheatley-Schaller
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Learning to Love the Organization: The Indians' farm system is primed to pump serious talent into the big league engine, this year and beyond
by Adam Van Arsdale
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New Blood:
by Tyler Chirdon
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Hello Columbus!: As the Clippers christen a new stadium, the Indians make their move in Central Ohio
by Greg Grant
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Starting Pitchers: The Best 25 Seasons: Brilliant pitching is very much a Cleveland tradition
by Ryan Richards
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It's A Long Drive...: A kid from South Euclid remembers Herb Score
by Joe Posnanski
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50 Years, 10 Moments: Cleveland fans ride the agony and the ecstasy-and never give up
by Chris Satullo
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