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wes_mantooth

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Feb 17, 2010 9:47 PM
Branyan is the missing piece....AL Central is ours for the taking.
Feb 17, 2010 9:47pm
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Cleveland Buck

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Feb 17, 2010 9:50 PM
This is huge. We need a "I <3 Larry Dolan" thread.
Feb 17, 2010 9:50pm
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Feb 18, 2010 2:11 AM
Is Washburn still out there and how much does he want? He's not really an ace anymore but he can take the ball every 5th day, be solid and keep us in games.
Feb 18, 2010 2:11am
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Feb 18, 2010 8:56 AM
he'd be better off staying in Seattle if they tenure him a deal
Feb 18, 2010 8:56am
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Feb 18, 2010 12:09 PM
I got wood.
Feb 18, 2010 12:09pm
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Eric Taylor

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Feb 19, 2010 2:49 PM
Branyan has agreed to terms with the Indians.

2 million dollar deal with a chance for another 1 million in incentives.

There is a mutual option for 2011 worth 5 million.
Feb 19, 2010 2:49pm
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Feb 19, 2010 2:58 PM
Well we are starting off right. FAIL
Feb 19, 2010 2:58pm
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Feb 19, 2010 3:26 PM
I don't have a problem with bringing in another bat, although $2 million for Branyan seems a bit steep. He provides insurance at first base or DH if either Hafner or LaPorta cannot return to form after their injuries. Branyan could reportedly also play the OF or 3rd base. The biggest loser of this deal appears to be Andy Marte.
Feb 19, 2010 3:26pm
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osudarby08

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Feb 21, 2010 11:04 AM
Well, we are about to lead the league in strikeouts this year with Grady, Pronk, and now Branyan.
Feb 21, 2010 11:04am
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wes_mantooth

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Feb 21, 2010 11:07 AM
Yeah, we have some strikeout machines in the lineup for sure. We need to trade for Adam Dunn to help us set some major league records.
Feb 21, 2010 11:07am
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Azubuike24

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Feb 21, 2010 12:06 PM
The Diamondbacks are shopping Mark Reynolds. He blows Adam Dunn away in terms of K's. 223 whiffs last year!
Feb 21, 2010 12:06pm
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Feb 21, 2010 2:15 PM
Although he is a SO machine, he did hit 31 HRs in only 116 games. That's good power numbers.
Feb 21, 2010 2:15pm
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Feb 21, 2010 4:06 PM
There are some who think K's are not that important in measuring a power hitter (I don't agree).
While I don't mind Branyan, his addition is inconsequential. The team will live and most likely die...on the starting pitching.
Feb 21, 2010 4:06pm
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Al Bundy

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Feb 21, 2010 5:48 PM
Another guy who can't play in the field. Just what the tribe needs.
Feb 21, 2010 5:48pm
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Feb 22, 2010 3:30 PM
Nothing like bumping threads from 2001.....

oh wait....nevermind.

He's got 164 career homers and 946 career K's......which will happen first....175 HR's or 1000 K's?
Feb 22, 2010 3:30pm
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HitsRus

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Feb 22, 2010 10:27 PM
The question is can he hit enough home runs to offset the opposition teeing off on our starters.:(
Feb 22, 2010 10:27pm
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wes_mantooth

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Feb 22, 2010 10:32 PM
I am really curious to see Fausto this year. I know I will be let down, but I am hoping for a rebound year for him.
Feb 22, 2010 10:32pm
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Feb 22, 2010 11:11 PM
royal_k wrote: Although he is a SO machine, he did hit 31 HRs in only 116 games. That's good power numbers.
Safeco is quite spacious. The Prog isn't the best homerun park but he had some outs that wouldn't be outs in other stadiums.
RedRider1 wrote: Nothing like bumping threads from 2001.....
I LoL'd.
Feb 22, 2010 11:11pm
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Feb 23, 2010 9:08 AM
wes_mantooth wrote: I am really curious to see Fausto this year. I know I will be let down, but I am hoping for a rebound year for him.
The reports on his winter ball pitching were very good. The same for R Perez. Perez actually did some starting and pitched very well. Something to think about down the road. If both of these guys pitch like they are capable, it will be a huge lift.
Feb 23, 2010 9:08am
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Feb 25, 2010 12:35 AM
Today when announcing this move is official the organization also stated that Branyan is the Indians starting first baseman... WHY?? LaPorta is 25, not really a prospect anymore. Why take away development opportunities for either Brantley or LaPorta for a 35 year old signed to a 1 year deal with an option for a 2nd??

At least other organizations are going young and letting their guys get used to the pro's even if it means a rebuilding season or two. I have no idea what the Indians strategy is.
Feb 25, 2010 12:35am
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Footwedge

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Feb 25, 2010 1:44 AM
I thought Branyon was penciled in for 3rd base.
Feb 25, 2010 1:44am
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Footwedge

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Feb 25, 2010 4:25 PM
^^^^It's an old joke...
Feb 25, 2010 4:25pm
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Feb 25, 2010 4:50 PM
No way could Branyan play third....they are holding that spot for Ben Broussard.
Feb 25, 2010 4:50pm