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johnsilver
You know Indians fans are cringing. Seems like Grady Sizemore’s initial surgery was his shoulder, then came knees, shoulder again, then more knees.. You would hate to see another terrific kid like Brantley befell the chronic knife, much like happened to Sizemore.
misterb71
I’m confused. Brantley’s season ended with a week remaining in the regular season — well over six weeks ago. He stopped just a couple of weeks into his rehab program because of the lingering pain and just had the surgery in the 1st/2nd week of November. Why was Brantley (apparently) sitting around for a month before starting his rehab? And if he had pain in the shoulder throughout his waiting period and into the beginning of rehab, what signs were the team looking for that he was going to need surgery? Persistent pain six weeks after an injury usually tells me something more is going on. Sounds like somebody fell asleep at the wheel somewhere along the way.
NickinIthaca
They probably prescribed a few weeks rest before starting his rehab….
misterb71
Exactly as I would have expected. But if the guy says his shoulder is still hurting throughout the rest and as the rehab started, why would you start to ramp up the rehab if the pain was still there? Don’t you take another MRI before moving things forward?
cheftay
Huge blow to the Indians line up. You kind of wonder if someone misdiagnosed him along the way. On the bright side, best case scenario would be for Brantley to start baseball activities in April and hopefully be back in May.
I wonder if the Indians trade for an outfielder now? There were talks about Ozuna and even Dalton Pompey before.
"Sixth City" Guards
I think Puig and Ozuna are the most talked about. People around the tribe think it is possible we could get both. I don’t see that but it’s out there. We would have to really sell our SP depth and prospects. Even if Puig is going to be sold low, LaD would want a lot for him, as I would.
willi
Tribe can survive for 2 months with him, Though they need to see if they can find a Cheap Bat like Cody Ashe of the Phillies.
KellanYeni
If the Phillies and Indians could work out a deal it would be ideal for both teams!
hubitcherkokov
I hope Mike Chernoff’s first move as GM of the team is to acquire Yasiel Puig. Also, yeesh, change the team name already.
LH
Why?
hubitcherkokov
1. Cleveland needs a starting outfielder (particularly after Michael Brantley’s injury) and a right-handed slugger for a reasonable average annual value. The Dodgers need a starting pitcher (particularly if Zack Greinke signs elsewhere). Puig fields Cleveland’s needs and is poised to bounce back from an injury-marred 2015 season. Danny Salazar would be a good fit for the Dodgers.
2. The team name was changed to “Indians” in 1915, when racism raged in the United States, and the team and the local sportswriters used negative stereotypes to write about/promote the team. I get it – I used to love Chief Wahoo and the team name – but it is deeply offensive to a race of people that U.S. settlers tried to wipe from existence.
(I think the “Buckeyes” would be a great name, honoring the Negro League team that once played in Cleveland. I know a lot of people would correlate it to Ohio State (not an Ohio State fan, personally), but I think people would get over it. Also fond of the Blues, Municipals, Lake Shores, and Spiders (though that could lend itself to an awful “Softball Guy” brand/identity).)
stymeedone
Call a plumber! I just heard Cleveland’s season getting flushed.
"Sixth City" Guards
Great start to the off season. Good news it is his non throwing shoulder. I don’t think it changes our plans. We were going after OF bats anyways. It might put more urgency for the Indians. Just stay with the plan tribe.