Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jul 31, 2013 12:22pm
TBone14;1480741 wrote:We have them. We just aren't willing to spend them. The Red Sox traded a major league ready SS in this deal who is a ++ defender and hitting .330 in 68 games in the bigs this year. The Tigers traded Garcia...a 22 year old who has spend time in the bigs the last two years. Very high potential guy.
We were not willing to part with Chisenhall, Cabrera or top prospects. Which I am fine with. The Red Sox mortgaged thier future SS in this deal.
And if things don't work out they'll sign or trade for whoever they might need.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Jul 31, 2013 12:50pm
^^^exactly.
Plus, these teams are in the 'win now' mode this year...if not perennially. The Indians just aren't willing to sacrifice future success on a small chance of reaching the Series. We all know the Tigers are unbeatable
. It does piss me off that they were able to easily hedge against Peralta's suspension.:thumbdown:...and the White Sox cashed in with a plethora of prospects.
Plus, these teams are in the 'win now' mode this year...if not perennially. The Indians just aren't willing to sacrifice future success on a small chance of reaching the Series. We all know the Tigers are unbeatable
. It does piss me off that they were able to easily hedge against Peralta's suspension.:thumbdown:...and the White Sox cashed in with a plethora of prospects.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jul 31, 2013 12:59pm
I like the nickname "Scrabble". 
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TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Jul 31, 2013 1:03pm
HitsRus;1480757 wrote:^^^exactly.
Plus, these teams are in the 'win now' mode this year...if not perennially. The Indians just aren't willing to sacrifice future success on a small chance of reaching the Series. We all know the Tigers are unbeatable
Igelias is a big step down at this point. Most people project him as a poor man's Omar. Scouting reports have actually said he has the best hands since Omar. His average has been a surprise to this point and he doesn't have much pop. But the Tigers have so many Hall of Fame hitters...they can afford it.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Jul 31, 2013 1:54pm
The Tigers are freaking rolling right now. Up 5-1 early. Gio's worst start since May. They are hot. We have to stay hot. Its gonna take A+ baseball the next 2 months.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Jul 31, 2013 2:00pm
I think we can get the 2 bd wild card actually especially with all the al east beating up on each other
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Jul 31, 2013 2:48pm
Big shoutout to the Nats aces. Only allowed 15 runs to the Tigers in their two starts. Good stuff.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Jul 31, 2013 4:11pm
^^^^Don't forget...the Tigers are the '27 Yankees reincarnated.
I think that too.I think we can get the 2 bd wild card actually especially with all the al east beating up on each other
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jul 31, 2013 8:16pm
2-0 Tribe up in the 4th. Is there anyone more disappointing that Mark Reynolds? He is by far the worst player on the team currently, and he has lost a ton of money in future contract dollars in playing as shittyas he has been the last 2 months. I understand he carried the team in the first month, but that means nothing if you cant be somewhat consistent. I'm annoyed he's starting tonight but I'll give Francona the benefit of the doubt that Reynolds had a good record vs this pitcher.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Jul 31, 2013 8:17pm
Tribe up 2-0 after 4.
Kipnis has a RBI groundout and Brantley a RBI double.
Kipnis has a RBI groundout and Brantley a RBI double.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jul 31, 2013 8:22pm
Rick Manning just made fun of Hawk Harrelson, giving a sarcastic "he gone" on a strikeout replay
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Jul 31, 2013 8:29pm
Orioles down by 9 to Houston. If the Tribe hangs on tonight...we will officially be "in the playoffs...if they started today" on August 1st.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jul 31, 2013 8:56pm
"In the blink of an eye" from Tom Hamilton.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jul 31, 2013 8:58pm
Ugh 3-3 just like that.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Jul 31, 2013 9:03pm
We are fine. Our guys at the dish will pick Kluber up.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jul 31, 2013 9:05pm
Next inning... hopefully...TBone14;1480969 wrote:We are fine. Our guys at the dish will pick Kluber up.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jul 31, 2013 9:06pm
I think it's about that time for Gomes to come in for Reynolds and move Santana to first. He is a damn bum.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jul 31, 2013 9:54pm
Damn umpire squeezed Allen and forced him to throw freaking meatballs. Come onnnnn.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Jul 31, 2013 10:04pm
Posting from the terrace club...worst managed game I've seen in a long time. Let's see if the team bails Tito out.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Jul 31, 2013 10:11pm
Come on Kip!
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jul 31, 2013 10:13pm
Whew.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Jul 31, 2013 10:15pm
That has to be a bit deflating to Chicago. Win it now.
Either way...great battle. Always will take extras when you are going to the 9th down 2.
Either way...great battle. Always will take extras when you are going to the 9th down 2.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jul 31, 2013 10:16pm
After that at bat...not sure why no team wanted to pay a kings ransom for druby
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jul 31, 2013 10:16pm
How has Drubs regressed so badly? More errors last year than usual, and his hitting this year is absolutely atrocious. How does he bat 4?
Dan Gilbert
Posts: 215
Jul 31, 2013 10:18pm
Great effort to come back.