HitsRus
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Mar 17, 2013 12:21pm
Dice K is "behind" in his innings...making it more difficult for him to make the 5 spot in the rotation. Kaczmir still has not got the 'official' nod for the spot.
The Tribe can send Dice K to AAA if he accepts the assignment with a $100K payment. The Tribe could stash him there till June 1, at which time, Dice K could opt out.
The Tribe can send Dice K to AAA if he accepts the assignment with a $100K payment. The Tribe could stash him there till June 1, at which time, Dice K could opt out.
CLEconomically Speaking
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Mar 17, 2013 12:30pm
So what you're saying is, Columbus will have a rotation of Trevor Bauer Carlos Carrasco David Huff Dice-K and Corey Kluber...
royal_k
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Mar 17, 2013 1:30pm
Kind of looking that way, unless they decide to keep Huff for the long guy out of the pen. Potentially a very good AAA rotation.CLEconomically Speaking;1407295 wrote:So what you're saying is, Columbus will have a rotation of Trevor Bauer Carlos Carrasco David Huff Dice-K and Corey Kluber...
iclfan2
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Mar 17, 2013 4:40pm
Masterson got shelled in the 1st inning today
HitsRus
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Mar 17, 2013 6:38pm
Huff is out of options, so if the Tribe does not keep him as the long guy out of the pen, he would have to pass thru waivers.
royal_k
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Mar 17, 2013 7:09pm
Yeah, I forgot Huff was out of options. I can't believe they would expose him to waivers. He probably makes the roster.
HitsRus
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Mar 18, 2013 2:34pm
Indeed...the Tribe has offered Dice K a minor league assignment. He's reportedly weighing the options....no decision reaed.
HitsRus
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Mar 18, 2013 8:08pm
.....and Dice K HAS accepted his minor league assignment.
Matt Capps who is still working his shoulder back into shape, has been offered the same deal....100 K to go to AAA ball till June 1. After June 1, if he is not back in the majors, he can opt out. Capps is still weighing the offer.
Two spots are still up for grabs in the Tribe BP. Spots are already locked down by the Mafia...Perez, Pestano, and Smith. Also Rich Hill and Cody Allen are the others who have made it.
Albers and Hagadone are the favorites to nail down the remaining spots. 3 others are still in the mix, including David Huff who is out of options.
The Tribe is interested in working out long term deals with Michael Brantley and Jason Kipnis. Both players are pre arbitration....the deals would be a buy out of their arbitration years plus one or two years of free agency.
Matt Capps who is still working his shoulder back into shape, has been offered the same deal....100 K to go to AAA ball till June 1. After June 1, if he is not back in the majors, he can opt out. Capps is still weighing the offer.
Two spots are still up for grabs in the Tribe BP. Spots are already locked down by the Mafia...Perez, Pestano, and Smith. Also Rich Hill and Cody Allen are the others who have made it.
Albers and Hagadone are the favorites to nail down the remaining spots. 3 others are still in the mix, including David Huff who is out of options.
The Tribe is interested in working out long term deals with Michael Brantley and Jason Kipnis. Both players are pre arbitration....the deals would be a buy out of their arbitration years plus one or two years of free agency.
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BR1986FB
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Mar 21, 2013 1:44pm
Damn...it's been 20 years?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/steve-olin-tim-crews-died-20-years-ago-150622309--mlb.html
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/steve-olin-tim-crews-died-20-years-ago-150622309--mlb.html
HitsRus
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Mar 21, 2013 11:02pm
Yeah....my son was 10 years old and he wore #31 ...for his favorite pitcher, Steve Olin.
Terry Francona sent Trevor Bauer and Corey Kluber to AAA today...leaving only two ( Carlos Carrasco and Scott Kazmir) to battle for the final starting pitcher roster spot.
The Tribe also sent Gil and Barnes back to AAA...leaving Huff, Shaw, Hagadone and Albers to fight for the final 2 BP spots.
Matt Capps continues to explore his options, and has not yet let the Indians know if he'll accept his assignment to Columbus.
Terry Francona sent Trevor Bauer and Corey Kluber to AAA today...leaving only two ( Carlos Carrasco and Scott Kazmir) to battle for the final starting pitcher roster spot.
The Tribe also sent Gil and Barnes back to AAA...leaving Huff, Shaw, Hagadone and Albers to fight for the final 2 BP spots.
Matt Capps continues to explore his options, and has not yet let the Indians know if he'll accept his assignment to Columbus.
CLEconomically Speaking
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Mar 21, 2013 11:05pm
Steve Kaczmir might make the roster? Damn.. what about Scott Kazmir?HitsRus;1411454 wrote:Yeah....my son was 10 years old and he wore #31 ...for his favorite pitcher, Steve Olin.
Terry Francona sent Trevor Bauer and Corey Kluber to AAA today...leaving only two ( Carlos Carrasco and Steve Kaczmir) to battle for the final starting pitcher roster spot.
The Tribe also sent Gil and Barnes back to AAA...leaving Huff, Shaw, Hagadone and Albers to fight for the final 2 BP spots.
HitsRus
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Mar 21, 2013 11:40pm
^^^Fixed it. Feel free to add commentary, information, or opinions at an time.
CLEconomically Speaking
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Mar 22, 2013 12:17am
Ok.. Kazmir should already be a lock, in fact he should be the number 3 guy IMO. Brett Myers isnt a starter in my eyes (but I'd put him at #5 in this rotation for now). I do like McAllister in the 4th slot.HitsRus;1411473 wrote:^^^Fixed it. Feel free to add commentary, information, or opinions at an time.
CLEconomically Speaking
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Mar 22, 2013 12:22am
Tribe should send a couple guys to Texas for Chris McGuinness, so we can option him to Columbus where he can get reps and further develop. He shows alot of talent, but he won't improve if he has to stay on the 25 man roster (where he'd likely be on the bench tge majority of the year).
Mulva
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Mar 22, 2013 1:29am
I wish somebody would explain to me what Ubaldo and Masterson have done to be guaranteed 1 and 2 spots.CLEconomically Speaking;1411513 wrote:Ok.. Kazmir should already be a lock, in fact he should be the number 3 guy IMO. Brett Myers isnt a starter in my eyes (but I'd put him at #5 in this rotation for now). I do like McAllister in the 4th slot.
HitsRus
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Mar 22, 2013 7:18am
Well, you have to put someone there. Once the season starts it really doesn't matter who is "#1" until you get to the playoffs. To me it looks like we have some guys that are 3a ansd 3b's...some 4a and 4 b's, and 5 a,b,c,and d. We definitely don't have an Ace, and I would say that our best wouldn't even be a number 2 on any playoff caliber team.I wish somebody would explain to me what Ubaldo and Masterson have done to be guaranteed 1 and 2 spots.
agreed.Tribe should send a couple guys to Texas for Chris McGuinness
Does any one know McDade's status? He's had a good spring, and looks to be a player.
CLEconomically Speaking
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Mar 22, 2013 9:23am
McDade was "never going to make the roster this year" according to Paul Hoynes. I love this kid though.. He could be a great call up either this year or next. The 6'1'' 250 pound switch hitter hit .400 (12-for-30) with two doubles, one homer and 10 RBIs this spring. He has officially been reassigned to AAA Columbus.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
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Mar 23, 2013 6:01pm
Who's gonna be our #5? Kazmir got rocked today too!
BRF
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Mar 23, 2013 9:50pm
I agree with this.Mulva;1411535 wrote:I wish somebody would explain to me what Ubaldo and Masterson have done to be guaranteed 1 and 2 spots.
Seniority rules, I guess. Street cred.
HitsRus
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Mar 24, 2013 8:50am
Masterson was okay in his last start. He gave up 5 runs in five innings...only one earned. Starting pitching is obviously the weak spot on this team. I think Kazmir was the favorite for the number 5 spot....maybe until this last week. Carrasco had a pretty fair outing last time out...Kazmir did not.
HitsRus
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Mar 25, 2013 2:35pm
Reportedly, Carlos Carrasco still has to serve a 6 game suspension dating back top 2011. Most likely that will mean he will be sent back to AAA.
Tribe deep thinkers are weighing taking an extra reliever which means one less position player makes the 25 man opening day roster(probably Giambi).
Ubaldo Jimenez went 7 strong innings, giving up three runs yesterday.
Tribe deep thinkers are weighing taking an extra reliever which means one less position player makes the 25 man opening day roster(probably Giambi).
Ubaldo Jimenez went 7 strong innings, giving up three runs yesterday.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
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Mar 25, 2013 2:59pm
Right, and two of the runs were actually allowed by the bum that came in after Ubaldo. He actually looked pretty decent for the most part. I watched a large portion of the game. He was keeping pitches down, had reasonable command, and his fastball was consistently around 92. He has the ability to be a dominant, top-of-the-rotation guy, but his velocity and command has hurt him since the tribe traded for him. Hopefully, he can return to form some this year and get us 15 wins.HitsRus;1414206 wrote:Reportedly, Carlos Carrasco still has to serve a 6 game suspension dating back top 2011. Most likely that will mean he will be sent back to AAA.
Tribe deep thinkers are weighing taking an extra reliever which means one less position player makes the 25 man opening day roster(probably Giambi).
Ubaldo Jimenez went 7 strong innings, giving up three runs yesterday.
Crimson streak
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Mar 25, 2013 5:51pm
Kazmir named 5th starter, shaw Rayburn, and giambi made the roster
HitsRus
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Mar 26, 2013 7:40am
Giambi put on the15 day DL ...clearing a roster spot for an extra pitcher to start the season.
Brett Myers was hammered again last nite...Rich Hill and David Huff also were ineffective.
Brett Myers was hammered again last nite...Rich Hill and David Huff also were ineffective.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Mar 26, 2013 1:06pm
Starting to wonder about the 7 million they gave Myers. I think he's gave up something like 20 earned runs in 16 innings with 32 hits. I hope he's just stretching himself out and not worried about results. Although this close to the season, I would think you would worry. If he bombs when the season starts, does Francona stay with him longer because of his contract?HitsRus;1414615 wrote:Giambi put on the15 day DL ...clearing a roster spot for an extra pitcher to start the season.
Brett Myers was hammered again last nite...Rich Hill and David Huff also were ineffective.