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Greer
Mike Napoli back to Catch
stubby66
They need to go after Maldonado from Milwaukee were going to think outside the box on this one
stubby66
They need to go after Maldonado from Milwaukee were going to think outside the box on this one.
daveineg
The Brewers made a curious move the other day picking up Michael McKenry to catch at AAA. They already had received Susac back from SF in the Smith deal.
You may be on to something. They might be trying to get Maldonado through waivers to deal.
cubsfan2489
His hip is destroyed. He’s never getting behind the plate again unless it’s the 18th inning of a national league game.
bradthebluefish
Right? Why can’t he be a catcher for just one of the guys in the rotation? Once every five days he catches.
bradthebluefish
I know Napoli has hip issues, but the real reason I wouldn’t do this is because it might screw up with his current production if Napoli suddenly has to relearn his catching skills, not focusing on perfecting his hitting.
Connorsoxfan
Lol
Windians9831
I’d rather have Carlos Santana catch and Mike Napoli stay at first. but a Kurt Suzuki sounds nice too.
Polish Hammer
Bad hip, never going to happen. Santana would be an emergency catcher before ever considering Napoli.
dweav20
Perez & Giminez are better than any option out there (not paying McCann), defense matters
ohiodevil 2
Say that when Perez or Gimenez are coming to the plate in the 8th with 2 on and 2 out and the Indians are down 1….then they hit that routine grounder to the shortstop and end the inning…….
The Ghost of Bobby Bonilla
Routine grounder? More like, take 1st pitch right down the middle, whiff at a slider 4 feet off of the plate for Strike 2 and watch a 75 MPH curveball over the fat part of the plate for Strike 3.
There are literally Little Leaguers playing in Williamsport right now that can hit MLB pitching better than Perez or Gimenez.
ohiodevil 2
I was trying to give them a little credit….but your description is pretty spot on!
mharr
They can be pinch-hit for, and the other comes in. I also suspect that Santana can still don the tools of ignorance in a (playoff) pinch,
A'sfaninUK
McCann and $30M for Zimmer?
ohiodevil 2
I really hope you’re joking.
ottomatic
The Indians are all in this season. They might not do that deal, but it isn’t ridiculous to propose it.
ryno
McCann for free is not worth Zimmer. Being all in doesn’t mean that the front office should start acting crazy. Cleveland has generally always made intelligent trade decisions, and that proposal is nonsense.
bonus0510
Sounds like Recker would’ve been a solution if they had kept him. He has played well for the Braves.
krillin
I am enjoying Recker being on the Braves, that’s for sure.
Gogerty
True, but with Flowers back today, I could see Coppy giving him up.
southi
AJP was put on the DL today with a convenient ailment just in time for Flowers to come off the DL himself.
Jon429
I am too, I’d even like to see him get a chance with Flowers next season. Not sure if his performance at the plate is legit, but he’s been good behind the plate. He would be a solid backup I think.
CTBrowns
Bring Wiilin Rosario back from Korea. Buyout would probably be cheaper than what’s remaining on Suzuki’s contract.
pustule bosey
rosario’s defense suuuuuuuuuuuuuucks @ catcher – there is a reason he was made a 1b/bench guy in CO
triberulz
Stay the course is the Indians motto.which = 13,000 last night vs. ChiSox? Quintana vs. Kluber? It makes me laugh, guessing about 8,000 show up vs. ChiSox minor league starter tonight. Dolan’s said money wouldn’t be an issue when we win. Prove it make a McCann deal, Yankees know are prospects well enough to make the Miller deal. Tribe front office knows which prospects the Yankees like based off those conversations & completing the Miller deal. I say make the McCann deal & just my hunch is attendance will at least double in the 26,000-28,000 range at least. Dolan’s have to spend to win back the fans angry from the Wedge/Acta losing eras & signing Pronk (who couldn’t throw or field) over Lee/Vic./&C.C..Nows the time to spend $$$ Dolan’s we’re a first place club.
slider32
Yanks will trade McCann either now or in the winter, Cleveland would have to give them Clevenger and another mid level player, the Yanks would have to pay down McCann contract a bit/ maybe 10 million. The Yanks might wait until the winter and try and get a top pitching prospect like Newcomb of the Braves.
ryno
Why would Cleveland have to give up a top 100 prospect? McCann is hitting something like .223 since coming to NY, and they have Gary Sanchez ready to role. They don’t need (or want) McCann any longer. If Cleveland would eat the contract, they would take a mid-range pitching prospect, as a player to be named later.
Polish Hammer
No way on Earth they eat that contract, might as well bring Travis Hafner back.
mlblove
Mccann’s average is down but his OBP and power numbers are still quite high for a catcher. I say McCann while paying half his salary, Romine and Refsnyder for Clevenger
JKurk22
No way should the Braves give up Newcomb or any half decent prospect for that matter to get McCann back. He’s not worth much even free if you ask me. I’d rather have Wieters and keep my prospects.
123redsox
The indians nearly acquired Lucroy so that he could catch this season and give flexibility between catcher and first base next season while also adding a quality bat. Norris fits the mold just as well as lucroy. I think Norris is their best and most likely option.
ryno
Agreed!
Polish Hammer
McCann is owed wayyyyyyyy too much money to be considered and only way the Yankees pick up a sizeable portion is with a top prospect going back. Not worth it IMO! Besides, McCann won’t bring you 150 extra fans yet alone doubling your attendance, that’s just ridiculous. They ponied up for Miller and he’s been brilliant, they ponied up for Lucroy’s and he pulled back. Guyer is a small addition but a nice one so far. I’d hate to see them overpay for any catcher that disrupts the pitching and then goes into a slump at the plate. Perez was hurt and rushed back, he’ll get a little better at the plate.