Email a copy of 'Indians Plan To Explore Extension With Carlos Santana' to a friend
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CLEvsWORLD
He might take it too the way things went in free agency last off season
crazy4cleveland
please make it happen
Polish Hammer
Also hoping they re-sign him and he sticks around a few more years.
layventsky
Yes. At least until Bobby Bradley is ready for the majors, if for no other reason than Encarnación’s defense (which does not draw rave reviews).
sufferforsnakes
So you don’t remember Santana playing LF during the World Series?
Mattimeo09
Not quite sure what your point is. He played in Left Field for 12 innings and didn’t make a single error.
There’s not enough data to credit or discredit him
sufferforsnakes
No point. My comment was in response to the line in the article that says…..”He played only those two positions in 2015 and 2016″…..as in catcher and first base.
Is that okay with you?
Mattimeo09
Before you decide to talk down to other fans, make sure you read the entire paragraph. Steve was clearly talking about First Base and Designated Hitter, not catcher. Santana hasn’t played behind home plate since 2014.
It’s also clear Steve was referring to the positions Santana played in the regular season for 2015
sufferforsnakes
So…….what say you about the FACT he played left field?
Steve Adams
I double-checked his regular season defensive log — not his postseason. The point remains the same: a team’s not going to play him at third, catcher or in the outfield on any type of regular basis. Wherever he signs, it’ll be as a 1B/DH.
But, yes, I did omit the left field appearance, which I’ve added to the post. I’m not sure exactly why that elicits such a sour tone from you, but hey, to each his own. Cheers.
sufferforsnakes
Oh, I don’t have a sour tone about it, or with you. Was just trying to make something known. Plus, add in that Chewy has said he’s gonna play him in RF this year, and his “value” in the field is expanding.
Now, when it comes to another particular poster and sour tones………
Mattimeo09
Literally every other person who has commented on this conversation has agreed that you’re the poster with the problem.
It’s just really sad how oblivious some people can be. I’m going to stop replying on this post because frankly, there isn’t much point.
You should spend some time examining your attitude though.
See ya
sufferforsnakes
Ooh, okay—-you win! Happy?
Polish Hammer
And this season it will be RF, actually this weekend. I have no problems with a team player grabbing a mitt and offering to play anywhere just to contribute whether it’s C, 3B, 1B, LF or now RF. I hope they keep him around, this team really has a good chemistry and some nice interchangeable pieces.
jd396
Why did I think he had a ton of DL time? I guess I didn’t realize he had played so much.
layventsky
The only year he missed a significant amount of time was 2010, when he suffered a season-ending knee injury not long after he made his MLB debut.
Mattimeo09
Santana has also finished the last 6 seasons (2011-2016) with over 90 walks each time (One time he even led the league). He’s got great plate discipline in addition to hitting prowess
chive
They tried him at 3B for a bit in ST a few years ago too. Although he is limited, at least he’s proven to be willing to play anywhere. I still think the Indians should go after a younger 1B option.
chive
I don’t think that was “clear” at all.
The statement is that the team only feels comfortable with him playing 1B and DH. And that’s not true, he played LF in the world series, and is set to play RF this weekend… plus we’re not too far removed from experimenting with him at 3B