Mark Leonard

July 2007 - Posts

• What bad luck can do.

  One must acknowledge the good vibe emanating out of Browns' camp in Berea. Goes to show what bad luck can do. Once the dark clouds disperse, even a normal day seems blessed. Winslow is on the field and running well. Edwards seems stifled and contrite... Posted Jul 31 2007, 07:03 AM by MALeonard's Xanga

• Time to move Peralta?

  This may not be the right time to attempt evaluating the 2007 Cleveland Indians. They are coming off a dreadfully dreary week of losses to both Boston (3 of 4) and Minnesota (2 of 3). They have scored two or fewer runs in five of the last seven. The absence... Posted Jul 30 2007, 07:22 AM by MALeonard's Xanga

• Sleepers to consider

  Fans love rumors. And with NFL training camps opening at approximately the same time the MLB non-waiver trade deadline approaches, there is no shortage of fodder for fan consideration. With all that having been said, this writer feels like identifying... Posted Jul 29 2007, 06:59 AM by MALeonard's Xanga

• The bleeding must stop

  Speculation is the Cleveland Indians are about to re-acquire the services of LH CF Kenny Lofton, this time from the Texas Rangers. It is probably not unfair to suggest his assignment will be to restore to the order what was subtracted when Coco Crisp... Posted Jul 27 2007, 09:45 AM by MALeonard's Xanga

• The OL suddenly a team strength?

  Regardless of the ultimate availability of tragically-injured LeCharles Bentley---and let me go no further without commending and congratulating him on the efforts he's put in to regaining his health and his physical readiness to participate in football... Posted Jul 24 2007, 06:27 AM by MALeonard's Xanga

• Jake Plummer affecting Browns?

  As is characteristic, this is largely speculation. It should not be interpreted as anything that needs to be taken to heart, to the bank or as bible. But has Jake Plummer's decision not to report to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following his trade from... Posted Jul 23 2007, 03:13 PM by MALeonard's Xanga

• 2007 Tribe additions; Ferry's favorable assets

  While there are undoubtedly many things done well by Tribe GM Mark Shapiro, particularly several of his trades to bring young talent to a very needy outfit, he's not done quite so well with his free-agent signings. Last season, lowlighted by RHPs... Posted Jul 19 2007, 10:46 AM by MALeonard's Xanga

• Three to consider?

  Only one of these is a new name to regular readers of this site, but free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper, KC ILB Kendrell Bell and Colt DL Corey Simon intrigue this writer as worthy considerations for the needy Cleveland Browns' roster, as each can satisfy... Posted Jul 18 2007, 10:29 AM by MALeonard's Xanga

• Browns' receivers and their deployment

  One can't help but notice that the very recent, low-profile signings being made by the Cleveland Browns suggest a distinct pattern. It seems evident the organization is intent upon rectifying its deficient quickness at the wide-receiver position.... Posted Jul 17 2007, 01:43 PM by MALeonard's Xanga