AL CENTRAL DISCUSSION

[SlinkyRedfoot]

If he can make even modest gains in the strikeout rate department, he could be a pretty good player. He's managed to stay somewhat productive despite such a low BA, but we're still talking about a 1B/corner OF with a 103 wRC+.

I am in no way saying he's awesome. Just that he doesn't suck.

 

[Iffster]

Tribe could use Leonys Martin. Perhaps they lust after Shane Greene as well? Let them have both for a cart full of Sam's Club pop.
Anyone notice that Verlander is playing lap dog to Kluber this year?

 

[PEOPLESCHICKEN]

There are not a lot of vi

Tribe could use Leonys Martin. Perhaps they lust after Shane Greene as well? Let them have both for a cart full of Sam's Club pop.
Anyone notice that Verlander is playing lap dog to Kluber this year?

There are not a lot of viable corner OF options available (sans major return with prospects) Indians may need to get creative. Thinking Dozier and boot Kipnis to the OF

 

[molsaniceman]

Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports that the Indians have been in contact with the Nationals recently regarding the possibility of a Bryce Harper trade.

 

[PEOPLESCHICKEN]

Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports that the Indians have been in contact with the Nationals recently regarding the possibility of a Bryce Harper trade.

I just saw that. Me thinks that asking price for a rental will be pretty hefty

 

[Voltaire26]

I just saw that. Me thinks that asking price for a rental will be pretty hefty

Too high ... you team has good chemistry ... you don't need that!!!

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports that the Indians have been in contact with the Nationals recently regarding the possibility of a Bryce Harper trade.

I just saw that. Me thinks that asking price for a rental will be pretty hefty

Too high ... you team has good chemistry ... you don't need that!!!

Who knows what the asking price will be. Frankly, I don't think it would be too high considering it's a 1-2 month rental. Wait. Actually, I could see the asking price being too high, but I don't think anyone will pay it. I think any potential trade for Harper will have to be reasonable to happen, regardless of the Nats trading partner.

He could be a distraction, or he could fire the team up. They've been playing pretty meh baseball. What if a change of scenery for Harper fired him up and we got some 2015-Harper for a couple months? That would be badass.

 

[PEOPLESCHICKEN]

Who knows what the asking price will be. Frankly, I don't think it would be too high considering it's a 1-2 month rental. Wait. Actually, I could see the asking price being too high, but I don't think anyone will pay it. I think any potential trade for Harper will have to be reasonable to happen, regardless of the Nats trading partner.

He could be a distraction, or he could fire the team up. They've been playing pretty meh baseball. What if a change of scenery for Harper fired him up and we got some 2015-Harper for a couple months? That would be badass.

That would be bad ass, but your statement has a lot "ifs" and I would hate to see the chemistry be compromised. And in spite of the issues of late I do think they have good chemistry. Still wouldn't mind seeing Adam Jones but he doesn't seem interested in waiving his 10/5 rights. and Adam Duvall interested me but he gone

 

[PEOPLESCHICKEN]

Indians are apparently also interested in Andrew McCutchen

 

[Voltaire26]

Indians are apparently also interested in Andrew McCutchen

The Indians have reached a deal with the Tigers that will bring center fielder Leonys Martin to Cleveland, per Robert Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). Youngster Willi Castro will go to Detroit in return.

 

[Voltaire26]

The Indians have reached a deal with the Tigers that will bring center fielder Leonys Martin to Cleveland, per Robert Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). Youngster Willi Castro will go to Detroit in return.

You got a good guy in Martin!!!

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Wish the twins could play the Indians all year

 

[PEOPLESCHICKEN]

Wish the twins could play the Indians all year

No kidding. Twins have them in their pockets. Too bad the Twins can't beat anyone else in the division

 

[mr.hockey4242]

No kidding. Twins have them in their pockets. Too bad the Twins can't beat anyone else in the division

And we just keep trading away every player imaginable.

For mostly nothing

 

[Iffster]

The Indians have reached a deal with the Tigers that will bring center fielder Leonys Martin to Cleveland, per Robert Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). Youngster Willi Castro will go to Detroit in return.

Learn to listen to your 'betters'!

 

[PEOPLESCHICKEN]

Learn to listen to your 'betters'!

Iffy, I think I recall you promising me you would c.c. me on on of your correspondence

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

You got a good guy in Martin!!!

He may be a good guy, I just wish he was better at playing baseball, and didn't smell like Detroit.

 

[Voltaire26]

He may be a good guy, I just wish he was better at playing baseball, and didn't smell like Detroit.

We might smell a little like peckers right now, but compared to the land where rivers are combustible we smell good!!

 

[Wamu]

We might smell a little like peckers right now, but compared to the land where rivers are combustible we smell good!!

You do realize the Cuyahoga River fire happened 49 years ago? What is it w/ you meeeechegan fans always living in the past?

 

[Voltaire26]

You do realize the Cuyahoga River fire happened 49 years ago don't you? What is it w/ you meeeechegan fans always living in the past?

Just defending my city