Comments on: Jason Kipnis, the Trade Deadline, and the Outfield

By: John Z

John Z — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:59:08 +0000

I’d give up Pomeranz for Hunter Pence, but I think the Astros want more than that. I’d rather hold onto White over Pomeranz because Pomeranz’ motion worries me.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:33:37 +0000

I would not give up Chisenhall, Kipnis, Alex White, or Pomeranz to try to stay in the race this year. A minor trade for a guy in his walk year (Crisp, Fukudome) would be okay if we don’t have to give up much. But I’d rather take a guy like Francoeur, Marlon Byrd, or Matt Kemp that could contribute to our team next year. It all depends on the asking price, which may be too high due to the large number of teams that are “buyers” this year. I’d rather have them stand pat then give up too many prospects in a trade.

By: SeattleStu

SeattleStu — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 03:17:40 +0000

wow, kipnis provided just the spark we needed…he worked the count for 12 pitches in only 2 at bats….whoops, 0 for 2 tho….we have the chisox right where we want them….i shouldnt be criticial as Chicago is 5-5 in their last 10 games and their manager called them gutless 2 days ago….are we thinking of adding any major leaguers to our starting lineup?…by my count we had 3 tonight….way to open the homestand strong Tribe….at least we’re in the Central.

By: Drew

Drew — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:59:44 +0000

But with so many teams in contention at this point in the season – seriously have there been this many “buyers” at the end of July before – one club or another is going to do something stupid. I’d rather sit this one out, then bet the farm on a rent-a-bat just to win a division’s who playoff representative will be dismissed in the Division Series. After all, the Indians were not supposed to contend for 1-2 years. I absolutely detest strike-outs and Francoeur and Crisp statistically put the ball in play at a 1/6 and 1/7 K/AB ratios respectively. That can mean RBI with a runner of 3rd base, something the Tribe surely needs.

By: Drew

Drew — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:49:57 +0000

I like the idea of Coco Crisp coming back to Cleveland. Either that or Jeff Francoeur.