macbdog
Resident Luddite
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I have been a staunch defender of Shaprio. I think this is pretty clear. HOWEVU, putting the likes of Hernandez, Nix, etc on this team when we're suppose to be rebuilding just pisses me off to no end.
And it's not an indictment on Hernandez (who has played pretty well to be honest) or Nix. They're journey men who will not help this team out in the long run. And it sucks or JRodriguez and Kipnis. JRod got demoted to make room for Valbuena and Kipnis will now see spot time. It's bullshit.
Rodriguez was moved back to Columbus when LaPorta was recalled. Apparently the Tribe knew they were going to be moving Branyan soon and Rodriguez got the temporary bump to AA. It was nothing more than that. Not to mention that he DHed in Akron anyway and never had any impact on Kipnis nor would he have.
What I don't get is this- why are folks up in arms about a guy who wasn't even a prospect 5 weeks ago? Rodriguez is at best a future utility player. Asdrubal Cabrera is expected back in a few weeks, at which time Nix gets DFA'd, Cabrera goes to SS and Donald goes to 2B. Who the utility man is is irrelevant b/c they shouldn't be seeing the field. The Indians only have so many spots to give guys looks. I just don't see the 2-3 weeks of available playing time being enough to evaluate Rodriguez, so I don't see it justifying putting him on the 40-man at this time. Now, if Cabrera doesn't come back in a few weeks? Then I think a case can be made, but with 2 other better prospects to evaluate ahead of him (Donald, Valbuena) I just don't see time to get a read on him.