Indians Trade Deadline Thread

[Anglefan]

That's a really awkwardly worded tweet. Took me three passes to get what the hell he was saying. How about "Per @jonmorso, Indians and Marlins in on Lackey. Angels and Brewers not"?

 

[Snarly]

Yup

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>There's indeed some fire under the smoke with Lackey and Indians rumors. Cleveland has interest, though nothing is imminent right now.</p>&mdash; Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBastian/statuses/494581119900078080">July 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Derek]

Completely unrelated note, at Swisher's fundraiser Monday, Dickerson had his slampiece/eye candy with. I don't think I have ever met someone quite as dumb. When asked what country she was from, she responded with "Europe".

Back on track, we have a decent amount of OF prospects but none of them are great we need to keep adding with the hope that one of them develops to be above average.

We have a decent amount of them, but how many are close to the majors?

 

[NorthCoastBias]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sources: Indians have discussed Asdrubal Cabrera with Blue Jays and Giants this week. Not clear if either deal is viable now.</p>&mdash; Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/statuses/494602200673296384">July 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>blue jays are considering asdrubal to play 2b. <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmorosi">@jonmorosi</a> 1st mentioned. <a href="http://t.co/DrljlfnPxH">http://t.co/DrljlfnPxH</a></p>&mdash; Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS/statuses/494607598948077569">July 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Steve_424]

The trade of Masterson says more about their opinion of where he is right now and can be in the future than it does about the Indians buying or selling.

 

[macbdog]

The trade of Masterson says more about their opinion of where he is right now and can be in the future than it does about the Indians buying or selling.

Yes and no. I think if the Tribe is in the hunt- which would have required a guy or two like Salazar and McAlister to step it up- they would have been fine keeping Masterson around as the 5th guy. Like it or not, it does hurt the team to deal away one of its' leaders. I know the fans think he is norrible and should just die because his performance dropped off but many of the players respected him. But based on their record and where this team is trending, it just made sense to get something while they could. If they really want they can always make another run at him in the offseason.

 

[AZ_]

Giants released Dan Uggla after 11 AB.

Have been in talks with the Indians about Asdrubal Cabrera. Perhaps a deal is forthcoming.

 

[AMC]

Giants released Dan Uggla after 11 AB.

Have been in talks with the Indians about Asdrubal Cabrera. Perhaps a deal is forthcoming.

As soon as I saw those moves I figured that is likely where Asdrubal is headed. Hopefully we can get a young arm for him.

 

[BimboColesHair]

As soon as I saw those moves I figured that is likely where Asdrubal is headed. Hopefully we can get a young arm for him.

Wonder if they are desperate enough to give up Crick, Blach, or Blackburn.

 

[AMC]

Wonder if they are desperate enough to give up Crick, Blach, or Blackburn.

The Indians had interest in Joe Panik in the past, I wouldn't be surprised if he is part of a deal. He is a 2B/SS in AAA.

 

[AZ_]

As soon as I saw those moves I figured that is likely where Asdrubal is headed. Hopefully we can get a young arm for him.

List of guys I like from their system who I think would be in the conversation.

Clayton Blackburn

Keury Mella

Derek Law

Michael Kickham

Wonder if they are desperate enough to give up Crick, Blach, or Blackburn.

They almost gave up Blackburn for Bud Norris, but that never happened. He's one of my favorite guys in their system.

 

[BimboColesHair]

They almost gave up Blackburn for Bud Norris, but that never happened. He's one of my favorite guys in their system.

His K/BB ratio is absurd. I also like that, for such a big guy, he has simple and easy to repeat mechanics...obviously helps with his control.

 

[JMcCurry08]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nationals?src=hash">#Nationals</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueJays?src=hash">#BlueJays</a>, two other clubs have spoken to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Indians?src=hash">#Indians</a> about A. Cabrera, sources tell me and <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmorosi">@jonmorosi</a>. Not certain to be traded.</p>&mdash; Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/statuses/494823073049489409">July 31, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Binkster]

Fuck it. Get me this guy. Whatever it takes!

 

[NorthCoastBias]

Not Indians related, but holy crap.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>lester appears to be headed west. looks like a's may be the team.</p>&mdash; Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS/statuses/494840547342028800">July 31, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Dat pitching staff