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cat_lover
Posts: 2,388
Mar 28, 2017 7:02pm
Indians sign Jose Ramirez for 5 years $26 million. Good move.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 28, 2017 7:38pm
Havent seen a full box, but Diaz had a double and RBI at one point (not sure if RBI double lol).ohiobucks1;1844517 wrote:Diaz is batting cleanup today, let's hope he continues to rake and can force Tito to keep him
Brantley also was 2-2 with a single and deep double to center. If/when healthy, Tito has said he will be our #3 hitter.
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Sonofanump
Mar 28, 2017 10:00pm
I did not realize that, thought Lindor would bat third with Brantley fifth.Laley23;1844547 wrote:Brantley also was 2-2 with a single and deep double to center. If/when healthy, Tito has said he will be our #3 hitter.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 28, 2017 10:58pm
Lindor 2. But this might be the answer given, knowing Kipnis is out. Might be different when he returns.Sonofanump;1844561 wrote:I did not realize that, thought Lindor would bat third with Brantley fifth.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Mar 29, 2017 10:34am
Nevermind about Austin Jackson.
What is going on with Kluber and his 6.17 ERA?
What is going on with Kluber and his 6.17 ERA?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 29, 2017 10:36am
I wouldn't worry too much about Kluber. Spring Training, for pitchers, is mostly about experimentation and building their stamina back up. If his ERA is over 6 in June/July, then I'd worry.BRF;1844622 wrote:Nevermind about Austin Jackson.
What is going on with Kluber and his 6.17 ERA?
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 29, 2017 10:44am
Miller, Shaw, Allen, Kluber and Bauer were all eased into ST because of so many innings pitched last year. Salazar and Carrasco because of injuries. While you don't want to see ERAs that high, Mickey had them working on mechanics on the mound less than velocity, location, etc. If they were focusing on everything, it's more concerning. But, they weren't, so it's tough to judge.BRF;1844622 wrote:Nevermind about Austin Jackson.
What is going on with Kluber and his 6.17 ERA?
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Mar 29, 2017 4:06pm
Diaz with a 3-run jack today. I don't care about his defense, play him at 3rd while Kipnis is out.
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Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 29, 2017 4:12pm
Yandy is definitely making it hard for Tito to keep him down. At some point hitting outweighs defense, especially if it's just a short term thing.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Mar 29, 2017 4:26pm
I used to think that way too, until last year. I was rooting hard for Naquin to make the club after his sizzling spring. but by May I was holding my breath every time a ball would be hit to center. I was so glad when they sent him down. To his credit, he went down and worked on his defense, to at least the point that he was adequate defensively.Laley23;1844683 wrote:Yandy is definitely making it hard for Tito to keep him down. At some point hitting outweighs defense, especially if it's just a short term thing.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 29, 2017 4:52pm
Very true, but Yandy is WAAAAYYYY better at the plate than Naquin.HitsRus;1844684 wrote:I used to think that way too, until last year. I was rooting hard for Naquin to make the club after his sizzling spring. but by May I was holding my breath every time a ball would be hit to center. I was so glad when they sent him down. To his credit, he went down and worked on his defense, to at least the point that he was adequate defensively.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Mar 29, 2017 4:54pm
Still have nightmares about Naquin's WS blunders.
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Mar 29, 2017 5:08pm
Brantley with another bomb today. If he's healthy, and stays healthy...this lineup is scary. Hoping they'll announce soon that he'll be in lineup Monday. I could see him playing every other day for a while.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 29, 2017 8:13pm
This was day 2 of a scheduled 3 in a row. People speculating it's the final test before the season, but Tito won't outright say that. 1b/2b/bb yesterday. 1b/hr today (that was through 5).Benny The Jet;1844687 wrote:Brantley with another bomb today. If he's healthy, and stays healthy...this lineup is scary. Hoping they'll announce soon that he'll be in lineup Monday. I could see him playing every other day for a while.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Mar 30, 2017 11:09am
Chisenhall starting the season on the DL for a week. Almonte may make the roster after all.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Mar 30, 2017 12:10pm
Article in our local paper today says that he WILL make the roster.iclfan2;1844763 wrote:Chisenhall starting the season on the DL for a week. Almonte may make the roster after all.
Shhhhhhh......don't tell Gardens.
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Mar 30, 2017 12:24pm
We ready for some pre-season predictions?!?
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Sonofanump
Mar 30, 2017 12:57pm
I am under the impression that Guyer could be a decent everyday player (hits RHP well) until Chiz is back, don't platoon him until then.iclfan2;1844763 wrote:Chisenhall starting the season on the DL for a week. Almonte may make the roster after all.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Mar 30, 2017 1:04pm
Announced that Brantley would be batting 3rd and playing LF for the opener!
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 30, 2017 5:18pm
Yandy makes the club!!!
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cat_lover
Posts: 2,388
Mar 30, 2017 5:29pm
Good news. Now play him as much as possible.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Mar 30, 2017 5:37pm
I have not seen any news on Brantley yet, but all signs point to him on the opening day roster. Great news about Diaz. And somehow Martinez keeps making it.
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Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 30, 2017 5:48pm
Brantley was announced earlier today. Will bat 3rdiclfan2;1844829 wrote:I have not seen any news on Brantley yet, but all signs point to him on the opening day roster. Great news about Diaz. And somehow Martinez keeps making it.
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Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 30, 2017 5:48pm
It would not be wise to bring him up and not play everyday. Hopefully Tito agrees with me and you.cat_lover;1844827 wrote:Good news. Now play him as much as possible.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Mar 30, 2017 10:06pm
Wow.... That's one hell of a potent offensive lineup.