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By: milan tropf

milan tropf — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:17:55 +0000

What happened to Derek Lee? I would choose Pena or Lee, not Kotchman. We need power and consistantly. LaPorta needs to go. Get the first baseman with the best pop and so long Tigers!

By: Stephanie Liscio

Stephanie Liscio — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:06:45 +0000

I’m still wondering about a trade with someone like the Angels…plus if the Rangers end up signing Fielder, Moreland may be put on the trade block.

I’m intrigued by the Dimitri Young comeback…I really hope he gets an invite to Spring Training with someone. I also keep forgetting that Derrek Lee has yet to sign with a team and may be a good fit with the Tribe.

By: rick

rick — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:51:26 +0000

does it really matter? neither one would get us to playoffs.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:26:30 +0000

What about Dimitri Young? He’s lost a ton of weight and looks better than he has in years. We could sign him to a minor league deal with a spring training invite and then its no strings attached unless he’s actually good. I think he would be a smart choice if we lose out on the others.

By: medfest

medfest — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:42:14 +0000

Pena makes sense,he could platoon with Santana(1b) and Marson(c) to maximize the line up against lefties.

Kotchman is terrible,he was less productive than LaPorta in 150 fewer at bats and he had a career year!..I’d rather have LaPorta.

Swinging a deal for one the Marlins first basemen(Sanchez or Morrison)would be an option as well.

By: Swift

Swift — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:26:24 +0000

I would pick Kotchman. I would rather have a guy who hits .270 with less homeruns than a guy who hits .240 with more, particularly if Kotchman is better defensively. Too much of our line-up last year was averaging less than a hit a game. I certainly wouldn’t spend more money and Pena, nor given him a long contract. And I can understand if the Indians avoided Scott Boras.

I can’t say either one makes me excited.

As far as making a rooster spot, I’m fine with sending LaPorta down to the minors, or getting rid of him.