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Feb 11, 2016 1:38 PM
BR1986FB;1781013 wrote: (actually saw him hit his 50th) .
Were you involved in the "scrum" on the home run porch to get the ball? ;-)
Feb 11, 2016 1:38pm
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Feb 11, 2016 2:07 PM
I was actually at the game when he first came back after going to Chicago. People were throwing fake money and stuff at him.


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Feb 11, 2016 2:20 PM
BRF;1781039 wrote:Were you involved in the "scrum" on the home run porch to get the ball? ;-)
No, actually it was Albert Belle candy bar night. Pretty sure hit 49 & 50 that night. We were over near the right field foul pole. He hit both to left field. We had a great angle and knew they were gone as soon as he connected. Can still taste the mix of chocolate bar & micro brewed beer.

Earlier that season, Belle started off slow as Hell. He caught fire and started hitting HR's in bunches at the end of the season (1995). Prior to going on a tear, I made a bet with my boss that there was "no way he hits 50." As soon as that ball connected with the bat I looked down at my cell phone and, sure as shit, who's calling? LOL
Feb 11, 2016 2:20pm
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Feb 11, 2016 3:15 PM
There was a story in our local paper back then about a guy from Wooster who caught the ball and some other guy actually bit his thumb trying to get the ball out of his hand, in the scramble that ensued.
Feb 11, 2016 3:15pm
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Feb 11, 2016 3:24 PM
iclfan2;1781012 wrote:Now that football is over, the wait for baseball begins...
Pitchers and catchers report in 6 days... First Cactus League game is March 1st!
Feb 11, 2016 3:24pm
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Feb 13, 2016 11:40 AM
4 days till pitchers and catchers report, and the Tribe has signed another BP candidate. Tommy Hunter has signed a 1 year $2mil contract and will be penciled in as pretty much a lock to make the team. The Tribe's pen should be pretty strong to go along with a solid core of starters.

In other news, the Tribe is still in the mix for aging 3Bman Juan Uribe. Uribe is still a potent bat, and would platoon with Gio Urshela at the hot corner. The Giants and the Yankees are also in the hunt....Uribe's asking price is said to be too high for anyone at this time.
Feb 13, 2016 11:40am
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Feb 13, 2016 12:36 PM
Why would he platoon? Both are right handed.
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Feb 13, 2016 2:16 PM
Laley23;1781293 wrote:Why would he platoon? Both are right handed.
Maybe age or he's not an every day player at this point in his career? Just guesses.
Feb 13, 2016 2:16pm
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Feb 13, 2016 6:08 PM
That is accurate.^^^. He is not deemed capable of playing 3B defensively everyday, which is one reason why the Giants haven't signed him. He apparently wants full time money.
Feb 13, 2016 6:08pm
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Feb 13, 2016 6:24 PM
BR1986FB;1781046 wrote:No, actually it was Albert Belle candy bar night. Pretty sure hit 49 & 50 that night. We were over near the right field foul pole. He hit both to left field. We had a great angle and knew they were gone as soon as he connected. Can still taste the mix of chocolate bar & micro brewed beer.

Earlier that season, Belle started off slow as Hell. He caught fire and started hitting HR's in bunches at the end of the season (1995). Prior to going on a tear, I made a bet with my boss that there was "no way he hits 50." As soon as that ball connected with the bat I looked down at my cell phone and, sure as shit, who's calling? LOL
It was even more amazing because he did it in a short season due to the lockout.
Feb 13, 2016 6:24pm
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Feb 13, 2016 6:28 PM
Al Bundy;1781333 wrote:It was even more amazing because he did it in a short season due to the lockout.
Damn I wish we could still enjoy teams like that. Just so dominating and fun to watch.
Feb 13, 2016 6:28pm
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Feb 13, 2016 7:34 PM
BR1986FB;1781335 wrote:Damn I wish we could still enjoy teams like that. Just so dominating and fun to watch.
It just hasn't been the same since Jacobs sold the team. Good organizations start at the top, and Cleveland has had some horrible owners in all of the sports.
Feb 13, 2016 7:34pm
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Feb 17, 2016 2:43 PM
Any predictions for the Tribe opening day lineup?

My guess:

Davis 7
Lindor 6
Kipnis 4
Santana DH
Gomes 2
Napoli 3
Chisenhall 9
Urshela 5
Almonte 8
Feb 17, 2016 2:43pm
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Feb 17, 2016 2:46 PM
TBone14;1781932 wrote:Any predictions for the Tribe opening day lineup?

My guess:

Davis 7
Lindor 6
Kipnis 4
Santana DH
Gomes 2
Napoli 3
Chisenhall 9
Urshela 5
Almonte 8
That outfield is going to be putrid until Brantley comes back.
Feb 17, 2016 2:46pm
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Feb 17, 2016 10:31 PM
^^^^Actually that's not a bad outfield considering Brantley's not in it.
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Feb 18, 2016 7:47 AM
HitsRus;1782015 wrote:^^^^Actually that's not a bad outfield considering Brantley's not in it.
Actually, it is. Davis, Chiz & Almonte are all guys that would be platoon players on other teams but they are starters on Daddy No Bucks' franchise. It will be improved when Brantley returns but they will still have only one legit starter and two platoon guys manning the outfield.
Feb 18, 2016 7:47am
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Feb 18, 2016 12:32 PM
Fielding wise, chisenhall actually did really well in the move to rf. Hitting has always been his issue.


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Feb 19, 2016 3:26 PM
Tribe has signed Juan Uribe
Feb 19, 2016 3:26pm
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Feb 19, 2016 5:47 PM
Color me unimpressed


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Feb 19, 2016 5:53 PM
http://m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/164940666/indians-sign-veteran-juan-uribe-to-contract

They have an agreement, but there are still things that have to be done, including passing a physical. Due to visa issues, it may be a few days before he gets into camp.

The deal is for 1 year...a little less that $5 million. Uribe hit .253 with 14 HRs in 119 games. It gives the Tribe some options at third base, namely returning Gio Urshela to AAA if they feel he is not ready.
Feb 19, 2016 5:53pm
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Feb 22, 2016 9:45 AM
In former Tribe player news, Mike Aviles has announced that his daughter is now cancer free. Good stuff !
Feb 22, 2016 9:45am
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Feb 22, 2016 4:06 PM
Sonofanump;1782761 wrote:Bobby Bradley copares to GioStanton???
To a sense yes. Dude has crazy power and is only 19 years old so he will develop even more power. We haven't had a prospect that has that much power in a very long time.


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Feb 22, 2016 4:22 PM
Sonofanump;1782761 wrote:Bobby Bradley copares to GioStanton???
To a sense yes. Dude has crazy power and is only 19 years old so he will develop even more power. We haven't had a prospect that has that much power in a very long time.


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