Comments on: Inexcusable

By: John Z

John Z — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:55:11 +0000

I’d be happy with them staying with home-grown “solutions” and letting their talent grow into a perennial contender. I’d also be happy with exploring a big move like a Hunter Pence, who is a very, very nice player, but maybe not a superstar. But acquiring someone like Ryan Ludwick bores me because I think his best baseball is behind him. I’d rather see someone whose best baseball is ahead of him struggle than give up anything for a marginal player. There was a day when Austin Kearns was going to lead the Reds to the title, you know,and now he’s, you know, Austin Kearns. A month from now Ludwick or Willingham or Franceour willlook like David Dellucci or something.

By: Stephanie Liscio

Stephanie Liscio — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:52:08 +0000

I’m not sure I want the Indians to give up too much, because I definitely agree that we probably have yet to see the best from them. However, when the rest of the division is weak/flawed, there’s no reason they shouldn’t jump on that opportunity. That’s why I’d almost rather see some different folks brought up from AAA, or maybe a marginal player like a Ryan Ludwick who likely won’t cost much in prospects.

By: Drew

Drew — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:33:23 +0000

Many baseball analysts called the Indians a surprise team this year and felt that they were still 2 years away from contending. I think it may be time for them to stick to that plan. The fact that this team is in 1st place defies logic. I wrote before the All-Star break that the Indians could finish 88-74 and win the division. I forgot a key component in that analysis, the fact that Indians are now playing .396 baseball since May 23rd. A full-season run rate of that number is not too far from where they finished last season. I do not think they are that bad, but I also do not feel like they can play .500+ baseball in the 2nd half after what I have seen.

By: John Z

John Z — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:25:25 +0000

I wonder how many prospects Hunter Pence would cost? I’d consider giving up one of the up-and-coming pitchers.

By: SeattleStu

SeattleStu — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:13:54 +0000

you nailed it stephanie….inexcusable.