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Apr 18, 2011 3:24 PM
Commander of Awesome;743949 wrote:I dont like Brantley at 7 and Sizemore leading off. I'd switch the two.

I agree, but I was trying to predict tonights lineup. If I were doing the lineup, with the way Choo has been hitting I would seriously think about putting Grady in the 3 and Choo in the 7. Just think about it though, because choo will get hot soon and he has begun to turn it around I think.
Apr 18, 2011 3:24pm
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Apr 18, 2011 3:39 PM
Brantley is hitting .302 with an OBP of .367. He has 4 doubles, 6 RBIs and has struckout 8 times vs 6 walks. Not spectacular, but solid. Grady is this team's leadoff man and Brantley knew that his role there would be temporary. Perhaps the best lineup at this point would be to slide Brantley in at the 2 spot, move Asdrubal to 3, Choo to 4 and get Santana out of the 4 spot. The book is out on Carlos and he will have to make some adjustments or it will be a long year for him.
Apr 18, 2011 3:39pm
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Apr 18, 2011 3:48 PM
If Grady is batting leadoff, I think Brantley has to go to the 9 slot. It makes more sense to have a singles hitter in the 9 slot than 7, imo. I would also like to move Santana around and out of the 4 spot, but I wouldnt do that while we are winning. Guys know there roles right now, even if they are struggling with them. Choo will be fine, and has been pretty good for the last week.

Santana, he may not be ready for the 4 spot right now, but its tough to move him when the team is winning, and honestly, I wouldnt fuck with whatever HAfner has going for him in the 5 slot, and he is the only option at 4 I see for this team other than Carlos.
Apr 18, 2011 3:48pm
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Apr 18, 2011 4:24 PM
Laley23;743963 wrote:If Grady is batting leadoff, I think Brantley has to go to the 9 slot. It makes more sense to have a singles hitter in the 9 slot than 7, imo. I would also like to move Santana around and out of the 4 spot, but I wouldnt do that while we are winning. Guys know there roles right now, even if they are struggling with them. Choo will be fine, and has been pretty good for the last week.

Santana, he may not be ready for the 4 spot right now, but its tough to move him when the team is winning, and honestly, I wouldnt fuck with whatever HAfner has going for him in the 5 slot, and he is the only option at 4 I see for this team other than Carlos.

I'm interested to see what Manny does tonight. Also, with Sizemore back in center, this team becomes one of the best defensive teams in baseball. Those 3 guys in the outfield cover some serious ground. Asdrubal is growing into an elite defensive shortstop and Hannahan and LaPorta have been impressive at the corners.
Apr 18, 2011 4:24pm
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Apr 18, 2011 4:29 PM
OneBuckeye;743942 wrote:So what is the lineup tonight? Will Brantly be in left? I hope he is. I think the lineup will be this.

1. Grady L
2. A. Cabrara S
3. Choo L
4. Santana S
5. Hafner L
6. O Cabrara R
7. Brantly L
8. LaPorta R
9. Hannahan L
Bingo....on the Tribe's website

http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=cle
Apr 18, 2011 4:29pm
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Apr 18, 2011 4:34 PM
Very good thoughts in the last several posts. And then we have the line up posted. It sure is a pleasure to talk about this stuff while we are winning! Go Tribe!
Apr 18, 2011 4:34pm
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Apr 18, 2011 5:32 PM
Go Tribe....Let's start the series off right with a win!
Apr 18, 2011 5:32pm
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Apr 18, 2011 6:06 PM
BRF;744001 wrote:Very good thoughts in the last several posts. And then we have the line up posted. It sure is a pleasure to talk about this stuff while we are winning! Go Tribe!

That it is my friend, that it is...
Apr 18, 2011 6:06pm
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Apr 18, 2011 6:46 PM
Let's start this series out on the right foot.

I had been on the fence about the whole Grady/hitting lead-off thing for awhile but I've realized he's one of our best hitters when he's healthy (which for all intents and purposes he is now) and I want our best hitters getting the most at-bats. Now is he best suited for the #1 spot? I don't know but I know I want him at the top of the line-up.
Apr 18, 2011 6:46pm
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Apr 18, 2011 7:01 PM
I would think this should be the batting order

Brantley
Cabrera
Sizemore
Choo
Hafner
Santana
LaPorta
Cabrera
Hannahan

Need Sizemore's power in the middle and need to take the pressure of calling the game and hitting cleanup off Santana as he is struggling now.
Apr 18, 2011 7:01pm
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Apr 18, 2011 7:50 PM
@MLBastian: Acta likes Brantley 7th because him & OC can "create more traffic" for LaPorta. Also, w/ Brantley on base, LaPorta could see more fastballs
There you have it.
Apr 18, 2011 7:50pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:09 PM
Glad to hear that is the reason.... and not entitlement just because he is Grady Sizemore and that is where he has always hit.
Apr 18, 2011 8:09pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:13 PM
Grady swings at that high fastball every single time!
Apr 18, 2011 8:13pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:16 PM
OQB;744178 wrote:Grady swings at that high fastball every single time!

Just missed making it 1-0 too
Apr 18, 2011 8:16pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:18 PM
He killed that other pitch though. Darn. Nice steal by Choo.
Apr 18, 2011 8:18pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:19 PM
Santana hits a 2 out double and Choo comes in to score!

1-0 Indians
Apr 18, 2011 8:19pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:20 PM
Pronk about to do some work here...
Apr 18, 2011 8:20pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:23 PM
Almost beats out the passed ball
Apr 18, 2011 8:23pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:26 PM
That was a great hit to the opposite field by Santana.
Apr 18, 2011 8:26pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:29 PM
grodt;744191 wrote:Almost beats out the passed ball

Would have had he noticed it got by the catcher. Still almost got it though.





Side note, I have never been an Indians fan; but it is nice to see them playing good baseball.
Apr 18, 2011 8:29pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:29 PM
Carrasco with the K to end the inning. Let's go Tribe keep the heat on! Great hit by Santana.
Apr 18, 2011 8:29pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:30 PM
Carrasco hitting 95 consistantly
Apr 18, 2011 8:30pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:30 PM
and Carasco gets a 1,2,3 inning......let's get the sticks going!
Apr 18, 2011 8:30pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:31 PM
wildcats20;744203 wrote:Would have had he noticed it got by the catcher. Still almost got it though.





Side note, I have never been an Indians fan; but it is nice to see them playing good baseball.

Fab appreciates that
Apr 18, 2011 8:31pm
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Apr 18, 2011 8:36 PM
Hey however you can get on right LaPorta?
Apr 18, 2011 8:36pm