There's some talk that they'll send Clint Frazier back to AAA because there won't be any at bats available for him, and he has 11 homers. There's also some talk (by sports writers) that Frazier coming back to C-town could be part of a deal sending Trevor Bauer to the Yankees.
I don't like losing Bauer, but I would like that trade. I've liked Frazier since the Indians drafted him.
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Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
There's some talk that they'll send Clint Frazier back to AAA because there won't be any at bats available for him, and he has 11 homers. There's also some talk (by sports writers) that Frazier coming back to C-town could be part of a deal sending Trevor Bauer to the Yankees.
I don't like losing Bauer, but I would like that trade. I've liked Frazier since the Indians drafted him.
I like Frazier too, but I'd need to get considerably more from NY to deal Bauer. Despite his record this year, I really think he's one of top arms in the game.
When Clevinger went down in early April with a "right upper back/Teres major muscle strain" and was put on the 60-day DL, I thought that was the end of his career as an effective starting pitcher. (capable of say... pitching 200 innings/year with an ERA of 4.20 or less.)
I'm still not convinced otherwise. I can't help think that the injury was from him bearing down hard (he was at full tilt before the injury). I'm not sure he'll ever do that again without reinjuring his back.
Indians started Plezac, and Lindor has gone 0-5 tonight.
Bottom of the 7th, and it's 10-0 Indians.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Nice to see even more of their young pitching coming through. Both Plutko and Plesac have been really nice emergency plugs, and Jefrey Rodriguez also did a decent job until he got hurt. just amazing that they have managed to hold their rotation together through major injuries.
They also have youngsters Mercado and Luplow who are looking like players.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Following is an excerpt from Paul Hoynes' "Indians Insider" column in today's Plain Dealer:
Salazar update: The Indians are optimistic that Danny Salazar, who hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2017, could go on a rehab assignment within the next two weeks.
Salazar has been cloistered in Goodyear, Arizona, for almost 1½ years rehabbing a sore right shoulder that required surgery last year. It sounds like he's finally making real progress.
The Indians still don't know if he's going to start or relieve. They've prepared two rehab programs — one as a starter, one as a reliever.
Salazar has been a starter his whole career and does not particularly care for pitching out of the bullpen. The debate is an old one with Salazar. Is his fragile right arm and elbow more equipped to handle the certainty of the rotation or shorter, but more unpredictable, appearances out of the bullpen?
If you want a two-city solution, wouldn't Orlando make more sense, and then just change the name to "Florida Devil Rays"? Or just go ahead and make a move to Charlotte, San Antonio, Portland, or Vegas? Trying to split it between two bad baseball markets sounds really stupid to me.
If you want a two-city solution, wouldn't Orlando make more sense, and then just change the name to "Florida Devil Rays"? Or just go ahead and make a move to Charlotte, San Antonio, Portland, or Vegas? Trying to split it between two bad baseball markets sounds really stupid to me.
To add to that, if you combine Miami and Tampa Bays home attendance this year, it would still be 19th in MLB...
Move one of the teams out to one of the cities that might support it, move the other one to a more central location like Orlando, and call them Florida...
I wonder if security will be keeping an eye out for Joey Chestnut trying to sneak in. He most certainly is in training for the Nathan's July 4th Hot Dog contest and could bankrupt Sugerdale in minutes.
If you see this guy in the stadium Friday night, call your broker and sell your SUGARDALE Hotdog stock. Quick.
I hear they are going to have to call up GM if this stuff continues.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Rumor is that its Bobby Bradley time. After the half-assed effort by Leonys Martin today in the outfield, I wouldn't be surprised if he was DFA'd pretty soon, so they'll have room for an additional starting pitcher to replace Clev's next turn in the rotation.
Francisco Lindor and Leonys Martin get into heated discussion in Cleveland Indians dugout
On Thursday, Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor got into a heated discussion with Leonys Martin after the center fielder misplayed a ball.
Ben Axelrod WKYC TV
June 20, 2019
It's been a rough season thus far for Leonys Martin.
On Thursday, it got a little rougher.
Backpedaling to the wall at Globe Life Park in Arlington in Thursday's matinee between the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers, Martin misplayed a ball hit by Elvis Andrus that ultimately resulted in an RBI triple. Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor apparently wasn't thrilled with Martin's effort on the play, as the two proceeded to get into a heated discussion in the team's dugout, with third baseman Jose Ramirez ultimately separating the two.
In the top of the eighth inning, the Rangers lead the Indians by a score of 2-1.
Acquired from the Detroit Tigers last season, Martin played in just six games with Cleveland in 2018 before a suffering from -- and ultimately overcoming -- a life-threatening bacterial infection that would cost him the remainder of the year. In his first full season as the Indians' starting centerfielder, the 31-year-old left-hander has hit for a meager .202 batting average with 9 home runs and 19 RBIs.
His defense -- previously thought to be a strength -- has also suffered, as he has amassed a defensive WAR (wins above replacement) of just 0.2.
Between the Indians' struggling offense, Bobby Bradley's surge in Triple-A Columbus and Oscar Mercado's ability to shift to centerfield, some have already begun to speculate that Martin's days in Cleveland could be numbered. Poised to become a free agent at season's end, Cleveland wouldn't owe Martin any guaranteed money beyond this season should the team designate him for assignment between now and then.
Whether or not the Indians will or won't do that will likely be determined in the weeks to come. But Thursday's showing likely didn't help his case.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
Hell of a catch and throw by Naquin to end the game.
Nice comeback after Bauer didn't have it again tonight.
Wait a minute. Bauer is the current "AL Player of the Week".
It's not like he's burnt toast.
Hey, young Aaron Civale was just called up from Columbus and starts this afternoon for the Tribe. He was born just down the road in East Windsor, Connecticut.
(anywhere in Connecticut is "just down the road" - if the whole state was a flat paved parking lot, you could skip a super ball across it)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Struggling outfielder Leonys Martin has been designated for assignment by the Cleveland Indians. The club promoted right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale to take Martin’s spot on the 25-man roster and start Saturday’s game against Detroit at Progressive Field.
Cleveland has seven days to waive, trade, release or outright Martin to the minors. The move could clear the way for the Indians to promote power-hitting prospect Bobby Bradley from Triple-A Columbus after Civale makes his major-league debut in a spot start.
Martin hit .199 in 65 games this season, striking out 78 times in 236 plate appearances. He slugged .343 with a .619 OPS and hit nine home runs, but struggled to get on base.
Last week in Detroit, Martin pulled off Cleveland’s first straight steal of home since Grady Sizemore in 2005. Following a defensive miscue in center field on Thursday, Martin and shortstop Francisco Lindor had to be separated during an exchange in the Cleveland dugout.
Martin, 31, joined the Indians at the July trade deadline last season from the Tigers in exchange for minor-league shortstop Willi Castro. He played in six games for the Tribe before being sidelined for the remainder of the year with a life-threatening infection.
Martin credited doctors and staff at Cleveland Clinic for helping him recover from the near-fatal episode. In October, Martin agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Indians.
Bradley, meanwhile, has been on fire for the Clippers in the last two weeks. The 23-year-old left-handed hitting first baseman has three multi-homer games in the last week and is slugging .508 with a .851 OPS.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
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