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We Fix League Expansion and Relocation - Hot Sports Boys Episode 3 Mar 02, 2017

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Dave, Dylan and Yazan are back to tackle another big topic and attack it from ALL ANGLES! We talk about How all of the major sports expand and relocate their teams. And don't worry, we didn't leave your favorite sport out unless it is one of those weird European ones! And if you think we got something wrong, tweet at us @FridayFumble.

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Cleveland Indians excitement with @Sportsyelling Mar 01, 2017

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Sportsyelling is one of the best follows on Twitter and she is nice enough to talk to us on the podcast. It's Indians season, so it's about that time. We obviously discuss Edwin Encarnacion, Andrew Miller and a whole lot more.

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Subway oven roasted chicken is only like 53.6% chicken?!
Americans have fewer TVs than they did in 2009
Trusting a person who doesn't watch tv
Kids sneaking up on you during Black Mirror when they're supposed to be sleeping
Where were you when the Indians signed Edwin Encarnacion?
Missing out on Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson
The desperation of the Mark Shapiro era
Team Abraham Almonte
Chisenhall and being patient
Up or down on fairweather fans
Eric Church and Maroon 5
U2 and Billy Joel
Is this the best pre-season Cleveland feeling?

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How excited are you for the 2017 Cleveland Indians? Feb 27, 2017

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The Cleveland Indians have not only reported, they're playing spring training games. It's a great time to try and put into perspective just how exciting the anticipation is for this year's Cleveland Indians team. Does it rival the best teams of the 90's that we remember? Is it as good as the anticipation for 2008 after the Indians' deep run?

Obviously we hope it turns out better than 2008, but I make the case that while nothing is guaranteed, this might be the best chance at repeat playoff appearances at least since the 90's and maybe it's even better.

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In addition to the Indians, I discussed the 2017 NFL draft, the Browns analysis of Jimmy Garoppolo and the idea of NFL draft experts doing press conferences for other media and creating headlines.

Lasty, I discussed the disconnect between the Oscars and the actual box office receipts of the most popular movies of every year.

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Cavaliers trade scenarios and Kyrie's flat earth thing Feb 23, 2017

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Dave Sterling and Andrew Schnitkey are talking Cavaliers mostly. But before they do, they spend some time attacking Craig.

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Throwing Craig under the bus over Hello Fresh.
Andrew is a flat-earther
Dave is also a flat-earther
Nervous about games that have already been played.
Richard Jefferson’s two big Christmas dunks
Cavs trade scenarios.
And finally, Dave and Andrew talk about The Americans!

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Cavaliers trade deadline and Browns draft with Bottlegate Feb 22, 2017

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It's been a bit since I spoke to Mike from Bottlegate on the podcast. He comes back to discuss the sports media landscape, the Cleveland Cavaliers at the trade deadline and the Cleveland Browns draft situation.

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The grind of running a sports blog
Bottlegate's celebration video and the need to keep doing it
Sports content on social media and skipping the blog altogether
Where sports blogging goes next
What does the biggest independent site
Who's the best Cleveland Browns reporter?
How does The Athletic work?
Does Bottlegate make any money?
Do the Cavaliers need to do make a move at the trade deadline?
Carmelo Anthony and whether he makes the Cavaliers better
J.J. Hickson and the idea of players being their best in Cleveland
Did LeBron want the Cavaliers to keep Delly
Not being able to talk about the Cleveland Indians all that much
Should Andrew Miller pitch in the WBC?
Kyrie and the Olympics
Luol Deng played with the Cavaliers
Paul Kruger and who was leading the front office
Do the Browns want to trade for Jimmy G?
Middle linebacker is a huge need
How do you feel about the Browns' front office?
The NFL prolonged our agony
Enough of the trade downs and just draft the guy!
trading for Jimmy Garoppolo
formulating a qb plan

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Cleveland Indians Positional Previews: Outfield Feb 21, 2017

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There aren't many question marks when you take into account the Cleveland Indians' roster. While the infield is as locked as any in Major League Baseball, the outfield still has some potential for turmoil. Will Michael Brantley be healthy at any point in 2017? Can Tyler Naquin continue his big rookie campaign? Is the Lonnie Chisenhall/Brandon Guyer (Guyer-Hall? ChisGuy?) platoon in right the anchor of the outfield? Is Abraham Almonte the most pivotal outfielder? Can Austin Jackson make the roster? Will Yandy Diaz make the team out of camp? What about Greg Allen and Bradley Zimmer? WFNY's Mike Hattery and Jim Pete dive into the complex discussion in today's EHC podcast.

Catch up on the positional previews: Catcher | First Base | Second Base | Third Base | Shortstop

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Hattery continues his full court press to get Conway's Irish Ale on the full-time menu @GLBC_Cleveland. Jim makes a case for @aviatorbrew in Raleigh, NC to do the same with McGritty's

There are a lot of solid players out there, and a ton of depth

Are the Indians looking at the low salary guys in the OF as a way to counterbalance their high-cost players elsewhere?

Terry Francona and his slow burn Spring Training, that won't end at the beginning of April

Francona is really good at finding the right guys at the right time

9-man outfield, with a sweeper

Will Lindor play rover?

Will Michael Brantley even be a factor in 2017, and Brantley hot takes ensue...

Santana in left field? No...no...that's not our #hottake

The Chisenhall and Guyer platoon, with both being discussed as potential center field options

Chisenhall's short leash, and how Tyler Naquin could mean the end for Lonnie

The center field mystery: Naquin? Almonte? Austin Jackson? Yandy Diaz? Greg Allen? Bradley Zimmer?

The Indians and a roster that is massively flexible

Allen/Naquin...Almonte/Diaz...Guyer/Chisenhall...platoon city?

The over/under on the outfield, and Jim goes insane...and I even give Nomina credit

Diaz/Allen/Zimmer...who gets the most?

Is Zimmer the better side of the baseball mirror with Tyler Naquin? How much can Jim and Mike undersell Zimmer?

Greg Allen brings a skill to the table that nobody else in the outfield has...and that's straight up defense

Drew Stubbs comps?

Grady Sizemore help...helping Zimmer, Naquin and Allen

All in on Greg Allen

Good breaks, but can't make reads? #hottake #idiocy

The Indians pitching sets up well, both in the rotation an the pen, to have their best defenders in the infield

We don't have Collin Cowgill...we have Austin Jackson #upgrade

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Talking myself into a Cleveland Browns trade-down Feb 20, 2017

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I covered this on Friday in my WWW, but I needed to talk it out some more. I won't be disappointed if the Browns stand pat and just take Myles Garrett, but I've been thinking a lot about strategy versus practitioners. A lot of the reasoning for not trading down is due to the Browns under previous management making bad selections. How much should that stinging history impact our analysis of existing scenarios and options? In essence, if you have bad management, that doesn't negate good strategy even if they botch it.

Also, I discuss Demarcus Cousins getting traded away from Sacramento for nothing. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James represented Cleveland in the All-Star game, nothing really happened, and that's alright.

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We fix overtime rules - Hot Sports Boys Episode 2 Feb 16, 2017

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Dave, Dylan and Yaz are back for this week's episode of the Hot Sports Boys! We're skipping the hot takes and talking about important sports topics. After the ending of the Super Bowl we all have some strong feelings about overtime. We break down various sports overtimes and pick our favorites. After that we talk about a few other things so stick around. If you love this episode, tweet at us @FridayFumble, if you hate this episode, tweet at us @FridayFumble.

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Kevin Durant's OKC return vs. LeBron's with Will Burge Feb 14, 2017

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The Cleveland Browns are basically on the clock. The Cavaliers are limping toward the All-Star break. The Indians are just beginning in Arizona. We discuss sports media, Kevin Durant vs. LeBron in terms of returning to their former cities, and much more with Will Burge of WTAM.

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