HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Oct 7, 2015 7:45am
The team's off season began quickly as they moved quickly to establish the new front office following Mark Shapiro's departure. All promotions are from within. Antonetti becomes the team president, Mike Chernoff the new GM.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Oct 7, 2015 7:54am
I heard Chernoff yesterday on 92.3 and am expecting the "same old, same old" as far as player acquisitions. He gave the impression that a "big bat" at cleanup wasn't really needed and danced around the question.
The sad part is that I think this team is a right handed power hitter, along with maybe another solid every day player, away from being a serious contender.
Chernoff will learn very quickly that his hands are tied by Daddy NoBucks and that he will have to be very creative.
The sad part is that I think this team is a right handed power hitter, along with maybe another solid every day player, away from being a serious contender.
Chernoff will learn very quickly that his hands are tied by Daddy NoBucks and that he will have to be very creative.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Oct 7, 2015 3:52pm
Kipnis and Brantley finish the year #1 and #2 in the AL in doubles and yet we struggle to score runs. That ought to be enough evidence that we need somebody to drive some damn runs in from the middle of the order.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Oct 9, 2015 1:52pm
One would think. It's so damn frustrating too because I think if they get that guy, they will at least be a playoff team.TBone14;1755820 wrote:That ought to be enough evidence that we need somebody to drive some damn runs in from the middle of the order.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Oct 9, 2015 7:30pm
Next year.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Oct 11, 2015 6:03am
Go Tribe.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Nov 10, 2015 1:59pm
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14090549/cleveland-indians-outfielder-michael-brantley-surgery-right-shoulder
Tribe all star OF Michael Brantley had shoulder surgery to repair slight tear in labrum....may miss the 2016 opener.
Tribe all star OF Michael Brantley had shoulder surgery to repair slight tear in labrum....may miss the 2016 opener.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Nov 10, 2015 2:11pm
Off topic, but still Tribe related, what are your thoughts on this fan suing the Tribe?
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Nov 10, 2015 2:23pm
Figures.HitsRus;1762375 wrote:...may miss the 2016 opener.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Nov 10, 2015 4:36pm
Not great news on Brantley. Hopefully the surgery goes well. It seems guys who miss spring training always seem to struggle to catch up on the season.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Nov 10, 2015 5:57pm
Since he has been with the organization, I am sure he is well aware.BR1986FB;1755740 wrote:I heard Chernoff yesterday on 92.3 and am expecting the "same old, same old" as far as player acquisitions. He gave the impression that a "big bat" at cleanup wasn't really needed and danced around the question.
The sad part is that I think this team is a right handed power hitter, along with maybe another solid every day player, away from being a serious contender.
Chernoff will learn very quickly that his hands are tied by Daddy NoBucks and that he will have to be very creative.
Haven't heard about this, what is the story?BR1986FB;1762377 wrote:Off topic, but still Tribe related, what are your thoughts on this fan suing the Tribe?
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Nov 10, 2015 6:29pm
http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/2015/11/05/court-to-decide-if-indians-fan-hit-by-ball-was-forced-to-leave-his-seat/75248914/
here's the link to the story.
SMH. I just hate shit like this, and I'm surprised the judges actually let it go this far.
here's the link to the story.
SMH. I just hate shit like this, and I'm surprised the judges actually let it go this far.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Nov 10, 2015 6:48pm
In this day and age, you are surprised by this?HitsRus;1762425 wrote:.....and I'm surprised the judges actually let it go this far.
Go Tribe.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Nov 10, 2015 7:27pm
The plaintiff is claiming they were "intimidated" by the usher crossing her arms. Had she forced them to move, distracting them so he got hit by the ball, I could see where they had a beef. Doesn't seem like that was the case.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Nov 10, 2015 8:12pm
Sucks that Brantley tried to rehab instead of just having surgery. Gonna cost them a month of playing time probably, a stretch in which they have been less than stellar in the past couple of years.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Nov 10, 2015 8:39pm
And then I will get to read posts about "it's early, don't worry".iclfan2;1762457 wrote:........ a stretch in which they have been less than stellar in the past couple of years.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Nov 10, 2015 8:55pm
Like the NFL and unlike the NBA, every game does count in MLB unless you just blow away your division opponents. How many times in the last 5-10 years have we said "if they had only started faster" or the one year they finished one game out?BRF;1762472 wrote:And then I will get to read posts about "it's early, don't worry".
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Nov 11, 2015 8:36am
No surprise here but Lindor is a finalist for Rookie of the Year which will be announced Monday.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Nov 11, 2015 12:43pm
Yeah. The Indians are a lot like the Blue Jackets in that regard. Play good for a good portion of the year, but struggle to overcome starting out like shit. It's the sort of thing that when it happens consistently, you wonder why it always happens and if there's anything that can be done to fix it.BR1986FB;1762473 wrote:Like the NFL and unlike the NBA, every game does count in MLB unless you just blow away your division opponents. How many times in the last 5-10 years have we said "if they had only started faster" or the one year they finished one game out?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Nov 12, 2015 11:24am
Say it isn't so, bro.....
http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/2015/11/atlanta-braves-trade-rumors-nick-swisher-michael-bourn/
http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/2015/11/atlanta-braves-trade-rumors-nick-swisher-michael-bourn/
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Nov 16, 2015 8:39pm
[h=1]AL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR VOTING[/h]
- Carlos Correa, Astros: 17 first-place votes, 124 points
- Francisco Lindor, Indians: 13 first-place votes, 109 points
- Miguel Sano, Twins: 20 points
- Roberto Osuna, Blue Jays: 8 points
- Billy Burns, A's: 6 points
- Eddie Rosario, Twins: 2 points
- Delino DeShields, Rangers: 1 point
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Nov 16, 2015 8:39pm
Good thing we waited to bring him up.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Nov 16, 2015 8:45pm
Right. By waiting he got to be second in the voting.like_that;1763966 wrote:Good thing we waited to bring him up.
Go Tribe.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Nov 16, 2015 9:04pm
To be frank, guys....I could care less if he got rookie of the year. It'd be nice for him, but what really matters is how he performs, and for how long he performs in a tribe uni. Kluber wins the Cy Young in 2014...did it make a difference in 2015? What matters is that Klubes will be doing his thing in a Tribe uniform for some time to come(I hope).
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Nov 16, 2015 9:37pm
I don't care about that either. My point if he was good enough to get that many votes for ROY by playing 60% of the season, then it would have been nice to have that production for the other 40%. The tribe sure as hell could have used it.HitsRus;1763972 wrote:To be frank, guys....I could care less if he got rookie of the year. It'd be nice for him, but what really matters is how he performs, and for how long he performs in a tribe uni. Kluber wins the Cy Young in 2014...did it make a difference in 2015? What matters is that Klubes will be doing his thing in a Tribe uniform for some time to come(I hope).