Comments on: Torn between two third basemen

By: Susan Petrone

Susan Petrone — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:53:42 +0000

Medfest: In theory, I agree with you. At the same time, we saw what happened last season when we had lousy defense at first. Why do I feel like ask for a first baseman who can hit is like asking somebody for a kidney?

Norm: Your roster is close to mine, but I’d prefer a six-man bullpen. And don’t forget that both Perezes are on the DL. C. Perez’s status is “out indefinitely” but due back in April, which I take to mean he “could” be ready in April, or maybe not. R. Perez is listed as “day-to-day” and due back in March, which is always a bit more optimistic.

By: Norm

Norm — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:16:14 +0000

Any chance Canzler gets one of the two corner infield spots, 6 infielders (Kotchman, Kipnis, Cabrera, Hannahan, Lopez, Canzler) 4 OF (Choo, Brantley, Duncan, Carrera?) 2 C (Santana, Martin) DH (Hafner) and 12 pitchers (5 Starters Masterson, Jimenez, Lowe, Tomlin, Slowey) (7 relievers Perez, Pestano, Perez, Sipp, Smith, Wheeler, Huff)?

By: medfest

medfest — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:43:51 +0000

Hannahan and Kotchmann at the corners would be giving up way too much offense at the those spots.Defense is nice but not a luxury this team can afford.

By: Mary Jo

Mary Jo — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:29:18 +0000

I start out reading your article with Mary McGregor singing in the back of my mind and then you finish me off with a little Lovin’ Spoonful! LOL! I’m just hoping that going into the last six weeks of the season you or Stephanie can reference http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mshS8E8IKD4 as our rally song!

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:23:32 +0000

With Lopez’ strong play, I’d package a high upside infielder like Donald with one of our bullpen arms (Rafael Perez comes to mind, I’d rather keep Tony Sipp if we can) for a starting LF. I love Duncan’s work ethic and attitude but I want an everyday LF in the wake of the Jimenez deal.

By: Susan Petrone

Susan Petrone — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:55:22 +0000

Marson is on the roster, no doubt. He’s a great catcher, one of the best caught stealing percentages in the league the past two seasons. I also figure on Duncan being the everyday LF.

By: Will McIlroy

Will McIlroy — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:03:21 +0000

You nailed it. Lopez (if he continues to hit) gives Acta the reason/excuse he needs to let Chisenhall play every day and finish off his game at AAA without sitting three games or more per week in Cleveland.

Lopez also helps resolve the “LH problem” so often talked about and he can play 2B, 3B and 1B. Right now I’d say the the 4 open bench spots include RHs Marson, Donald, Lopez and a 4th OF (Cunningham). I’m assuming Duncan is the LF in a platoon as none of the players involved seem everyday worthy.

The down side to Lopez is he requires a roster spot to be cleared and if he makes the team Canzler likely won’t (1B, 3B).

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