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greatd
Indians seem like one or two bats away from blowing away the competition.
Michael Macaulay-Birks
That’s what I read when I see “minor-league contract”, the Indians are more than a couple of bats away
n888
TJ House is a sleeper for that rotation too
bravesfan 7
He never started for the Braves just the Rangers.
Erokv17
Why do I even have this app as an Indians fan. I like these moves, but they don’t matter unless ownership spends on a legit bat.
mlbgeek
As a fellow Tribe fan it is naturally frustrating.. However this success is going to have to come from within most likely. The Indians cannot afford a sure offensive thing because those players clearly command way too high a cost. Or if obtained in trade would likely have to cough up way too much of the pitching which HAS become a near sure thing (and controllable). So the Indians will need to have someone step up from within the organization. Taking pressure off of guys like Santana by adding a bat like a Napoli is a smart move. Will it truly make a huge difference.. Possibly not.. But in our market that’s essentially how things have to be done. Smart drafting, extremely sound trades, and maintaining control of strengths (SP). Now it’s basically the final stage of waiting game to see if we can have similar success to a KC (similar market, many of key youngsters developed together).. The Indians do have some weapons on the horizon in Zimmer, Naquin, and Ramsey.. Further out still Frazier. It’s certainly not easy being a Tribe fan.. But I feel the org is on right track. Just not always fun playing the waiting game.
Erokv17
Naquin and Zimmer can’t contribute in 2016 and I worry that they won’t be ready in time for this window. The KC comparison is fine, but their payroll was 90 million when they made that run and 110 this last year. If the Indians bumped to the 90 million mark that leaves us 10-15 million for a bonafide bat, not these spare parts.
trptribe
Need to add TJ House to that list of starters. Dude hasn’t had a bad stretch since he’s been in the big leagues.
Polish Hammer
The Tribe shopping in the scratch and dent section again. Hoping to resurrect another career so they can skip town and cash in once they do. Not sure why MLB refuses to have a legit salary cap when every other league does and the well run teams are able to maintain.