tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post2858808187787721519..comments2024-03-16T08:21:16.037-04:00Comments on The DiaTribe: One More For SizemorePaul Cousineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03490622970961409253noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-82774540020139924292011-12-02T13:12:48.159-05:002011-12-02T13:12:48.159-05:00Plus, Hafner and Sizemore come off the books next ...Plus, Hafner and Sizemore come off the books next year, so a bit of an overpay shouldn't be a problem. But hopefully, the fans would be a bit excited out of a Cuddyer signing, as it actually is as high-profile as the Indians could realistically go.Halifaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712626480683595819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-85289659921425811462011-12-02T13:10:51.733-05:002011-12-02T13:10:51.733-05:00If there is one team that SHOULD overpay for Cuddy...If there is one team that SHOULD overpay for Cuddyer's services, it's the Indians. As Paul said, he's the perfect fit for what they need in a RH bat, and it would keep him away from a division rival. It's been rumored that the Tigers are in on Reyes, and the Twins look to be gearing up as well, so if the Tribe is working on a two-year window, it's time to poop or get off the pot!Halifaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712626480683595819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-70838674350371312492011-12-02T08:20:49.996-05:002011-12-02T08:20:49.996-05:00Max,
I advocated for Cuddyer in the year-end/off-s...Max,<br />I advocated for Cuddyer in the year-end/off-season plan piece for a lot of the reasons that you point out. Ultimately, I think they need someone that can play in the lineup everyday as insurance against Hafner and Sizemore's injury histories. Cuddyer would certainly fit that mold.<br /><br />How much it's going to take to get him (with other teams also competing) is the big question. He probably commands a 3-year deal worth about $10M-$12M a year. That's A LOT for a solid, if unspectacular, player like Cuddyer, particularly given his age. My guess is he goes back to Minnesota (as they hamstring themselves with another contract with too many years on it to lock up one of "their own"), but he's probably Plan B for a lot of teams that will be on the outside looking in on the Prince/Pujols sweepstakes.Paul Cousineauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490622970961409253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-75344537952104768062011-11-28T02:08:01.574-05:002011-11-28T02:08:01.574-05:00Great stuff, I agree with everything you said. Whi...Great stuff, I agree with everything you said. While tossing around in my mind who would be the odd man out if we do go out and make another signing, I really never considered your idea of making Brantley the 4th outfielder. If we decided to go with a 6-man bullpen instead of a 7, we could have 5 quality bench players (Brantley, Donald, Duncan, Marson, Hannahan) who all provide something useful off the bench in terms of speed, defense or power.<br />Now, IMHO, the resigning of Grady should point all fingers towards one guy: Michael Cuddyer. He can play left, right, first, third, even second. He's right handed. He hits for power, average, and gets on base. He's remained healthy for 5 out've the last 6 years, and in that time he's averaged 21 HR, 87 RBI, .278 BA, .348 OBP, 89 R. He can start in left or 1st, depending on which of the CC acquisitions is playing up-to-expectation. Even if Chisenhall struggles early, he can be sent down for everyday play and Cuddyer can start at 3rd. He's a smart player, and even possesses a great stolen base %. In my mind, he's a rich man's Casey Blake. He's familiar with playing in Cleveland. It makes too much sense NOT to sign him for 2 years, $15-20 mil. Your thoughts?Max Forstaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259437825237452377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-5618002389352760742011-11-26T20:31:27.609-05:002011-11-26T20:31:27.609-05:00For some reason this strikes me as being the momen...For some reason this strikes me as being the moment when the Indians Front Office finally became so incompetent that - instead of picking up other teams trash for too much money - they devolved to the point of picking up their own for too much money.<br /><br />That said, if he's on the field (and actually healthy), he's still one of the best CF I've ever seen...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com