Comments on: Spring Training Trip Wrap-Up

By: No Saint

No Saint — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:59:32 +0000

Nothing that I have read, heard or seen remotely makes me believe this team will be as good as (er as lucky as) it was last season. The Dolan’s inability or unwillingness to keep this team relevant in the baseball world has killed the product. MLB–Commissioner Bud Light–should take teams away from owners who have done to the Indians what the Dolans have done to the Indians.

By: Stephanie Liscio

Stephanie Liscio — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:18:28 +0000

The only bullpen vet that’s looked anywhere respectable is Chris Seddon; but I’ve usually seen him in the game late, when he’s facing other teams’ B and C list players. Johnny Damon would be an interesting grab. That’s the only bad thing about watching in person – depending on location, I can’t always see that much (especially with pitchers). One day my dad said “Oh LaPorta looked good today.” and I replied “LaPorta looked terrible!” I checked his stats, and he’d gone 2-4…I even live blogged one of his hits. I guess it can be deceptive!

Jimenez was terrible against the Reds, but decent against the Diamondbacks the other day. I’m still not sure what to make of him at this point…he definitely hasn’t wowed me, but his velocity is supposedly back up to normal at least. Masterson on the other hand, does look sharp.

I was kind of baffled by Tampa Bay giving up on Canzler. He looks solid so far, but TB is usually a pretty good judge of talent. Hopefully it’s a mistake on their part in the Tribe’s favor!

I really hope Tomlin can hold it together this year and that his arm is healthy. Huff is just not consistent enough, and many times just isn’t fooling anyone.

Hafner has looked really good so far. One funny observation – all of the on-deck hitters were standing, watching the pitcher and trying to get a read. Not Hafner. Just pacing back and forth, swinging the bat. When he’d come up, he’d do fine…whatever works for you! Sipp has definitely struggled…I can only hope that he’s working on something, or just a little bit behind schedule (wishful thinking). Choo has looked pretty good…last time I checked he was hitting around .300 this spring. Kipnis had some really solid hits while I was there as well.

They sent some people down to minor league camp today, one of which was Ezequiel Carrera. So he’s officially out of the outfield mix.

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By: jigboy22

jigboy22 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 05:31:00 +0000

I’m very cautious when it comes to Tomlin. Yes he did decent last year, but the increase in AVG based on the 2nd and 3rd time through the rotation screams bullpen guy. Why not? Seems logical. Gomez has impressed and I like “stuff” guys rather than “control” guys. You can play devils advocate for the stuff/control argument all day, but I think the ceiling is higer for “stuff” guys.

To each their own.

Not concerned about Ubaldo yet. If he’s still tanking after 2-3 starts then we can start sweating.

Other notes:
-Hafner is hitting well
-Surprised about J Lopez.
-Liking Lowe’s rebound potential
-Worried about Sipp
-How’s Kipnis doing?
-Choo?

Thanks for the breakdown!

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:07:37 +0000

Gomez has out pitched Tomlin, if Fausto comes back I think we have a dilemma. Huff may be a lefty but he’s left no doubt as to where he belongs.

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:06:10 +0000

I still can’t figure out why TB basically gave us Canzler. 3 ml at bats? This kid looks like he has real potential that hasn’t been explored at this level.

By: SeattleStu

SeattleStu — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:50:09 +0000

looks like Ubaldo is still working out the stinks –
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/mar/17/reds-hit-jimenez-hard-in-9-2-win-over-indians/

By: medfest

medfest — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:34:11 +0000

Thanks for the eyeball report,live and in person is always the best way.

From what I saw on STO and the MLB channel:

Gomez’ pitches were moving like crazy,usually the opposite happens in the dry thin Arizona air.He’s pitched well enough to claim the fifth starter spot so far.

Lopez ate himself out of the big leagues after popping 25 dingers for Seattle in ’09(no mean feat in that ballpark).He looks in great shape,has hit all spring and we all know how much the Tribe needs righty sticks off the bench.

Barnes added that torso turn in his motion and with his lively fastball and a sharp slider he’ll be, at the very least ,an effective reliever in the big leagues.That deceptive delivery could lead to big things for this guy.

Canzler has a bit of a long swing but he’s a better athlete than I though he was and should be able to play left field along with first and third.

Masterson looks like he’s ready for a huge season,nice smooth delivery and loads of confidence.

Hannahan is playing like he’s got the team made,we’ll see.

All the bull pen guys from last season look at least OK.
All the bull pen vets they signed in the off season have stunk out the place.
This will be interesting in relation to the two open spots in the pen and a tough call for Acta and Radinsky.

Still along way to go til opening day and who knows who’ll pop onto the Tribe’s roster?I hear Johnny Damon is being considered.And a trade is always a possibility .