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Dec 12, 2012 1:12 PM
Don't like losing Choo. But he wasn't going to sign here next year. The Deal will be a very good one if Bauer pitches up to expectations.
Dec 12, 2012 1:12pm
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Dec 12, 2012 4:02 PM
[INDENT]Any word on how "close" we will be to not signing Swish? [/INDENT]
Word is that he will wait until Hamilton signs...which will "crystalize the market". he losers in that derby will turn their attention to swisher and the bidding war will begin. In other words...we're screwed.
Dec 12, 2012 4:02pm
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Dec 12, 2012 6:33 PM
SportsAndLady;1340947 wrote:Your dad needs to step his technology game up if he's getting his news when it comes across the wire still. Tell em to get a ****ing twitter
He saw it on twitter. Sorry I'm old school and still say wire
Dec 12, 2012 6:33pm
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Dec 12, 2012 8:23 PM
HitsRus;1341124 wrote:I don't think there is any doubt that Choo will go FA next year unless the Reds terribly overpay. Boras is famous for getting teams to bid against themselves trying to land or extend a player.



...huh.... just was listening on the radio (ESPN) and they were talking about what a great defender he is. I guess we'll find out.
His speed makes him good at running down balls gap to gap, and he will throw people out at the plate. However, he will let balls drop in front of him, he can't make plays against the wall, and he dives like every time is the first time. Just don't expect him to make the web gem type plays.
Dec 12, 2012 8:23pm
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Dec 13, 2012 10:41 AM
Jack Hannahan signs with the Reds. Loved his glove, but I would think he is just a fill in guy or late game replacement for the Reds.
Dec 13, 2012 10:41am
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Dec 13, 2012 11:27 AM
wes_mantooth;1341743 wrote:Jack Hannahan signs with the Reds. Loved his glove, but I would think he is just a fill in guy or late game replacement for the Reds.
Reds needed someone to backup Frazier at 3rd. Also, this pretty much assures us that Rolen will not be back.
Dec 13, 2012 11:27am
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Dec 13, 2012 2:39 PM
i believe the angels now have more money committed to hamilton and pujols per year than the indians do to the entire team
Dec 13, 2012 2:39pm
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Dec 13, 2012 4:43 PM
dazedconfused;1342021 wrote:i believe the angels now have more money committed to the ball boys and bat company per year than the indians do to the entire team
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Dec 13, 2012 4:43pm
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Dec 14, 2012 10:34 AM
If Masterson or Ubaldo get off to a good start the Dolan's might want to consider moving them immediately.

The Tigers just gave Anibal Sanchez, (48-51 career record and 9-13 last season) a 5 year $80 million deal.

They will be virtually unsignable if that is the going rate for a largely mediocre pitcher/innings eater type.
Dec 14, 2012 10:34am
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Dec 14, 2012 10:37 AM
Wonder if the GM that signed Anibal Sanchez is the same guy that signed Pronk.
Dec 14, 2012 10:37am
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Dec 17, 2012 3:46 PM
According to Buster Olney, Tribe making a strong push for Swisher today. He is in town for dinner with Shapiro tonight.
Dec 17, 2012 3:46pm
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Dec 17, 2012 5:03 PM
Follow @shapanetti on twitter if you want some laughs.
Dec 17, 2012 5:03pm
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Dec 17, 2012 5:20 PM
TBone14;1345718 wrote:According to Buster Olney, Tribe making a strong push for Swisher today. He is in town for dinner with Shapiro tonight.

I see a second place finish
Dec 17, 2012 5:20pm
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Dec 17, 2012 5:34 PM
bases_loaded;1345779 wrote:I see a second place finish

I bet Dolan sent Shapiro to dinner with a Groupon.
Dec 17, 2012 5:34pm
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Dec 17, 2012 7:07 PM
TBone14;1345795 wrote:I bet Dolan sent Shapiro to dinner with a Groupon.
I don't know if Dolan would feel comfortable putting money up front like that with a Groupon
Dec 17, 2012 7:07pm
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Dec 17, 2012 7:42 PM
ts1227;1345837 wrote:I don't know if Dolan would feel comfortable putting money up front like that with a Groupon

LoL. Agreed. I bet it went down like this.

Swish and Shapiro walk into the restaurant.

Swish: Applebees, huh?
Shapiro: Yea man. This place is great. It one of Chris Berman's favorites. You know Boomer? Good friend of mine.
Swish: riiiiight.
Shapiro: Anywho....you don't mind ordering off the 2 for 20 menu? You get an app, a killer entree plus a desert. This place is great. (Waitress approaches) Yes, two waters please.
Swish: Just water?
Shapiro: Oh gosh. I'm sorry. With lemon please. If you use one pack of Equal and one pack of Sweet N Low it tastes just like Lemonade.
Dec 17, 2012 7:42pm
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Dec 17, 2012 10:02 PM
Would be a great off season if we add Swish.
Dec 17, 2012 10:02pm
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Dec 17, 2012 10:53 PM
TBone14;1345862 wrote:LoL. Agreed. I bet it went down like this.

Swish and Shapiro walk into the restaurant.

Swish: Applebees, huh?
Shapiro: Yea man. This place is great. It one of Chris Berman's favorites. You know Boomer? Good friend of mine.
Swish: riiiiight.
Shapiro: Anywho....you don't mind ordering off the 2 for 20 menu? You get an app, a killer entree plus a desert. This place is great. (Waitress approaches) Yes, two waters please.
Swish: Just water?
Shapiro: Oh gosh. I'm sorry. With lemon please. If you use one pack of Equal and one pack of Sweet N Low it tastes just like Lemonade.
Thats good.

Or they went to Dennys.

Swisher: "Ill have the Grand Slam"
Shapiro: "Wait a minute, Swish. This is Cleveland, not NY. We dont do 'Grand Slams'."
Dec 17, 2012 10:53pm
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Dec 18, 2012 1:16 PM
Would be a great off season if we add Swish

Exactly....I might even think they might contend (feeling giddy).

Truth is that he will be visiting at least three other teams.....I expect Texas or Philly to come swooping in at the end.
Dec 18, 2012 1:16pm
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Dec 18, 2012 9:46 PM
The Tribe made their best pitch to Swisher today.... lighting up the scoreboard and even trotting out some Ohio State people to help convince him to sign with the Tribe....but came up empty...at least for now. Swisher reportedly will visit at least three other teams.
http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121218&content_id=40727616&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle

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Dec 18, 2012 9:46pm
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Dec 18, 2012 10:03 PM
manoloff just tweeted about swisher possibly to the phillies. im shocked that the recruiting pitch of a scoreboard pic, ohio state and free food didn't work out

now he says the indians are still in play
Dec 18, 2012 10:03pm
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Dec 18, 2012 10:49 PM
dazedconfused;1346926 wrote:manoloff just tweeted about swisher possibly to the phillies. im shocked that the recruiting pitch of a scoreboard pic, ohio state and free food didn't work out

now he says the indians are still in play
They are in play to drive the price up. I just hope he doesn't sign somewhere else for a reasonable price.
Dec 18, 2012 10:49pm
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Dec 19, 2012 1:40 AM
Was listening on the radio today and there's talk I guess of Porcello to the Indians for Chris Perez and a prospect
Dec 19, 2012 1:40am
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Dec 19, 2012 9:33 AM
Classyposter58;1347031 wrote:Was listening on the radio today and there's talk I guess of Porcello to the Indians for Chris Perez and a prospect
Don't like that at all. If anything, the Indians should be getting Procello and a prospect for Perez.
Dec 19, 2012 9:33am
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Dec 19, 2012 9:38 AM
Yeah no thanks procello is garbage
Dec 19, 2012 9:38am