like_that
Posts: 26,625
Mar 28, 2012 10:35pm
In other news Pomeranz is projected to be the #3 starter for the Rockies. That's about as good as what Ubaldo will probably be this year at best. What a great trade.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 29, 2012 11:56am
Tribe acquired reliever Jairo Asencio from the Braves for cash...
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Mar 29, 2012 12:12pm
After looking him up, he apparently did well enough in spring training to be in contention for Atlanta's final bullpen spot. After "boasting" a 6.23 ERA and 2.00 WHIP last year in 13 innings. He's 27, which means he's young enough to improve, but too old to be a true prospect who has any real worth on the market.BR1986FB;1130878 wrote:Tribe acquired reliever Jairo Asencio from the Braves for cash...
In other words, a typical acquisition of a small-market team that would rather be buried under tons of rubble from an earthquake rather than open the purse strings.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Mar 29, 2012 3:30pm
HOLY SHIT! Get a load of this.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsWZXT0Z6IvOlmUntyGb1H6pu7YF?slug=ap-braves-indianstrade
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsWZXT0Z6IvOlmUntyGb1H6pu7YF?slug=ap-braves-indianstrade
Asencio was on the Braves’ restricted list all of 2010 after it was discovered he had come to the U.S. as Luis Valdez and claimed to be three years younger. The Indians are already dealing with a similar case as the pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona was actually Roberto Hernandez and three years older.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 29, 2012 3:44pm
LOL. Of course.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Mar 29, 2012 3:53pm
Could him and fausto be brothers 
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Mar 29, 2012 5:38pm
The front ofice "plan" revealed......if we set out enough bottles, we are bound to catch lightning in one of them.
Right handed power stick? ...please.
Right handed power stick? ...please.
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Mar 29, 2012 5:59pm
Greg Brinda always jokes about the Indians shopping at Big Lots for their talent, but this move seems more like something you'd get from the "free" section on Craigslist.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Mar 29, 2012 8:40pm
^^^^more like shopping at rummage sale.
hangonsloopy
Posts: 1,291
Mar 29, 2012 10:38pm
Bobby Abreu to the Indians?
http://cleveland.cbslocal.com/2012/03/29/report-indians-close-to-deal-for-abreu/?postpost=v2#content
http://cleveland.cbslocal.com/2012/03/29/report-indians-close-to-deal-for-abreu/?postpost=v2#content
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Mar 30, 2012 12:47am
Sounds like it's hit a snag right now but still a 50/50 chance of happening. I wouldn't be upset with this, especially if the Angels pay most of his contract. Bobby Abreu without much in the tank > our current LF options. Plus it moves Duncan back to his best role, RH stick off the bench.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Mar 30, 2012 1:11am
That would probably be the best offseason move of the year by the Tribe, as sad as that is.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Mar 30, 2012 7:18am
Yeah...sad as it is. Another LH hitter...and one without much left in the tank. I suppose he can play the field which in their opinion makes him more valuable than Vlad. But you are also going to have to give up something to get him, whereas Vlad could be had for some chump change. But as others have noted....it won't matter in a few months when Hafner goes down with an injury.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Mar 30, 2012 9:04am
Bobby Abreu will give this team some leadership and a professional hitter in the lineup. He may not produce huge numbers anymore but his approach to hitting and plate discipline is awesome and will help the youngsters on this team out. He takes pitches and walks. Makes pitchers work. Elevates pitch counts. Will steal a bag when you arn't looking. He is a pesky out and pitchers don't like facing him.
With him and Kotchman, this teams OBP is going to rise drastically and strikeouts will be down. I hope it happens.
With him and Kotchman, this teams OBP is going to rise drastically and strikeouts will be down. I hope it happens.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Mar 30, 2012 1:07pm
Talks about Abreu have reportedly broken off.
BA hit .254 and had 8 HRs in 142 games with the Angels last year. Not exactly a guy you give up alot for.
BA hit .254 and had 8 HRs in 142 games with the Angels last year. Not exactly a guy you give up alot for.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 30, 2012 1:09pm
Saw where Matt Underwood posted where he thought they might just release Abreu and the Tribe could grab him for nothing at league minimum...HitsRus;1131912 wrote:Talks about Abreu have reportedly broken off.
BA hit .254 and had 8 HRs in 142 games with the Angels last year. Not exactly a guy you give up alot for.
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Mar 30, 2012 8:24pm
I saw some MLB writers wondering why they just don't sign Johnny Damon, and gave the point that Damon had better numbers than Abreu last year.BR1986FB;1131918 wrote:Saw where Matt Underwood posted where he thought they might just release Abreu and the Tribe could grab him for nothing at league minimum...
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Mar 30, 2012 8:46pm
Sure will be interesting how this pans out. We have some potential to make some noise. Fast start or slow start will be a big factor, IMO.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Mar 30, 2012 10:19pm
Fast start is imperative or ownership will bail on the season. Even with a fast start like last year, they were slow to address team weaknesses and watched the lead vanish into thin air. The Tigers could lead the division wire to wire.
I am disappointed in this front office. They know exactly what this team needs and just won't commit even a small amount of dollars to obtain it.
I am disappointed in this front office. They know exactly what this team needs and just won't commit even a small amount of dollars to obtain it.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Mar 31, 2012 1:26pm
Dan Wheeler celebrated making the roster by trashing a lead...giving up 5 runs in the 8th. Ryan Ludwick (RH hitting OF) contributed a 2 run double. Ludwick was signed by the Reds as a free agent in the off season a 1 year $2.5 miilion contract with an option.
Tigerfan00
Posts: 3,427
Mar 31, 2012 2:34pm
HitsRus;1132345 wrote:Fast start is imperative or ownership will bail on the season. Even with a fast start like last year, they were slow to address team weaknesses and watched the lead vanish into thin air. The Tigers could lead the division wire to wire.
I am disappointed in this front office. They know exactly what this team needs and just won't commit even a small amount of dollars to obtain it.
I wish they would bail and sell the damn team
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Mar 31, 2012 6:38pm
Gomez named the 5th starter
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Mar 31, 2012 7:24pm
Buying my AL Pennant shirts as I type.grodt;1132743 wrote:Gomez named the 5th starter
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Apr 1, 2012 1:40am
6 up and 21 down. Tribe plays first string and gets clocked again. Masterson's ERA balloons further.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 1, 2012 10:02am
Pomeranz goes 6 shut out innings and improves to 3-0 this spring with a 0.53 ERA. Nice trade........