Cleveland Indians (2011 Season)

[LitlBuck]

I think after the All-Star break we will get what we anticipated at the beginning of the season. we cannot win in the major leagues with a bunch of pictures from a softball beer league and hitters from the Little League with my apology to those kids. Bring up the clippers and the Aeros for some development and lets get football season started for whatever that will be worth

 

[NFBuck]

I think after the All-Star break we will get what we anticipated at the beginning of the season. we cannot win in the major leagues with a bunch of pictures from a softball beer league and hitters from the Little League with my apology to those kids. Bring up the clippers and the Aeros for some development and lets get football season started for whatever that will be worth

I'd agree with you, but I've said the very same thing two or three times this season and they start playing well again. They're schizophrenic as fuck, that's for sure.

 

[y0yoyoin]

kipnis just hit a HR in the futures all star game...can we please call this guy up now

 

[y0yoyoin]

Jeanmar Gomez is expected to join the Indians' starting rotation after the All-Star break.

Gomez was scratched from his scheduled appearance at the Triple-A All-Star Game and will instead return to the big leagues. The 23-year-old has registered a 2.40 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 93 2/3 innings this year in the minors. He hasn't fared nearly as well in the bigs, but the Indians are hoping he's now more equipped for the challenge.

Source: Cleveland Plan Dealer


i hope he is taking Talbots spot in the rotation...not just a spot start in place of carmona

 

[LitlBuck]

Jeanmar Gomez is expected to join the Indians' starting rotation after the All-Star break.

Gomez was scratched from his scheduled appearance at the Triple-A All-Star Game and will instead return to the big leagues. The 23-year-old has registered a 2.40 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 93 2/3 innings this year in the minors. He hasn't fared nearly as well in the bigs, but the Indians are hoping he's now more equipped for the challenge.

Source: Cleveland Plan Dealer


i hope he is taking Talbots spot in the rotation...not just a spot start in place of carmona

I think it will be the latter and McAllister will come back to Columbus. They probably don't want to admit that they might have made a mistake with MT quite yet but he just doesn't have it. I am surprised that Tomlin has done so well because between the two there is not much difference except that Tomlin knows how to pitch. You would think that they could teach Talbot how to pitch also.

It is my understanding that Kipnis is purely a second baseman and that is one position where they are overloaded so I doubt if we will see him until September call ups.

 

[y0yoyoin]

I think it will be the latter and McAllister will come back to Columbus. They probably don't want to admit that they might have made a mistake with MT quite yet but he just doesn't have it. I am surprised that Tomlin has done so well because between the two there is not much difference except that Tomlin knows how to pitch. You would think that they could teach Talbot how to pitch also.

It is my understanding that Kipnis is purely a second baseman and that is one position where they are overloaded so I doubt if we will see him until September call ups.

i disagree with mcallister coming back up....he wasnt that impressive in his outing and gomez has had 4 starts already this year with his one terrible start being his first game against KC where he allowed 5 ER...Mcallister could come up if carmona stays out longer....or huff could be brought up....as far as kipnis we are overloaded at 2B yes, but the difference between everyone there is kipnis can actually hit....if O-cab was hitting like kearns was then he would already be brought up....phelps was supposedly better defensively which is why he got brought up first....but he blew that chance....we need offense NOW and we need to do that by either trade or bring kipnis up

 

[LitlBuck]

i disagree with mcallister coming back up....he wasnt that impressive in his outing and gomez has had 4 starts already this year with his one terrible start being his first game against KC where he allowed 5 ER...Mcallister could come up if carmona stays out longer....or huff could be brought up....as far as kipnis we are overloaded at 2B yes, but the difference between everyone there is kipnis can actually hit....if O-cab was hitting like kearns was then he would already be brought up....phelps was supposedly better defensively which is why he got brought up first....but he blew that chance....we need offense NOW and we need to do that by either trade or bring kipnis up

You misread my post I said that Talbot would stay in Cleveland and McAllister will come back to Columbus. Gomez will get the next Carmona start according to what I have read. I know that we need offense now but for some reason they are reluctant to bring Kipnis up. I would bring him up in a heartbeat. In fact, I would even put him in the outfield if necessary which it is:)

 

[y0yoyoin]

You misread my post I said that Talbot would stay in Cleveland and McAllister will come back to Columbus. Gomez will get the next Carmona start according to what I have read. I know that we need offense now but for some reason they are reluctant to bring Kipnis up. I would bring him up in a heartbeat. In fact, I would even put him in the outfield if necessary which it is:)

i did misread...sorry...long weekend :)

 

[y0yoyoin]

lots of indians news

The Indians are expected to recall Jeanmar Gomez from the minors to start Sunday against the Orioles.

He'll take Mitch Talbot's spot in the rotation. Gomez is starting for Class A Mahoning Valley on Wednesday night while Triple-A Columbus is on their All-Star break. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 2.40 ERA over 14 starts at the minor league level this season, averaging 7.2 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9.

Related: Mitch Talbot

Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter

The Indians will call up outfielder Ezequiel Carrera from Triple-A Columbus before Thursday's game against the Orioles.

He'll take the place of the injured Mitch Talbot on the active roster, at least for a couple days. The 23-year-old outfielder went 2-for-8 with two RBI in a stint with the big club back in May.

Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter

Indians placed RHP Mitch Talbot on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 9, with a lower back strain.

Interesting timing, given that Indians manager Manny Acta was already considering booting him from the starting rotation. Talbot has a 6.33 ERA over 11 starts this season and is winless since May 31.

 

[y0yoyoin]

Lonnie Chisenhall (cheek) told reporters that he expects to play Thursday against the Orioles.

Chisenhall suffered a sinus fracture when he was struck in the face by a pitch last Thursday, but the All-Star break has given him ample time to recover and he's aiming to return to the Cleveland starting lineup when the second half of the season resumes. The 22-year-old is 8-for-30 with a home run since arriving in the majors.

Source: Nick Camino on Twitter

 

[Bucklion]

Damn, when was the last time there was this much news or interest during the break in this team. I have to say it's fun for them to be relevant again, if at least for another month.

 

[y0yoyoin]

this is actually pretty funny....unless they implode then here comes the Iceman

http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2011/07/indians_bullpen_feature_7-14.html

Cleveland Indians' stout bullpen offers a tight collection of Goodfellas

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- They prefer to be known by a nickname not necessarily endorsed by their family friendly, law-abiding organization.
But their bosses don't raise a public complaint because, in a results-oriented business, these guys get results.
They are "The Bullpen Mafia," a group of relievers that typically comprises most, if not all, of the Cleveland Indians' bullpen. Its specialty: eliminating opposing hitters. Without the bullpen, the Indians likely would be staring at a third straight season of 90-plus losses. Instead, the Tribe is 47-42, a half-game out of first in the American League Central Division as the "second half" begins Thursday. Tribe relievers are 15-9 with a 3.18 ERA and 22 saves in 28 chances. They have given up 92 earned runs in 260 1/3 innings and struck out 212. The bullpen is tied for second in the American League in victories and is third in ERA and fifth in innings.
Beyond the near-guarantee of success on most nights, the group is cloaked in ambiguity and mystery. It likes to keep outsiders guessing.
"Like the real Mafia, the makings are kind of convoluted and, uh, cloudy," closer Chris Perez said. "There are legends and tales, but nothing's been confirmed." In a pre-batting practice clubhouse card game last week, recognized charter members Joe Smith and Tony Sipp decided to play it coy. Because they could. Asked about The Bullpen Mafia, Smith said: "I don't know what you're talking about."
Laughter. "No, really," Smith said, "I don't."
Sipp effectively zipped his lip, too.
"Oh, no," he said. "You're not going to get any information out of me."

cont...

the best is Tony Sipprano

 

[y0yoyoin]

chisenhall back in the lineup today playing 3rd

 

[buckeyemania11]

Tribe come out with a 3 run 1st

solo shot by Asdrubal

2 run shot by Smooth

 

[buckeyemania11]

4-0 in the 3rd after an RBI double by Smooth

bases were loaded with 1 out...and of course Orlando Cabrera promptly grounds into a double play