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Post by DrTorch on Jan 10, 2017 9:21:16 GMT -5
looking forward to a great season
i think a sleeper guy to keep an eye on who may not put up big number but should get a callup and some MLB playing time this year and will contribute if he does is Yandy Diaz
really think we see Bradley Zimmer by June also
big question to me in Spring Training is the health of Michael Brantley and Danny Salazar...Salazar was taking a big step forward until after the AS Break, when he fell apart and got hurt
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Jan 10, 2017 9:45:01 GMT -5
Should be a fun year.
Pitchers and catchers report February 12.
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Post by DrTorch on Jan 10, 2017 10:35:42 GMT -5
it'd be nice to see DET deal Kinsler and Cabrera, both for the Tribe and for me fantasy wise with Cabrera that is like the worst HR park in the majors
i think the AL Central takes a step back in terms of competitiveness in 2017 either way, the Indians (if healthy) should dominate
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Post by baldref on Jan 13, 2017 22:31:01 GMT -5
Isn't it nice to see the tribe spending some $$$ ti sign EE and keep their arbitration eligible players in the wig wam? What a difference a world series makes, along with some help from a minority owner too.
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Post by galion on Jan 14, 2017 5:18:33 GMT -5
I would expect the Royals to rebound and the Tigers are still a .500 team. No telling about the White Sox, I see they resigned Frazier. That kind of surprised me. Minn who knows it's unlikely they'll be great but there always seems to be a team that comes out of nowhere.
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Post by quiz on Feb 3, 2017 15:24:55 GMT -5
Again I say good-bye to McCallister and maybe Gomes as you could see his body language showed he had no confidence when batting.
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Post by bbmind on Feb 4, 2017 16:09:36 GMT -5
Less than 2 weeks and the Tribe is back at it.
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Feb 12, 2017 9:08:02 GMT -5
Pitchers and catchers report today for the Tribe
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Feb 24, 2017 16:52:23 GMT -5
Indians kick off the spring against Cincinnati tomorrow afternoon
The following spring training games are on STO this year:
2/25 3:05 vs. CIN
2/26 3:05 @ CHC
3/14 4:05 vs. SF
3/17 TBD @ TEX
3/18 TBD @ TEX
3/27 9:10 @ CHC
3/29 2:05 @ CIN
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Post by DrTorch on Feb 24, 2017 19:32:36 GMT -5
omg i'm so freaking excited for baseball this year
i wish Columbus would get a MLB team woot
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Post by galion on Feb 25, 2017 4:50:09 GMT -5
As deep as the Tribe's farm system is right now they damn near do.
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Post by 4 on Feb 26, 2017 1:47:21 GMT -5
Tribe at 11th best farm system and reds at 10. Weird how so close lol. But man Clint Frazier woulda been nice to watch in Cleveland. He's gonna be really really good. Watched that game on the network today and he knocked a triple 1 at bat and it looked effortless.
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Post by DrTorch on Feb 26, 2017 2:31:16 GMT -5
Yeah I'd take Cleveland's over Cincy's, Robert Stephenson is a bum and Jesse Winker will struggle to reach his floor in the majors. Cleveland has fantastic OF depth with 2-3 of those kids MLB ready and at least 2 of them will contribute this year. Tristan McKenzie is as good a pitching prospect as there is, all things considered, and if Aiken pans out (a big if!) they've at least got the beginnings of a rebuild if/when the Kluber/Carrasco/Salazar train goes off track. And I haven't even mentioned Francisco Mejia.
The only kid in Cincy's system worth a big time damn is Senzel. He's got a shot but he's not going to be the power 3B that teams really covet.
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Post by 4 on Feb 26, 2017 13:45:31 GMT -5
Garrett is 2nd best prospect he's solid. He should be good. I think he's ranked higher then any Cleveland player, and then winker is alright he just needs a chance. He hits the ball pretty well. Peraza is gonna start for reds this year he's a future all star. Herrera is coming up from triple a as well. Stephenson has had good outtings just wasn't ready for majors last year. Reds slightly edge them.
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Post by DrTorch on Mar 30, 2017 19:43:29 GMT -5
looking forward to a great season i think a sleeper guy to keep an eye on who may not put up big number but should get a callup and some MLB playing time this year and will contribute if he does is Yandy Diaz
really think we see Bradley Zimmer by June also big question to me in Spring Training is the health of Michael Brantley and Danny Salazar...Salazar was taking a big step forward until after the AS Break, when he fell apart and got hurt Diaz has made the club out of spring training and might play 3rd. |
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Mar 31, 2017 10:02:25 GMT -5
So with Kipnis starting on the DL, Jose Ramirez will be the opening day 2B with Diaz at 3B.
Chisenhall also starts on the DL, meaning right field will likely be Guyer and Almonte platooning, with Naquin and Austin Jackson platooning in center and hopefully Brantley being the everyday left fielder.
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Post by Willard Fillmore on Apr 1, 2017 11:04:13 GMT -5
Yesterday Francona wouldn't even say if Brantley has made the opening day roster, which doesn't have to be announced until Sunday. My guess is Francona will be giving Brantley quite a few days off to begin the season, might even DH him. Considering weather, field condition and his judgement on the number of games played in a row. Hopefully by May he's an "everyday" player again. I'm not worried about him hitting, the concern is the first time he dives on his bad shoulder or crashes it into a wall trying to make a catch. That can't be duplicated in rehab or workouts. It will just happen, some day in a game. Hold your breath.
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Post by misterbreeze on Apr 2, 2017 12:21:44 GMT -5
Just read he is fully cleared to play. Do wonder how he will hold up in the field.
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Apr 3, 2017 14:18:35 GMT -5
Opening day roster breakdown (courtesy of cleveland.com)
Catchers (2): Yan Gomes, Roberto Perez
Infield (6): Carlos Santana, Edwin Encarnacion, Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor, Yandy Diaz, Michael Martinez
Outfield (5): Michael Brantley, Abraham Almonte, Tyler Naquin, Austin Jackson, Brandon Guyer
Starting pitchers (5): Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco, Danny Salazar, Josh Tomlin, Trevor Bauer
Relievers (7): Cody Allen, Andrew Miller, Bryan Shaw, Dan Otero, Zach McAllister, Boone Logan, Shawn Armstrong
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10 Day DL: Jason Kipnis (IF), Lonnie Chisenhall (OF)
60 Day DL: Cody Anderson (RHP)
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Post by quiz on Apr 3, 2017 14:57:44 GMT -5
Cleveland has no left handed starting pitchers. What happened to R. Merritt who is a LHP and looked so good against Boston and Toronto in the playoffs?
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Apr 3, 2017 17:29:08 GMT -5
Opening day starting lineup:
DH Santana
SS Lindor
LF Brantley
1B Encarnacion
2B Ramirez
C Gomes
CF Naquin
3B Diaz
RF Almonte
P Kluber
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Apr 3, 2017 19:11:15 GMT -5
Kluber doesn't have it tonight
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Apr 3, 2017 21:37:20 GMT -5
Well, as soon as I said that he really settled down.
Nice comeback win to start the season. Great to see Diaz get his first hit, EE's first Cleveland homer and Brantley with a nice insurance RBI.
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Apr 5, 2017 22:40:10 GMT -5
Another comeback win completes the opening series sweep of the Rangers, as Lindor gets his first career grand slam put the Tribe ahead in the 9th.
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Post by DrTorch on Apr 6, 2017 6:52:27 GMT -5
that was a fun game to watch! sucks watching Salazar pitch for the QCC tho!
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Apr 11, 2017 19:09:25 GMT -5
Great to see Brantley get a walk off double to win the home opener. Other than that, the Tribe sucked today with RISP, especially EE. Pitching was very good today, and man that was a sweet catch by Diaz to keep the game tied late.
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 13, 2017 6:58:26 GMT -5
MLB commissioners say its time for Chief Wahoo to go. Next will be the Braves logo, the Redskins...etc.
Stand up against PC liberal pussies Cleveland.
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Post by DrTorch on Apr 13, 2017 14:53:01 GMT -5
i thought getting rid of it was standing up to ignorant inbred rednecks?
potatOH potatAH, it's the stupidest logo in sports and i can't wait til it's gone
original NOSF crew designed a much better logo anyway, wish i had the link
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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Apr 13, 2017 18:11:25 GMT -5
original NOSF crew designed a much better logo anyway, wish i had the link You refering to that feather logo? I'm thinking it was either South or Pronk that posted it. On the topic of Chief Wahoo, it was interesting seing this article pop up right on the Indians website (though I realize it was produced by mlb.com and not the team) m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/223880638/chief-wahoo-logo-farewell-a-matter-of-time/ In other news, the Indians optioned Naquin down to Columbus today to make room for Chisenhall, so Almonte is staying on the roster for now. ....and Tomlin just gave up 7 runs to start tonight's game before being yanked in the 2nd. |
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Post by DrTorch on Apr 13, 2017 18:22:58 GMT -5
original NOSF crew designed a much better logo anyway, wish i had the link I'm thinking it was either South or Pronk that posted it. On the topic of Chief Wahoo, it was interesting seing this article pop up right on the Indians website (though I realize it was produced by mlb.com and not the team) m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/223880638/chief-wahoo-logo-farewell-a-matter-of-time/ In other news, the Indians optioned Naquin down to Columbus today to make room for Chisenhall, so Almonte is staying on the roster for now. ....and Tomlin just gave up 7 runs to start tonight's game before being yanked in the 2nd. YES that was a great ballcap and i woulda worn that over awful Chief everyday of the week |
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