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Feb 20, 2017 9:35 PM
I really enjoyed watching the Indians during the postseason. Fun team, just hope the fans in Cleveland took notice and continues to support them next season
Feb 20, 2017 9:35pm
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Feb 20, 2017 10:39 PM
There was an article saying they've sold way more tickets already. 4K more season tickets.
Also saw today where Franconia said Clevinger is throwing harder already, and saw a picture of lindor looking jacked. Ready for the season to start and praying they don't disappoint. Only concerning thing I saw was where Tito wasn't sure if Kluber would start the opener.


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iclfan2;1838134 wrote:There was an article saying they've sold way more tickets already. 4K more season tickets.
Also saw today where Franconia said Clevinger is throwing harder already, and saw a picture of lindor looking jacked. Ready for the season to start and praying they don't disappoint. Only concerning thing I saw was where Tito wasn't sure if Kluber would start the opener.


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He in the shop for scheduled maintenance and a software update?
Feb 21, 2017 7:50pm
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Feb 21, 2017 9:40 PM
^^^^^ Ha ha. I get it.

Klubot!
Feb 21, 2017 9:40pm
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Feb 22, 2017 9:48 AM
What's the rotation going to look like this year?
Kluber
Carrasco
Salazar
Bauer
Tomlin?

I've read some good reports about Clevinger. Does he start off as long reliever/spot starter? Any chance Merrit gets a look?
Feb 22, 2017 9:48am
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Feb 22, 2017 10:11 AM
Benny The Jet;1838288 wrote:What's the rotation going to look like this year?
Kluber
Carrasco
Salazar
Bauer
Tomlin?

I've read some good reports about Clevinger. Does he start off as long reliever/spot starter? Any chance Merrit gets a look?
If you guise need another reliable starter the Reds have Bronson Arroyo who can hit 84 on the gun. Also have Homer Bailey who has 2 no hitters.....probably only cost you Lindor and Miller
Feb 22, 2017 10:11am
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Feb 22, 2017 10:13 AM
Ironman92;1838293 wrote:If you guise need another reliable starter the Reds have Bronson Arroyo who can hit 84 on the gun. Also have Homer Bailey who has 2 no hitters.....probably only cost you Lindor and Miller
Only if it's Cornrows Arroyo
Feb 22, 2017 10:13am
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Feb 22, 2017 11:19 AM
Benny The Jet;1838294 wrote:Only if it's Cornrows Arroyo
He can sing.
Feb 22, 2017 11:19am
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Mar 14, 2017 8:20 PM
Been a minute since any updates on here...
Kip to miss opening day, he said if it were mid-season he'd play through it
Carrasco had mri today after getting shelled yesterday, no issues shown, just a flat fastball
Bradley Zimmer looks legit at the plate
Brantley coming along slowly. Playing in minor league game this week
Mar 14, 2017 8:20pm
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Mar 14, 2017 9:04 PM
Kinda worried about Carrasco and Kipnis. Nice to see Zimmer looking good but is there a spot for him? Meija supposedly looks good too.


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Mar 14, 2017 10:40 PM
iclfan2;1841721 wrote:Kinda worried about Carrasco and Kipnis. Nice to see Zimmer looking good but is there a spot for him? Meija supposedly looks good too.


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Yes, his natural position, CF. Unless Naquin learned to hit a high fastball, he wont be there long.

That said, keep Frazier in the minors for as long as possible. This is not a Lindor case where keeping it down is stupid and hurting the franchise.
Mar 14, 2017 10:40pm
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Mar 15, 2017 1:17 PM
So Ramirez 2B, Urshela or Diaz at 3B?
Mar 15, 2017 1:17pm
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Mar 25, 2017 9:23 AM
I'd love to see Diaz's bat out there.


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Mar 25, 2017 5:02 PM
iclfan2;1843910 wrote:I'd love to see Diaz's bat out there.


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If only he was better defensively. Tito has basically said Yandy is above average already at the plate versus MLB pitchers, but has a lot of work to do in the field, so we won't see him unless that changes or it's an emergency.
Mar 25, 2017 5:02pm
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Mar 26, 2017 9:54 AM
8 ​days to the season opener.
Mar 26, 2017 9:54am
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Mar 27, 2017 12:19 PM
HitsRus;1844062 wrote:8 ​days to the season opener.
Chatter has been slow. I'm sure it will pickup as the season starts. I just hope this season isn't 2008 all over again because this team has all the makings to be right back where they were last year.
Mar 27, 2017 12:19pm
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Mar 27, 2017 12:40 PM
Anyone want to share comments on Austin Jackson?
Mar 27, 2017 12:40pm
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Mar 27, 2017 1:36 PM
Looks like Abe will be the odd man out in the OF. Who we keep as utility and temp 3rd will be interesting. When is the final roster due?
Mar 27, 2017 1:36pm
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Mar 27, 2017 3:45 PM
iclfan2;1844358 wrote:Looks like Abe will be the odd man out in the OF. Who we keep as utility and temp 3rd will be interesting. When is the final roster due?
I really really hope it is diaz. He can really swing it.


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Mar 27, 2017 3:58 PM
Crimson streak;1844379 wrote:I really really hope it is diaz. He can really swing it.
I don't think so. Not MLB ready with glove. If he was, he would be starting over Gio U because Diaz can rake.
Mar 27, 2017 3:58pm
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Mar 27, 2017 4:07 PM
Crimson streak;1844379 wrote:I really really hope it is diaz. He can really swing it.


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It's a nice problem to have trying to figure out where to stash guys.
But we've seen this before, the young guy with options left goes back to AAA. No worries though, he'll be back as soon as someone falters or gets hurt, as invariably happens.
Mar 27, 2017 4:07pm
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Mar 27, 2017 4:17 PM
Lindor on the cover of Sports Illustrated.....for kids.

Is there a SI for Kids cover jinx??? I hope not.
Mar 27, 2017 4:17pm
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Mar 28, 2017 3:27 PM
Diaz is batting cleanup today, let's hope he continues to rake and can force Tito to keep him
Mar 28, 2017 3:27pm