Comments on: Why the Tribe Should Still Consider Shaun Marcum

By: Drew

Drew — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:52:37 +0000

One thing that could be an interesting twist is that Ezekial Carrera was outside of Choo, the best lead-off hitter that Indians had in 2012. Brantley did his best work in the middle of the order, kipnis is better in the 2/3 and Stubbs is best at the bottom. Bat Cabrerra in the lead-off spot? That might not be that terrible of an idea, but he has really been an excellent #3.

By: Ryan Pinheiro

Ryan Pinheiro — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:02:53 +0000

You’re right when you say the Progressive Field’s low home run mark was in part due to the lack of power from the Tribe. However, it’s still definitely a better park to pitch in than Miller Park. Also I would not sign Marcum for anything longer than a 2-year deal due to his injury history. I think a large reason why he has gone unsigned thus far is because he is asking for a multi-year contract, which teams are shying away from. He will eventually have to agree to a shorter deal if this continues. Lastly, in terms of a DH, the vast majority of options for DH left on the free agent market will be inexpensive. If we do sign a DH, it would most likely be on an incentive laden deal. If we don’t sign anyone, Antonetti has been quoted saying that rotating bench players such as Aviles or Carrera is an option as more AL teams have actually done something similar to this in recent years.

By: Chris Burnham

Chris Burnham — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:52:23 +0000

If Marcum (or Saunders) land here, there is going to be quite a competition for the fifth spot in the rotation. That can only be a positive.

By: John G.

John G. — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:20:53 +0000

Who’s Shirley?

By: Steve Alex

Steve Alex — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:13:38 +0000

Hafner? Ok, that takes care of 60-80 games. Who plays the rest?

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 03:48:40 +0000

This team is only going to go as far as the starting rotation takes it. And right now, we have one of the worst rotations in the league, even after the Brett Myers signing. We need a guy like Marcum or even Joe Saunders (who is a lefty), but by the looks of it, management isn’t willing to dish out the money. With regards to the DH position, I have a feeling Travis Hafner will be brought back on a 1-year deal. I wouldn’t trust McGuinness or McDade as our full time DH.

By: Steve Alex

Steve Alex — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 03:37:08 +0000

They waived Canzler again and lost him to the Yankees, which tells me they are going to sign a DH. All that’s left is Rule 5 and waiver pickups. Shirley, they aren’t going into the season with a DH who was at AA last year, right?

By: Portland Reign

Portland Reign — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:53:32 +0000

Reason why Proressive was third fewest was because the Indians didn’t hit many as a team. I am against signing Marcum,as it will be another contract that will linger way too long. I would rather see them bring in a bat for DH. E. Cabrera, McGuiness, McDade shouldn’t be our default DH this year.

By: Ryan Pinheiro

Ryan Pinheiro — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 17:24:43 +0000

Based off of what others pitchers have earned this offseason, I don’t think anything under 10 million will sign Marcum. The Tribe did have talks with Marcum a couple days ago, but that was before the Brett Myers signing was official. I would expect them to keep a tab on him, and wait and see if he will lower his asking price if he continues to go unsigned. However, I would be surprised if a team doesn’t take a flyer on him sometime soon.

By: Steve Alex

Steve Alex — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:51:01 +0000

What do you think it would cost to sign Marcum? If fully healthy, his numbers suggest a pretty hefty contract both in years and annual average. The injury concerns last year obviously are a factor, but how much so? One year at less than 5 million seems awfully low for a player of his caliber, but the team probably can’t afford any more than that.