Is KC for real??
Here’s my opinion people have said for years that Kansas City is a going to be good once they get all the pieces together. Well, they are pretty darn close if not ready. The lineup is pretty solid, a solid bullpen, a bunch of good starters too. BUT, I feel they are lacking a good staff, like Terry Francona, Jim Leyland, Lou Pinella, Dusty Baker… They also need a VETERAN they have a young team which makes me think they’ll start off good but finsh similar to what the Indians did last year or like the Pirates have. So I feel they can be a third place team
2013 Predictions
AL West
- Angels
- As
- Rangers
- Mariners
- Astros
AL Central
- Detriot
- Cleveland
- Kansas City
- Chicago
- Minesosota
AL East
- Blue Jays
- Yankees
- Orioles
- Rays
- Red Sox
2 WILD CARDS
1.Cleveland
2.Yankees
NL
West
- 1.Dodgers
- 2.Giants
- 3.D-Backs
- 4.Rockies
- Padres
NL Central
- Reds
- Pirates
- Cardinals
- Brewers
- CUBS
NL East
- Nationals
- Phillies
- Braves
- Mets
- Marlins
2 Wild Cards
1.Giants
2.Philles
Playoffs
AL Wild Card Yanks defeat Indians
NL Wild Card Games Philles defeat Giants
AL Divison Series
Angels defeat Yankees
Detriot defeats Toronto
NL Divion Series
Dodgers defeat Phillies
Nationals defeat Reds
AL Championship Series
Angles defeat Detriot
NL Championship Series
Dodgers defeat Nationals
World Series
Dodgers defeat Angels in 5 games
What do you think?
Offseason updates
Let’s start with the people that were resigned … (the 1 player)
Ubaldo Jimenez’s club option was exercised due to the amount of work they have put in him.
Trades
The Indians traded Esmil Rodgers to the Toronto Blue Jays for Mike Aviles and Yan Gomez. Mike Aviles could be a backup to Kipnis, A. Cab, or even Chistenhall. This could also open the option to trade Asdrubal if an offer would emerge that could benefit the Indians greatly. Yan has the potential of making the major league team at first base.
Free Agents
The Indians signed Luis Hernandez (I don’t believe has any relationship to Roberto) to a minor league contract with an invitation for spring training.
The Indians also signed Matt Carson to the same type of deal. (minor league, spring training invite)
What’s next???
Choo- With Choo’s agent basically saying that he would not sign with the Indians because they are not “contenders”, he currently has a 1 year deal, if the Indians dont believe that they were good enough to contend they will trade him and get the best value right now.
A Cab.- His current contract is through 2014 with an affordable contract which could draw an interest, currently the Red Sox and D-Backs have been linked
Masterson- I doubt this would happen because he had a good year a year ago but has value.
Santana- I doubt this will happen too but is a young talented kid who has power, marson could step in as the every day catcher.
Indians selling????
I have read on many tweets that the Indians may in fact sell. They wouldn’t have a lot but what they do have makes sense to sell especially if they dont see a playoff run coming this year.
Potential Pieces
Derek Lowe- this makes the most sense comparing Hernandez (carmona) will be coming back. Derek really has had his share of bad pitching since around May and with parting with him it might make sense with fausto coming back and derek lowe prtobably wont return next season. You might not get a lot in this deal but thee Indians might somehow produce a Casey Blake type trade and receive a Carlos Santana type player but the chances are slim to none
Chris Perez- Chris has been linked to San Francisco due to the fact that he’ll be a free agent in the next couple of years and i guess the Indians have a lot of bullpen depth 9I don’t see it but OK). This would probably make Vinnie Pestano the Indians closer and Joe Smith the setup man but they wouldnt have a middle reliever unless you would count someone like Rodgers, raffy perez, nick hagadone, or someone else on suceeding in that role I dont see it.
Shin-Soo Choo- I think if the Indians would in fact become sellers this guy would get a lot of interest due to the fact he can hit, play defense and steal some bases. A lot of teams looking for a big bat might look at him but the Indians would need a lot of talent if they would part with him.
Johnny Damon- Similar to Derek Lowe return but to me it might make a lot of sense. Shelly Duncan had always been a good player and has worked to get to where he is today, he plays well but doesnt get playing time due to Damon gets most of the reps because his contract would enable him to be released if he is not pleased with his playing time.
The Phillies need to seriously consider going into full rebuild mode
Philidelphia Phillies ace Cole Hamels' press conference after signing his extension. Pretty slick haircut too. (Bleacher Report)
So yes, I'm stepping out of my comfort zone here a little by writing about a team other than the Mariners. But this needs to be said. The Phillies made a rather surprising move by signing starting pitcher Cole Hamels to a 6-year extention for $144 million.
Tigers Broadcaster Jim Price Doesn't Think Indians Have Enough This Year
Detroit Tigers broadcaster Jim Price tells Baskin & Phelps that the Indians are a gritty team that have the Tigers number, but doesn't think they have enough to make the playoffs this season.
PD's Dennis Manoloff Says Vets Damon & Lowe May Attract Interest On Trade Market
Cleveland Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com columnist Dennis Manoloff talks with Baskin & Phelps about the Indians on the trade deadline and whether or not they should sell veterans like Derek Lowe and Johnny Damon.
15 Questions with Tony Sipp
Indians relief pitcher Tony Sipp has allowed just one run on three hits in his last 11 appearances (7.2 IP). Sipp recently sat down with TribeVibe and answered “15 Questions.”
TribeVibe: Did Santa leave the gifts under the tree wrapped or unwrapped?
Tony Sipp: Wrapped; I think everyone’s are wrapped.
TV: If the ice cream truck comes down the street, what do you buy?
Ichiro to Yankees
Ichiro Suzuki is on the move from the only American baseball team he has played for. The Seattle Mariners today announced that they had acquired D.J Mitchell and Danny Farquhar from the Yankees in exchange for Suzuki. He is expected to play a combination of left and right field. He batted eight in front of Martin but don't expect him to bat there too long.
