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I still have 11 games left. Between family events/schedule, I've had to use the ticket exchange on Tribe Rewards and shuffle several games around. Quite a few jammed in from mid-august thru Sept.

Thanks for the heads up on the garage. A longer walk, but not bad.

Have fun at the Yankees series, should be some nice size crowds.

I'm trying to go to the Yanks game either friday or saturday

Better jump on it, Friday's game is sold out and Saturday's game isn't far off. For Saturday, there are tickets remaining in the upper deck along the 1st and 3rd base lines. Looks like 2 tickets are still available in section 103.

The tickets where I sit are now 50-60 dollars. They were 20-25 when I bought them back in late March.

I could flip them for a profit, but I enjoy going too much for that.

Tough loss for the Tribe tonight. Down 5-4 in the 9th, 2 men on, and Naquin is gunned down at 1st to end the game by about 1/4 of a second.

Time to get back on the winning track tomorrow, and take a 3 game win streak into the break.

On the positive side, Toronto came back to beat DET with two down in the bottom of the eight.

Negative side, KC came back from a 3-0 deficit in the 8th to win.

Need the Tribe to get back on track tomorrow in front of a sold out crowd.

The game gets tied if Almonte bothers to run to first. Ugh...

How do you hit a guy that throws 101-102 mph in the freakin' 9th inning?!

Yep. That was infuriating.

And there are two others that are just as good.

Tribe p 10-1 in the 7th.

Guess they were a little pissed off about the 2 replay reversals last night.

Or they are just way better than the other team.

Or both.

Nice game by the Indians, starting a new winning streak.

Let's go Tribe!

White Sox turned their 3rd triple play of the season. Ties the season record for triple plays. Last done in 1979. They are down 4 in the 8th.

Royals batting in the bottom of the 9th down 3-2.

Tigers lose

Went to turn on the game and saw it is on FS1 .. What shame ! The guys suck ..

Glad they are taking it to CC a little bit....

One thing about Tito yjat gets under my skin , is home long he will go with a starter lie today .. Danny was not sharp from the beginning ..

How do you not pinch hit for Gomes in the Eight ?

Ump screwed Santana on the 1-1 pitch.



That pitch is a strike only 18% of the time.

Ump has had some strange calls today . but thats Baseball ..

weird loss today with some strange plays/calls

Indians will bounce back tomorrow

Yeah, tough loss. Hopefully we grab a win tomorrow and head into the break on a high note.

Man I would love to grab a bullpen arm from the Yankees. The announcers mentioned that they may be interested in trading an arm from their 'pen if they fall out of wildcard contention. They even mentioned that Chapman might be available, but I suspect that he'll be really expensive. However, if we could grab a guy like Betances or Miller .... man, that would be an incredible add for this team.

Yeah, Miller, Betances, and Chapman are basically all the Yankees have. They'll probably end up being sellers because they are not a good team.

They'll likely sell 1-2 of them and Beltran near the deadline.

Man, the Indians look really tired. They have made probably 5 or 6 big mistakes so far in this game.

I am glad they have a break now, so they can catch their wind.

Seems as if they decided to take the break a day early. Painful.

maybe a comeback?

Unfortunately, No.

Luckily, though, the Tigers and White Sox both lost, and the Royals are down 8-1 in the 8th.

great first half Tribe. rest up (or go to the AS game) and back to it!

As I said 10 days ago!

What losing streak? Two-in-a-row?

The four games before that the Tribe was 3-2.

OK, it's summer and this isn't a math board.

Well quiet frankly I found the Yankee series to be Embarrassing from a Management and Players perspective .. Now we need to rest , regroup and come out Singing after the break .. Sure could use some help in the Bullpen , and let Tyler and Lonnie play no matter who (Righty / Leffty ) is on the mound ..

I'm curious of why you would say this, water. Can you explain why you said this?

No secret on my part that I have a problem with Terry going over the top when staying with Starters . Went to long with Bower in game one and Danny in game three ,, Everyone of the regulars that I watch the games talked about how Salazar was not himself from the start .. I also have an Opinion ( who would believe ) on Terrys Lefty / Righty syndrome , lol .. The amount of error's and miscues ( uncharacteristic ) wounded the team deeply .. I think the guys were worn out #1 and they played sloppy ball against a team that they should have beaten .. OPINION , LOL ..

I find it interesting when good players have bad days.

Although sometimes it's just a matter of probabilities.

Even when Bob Gibson had his MLB season record 1.12 ERA, there were a couple times when batters managed to bunch a few "seeing eye singles" in the same inning.

Although I think the most earned runs Gibson gave up that year in a game was 3.

The Indians played 17 days straight, and had a 10 game road trip in that stretch. I think that played into their fall off in the last couple of games. I think that they were really looking forward to a day off, and a chance to breathe and recharge for the 2nd half.

My biggest concern right now is that Salazar's elbow is reportedly barking enough for him not to be available for the ASG. He'll be there but he won't pitch.

Not sure I'd worry too much about Salazar's elbow, for now, Dave. He pitched Saturday and as nice as it for Salazar to make the ASG it would be prudent not to throw him on only three days rest.

Better to have him fully rested and ready for the second half of the season.

As an aside, it sounds like Kluber will be the second pitcher to throw for the AL.

I think that he will pitch either 4th or 5th coming out of the break, so he will have a good amount of rest.

Players Likely To Be Traded

By Jim Duquette / MLB.com | July 14, 2016

Now that we have reached the most active trading month of the season, the list of players that will end up being traded becomes more clear. Most people I speak with expect the trade market not to be as hectic this year in terms of the number of players moved because of the lack of impact talent available. That would be a departure from last June, when we saw star players like David Price, Troy Tulowitzki and Yoenis Cespedes, among others, traded. Below are the most likely candidates to change uniforms by the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline.


Jonathan Lucroy, C, Brewers
The timing is perfect for the Brewers to trade Lucroy, whose value is at its highest; his 2.4 WAR is third highest among all big league catchers. Additionally, general manager David Stearns does not have to move Lucroy because he is under club control through next season at a very reasonable $5.5 million. They simply need to find a trade partner seeking an All-Star catcher who can hit in the middle of a lineup.

Most likely suitors: Rangers, Astros, Mets


Rich Hill, LHP, Athletics
What a difference a year makes. Hill's value has increased perhaps more than that of any player from last July to now. Now that he is healthy, Hill becomes one of the most coveted starters on the market; his rate of 10.66 K/9 at the All-Star break makes him one of the elite strikeout pitchers in baseball. Additionally, Major League scouts who saw Hill recently observed his fastball velocity up a tick from before his June left groin strain, and most feel the resulting stint on the disabled list will ultimately benefit the acquiring team down the stretch, allowing Hill to finish the season strong. There are plenty of good fits for Hill, but Boston appears to be the most aggressive in its pursuit.

Most likely suitors: Red Sox, Dodgers, Orioles, Marlins


Josh Reddick, OF, Athletics
Health has played a key role in Reddick's season, but teams looking for a versatile outfielder and a lineup upgrade are pursuing him. It's not likely that the A's will be able to sign Reddick to a multiyear contract, so they are expected to trade him rather than making him a qualifying offer at the end of the year to collect a compensatory Draft pick. Several teams will be knocking on GM David Forst and executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane's door for Reddick's services.

Most likely suitors: Indians Giants, Cubs, White Sox


Jay Bruce, OF, Reds
Bruce recently said he would be willing to waive his limited no-trade clause to play for a contender, and he'd be a perfect fit in Cleveland, which is starved for another winner this year. The Indians will not be the only team interested -- Bruce could play either corner-outfield spot and is better defensively than most metrics show. His first-half numbers -- especially wRC+ and ISO -- rank him among the top right fielders in the Majors, especially vs. right-handed pitchers, against whom he has an .881 OPS.

Most likely suitors: Royals, White Sox, Dodgers, Giants


Aroldis Chapman, LHP, Yankees
The Yankees are still on the fence about whether to buy or sell as they continue to play .500 baseball. At the end of the month, if they stay in their current position in the standings, the Yankees will move Chapman for better pieces than those they gave up to Cincinnati over the winter, and they may still compete for an American League Wild Card berth if they catch fire. This offseason, the Yankees would still be one of the front-runners to sign Chapman to a long-term deal, making the decision to trade him much easier.

Most likely suitors: Giants, Cubs, Cardinals, Nationals, Rangers, Astros


Danny Valencia, 3B, Athletics
Valencia's versatility, low salary ($3.15 million) and ability to play third and the outfield, or even first base, make him an asset who would be valuable to multiple teams. His .854 OPS makes him an impactful right-handed bat, but recent questions about his makeup may force interested clubs to think hard about what they would be willing to part with.

Most likely suitors: Indians, White Sox, Mets, Astros, Royals


Drew Pomeranz, LHP, Padres
The lack of available starting pitchers suggests the Padres will move Pomeranz, who is having a breakout season and deservedly was added to the National League All-Star roster. Concerns over his command and control are legit, as he is among the Major League leaders in walks per nine innings, but the lack of overall pitching depth, his age (27), ability to miss bats (5.9 H/9) and penchant to command his breaking ball should land him with a contender.

Most likely suitors: Red Sox, Orioles, Mets, Rangers, Marlins


Arodys Vizcaino, RHP, Braves
The Braves seem less inclined to trade ace Julio Teheran but would benefit from moving Vizcaino for a couple of pieces, since the reliever has improved his value considerably. His rate of 11.8 K/9 would fit at the back end of most bullpens.

Most likely suitors: Cardinals, Dodgers


Jeremy Hellickson, RHP, Phillies
With an ERA under 4.00 at the break, Hellickson has pitched well enough this year for some team to trade for him and upgrade the back end of its rotation.

Most likely suitors: Orioles, Red Sox, Rangers, Mets


Jeanmar Gomez, RHP, Phillies
Scouts view Gomez as a good eighth-inning reliever, which limits the Phillies' potential return, but he adds important depth to any bullpen and could occasionally pitch the ninth for a contender.

Most likely suitors: Red Sox, Cardinals, Giants


Yunel Escobar, 3B, Angels
Questions about his baseball instincts remain, but for the stretch run, his versatility is an asset that's difficult to overlook.

Most likely suitors: Pirates, Royals


Joe Smith, RHP, Angels
Free agency looms for Smith, and his ability to pitch in the eighth and occasionally close for a team makes him more valuable.

Most likely suitors: Indians, Red Sox, Cardinals, Pirates


*Jim Duquette, who was the Mets' GM in 2004, offers his opinions as a studio analyst and columnist for MLB.com.

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/189602026/12-mlb-players-likely-to-be-traded-by-deadline/

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