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What is Francona telling these kids? (rookie pitchers)

The man is a genius.

Civale pitched like a grizzled all-star in his first major league appearance.

He is a great manager, but it wasn't Tito who scouted, drafted, and developed the current crop of young pitchers (Bieber, Plesac, Civale, Plutko). Credit for that has to go to the front office (Antonetti and Chernoff).

The two I watched last night he wasnt on it, but I saw that in the morning he was.

Cleveland Indians promote slugger Bobby Bradley from Triple-A Columbus
Updated 9:51 AM; Today 9:48 AM

By Joe Noga, cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Bobby Bradley’s wait is over.

The Cleveland Indians promoted the left-handed hitting slugger from Triple-A Columbus Sunday and he will be in uniform for the club’s series finale against Detroit at Progressive Field.

Bradley, 23, hit .292 (75-for-257) including 17 doubles, 24 homers and 55 RBI for the Clippers with a .997 OPS. He posted three multi-homer games in the last week, causing the drumbeat for his promotion to grow louder.

The Indians sent left-handed reliever Josh Smith back to Columbus in order to make room for Bradley on the 25-man roster.

Bradley has hit for power at every level in the minor leagues, averaging 34 home runs, 78 walks and 188 strikeouts through his first five seasons in the Tribe’s farm system. In 2014 he won the triple crown in the Arizona Fall League with a .316 batting average and 50 RBI in 39 games.

Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Saturday that the club expected Bradley to be called up soon and that it is exciting to think about Bradley’s future in Cleveland.

Bradley came to spring training weighing over 250 pounds in February. The spring before he weighed 225, after losing 30 pounds over the winter. Bradley said he felt weak during the 2018 season after losing the weight. He missed time in Arizona with a sprained right shoulder and didn’t show the Indians much in spring-training play.

Bradley, who hit 27 homers last season, went 0-for-6 with two RBI.

Manager Terry Francona talked to Bradley about the weight fluctuation after assigning him to Triple-A camp in March.

“He got a little bit too lean last year,” Francona said. “This year maybe he went the other way a little bit. I think there’s a happy medium and he understands that.

“We had a pretty honest conversation with him about it. We tried to explain to him that we’re not trying to trying to beat him over the head. We care and we want him to have the best chance to succeed. He understands what’s in front of him.”


https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2019/06/...a-columbus.html

j/c...

Nice sweep of the Tigers.

Indians are having a good month of June.

About time Bradley was called up. He was going to force their hand eventually.

They need to keep him in the lineup like Mercado.

The young pitchers have performed tremendously given all the injuries to the starting rotation.

Go Tribe!

Hmm...

Twins losing 6-1 to Royals after 7 complete.

While the Tribe scoffs at a mere wild card spot, they know the wild card philosophy:

Tribe wins again. They ride the league's best bullpen to the win, 3-2 in 10. Kip with the walkoff home run. Jose looks like he's starting to get back to being himself again.

Even missing 2 starting pitchers, and occasionally a 3rd, they are still hanging tough.

7.5 back

Indians huge favorites tonight.

Cleveland -250.

That means if you wanted to bet on the Royals, you bet $100 to win $250.

And conversely, If you want to bet on the Indians you wager $250 to win only $100.

I think in Vegas you buy a ticket at a window. An Indians' ticket costs you $250 and is worth $350 if Indians win. Worthless if they lose.

A Royals ticket costs you $100 and is worth $350 if Royals win.



I should mention those are the "proportions".

In other words if you wanted to bet $25 on the Indians, you gotta pay $25. (to win $10) (a $25 ticket becomes worth $35 if Indians win. Worthless if they lose.)

I'm out of breath.

Tribe up 6-3 going to the bottom of the 9th.

Welp .... so much for the lead. Brad Hand come in and gives up 4 straight singles and a grand slam. 8-6 KC, top of 9th. Still no one out.

Tampa beat the Twins by scoring 3 runs in the 18th inning!
Indians 8 games back

July is going to be a key month:

10 games against KC (last in division)
2 games against CIN (last in division)
4 games against DET (second to last in division)
3 games gainst TOR (second to last in divison)

Only five games in July are against tough opponents in MIN and HOU.

Also, the Indians and Twins play each other another 13 times.

8-0 after 5 innings

Anyone going to this series? I came up from DC to see the series. Thankfully get to do it once a year (this year get the bonus to see them in DC)

Geez, Yankees only have 17 runs so far today?

https://www.mlb.com/indians/news/danny-salazar-nears-rehab-assignment?tcid=tw_article_

At long last, Salazar on cusp of return
Right-hander nearing rehab assignment; Zimmer suffers setback; Martin clears waivers

BALTIMORE -- Danny Salazar is about to be on the clock.

On Saturday, Indians manager Terry Francona said that Salazar will begin his rehab assignment on Sunday in Arizona. The right-hander is expected to throw 30-35 pitches and will likely then be transferred to one of the team’s affiliates.

“We’re not sure yet quite where [he’ll be sent],” Francona said. “But we’ll start the clock tomorrow.”

The “clock” is a 30-day window where Salazar will be able to join one of the Indians' Minor League clubs to build himself back up and get game experience before the team will have to bring him up to the big leagues. Salazar is out of options, so Cleveland would not be able to send him back down after the 30-day time period.

Salazar has been stuck at the team’s Spring Training facility in Goodyear, Ariz., since Jan. 30, 2018. His last Major League appearance came in Game 4 of the 2017 ALDS against the Yankees. He then dealt with right rotator cuff tendinitis at the start of last season before undergoing arthroscopic surgery in July. Now, 515 days after his arrival in the desert, he may finally be nearing his final days in town.

“I think what is most encouraging is that he’s antsy to get out of there, which is good,” Francona said. “But I mean, I think for pitching-wise, I think he’s like, ‘I’m ready to get [after it].’ I think that’s good.”

Zimmer’s slow progression

Outfielder Bradley Zimmer suffered a setback with his shoulder just days before he was to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus. Since then, he’s only been able to build himself up to throw 60 feet, although he has been hitting without pain.

Zimmer had season-ending surgery on his right shoulder last July. He was making quick progress throughout Spring Training before pulling his oblique on March 23. That sidelined the 26-year-old for a few weeks. Then, he felt pain in his throwing shoulder at the beginning of June that has, once again, slowed down the process.

“We know he’s going to be healthy at some point, it’s just he’s missing the developmental time,” Francona said. “He’s missed as of now, it’s almost a full year. We need him to play.”

Martin clears waivers

Prior to Saturday’s contest, the Indians announced that outfielder Leonys Martin had cleared waivers and elected free agency. The outfielder was designated for assignment on June 22 after slashing .199/.276/.343 in 65 games.

“I mean, I don’t know about today or tomorrow,” Francona said when asked if he thought Martin would get picked up by another team. “But I think with injuries and his ability to play center field, yeah.”

This date in Indians history

1984: Brook Jacoby hit a walk-off single in the 13th inning to beat the Rangers, 13-12.

Mandy Bell covers the Indians for MLB.com. Follow her on Twitter at @MandyBell02.

Are we having fun yet?

Yea, wasn’t the two most exciting games to be at as a Tribe fan, lol. I decided not to go today in hope they won’t get swept, lol

I just noticed the Red Sox are up 4-2 against Yankees at 10:30 am (EST)

Then I noticed they're playing in London.

j/c:

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!

First step goes well for Cleveland Indians’ Danny Salazar in rehab assignment
Updated 5:54 PM; Today 5:39 PM
https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2019/07/...assignment.html



By Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Right-hander Danny Salazar took his first step on an official rehab assignment Sunday when he pitched for the Indians in the Arizona Rookie League.

Salazar, 29, threw 1 2/3 innings and struck out five. The former All-Star last appeared in the big leagues for the Indians on Oct. 9, 2017 when he pitched 1 2/3 innings for the Tribe in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Yankees.

“He pitched well,” said Chris Antonetti, Indians president of baseball operations. “He recovered well today. He’s on track for another bullpen session on Tuesday and then another start.”

Antonetti said Salazar’s fastball was timed at 95 mph to 96 mph.

Just where Salazar’s next start will be is still under discussion. A rehab assignment for a pitcher can last 30 days.

“We’re working through that,” said Antonetti. “Most likely it will be in Arizona for one more (start).”

Salazar could then move to one of the Tribe’s other minor league affiliates. Salazar did not pitch in a game of any kind last year because of a sore right shoulder. He eventually underwent surgery on the shoulder and he’s been recovering, mainly in Goodyear, ever since.

The Indians appear to be leaning toward bringing Salazar back as a starter. It’s been his primary role with the Indians since his big-league debut in 2013. In 108 big-league appearances with the Indians, he’s made 104 starts.

“We’ll take the next few weeks to work toward that,” said Antonetti, when asked if Salazar would start or relieve. “We’re still having conversations around that internally.”

Karinchak update: Hard-throwing right-hander James Karinchak made a big splash early this season at Class AA Akron and Class AAA Columbus, but a pulled hamstring put him on the injured list.

Look for Karinchak to be back pitching after the All-Star break. Karinchak, a ninth-round pick in 2017, has made 13 appearances this year without allowing a run. He’s struck out 32 in 13 combined innings with six saves and three walks.

Clevinger with a nice outing tonight: 6 IP, 4 Hits, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K.

Then Goody came in and pitched 2 perfect innings.

Tribe leads 4-0 in the top of the 9th.

Oakland leads Minnesota 3-0 going to the top of the 6th. Tribe could cut Minny's lead to 6, if things wind up as they are right now. (knock on wood)

Tribe wins, and it could be another good day for the Indians if the Twins/A's score holds up ..... 7-2 A's going to the 9th. 6.5 games back right now. Could be just 6 by the time the Twins game is over.

One month ago today, the Tribe was 30-30.

Nice month.

Twins game is final
Oak - 7
Min - 2

Well deserved for the kid!

He's 7-3 with a 3.54 ERA, only 22 BB in 104 IP, and a staggering 133 K.

He's really had to step up with all of the injuries we've had in the rotation, and he's really been our ace this year thus far.

I have been on record as saying that Clevinger will be our ace before too long, and I still believe that ..... but Bieber has just been amazing this year.