Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports that the Indians have traded the slugging first baseman Russell Branyan to the Seattle Mariners for prospects Juan Diaz and Ezquiel Carrera. The Indians will also either pay the rest of his salary for the year or send a player to be named later. We all knew Branyan would be traded but I don't think anyone thought it would be to the Mariners. This is the fourth time the Indians have traded Branyan. As far as the prospects go, I really don't know them too well. Both are relatively young, 21 and 23 respectively. While neither have amazing stats, Diaz does have 41 RBI at High-A High Desert while Carrera has nine steals and two triples at AAA Tacoma.
The biggest issue is that the Indians now lose their starting first baseman and home run leader. This move means Matt LaPorta will get another chance at the big leagues after a very impressive rebound in Columbus. LaPorta was batting .353 with five homers and 16 RBI in 17 games with the Clippers.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Game Wrap-Up 6/25/2010
FINAL SCORE: 3-10
Well, it doesn't look like Aaron Laffey was the right choice to start that game. I never was a fan of him personally, I always felt he was a bit overrated. It would have given him confidence if we could have scored runs, but we didn't. Carlos Santana had another home run, his power is continuing to blossom. A nice game for Aaron Harang. Seven innings, 3 earned runs. Nothing spectacular, but it helps his stock if they do plan on trading him.
Player of the Game: Drew Stubbs
A very solid game for the young outfielder. Drew Stubbs had two hits on the night, including a two run homer in the 2nd, and four RBI. Although this was a team effort, Stubbs started the run production and deserves to be player of the game.
Well, it doesn't look like Aaron Laffey was the right choice to start that game. I never was a fan of him personally, I always felt he was a bit overrated. It would have given him confidence if we could have scored runs, but we didn't. Carlos Santana had another home run, his power is continuing to blossom. A nice game for Aaron Harang. Seven innings, 3 earned runs. Nothing spectacular, but it helps his stock if they do plan on trading him.
Player of the Game: Drew Stubbs
A very solid game for the young outfielder. Drew Stubbs had two hits on the night, including a two run homer in the 2nd, and four RBI. Although this was a team effort, Stubbs started the run production and deserves to be player of the game.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Indians Recall Aaron Laffey
The Indians plan on starting Aaron Laffey against the Reds. Not sure we had another option here. Laffey has experience, but hasn't really shown anything in the past. Laffey is 16-19 for his career in the majors. Let's hope this time he can prove while he was once one of our top prospects.
3 Indians Prospects Charged With Felony Assault
This isn't good. Beau Mills, Jerad Head, and Josh Tomlin are being accused of Felony Assault. Here is the quote from ESPN.com.
Well, I guess we have to wait and see how this turns out. Hopefully they are found not guilty. These guys need to realize that playing professional baseball is a privilege and not a right. If I hear more I will keep you updated.
The injured man, Theodore Zeman III, told police that a group of ballplayers were taunting him while he was at the bar, then assaulted him after he raised his hand in a gesture to stop them, according to a police report. Zeman, 25, of Seven Hills, spent at least two days in the hospital after sustaining a punctured lung and rib fractures in the brawl, Akron police Lt. Rick Edwards said.
Well, I guess we have to wait and see how this turns out. Hopefully they are found not guilty. These guys need to realize that playing professional baseball is a privilege and not a right. If I hear more I will keep you updated.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Game Wrap-Up 6/24/2010
FINAL SCORE: 3-12
That game was just pitiful. They played better than us at every aspect of the game. The most interesting stat I've found though is that every one of there starters scored at least one run. Including Joe Blanton. When run production is that spread out, there is no player of the game. There was no catalyst. We were beaten by the Phillies as a team. If I had to choose a player of the game, it would probably be Placido Polanco; he had four hits and two RBI.
That game was just pitiful. They played better than us at every aspect of the game. The most interesting stat I've found though is that every one of there starters scored at least one run. Including Joe Blanton. When run production is that spread out, there is no player of the game. There was no catalyst. We were beaten by the Phillies as a team. If I had to choose a player of the game, it would probably be Placido Polanco; he had four hits and two RBI.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Game Wrap-Up 6/23/2010
Well, I'm not really sure what to say. We had that game in the bag and we let it slip out. We need more out of Westbrook, we gave him run support and he just didn't have it. We had to use way too many relievers, although Chris Perez did a nice job. Shin-Soo Choo, excellent night, two homers. Carlos Santana added 2 RBI. But what can you say? Jimmy Rollins hit a shot off of Kerry Wood. Another game, another blown save.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Jimmy Rollins
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Jimmy Rollins
Futures Game Rosters Announced!
A short little congratulations to Lonnie Chisenhall and Chun Chen for making the Futures All Star Game! Chisenhall is with Akron in AA while Chen is with Lake County in A.
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