Archive The offseason begins... Tribe Hot Stove 2016-2017

jordo212000

Posts: 10,664

Feb 20, 2017 9:35pm

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

iclfan2

Posts: 6,360

Feb 20, 2017 10:39pm

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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Commander of Awesome

Posts: 23,151

Feb 21, 2017 7:50pm

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?

BRF

Posts: 8,748

Feb 21, 2017 9:40pm

^^^^^ Ha ha. I get it.

Klubot!

Benny The Jet

Posts: 2,987

Feb 22, 2017 9:48am

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?

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Feb 22, 2017 10:11am

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

Benny The Jet

Posts: 2,987

Feb 22, 2017 10:13am

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

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Feb 22, 2017 11:19am

Benny The Jet;1838294 wrote:Only if it's Cornrows Arroyo

He can sing.

Benny The Jet

Posts: 2,987

Mar 14, 2017 8:20pm

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

iclfan2

Posts: 6,360

Mar 14, 2017 9:04pm

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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Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Mar 14, 2017 10:40pm

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.

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Sonofanump

Mar 15, 2017 1:17pm

So Ramirez 2B, Urshela or Diaz at 3B?

TBone14

Posts: 6,383

Mar 24, 2017 10:24am

Sonofanump;1841884 wrote:So Ramirez 2B, Urshela or Diaz at 3B?

Sounds like Richie Shaffer is now in the mix at 3rd now,too. http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.ssf/2017/03/cleveland_indians_goodyear_scr_5.html

It's nice to see Brantley out there doing things on a baseball field.

iclfan2

Posts: 6,360

Mar 25, 2017 9:23am

I'd love to see Diaz's bat out there.

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Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Mar 25, 2017 5:02pm

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.

HitsRus

Posts: 9,206

Mar 25, 2017 10:16pm

Tribe inks Jose Ramirez thru 2021... plus club options for 2022 and 2023

https://amp.mlb.com/220934320-jose-ramirez-deal-reveals-indians-future.amp.html

HitsRus

Posts: 9,206

Mar 26, 2017 9:54am

8 days to the season opener.

TBone14

Posts: 6,383

Mar 27, 2017 12:19pm

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.

BRF

Posts: 8,748

Mar 27, 2017 12:40pm

Anyone want to share comments on Austin Jackson?

iclfan2

Posts: 6,360

Mar 27, 2017 1:36pm

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?

Crimson streak

Posts: 9,002

Mar 27, 2017 3:45pm

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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Sonofanump

Mar 27, 2017 3:58pm

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.

HitsRus

Posts: 9,206

Mar 27, 2017 4:07pm

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.

TBone14

Posts: 6,383

Mar 27, 2017 4:17pm

Lindor on the cover of Sports Illustrated.....for kids.

Is there a SI for Kids cover jinx??? I hope not.

ohiobucks1

Posts: 4,915

Mar 28, 2017 3:27pm

Diaz is batting cleanup today, let's hope he continues to rake and can force Tito to keep him