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I like that they picked up Kluber even though 2016 Kluber is probably gone forever. He comes out pitching well, we have options with him kind of like what was done with Bauer.
Johnson should come into camp competing for a corner OF spot. Based on the way they do business, Johnson and (definitely) Jones will start the year in the minors. Perfect world would be Jones at 3b, JRam at 2b, and Johnson in LF. That gives them the opp to resign Puig, or another corner OF, and work on the back end of the pen. Really their only holes if they'd give the kids a shot and they earn it. I think they'll check in on Puig and would resign him at 1 or 2 years for the right amount, but he'll probably be too expensive and they'll go the inexpensive veteran route (while crossing their fingers).
Johnson should come into camp competing for a corner OF spot. Based on the way they do business, Johnson and (definitely) Jones will start the year in the minors. Perfect world would be Jones at 3b, JRam at 2b, and Johnson in LF. That gives them the opp to resign Puig, or another corner OF, and work on the back end of the pen. Really their only holes if they'd give the kids a shot and they earn it. I think they'll check in on Puig and would resign him at 1 or 2 years for the right amount, but he'll probably be too expensive and they'll go the inexpensive veteran route (while crossing their fingers).
Balco
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I am definitely more of a fan of baseball in general than a specific team so I like to follow every team. I have to say, the Indians have the potential make some good moves to make complete roster that can compete for a championship. Kluber, Clevinger, and Bieber are an awesome top 3.
Ownership has said they are not paying Lindor what the market dictates. So now is the time to deal him to get that offense some help, particularly in the outfield.
i feel like they absolutely stole Franmiel Reyes from the Padres, and even if he ends up as a full time DH because of D, he can rip the cover off the ball.
JoeSteeler
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not nearly enough for Kluber SMH
Peak
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I like the RP who has a live arm and is under control for 6 years. Not a fan of the extra OF. But considering Kluber has regressed from his 2016 form. His injuring over the last couple of years, its not surprising the haul wasn't enormous. But Klubes just isn't the same pitcher over the last 2-3 years.
Bobcat10
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Agreed. He was never pulling in a much better haul UNLESS they decided to roll the dice on him being healthy and effective from April to July. Maybe they could have gotten a Bauer-lite deal at that point. I think it was a good call to pull the trigger now. Not sure what other options we had though....like what the Angels/Dodgers/etc best offers were.I like the RP who has a live arm and is under control for 6 years. Not a fan of the extra OF. But considering Kluber has regressed from his 2016 form. His injuring over the last couple of years, its not surprising the haul wasn't enormous. But Klubes just isn't the same pitcher over the last 2-3 years.
The Man With No Name
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Carrasco on crutches today. MRI coming up
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No problem for the offense in preseason so far.
1st game 9 runs
2nd game 8 runs
3rd game 10 runs
1st game 9 runs
2nd game 8 runs
3rd game 10 runs
The Man With No Name
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Indians 6th in Yahoo Power Rankings https://sports.yahoo.com/power-rankings-countdown-no-6-indians-ride-topheavy-talent-in-lindor-ramirez-and-bieber-170254636.html
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Dennis Eckersley’s no-hitter comes in the middle of a remarkable streak: On this day in Cleveland Indians history
Listened to that whole game on the radio, with my mom. It was not on tv
Listened to that whole game on the radio, with my mom. It was not on tv
Encyclopedia Brown
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Terry Francona was insightful in his brief appearance in The Last Dance.
I heard a radio interview with him where he talked about getting into a pick-up game with Michael, where he and MJ were on the same side. Francona said in the interview that he looked at the game as a way to stretch his legs, get loose a little bit, but Michael was relentless, got on him about playing weak defense, taking bad shots and not diving for rebounds.
Francona said he could laugh about it now, but he wasn't laughing in 1994.
I heard a radio interview with him where he talked about getting into a pick-up game with Michael, where he and MJ were on the same side. Francona said in the interview that he looked at the game as a way to stretch his legs, get loose a little bit, but Michael was relentless, got on him about playing weak defense, taking bad shots and not diving for rebounds.
Francona said he could laugh about it now, but he wasn't laughing in 1994.
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This Date in History :
June 10, 2010 - Omar Vizquel homers to become the 4th to hit a home run in 4 decades.
http://www.nationalpastime.com/site/index.php?query=Homered+in+Four+Decades&action=simple_search#:~:text=White Sox third baseman Omar,Detroit at U.S. Cellular Field.
He did it for the White Sox, but I don't care. Loved him while playing in Cleveland. Future Hall Of Famer.
June 10, 2010 - Omar Vizquel homers to become the 4th to hit a home run in 4 decades.
http://www.nationalpastime.com/site/index.php?query=Homered+in+Four+Decades&action=simple_search#:~:text=White Sox third baseman Omar,Detroit at U.S. Cellular Field.
He did it for the White Sox, but I don't care. Loved him while playing in Cleveland. Future Hall Of Famer.
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Options for a new team name
- Spiders - Naps - Fellers - Rockers - Crows - Blue Sox - Cuyahogas - Great Lakers - Unions - Blues - Cinders - Castles - Hazards - Burning River
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Angry Beavers
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I have also heard of the Cleveland Buckeyes being floated about........
maybe they should become the Cleveland Covids to mark this bizarre time in the history of the world.
What about the Cleveland Blues.. I mean we have the Cincinnati Reds... put the Blues at the other end of the state and be super patriotic
maybe they should become the Cleveland Covids to mark this bizarre time in the history of the world.
What about the Cleveland Blues.. I mean we have the Cincinnati Reds... put the Blues at the other end of the state and be super patriotic
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Indians-Pirates about to start on STO
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Indians pitchers - 54 strikeouts in first 4 games. 2nd most in major league history.
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For $100, you too can have a cardboard cutout of yourself at Progressive Field.
If I had the money, I pay for a bunch of cutouts of @shuke avatar and have them placed behind home plate.
If I had the money, I pay for a bunch of cutouts of @shuke avatar and have them placed behind home plate.
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Encyclopedia Brown
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Jason Kipnis is hitting .429 with a 1.571 OPS, a couple of homers, and a .500 OBP.Tom Servo said:
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Plesac, Clevinger sent to Eastlake.
Somewhere I read, that if Clevinger spends 20 days or more in the minors, he loses a year towards either free agency or arbitration. If you're going to punish a guy, that's how you'd do it.
Somewhere I read, that if Clevinger spends 20 days or more in the minors, he loses a year towards either free agency or arbitration. If you're going to punish a guy, that's how you'd do it.
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Fixing Lindor could be as simple as getting him to relax.
I've never seen him this tight. He doesn't even look like he's having much fun.
I've never seen him this tight. He doesn't even look like he's having much fun.
MAC_32
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Starting to wonder if Clevinger gets moved for bat(s) plus and Plesac gets the thin ice treatment. McKenzie last night showed one of them is expendable.
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If Sunshine gets dealt to the Yankees
here's 4 players the Indians need/must see in return.1. OF Clint Frazier (obviously)
2. SP Deivi Garcia
3. 3B Miguel Andujar
4. OF Mike Tauchman
I'd say that's a MINIMUM of what should come back for him. Perhaps 1-2 low prospects plus cash.
Peak
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Haven't visited this thread in awhile, but this is exactly what I told my son and brother in law. He's too wound up. He's not smiling. He's not joking around. Do something to help him adjust or chill out. Pay the man his money! Switch him back to the 2 hole where he's comfortable batting. Do something. He did look a little better this weekend. It took that liner of a HR to see that smile again, if even for a moment.
Peak
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Lots of trade talk last night for Clev. Heard it was the Padres, then the Braves, now a mystery team upping the ante! Should be a fun morning. I like Clev, but that was a bone headed move. And then to stay quiet about his trip out while others were bashing Plesac. Not cool. The emergence of McKenzie has made Clev expendable. Bieber, Cookie, and Civale holding things down. McKenzie to grow and Plutko to manage a game here and there. Maybe bring Plesac back, but I'd be surprised if he's up any time soon. He sounds like a pure ####### right now.
MAC_32
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This may pan out in the long run, but to be where this team is right now and make this trade? Laughably bad. Naylor's just a different version of the bats they already have and Quantrill is probably this team's 5th best reliever. I mean, I get it - the team decided they were trading him and is just taking the best offer. But no positive was generated from this move for this season. For a contender.
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Dear MWNN,
Thank you for your generous donation of $100 to the 2020 Cleveland Indians Charities Giveathon presented by Kaulig Giving. Funds donated will be directly allocated to improve the quality of youth baseball and softball in the city of Cleveland. Because you were one of the first 400 fans to donate $100 or more, you are receiving an autographed baseball from a member of the 2020 Indians. Your ball will be in the mail within the next few weeks.
Better not be a reserve player
Thank you for your generous donation of $100 to the 2020 Cleveland Indians Charities Giveathon presented by Kaulig Giving. Funds donated will be directly allocated to improve the quality of youth baseball and softball in the city of Cleveland. Because you were one of the first 400 fans to donate $100 or more, you are receiving an autographed baseball from a member of the 2020 Indians. Your ball will be in the mail within the next few weeks.
Better not be a reserve player
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