2012-2013 Indians Red Hot Offseason Thread (Bourn signed post 1940)

[AZ_]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

They tried to sneak him through just like we did.

I think Canzler might mean Cleveland isn't looking at a DH

I think it means they DFA Mike McDade to make room for Swisher, giving Canzler the opportunity to play everyday at Columbus.

 

[440]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

I think it means they DFA Mike McDade to make room for Swisher, giving Canzler the opportunity to play everyday at Columbus.

Are you thinking McGuiness makes the 25 man roster?

 

[AZ_]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

Are you thinking McGuiness makes the 25 man roster?

Would be a huge upset if he does, I can't imagine a scenario where he does.

 

[BMAN]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

Swisher signing official. Press conference at 4 p.m. On STO

 

[Pyro]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

Is anybody else watching this press conference? Holy shit. Dude is excited as fuck.

 

[Soar]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

Hard not to crack a smile watching Swisher's presser.

 

[BlueSeats626]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

Wow Swisher just kicked the shit out of that presser.

Impossible not to like the guy.

 

[shoes22]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

I don't know how anyone couldn't get excited after watching that press conference. I have NEVER seen anyone more excited to be a Cleveland Indian in my life.

 

[Steve_424]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

With personalities with Swisher and Bauer added to Kipnis, Pestano, and Perez, this team needs a reality show.

 

[AZ_]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

With personalities with Swisher and Bauer added to Kipnis, Pestano, and Perez, this team needs a reality show.

They're also a pretty cool group of guys that all connect well with fans and can develop a following.

A good example why player makeup matters, IMO.

 

[shoes22]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

The big thing to take away here is how much the culture feels different with the Indians right now. There were no real "leaders" on the Indians last year. Listening to Antonetti and Francona and Swisher now, they all seem like one big happy family who can't wait to start the season. Playing with that kind of energy day in and day out goes a long way to producing wins. It comes from the top, and it shouldn't be taken for granted that Swisher would not be here if Francona wasn't the manager.

 

[Huber.]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

With personalities with Swisher and Bauer added to Kipnis, Pestano, and Perez, this team needs a reality show.

MLB Network needs a show like NFL "Hard Knocks" and NBA's "The Association". Indians would be a good candidate for it with Tito as the manager and those players your just mentioned.


edit: Showtime has one.

 

[AZ_]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

MLB Network needs a show like NFL "Hard Nocks" and NBA's "The Association". Indians would be a good candidate for it with Tito as the manager and those players your just mentioned.


edit: HBO has one.

Hard Nocks?

And 'The Franchise' is on Showtime.

 

[Huber.]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

Hard Nocks?

And 'The Franchise' is on Showtime.

You win some, you lose some.

 

[AZ_]

Re: 2012-2013 Indians Offseason Thread (Mark Reynolds signed, Francona hired)

Thomas Neal DFAd to make room for Swisher.