Comments on: What will the 25-man roster look like?

By: Susan Petrone

Susan Petrone — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:43:12 +0000

Dan, did you know that serious brain farts can lead to amusing typos? My apologies.

By: Kelly Shedlock

Kelly Shedlock — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:50:03 +0000

I think the pitchers seem to respond to Marson better behind the plate. I saw an interview with Marson and he said Jimenez needs to stick to using 3 of his 5 pitches and that his 4 seam fast ball is his knock out pitch. He seems to really work with the pitchers when they get into a jam.
I am a little concerned that we really don’t have a real backup to Brantley in CF. I hope Brantley will be ready for opening day and can stay healthy.

By: peeta

peeta — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:56:27 +0000

I love your analysis but this lineup is lacking a solid defensive outfielder who can backup Brantley in center field and replace Duncan when the Tribe has the leading heading into the late innings. I wish I was wrong but Lopez, Donald, or Canzler would have to go, probably Canzler. I also think Hagadone will win one of the last two spots in the bullpen.

By: Dan Madden

Dan Madden — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:22:55 +0000

Who is Chad Lowe? lol

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:06:22 +0000

If Kotchman struggles or gets hurt I pray we see more LouMar behind the plate and Santana at first!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:02:46 +0000

Agree all around. I think Canzler is a very low risk high reward type of guy, and Lopez has some right handed pop and simply must be there. Can’t wait!

By: Susan Petrone

Susan Petrone — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:42:21 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Kelly. I really love Marson behind the plate–he just gives me a feeling that all is well. If he can keep hitting the way he’s been in Spring Training, he’ll be the whole package. I agree this has the makings of a fun summer.

By: Kelly Shedlock

Kelly Shedlock — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:44:07 +0000

I agree with your bench picks – I am a huge Lou Marson fan! He is the BEST defensive catcher. If he keeps hitting like he has in spring trianing – they are gonna have to play him a lot more. A much better defensive catcher than Santana. Jason Donald give 110% when he play – I’m glad I don’t have to clean his uniform. I was impressed with Lopez and his hitting when I visited spring training earlier this month . Canzler still has a bit more to prove to me, but I’d go with him over Cunningham and Spilborghs. Those two have not impressed me. I think it is gonna be a FUN summer – the boys will be back in town in 10 days!