Who needs fans when there are robot mannequins?

You can’t make this stuff up. This time the key article is at the end, so feel free to read your way down the page. I guarantee an appearance by the Rakuten Monkeys if you make it all the way..

Indians News

The 2005 Indians: A Story of a Team That Truly Was "What If" - It's still too soon. In fact, it may always be too soon

What to expect from Tyler Naquin for the Cleveland Indians in 2020 - cleveland.com - If Tyler Naquin's right knee is sound after undergoing surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament in September, and the coronavirus is stopped, he should be a productive player for the Indians in 2020.

Who will have the Indians' next retired number? - Thome’s jersey retirement ceremony was the Tribe’s most recent, but it certainly won’t be the last. Who could be next in line?

Your Moment of Baseball Zen

“Roberto” - Chuck Brodsky sings of Roberto Clemente

Around the League (s)

• 538 looks at the potential scenarios of an expanded playoffs and a shortened season
• Tom Hanks reflects on his most famous baseball role
• Cleveland Indians fan and baseball writer Mark Hodermarsky reflects on baseball and the corona virus
• Lou Gehrig bat sells for over $1,000.000
• Baseball could be back in May - in Korea
• Craig Calcaterra looks at players with the most to lose if 2020 season is canceled
• Taiwanese team to put robot mannequins dressed like fans in the stands