Here are today's links from paths less taken and some more, uh, taken.
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INDIANS
Gasp. A day to catch our breath. And a day to catch up on your sleep before the Indians start a wraparound series with the Rangers. Yesterday, we caught up with how the Columbus Clippers are faring this year and watched as the draft-pick blessed Indians selected an outfielder in the first round of last night's draft. Meanwhile, a grizzled vet says goodbye to Don Zimmer.
INDIANS BASEBALL INSIDER: Around the Farm: 6/5/2014. With the big-league club taking a day off, why not?
IT'S PRONOUNCED LAJAWAY: Indians Cap Off an Impressive Day 1 of MLB Draft. Four picks on the first day helps.
PLAIN DEALER: Indians late-inning magic has returned in 2014. Progressive Field is the happy, helpful walk-off place.
REDS
The bats were quiet again yesterday in a 6-1 loss, although Madison Bumgarner undoubtedly had a hand in that. Perhaps a little more Joey Votto will help.
Perhaps some more pitching will help, although some of the help may be slightly delayed. Or more elaborate handshakes. We'll take anything, really.
BLOG RED MACHINE: Reds first and second round selections. Two of three picks from the opening night of the draft.
REDLEG NATION: Aroldis Chapman at 200 innings. An in-depth look at Chapman if he were a starter.
RED REPORTER: Reds select RHP Nick Howard with 19th pick in MLB draft. Pitcher is out of the University of Virginia.
CAVALIERS
Things were pretty quiet at the Cleveland Clinic Courts yesterday... at least that we know about.
FEAR THE SWORD: NBA Draft 2014: Should the Cleveland Cavaliers trade the #1 pick to the Utah Jazz?. In my humble opinion: "Um, no". That and $1.25 will get you a large coffee at McDonalds.
PLAIN DEALER: Bernie Bickerstaff wins Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. Some very special recognition for Cavs assistant.
BROWNS
It's eerily quiet in Berea, other than a third-round pick being signed and some vet linebackers being cut. You know that won't last long. But at least the late-night comedians are making different types of jokes about the team now.
In more inspiring news, check out this story of ex-Browns CB Leigh Bodden talking with Maryland high school graduates.
PRO FOOTBALL TALK: Small wonder Andrew Hawkins turning heads in Browns camp. I get the feeling that camp is easier on the 5'7" guys than the games.
PLAIN DEALER: Browns FB Ray Agnew hopes to breathe new life into the position. Fullbacks? There are still such things? Huh.
OFFICIAL SITE: Jordan Cameron, Billy Winn highlight Cleveland Brownsâ OTA superlatives. Cameron looks to be headed to another monster year.
BENGALS
The Bengals nabbed a wide recover from the dreaded Steelers. That's about it.
FOX SPORTS: Bengals' Still reveals daughter has cancer, team excuses DT from OTAs. Sad news revealed on social media.
YAHOO!: Hawkinson gets to put talent on the line for Bengals. Second-year guard trying to make impression in OTAs.
CINCY JUNGLE: AJ Green showing off in OTAs. AJ being awesome.
OHIO STATE
Things are moving fast for Ohio State recruit Parris Campbell. Per usual. Elsewhere:
PLAIN DEALER: The many slips of E. Gordon Gee's lips. Everybody didn't win.
LAND GRANT HOLY LAND: Josh Sweat to visit. OSU facing big-time competition for defensive end.
DISPATCH: Did Nebraska coach take a shot at Ohio State. Bo Pelini at it again.
