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The offseason begins... Tribe Hot Stove 2016-2017

  • cat_lover
    Indians sign Jose Ramirez for 5 years $26 million. Good move.
  • Laley23
    ohiobucks1;1844517 wrote:Diaz is batting cleanup today, let's hope he continues to rake and can force Tito to keep him
    Havent seen a full box, but Diaz had a double and RBI at one point (not sure if RBI double lol).

    Brantley also was 2-2 with a single and deep double to center. If/when healthy, Tito has said he will be our #3 hitter.
  • Sonofanump
    Laley23;1844547 wrote:Brantley also was 2-2 with a single and deep double to center. If/when healthy, Tito has said he will be our #3 hitter.
    I did not realize that, thought Lindor would bat third with Brantley fifth.
  • Laley23
    Sonofanump;1844561 wrote:I did not realize that, thought Lindor would bat third with Brantley fifth.
    Lindor 2. But this might be the answer given, knowing Kipnis is out. Might be different when he returns.
  • BRF
    Nevermind about Austin Jackson.

    What is going on with Kluber and his 6.17 ERA?
  • BR1986FB
    BRF;1844622 wrote:Nevermind about Austin Jackson.

    What is going on with Kluber and his 6.17 ERA?
    I wouldn't worry too much about Kluber. Spring Training, for pitchers, is mostly about experimentation and building their stamina back up. If his ERA is over 6 in June/July, then I'd worry.
  • Laley23
    BRF;1844622 wrote:Nevermind about Austin Jackson.

    What is going on with Kluber and his 6.17 ERA?
    Miller, Shaw, Allen, Kluber and Bauer were all eased into ST because of so many innings pitched last year. Salazar and Carrasco because of injuries. While you don't want to see ERAs that high, Mickey had them working on mechanics on the mound less than velocity, location, etc. If they were focusing on everything, it's more concerning. But, they weren't, so it's tough to judge.
  • iclfan2
    Diaz with a 3-run jack today. I don't care about his defense, play him at 3rd while Kipnis is out.


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  • Laley23
    Yandy is definitely making it hard for Tito to keep him down. At some point hitting outweighs defense, especially if it's just a short term thing.
  • HitsRus
    Laley23;1844683 wrote:Yandy is definitely making it hard for Tito to keep him down. At some point hitting outweighs defense, especially if it's just a short term thing.
    I used to think that way too, until last year. I was rooting hard for Naquin to make the club after his sizzling spring. but by May I was holding my breath every time a ball would be hit to center. I was so glad when they sent him down. To his credit, he went down and worked on his defense, to at least the point that he was adequate defensively.
  • Laley23
    HitsRus;1844684 wrote:I used to think that way too, until last year. I was rooting hard for Naquin to make the club after his sizzling spring. but by May I was holding my breath every time a ball would be hit to center. I was so glad when they sent him down. To his credit, he went down and worked on his defense, to at least the point that he was adequate defensively.
    Very true, but Yandy is WAAAAYYYY better at the plate than Naquin.
  • GOONx19
    Still have nightmares about Naquin's WS blunders.
  • Benny The Jet
    Brantley with another bomb today. If he's healthy, and stays healthy...this lineup is scary. Hoping they'll announce soon that he'll be in lineup Monday. I could see him playing every other day for a while.
  • Laley23
    Benny The Jet;1844687 wrote:Brantley with another bomb today. If he's healthy, and stays healthy...this lineup is scary. Hoping they'll announce soon that he'll be in lineup Monday. I could see him playing every other day for a while.
    This was day 2 of a scheduled 3 in a row. People speculating it's the final test before the season, but Tito won't outright say that. 1b/2b/bb yesterday. 1b/hr today (that was through 5).
  • iclfan2
    Chisenhall starting the season on the DL for a week. Almonte may make the roster after all.
  • BRF
    iclfan2;1844763 wrote:Chisenhall starting the season on the DL for a week. Almonte may make the roster after all.
    Article in our local paper today says that he WILL make the roster.

    Shhhhhhh......don't tell Gardens.
  • Benny The Jet
    We ready for some pre-season predictions?!?
  • Sonofanump
    iclfan2;1844763 wrote:Chisenhall starting the season on the DL for a week. Almonte may make the roster after all.
    I am under the impression that Guyer could be a decent everyday player (hits RHP well) until Chiz is back, don't platoon him until then.
  • ohiobucks1
    Announced that Brantley would be batting 3rd and playing LF for the opener!
  • Laley23
    Yandy makes the club!!!
  • cat_lover
    Good news. Now play him as much as possible.
  • iclfan2
    I have not seen any news on Brantley yet, but all signs point to him on the opening day roster. Great news about Diaz. And somehow Martinez keeps making it.


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  • Laley23
    iclfan2;1844829 wrote:I have not seen any news on Brantley yet, but all signs point to him on the opening day roster. Great news about Diaz. And somehow Martinez keeps making it.


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    Brantley was announced earlier today. Will bat 3rd
  • Laley23
    cat_lover;1844827 wrote:Good news. Now play him as much as possible.
    It would not be wise to bring him up and not play everyday. Hopefully Tito agrees with me and you.
  • HitsRus
    Wow.... That's one hell of a potent offensive lineup.