Comments on: Extension for Asdrubal? Yea or Nay?

By: The Indians Trade Value Column- 2012 Version 1.0 « It's pronounced "Lajaway"

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:14:39 +0000

[...] consider reading Will’s great article summarizing Cabrera’s possible contract extension here. Cabrera never hit more than six home runs in any season until his 25 last year, and never had more [...]

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Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:58:15 +0000

[...] shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera get a contract extension? By Will McIlroy for the blog “It’s pronounced ‘Lajaway.’ [...]

By: Will McIlroy

Will McIlroy — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:26:30 +0000

Still some drama to play out so too soon to tell what happens. If Cabrera monsters again or even cones close then pressure shifts to the team to sign him long term and “make a statement”. A test for Antonetti.

By: SeattleStu

SeattleStu — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:24:53 +0000

The first thing i’d do is pat myself on the back for not signing this hump to a long-term deal. Imagine what shape he’d be in if they actually paid him? Hey Asdrubal, you ain’t good enough to rest on your talent, so get it in gear or get lost. I’d give up the handful of highlight reel plays every year if i didnt have to sit through the 15-20 balls that go through his legs or under his glove.

What i can’t figure out is how this front office finally got one right.

By: Will McIlroy

Will McIlroy — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:38:00 +0000

I agree. So far Cabrera is not showing he’s a long term guy and the money could be used to lock up Choo or Masterson. Projecting prospects is always a crap shoot but the Indians are strong in the middle infield at the lower levels even besides Lindor.

Thanks for the reply.

By: medfest

medfest — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:03:14 +0000

I would let Cabrera walk and take the draft pick.

His range won’t get better,he doesn’t seem to know what being in shape is and I’ve got Lindor in my minor leagues.

He’s fine for now.but no way do I hitch my team wagon to this guy.