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2012-2013 Indians Red Hot Offseason Thread (Bourn signed post 1940)
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Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Francona hired)
If you guys really think having Francona isn't going to make a huge difference then you're out of your damn mind.
If you guys really think having Francona isn't going to make a huge difference then you're out of your damn mind.
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Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Francona hired)
Negative Ned.
It's like the Indians are at a lose-lose with fans. They should of hired some no name off the corner.
Negative Ned.
It's like the Indians are at a lose-lose with fans. They should of hired some no name off the corner.
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Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Francona hired)
Perfect hire for the Tribe in Terry Francona. Cleveland actually has two formidable head coaches/managers now with Francona and Byron Scott. Once Shurmdog gets the boot and ends up being the Offensive Quality Control Coach in Philadelphia next season, the Browns will have an opportunity to complete the respectable Cleveland coaches trifecta.
As far as the rest of the Tribe's off-season plans, let's hope that they can at least obtain a couple of legitimate, right-handed bats. Switch-hitter and Ohio native Nick Swisher would be a wonderful addition, but he's going to command as much money as any outfielder not named Josh Hamilton on the market. Guys like Delmon Young, Jonny Gomes and Ryan Ludwick (club option) are all free agents who would look great in left field thoughYoung has been mainly a designated hitter for Detroit. I saw where sgm mentioned Melky Cabrera as a potential fit at left field, and although his character is certainly shoddy, he still would be the best left-fielder this team has had since Coco. Expect for Jimenez's option to be picked up considering how much they gave up for him and how thin this rotation is going forward. But, they're going to need to add a top-of-the-rotation starter either through trade or free agency, and they better not end up reeling in some Derek Lowe type stiff to toe the mound again.
Perfect hire for the Tribe in Terry Francona. Cleveland actually has two formidable head coaches/managers now with Francona and Byron Scott. Once Shurmdog gets the boot and ends up being the Offensive Quality Control Coach in Philadelphia next season, the Browns will have an opportunity to complete the respectable Cleveland coaches trifecta.
As far as the rest of the Tribe's off-season plans, let's hope that they can at least obtain a couple of legitimate, right-handed bats. Switch-hitter and Ohio native Nick Swisher would be a wonderful addition, but he's going to command as much money as any outfielder not named Josh Hamilton on the market. Guys like Delmon Young, Jonny Gomes and Ryan Ludwick (club option) are all free agents who would look great in left field thoughYoung has been mainly a designated hitter for Detroit. I saw where sgm mentioned Melky Cabrera as a potential fit at left field, and although his character is certainly shoddy, he still would be the best left-fielder this team has had since Coco. Expect for Jimenez's option to be picked up considering how much they gave up for him and how thin this rotation is going forward. But, they're going to need to add a top-of-the-rotation starter either through trade or free agency, and they better not end up reeling in some Derek Lowe type stiff to toe the mound again.
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Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Francona hired)
Whoops. My bad, read it totally wrong. My edit button is working proper.
Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Francona hired)
Finally. Cleveland sports teams need to realize a winning culture needs to be set. We've tried to turn guys into winners but it's nice to bring in someone that actually has done it. I don't see why the team wouldn't do something to make a splash. If they wanted that, they would have stuck with Sandy and tried to relive the 90's to bring attendance back.
As for whoever mentioned Brandon McCarthy.. I do like him but is it confirmed that he can pitch again? I assume he can but I haven't read anything.
Finally. Cleveland sports teams need to realize a winning culture needs to be set. We've tried to turn guys into winners but it's nice to bring in someone that actually has done it. I don't see why the team wouldn't do something to make a splash. If they wanted that, they would have stuck with Sandy and tried to relive the 90's to bring attendance back.
As for whoever mentioned Brandon McCarthy.. I do like him but is it confirmed that he can pitch again? I assume he can but I haven't read anything.
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Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Francona hired)
If we somehow signed him, who would be mad. He's a power hitter which we need
If we somehow signed him, who would be mad. He's a power hitter which we need
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Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Francona hired)
right, dont wanna overpay the guy....he made 7 million this year. 3 yrs/27 million would be a nice deal for him
right, dont wanna overpay the guy....he made 7 million this year. 3 yrs/27 million would be a nice deal for him