Fortunately it appears that Leukemia can be effectively treated with Chemo these days.
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.
One more win, to finish the first half of the season, with a strong showing. Just before Cleveland gets showcased, on a national stage. To the tune of $65 million for downtown business.
I believe we needed extra pitching, and we had already brought Bradley up. Allen was also only hitting a smidge (old word) over .200 when he was sent down.
Allen is certainly making his case to stay right now, though. Man what a game he has had today. In addition to his monster game at the plate today, he also has a spectacular catch in Center, as well.
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.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic said Monday that he expects the Indians to be "aggressive listeners" on Trevor Bauer leading up to the trade deadline.
Cleveland has won six in a row and is back in the thick of the playoff hunt, so trading a marquee starter might be a tough sell. However, as Rosenthal notes, Bauer is fully expected to leave as a free agent after 2020, so dealing him now -- particularly if you can get offensive help for 2019 -- might make sense. The Indians are expected to get Corey Kluber (arm) and Danny Salazar (shoulder) back in the second half and hopefully Carlos Carrasco (illness), as well. Rosenthal added that the Yankees sent their top scout to watch Bauer pitch Sunday in Cincinnati.
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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.
RubberDucks report: Indians’ Danny Salazar makes positive rehab start
Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com July 11, 2019
Indians pitcher Danny Salazar gave up one run on two hits in 2 2/3 innings in his first rehab start for the RubberDucks in a 3-0 Eastern League loss to the Bowie Baysox on Thursday night at Canal Park.
Salazar retired the first seven batters he faced, striking out two, before giving up a double with one out in the third. After getting the second out, Salazar, who hasn’t pitched in the majors since the playoffs in 2017, gave up an RBI double and a walk before being removed from the game.
He threw 46 pitches, 27 for strikes, touched 94 miles per hour with his fastball and came away feeling good.
“I’m glad to be back in Ohio and glad to be back in this game,” Salazar said. “Making my way back to Cleveland, slowly, but we’re getting there.”
He started the 2018 season on the disabled list with a sore shoulder, had surgery last July and missed the entire season.
“The main thing for me is how I’m feeling between innings and when I go back out there, and it’s feeling really good right now,” Salazar said. “I’m so excited.”
After spending the past 18 months in Arizona, Salazar said he is happy to finally be taking competitive steps toward a return to the big leagues.
“Feeling the way I’m feeling right now gives me a lot of confidence,” he said.
The Indians have 30 days before Salazar’s rehab time expires, and he is scheduled to make several more appearances.
Salazar said he would prefer to return as a starter but just wants to pitch.
“I’ve been a starter my whole career,” he said. “I’ve been in the bullpen two times, but I just want to be back in the game, in the rotation or as a reliever.”
I tried to imagine a hitter doing this to some of the great pitchers of the past, like Bob Gibson, Don Drysdale, G_ylord Perry, and others, and I can't imagine it at all because with those pitchers you would be going down from a high hard one after the second dinger, if you were lucky. If you were unlucky, you'd end up with a bruise imprinting baseball stitches into your ribs or your asscheek.
I get that this is the modern age and nobody wants to risk hurting anyone - nor should they. But come on, can you at least humor me and give him a little chin music next time he comes to bat?
Last word on Kepler vs Bauer ... Bauer's season ERA is 3.65. If you back out Kepler's 9 at bats vs Bauer (5HR, 6 RBI), Bauer's season ERA drops to 3.33.
Last word on Kepler vs Bauer ... Bauer's season ERA is 3.65. If you back out Kepler's 9 at bats vs Bauer (5HR, 6 RBI), Bauer's season ERA drops to 3.33.
I get that this is the modern age and nobody wants to risk hurting anyone - nor should they. But come on, can you at least humor me and give him a little chin music next time he comes to bat?
I think that's the biggest wuss out move a pitcher can do. Can't get them out, so just throw at them instead and risk injury? I remember last year Acuna Jr had just come up with the Braves and was having a really hot start. He had HRs in 5 straight games, and 3 in a row from the leadoff position. He was actually one away from the record for leadoff HR. So the Marlins and Jose Arena drill him in the elbow with a 97 mph fastball. Biggest female-dog move I've seen for awhile in sports.
Bauer did the right thing. Struck him out the next time up.
I thought I was pretty clear about not actually hitting them, but a pitcher has the right to establish the inside part of the plate, and the hitters who become too comfortable leaving their elbows out over the plate need to be sent a message. And nobody ever called Bob Gibson a wuss to his face.
I pitched in college and I never threw at a player for hitting a home run. I just tipped my hat and vowed to do better next at bat. But as a pitcher you need to be able to own the inside of the plate. The hitters lean out over the plate and get extension to drive the outside pitch. Hit the inside corner and even an inch or so in. If he dives into it that's on him.
For the record, I have thrown at hitters for going in spikes high into second base. Got to protect your players. But never threw head high.
As a senior, I was throwing batting practice and a freshman came up and did the Babe Ruth calling his shot thing. I did put the next pitch in his side. Though I did throw change up. He was my teammate after all.
Don't blame the clown for acting like a clown. Ask yourself why you keep going to the circus.
Indians win 8-0 over the Tigers. Twins lose 3-2 to the Mets.
Twins lead is cut to 5 games in the Central.
Go Tribe! Wahoo!
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.
The Indians haven't played yet today .... but with the Mets drilling the Twins today, we sit 4.5 games back, with a chance to make it 4 with a win tonight.
Go Tribe!
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.
The Indians haven't played yet today .... but with the Mets drilling the Twins today, we sit 4.5 games back, with a chance to make it 4 with a win tonight.
Go Tribe!
Twins as of June 2: 40-18 Twins since June 3: 18-18
During the 18-18 stretch, the Twins have scored 15% fewer runs per game and allowed 23% more runs per game.
Also of note: To play .500 ball for 36 games would hardly be a disaster ... except the Indians are 24-10 in that time.
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