tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post5518448560973944750..comments2024-03-16T08:21:16.037-04:00Comments on The DiaTribe: Tomahawks Still Looking UpPaul Cousineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03490622970961409253noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-23227475034914931022009-06-06T13:15:52.000-04:002009-06-06T13:15:52.000-04:00Anyone else notice the Tribe's run differentia...Anyone else notice the Tribe's run differential is ever-so-slowly creeping back to zero? And the Sox, Royals and Twins differentials are slowly creeping the other way....I can't believe we are only 6 back...Gotta love the Central.Rockdawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392724225649893240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-90456618211311077202009-06-05T16:24:46.062-04:002009-06-05T16:24:46.062-04:00Great article. Real interesting to look at when y...Great article. Real interesting to look at when you break it down.J-MARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671485670521919286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-32310716254284354482009-06-05T15:52:23.499-04:002009-06-05T15:52:23.499-04:00Alex,
Nothing new on Rondon's injury. Tony La...Alex,<br />Nothing new on Rondon's injury. Tony Lastoria said that his velocity was way down on a particular pitch, after which he was pulled, and that he hopes it isn't anything more than just some soreness, but we'll see. I wouldn't be surprised if we see him at some point this year; but at this point, they'll need about 3 starts from Ohka until Jake comes back because of the off-days with Laffey (allegedly) on his heels.<br /><br />LaPorta's Super-2 thing (which is important because, regardless of a long-term deal, affects the year after which he becomes a FA...by a whole year) actually is probably pretty close to being safe for him to come back up and play in Cleveland.<br /><br />Also on the Super-2 thing, there was a long debate on this a while back and if the Indians DO sign LaPorta to a long-term deal, the service time difference of a Super-2 player versus a non-Super-2 player in negotiations generally averages out to a $10M difference over the course of about 4 years. For two examples of this, look at Peralta's deal (would not have been Super-2) and Carmona's deal (would have been Super-2) for how much difference those extra service days mean.<br /><br />As long as that Super-2 thing is "safe", he should be up to the parent club immediately...and this time, should be playing everyday, no exceptions.<br /><br />Have fun at the Cell tonight guys, beware of the Mad Max cops on ATV's...if they're still doing that.Paul Cousineauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490622970961409253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-35175241297978023232009-06-05T14:57:58.206-04:002009-06-05T14:57:58.206-04:00http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/03/boras-on-lon...http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/03/boras-on-long-t.html<br /><br />"All teams are instructed to take their premium players and do their best to remove them from the arbitration market. It's good business for them to receive premium talent for a grossly devalued cost."<br /><br />~Scott Boras, Matt LaPorta's agent.<br /><br />I doubt we'll be able to sign LaPorta to a cheap, long term contract.Alex Trebekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477543276098427089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-13444295693551384402009-06-05T14:40:57.964-04:002009-06-05T14:40:57.964-04:00Can I just say that this entire question about whe...Can I just say that this entire question about whether or not LaPorta is a "super two" strikes me as really irrelevant? Since the Indians' policy has always been to sign their core young players to long-term deals so as to eliminate the risk of arbitration, why is everyone so concerned about when LaPorta might be eligible for arbitration? <br /><br />One more thing on LaPorta: I'm trying to think of the last time someone the caliber of a CC Sabathia (the reigning Cy Young winner) was traded for a group of people who were all still in the minor leagues 11 months later. Compare to the trade of Rick Sutcliffe, who wasn't even having a very good season when he was dealt, 25 years ago this month. Two players acquired in that trade moved right into the Tribe's major league lineup. And yet a last place team is still waiting on LaPorta.Hydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984348525069741897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-76179306279428650172009-06-05T13:28:50.780-04:002009-06-05T13:28:50.780-04:00Any word on Rondon's injury? I think that he ...Any word on Rondon's injury? I think that he might merit a couple of spot starts in Fausto's place until Westbrook returns. The worst that could happen is that Rondon pitches lousy..... Also, when can LaPorta be safely recalled without him being a "Super Two"? If Sizemore is out for an extended period of time this lineup needs some firepower. With LaPorta back in the bigs playing left, Francisco can man center field with Crowe spelling him once a week or so. This makes DeRosa expendable and I hope we can trade him for some young pitching soon.Alex Trebekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477543276098427089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-2737816472519256222009-06-05T13:21:22.902-04:002009-06-05T13:21:22.902-04:00les, i believe i'll be in the front row just u...les, i believe i'll be in the front row just up the 1B line. I may even wear Fausto's new Arizona League Indians jersey if I can get one printed up in time.Cy Slapnickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109399114263980881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-49045831743231145642009-06-05T09:54:36.617-04:002009-06-05T09:54:36.617-04:00Interesting article that certainly makes a good ca...Interesting article that certainly makes a good case for Kelly getting more starts behind the dish. But will the beard enhance his mystical control over Clifton and Carl?<br /><br />I get a chance to see him and Pavano tonight at the Cell since I'm going to be out of town for the Cubs series and had to find another suitor for those tickets. Perhaps unsurprisingly it was not difficult to obtain white sox tickets this year...<br /><br />Anyhow, just thought I'd add that I'm reading all of these posts, if not commenting all the time. It is becoming increasingly difficult to post as the season goes on. The old 'my mama told me not to say anything at all' routine. Besides I love baseball too much to gripe. Much.Les Savy Ferdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982164565549803749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-18492834894608436142009-06-05T09:14:50.489-04:002009-06-05T09:14:50.489-04:00Good comparison - makes me wonder where this team ...Good comparison - makes me wonder where this team would be if Shoppach had been traded last offseason (probably same record with different issues). I think the decision on what to do with Victor Martinez and his next contract may have the largest impact on this franchise for the next 3-4 years, and feels eerily close to the Thome situation. The Billy Beane in all of us would be shopping him this summer while his value is high, but trading V-Mart might be the largest nail in the coffin for attendance this year and next year. <br /><br />The thing I'd also love to know right now is how this Shapiro/Antonetti arrangement plays into these near-future decisions. Even if these guys are cozy together does this arrangement really make it through three more years (or however long Shapiro's extension lasts)? And is this change in philosophy this year with "the plan" more to save Wedge & Shap's job? <br /><br />So many variables in play this season...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16541734759769477231noreply@blogger.com