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  • EmpireMaker
    SBR Posting Legend
    • 06-18-09
    • 15581

    #1611
    The Indians had a 94.6% chance of making the playoffs prior to the season, according to FanGraphs. The Twins looked like an 85-win team, the Indians projected at 97, and the other 60% of the division is rebuilding. The Twins, however, have flipped the script with a 32-16 start through Tuesday’s games. They hold a 6.5 game lead over Cleveland. But a Wild Card spot is a viable option for the Indians as well, and they still hold a 54.3% shot at the postseason.
    The Indians have averaged just 3.96 runs per game, 12th in the AL and nestled between non-contenders. After the club designated Carlos Gonzalez for assignment today, Zack Meisel of The Athletic wrote, “The state of the Indians’ lineup suggests a player can be hitting cleanup one day and be unemployed the next.” Indeed, CarGo had started eight of the Indians’ last ten games, typically as the left fielder.
    Gonzalez will be replaced internally for the foreseeable future, with 24-year-old rookie Oscar Mercado in line for an extended look. The speedy Mercado, a Cardinals second round draft pick out of high school as a shortstop in 2013, was quietly acquired at last year’s trade deadline. Mercado returned to the edge of the prospect radar after 2017, a season in which he blossomed playing center field every day and had his best offensive year. Even at that point, though, he profiled as an extra outfielder in the Majors. Mercado’s bat wasn’t terribly impressive at Triple-A in 2018, but he tweaked his swing in the offseason, raked in spring training, and hammered the ball in 30 games at Triple-A. He’s interesting enough to merit regular playing time for the next couple of months, and his right-handed bat could be just what the Indians need in left field. The Indians have veteran center fielder Leonys Martin likely to be pushed by former first rounder Bradley Zimmer in the near future, while Jordan Luplow has settled in as the team’s right fielder and has the minor league track record to stick.
    We’ll know much more about this arrangement by mid-July, and it’s possible Mercado and/or Luplow won’t continue hitting at the Major League level. While the Indians have some other paths to improving their offense, this post will explore corner outfield trade targets they may consider if internal options struggle.
    Current Left Fielders
    • Domingo Santana, Mariners (controllable through 2021) – Santana has dropped off after a fast start, and the Mariners look less like a contender. Still, he was a nice find for the club and I don’t think they’ll be eager to move him.
    • Alex Gordon, Royals (2019) – Given Gordon’s offensive renaissance, he would be a nifty veteran rental for Cleveland. However, he has 10-and-5 rights and made it clear he doesn’t want to leave Kansas City. Plus, Gordon is earning $20MM this year and would get a $4MM assignment bonus upon a trade.
    • Clint Frazier, Yankees (2023) – Frazier, the Indians’ first-round pick in 2013, was a key piece along with Justus Sheffield in Cleveland’s 2016 deadline deal for Andrew Miller. Frazier has filled in admirably for the Yankees this year after their litany of injuries, but the club may not have much playing time for him once Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton return. He could become trade bait for New York, and it would be fascinating if he were to return to the organization that drafted him. Still, the Yankees may be reluctant to help a possible playoff opponent, and they can always send Frazier to Triple-A if they truly cannot find at-bats for him.
    • Adam Duvall, Braves (2021) – The Braves acquired Duvall from the Reds last summer and despite tendering him a contract in the offseason, did not put him on the Opening Day roster. Duvall showed the ability to serve as a low on-base, high power left fielder with the Reds from 2016-17, and it wouldn’t take much for the Indians to add him. The 30-year-old has mashed 15 home runs in 188 Triple-A plate appearances so far this year.
    • Yasmany Tomas, Diamondbacks (2020) – The Diamondbacks signed Tomas out of Cuba in December 2014 to a six-year, $68.5MM deal. Though he smacked 31 home runs in his sophomore season, the D’Backs were never able to find a good home for him defensively. Tomas hasn’t seen Major League time since 2017, but he’s hit 14 home runs in 178 plate appearances at Triple-A this year. Jake Bauers has served as the Indians’ primary DH of late, but he could slide into left field if the team were to acquire a player like Tomas. The Diamondbacks would have to pick up the vast majority of Tomas’ contract to move him.

    Current Right Fielders
    • Yasiel Puig, Reds (2019) – Puig would be an excellent rental for the Indians, except for the fact that he hasn’t hit at all this year. He’s also earning $9.7MM. If Puig does return to form as an above average bat over the next few months, I could see him on the Indians’ radar.
    • Nicholas Castellanos, Tigers (2019) – Castellanos has been about league average with the bat this year after a superb 130 wRC+ season in 2018. Like Puig, he’s headed for free agency after the season and is earning about $10MM. Castellanos isn’t much of a defender, but assuming the Tigers don’t have any hang-ups about trading a rental within the division, he’s a great fit for Cleveland.
    • Adam Eaton, Nationals (2021) – Eaton is less than ideal as a left-handed hitter, but despite his slow start he could be a useful addition for the Indians.
    • Mitch Haniger, Mariners (2022) – Haniger would be a major prize for a team like the Indians, and he bats right-handed to boot, but Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto would seek a king’s ransom if he even considers a trade. Seattle won’t be in any rush to move Haniger.
    • Trey Mancini, Orioles (2022) – Mancini is one of very few bright spots on the Orioles this year, and trading the 27-year-old might not sit well with some fans, but it could be an avenue for Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias to bolster his prospect stash. Like Haniger, he’d be an attractive, controllable fit for the Indians.
    • Jorge Soler, Royals (2021) – Soler has never managed to play a full season in the Majors, but he’s been healthy and has hit for power this year. I’m guessing the Royals are not eager to deal him currently.
    • Tyler O’Neill, Cardinals (2024) – O’Neill is currently playing at Triple-A, though he’s been out since Saturday with an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old has massive power from the right side and plus defense in the corners, though he’s struck out a ton in his 181 big league plate appearances. The Cardinals have already relegated a starting-caliber player to the bench in Harrison Bader, so O’Neill has an even tougher path to playing time. Longer-term, Marcell Ozuna is slated for free agency after the season and Jose Martinez could land elsewhere, so O’Neill may yet be part of the Cardinals’ future. He’s still a player about which the Indians could inquire.

    It’s also worth considering that several teams that are contending now may not be contending in a few months. The Rangers, Diamondbacks, Pirates, Padres, and Athletics have some interesting corner outfield bats that might become considerations for the Indians. I also entertained the possibility of including the Cubs’ Ian Happ on this list, though the 24-year-old has struggled in 42 Triple-A games.
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    • jrgum3
      SBR Hall of Famer
      • 07-21-17
      • 7005

      #1612
      Originally posted by Otters27
      Anyone know why Indians seem to be the only team who plays 6:10 games
      I think it has something to do with making sure the kids aren’t kept out too late on a school night.
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      • Cross
        SBR Hall of Famer
        • 04-15-11
        • 5777

        #1613
        Indians need to decide if they want to contend.
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        • JAKEPEAVY21
          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
          • 03-11-11
          • 29304

          #1614
          Originally posted by koz-man
          Mets trade disgruntled OF Broxton to Orioles


          The New York Mets have traded disgruntled outfielder Keon Broxton to the Baltimore Orioles for $500,000 in international bonus pool money.
          The trade comes five days after Broxton was designated for assignment by the Mets.
          Broxton told reporters last week that he was "surprised" by his lack of playing time with the Mets, who acquired the five-year veteran in an offseason trade with the Milwaukee Brewers.
          Broxton, 29, batted just .143 (7-for-49) in 34 games with the Mets.
          "I haven't been playing too much," Broxton told reporters last Wednesday. "I haven't gotten as many opportunities."
          The Orioles acquired Broxton amid a series of roster moved before Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees.
          Baltimore transferred right-hander Alex Cobb to the 60-day injured list and designated right-hander Yefry Ramirez for assignment.
          The Orioles also claimed right-hander Chandler Shepherd off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
          Baltimore is a great spot for him to get some at bats
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          • Chi_archie
            SBR Aristocracy
            • 07-22-08
            • 63172

            #1615
            Originally posted by koz-man
            Mets trade disgruntled OF Broxton to Orioles


            The New York Mets have traded disgruntled outfielder Keon Broxton to the Baltimore Orioles for $500,000 in international bonus pool money.
            The trade comes five days after Broxton was designated for assignment by the Mets.
            Broxton told reporters last week that he was "surprised" by his lack of playing time with the Mets, who acquired the five-year veteran in an offseason trade with the Milwaukee Brewers.
            Broxton, 29, batted just .143 (7-for-49) in 34 games with the Mets.
            "I haven't been playing too much," Broxton told reporters last Wednesday. "I haven't gotten as many opportunities."
            The Orioles acquired Broxton amid a series of roster moved before Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees.
            Baltimore transferred right-hander Alex Cobb to the 60-day injured list and designated right-hander Yefry Ramirez for assignment.
            The Orioles also claimed right-hander Chandler Shepherd off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
            Pirates could have used this guy back to their org, after all the injuries they had in OF this year
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            • Otters27
              BARRELED IN @ SBR!
              • 07-14-07
              • 30759

              #1616
              Smarja struggled last night
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              • Chi_archie
                SBR Aristocracy
                • 07-22-08
                • 63172

                #1617
                Originally posted by Otters27
                Smarja struggled last night

                guy has always been million dollar arm and 10 cent head kinda guy
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                • BigSpoon
                  SBR MVP
                  • 11-04-10
                  • 4113

                  #1618
                  Originally posted by Cross
                  Indians need to decide if they want to contend.
                  It seemed like they were considering a tear down in the winter, Kluber and their other starters could have been traded for the right price.
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                  • koz-man
                    SBR Hall of Famer
                    • 11-21-08
                    • 7102

                    #1619
                    Mets lose McNeil, struggling Cano to injured list


                    The New York Mets placed starters Robinson Cano and Jeff McNeil on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

                    Cano, a second baseman, has a quadriceps strain. McNeil has a left hamstring strain.

                    Cano has struggled in his first season with the Mets and was criticized for not hustling in two games when the Mets were swept by the Miami Marlins last weekend. He is hitting .241 with three home runs and 13 RBIs.

                    He suffered the injury hustling to first base on a grounder in the third inning of Wednesday night's 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. He had an MRI during the game, which showed a low-grade strain.

                    McNeil, who has started games in the outfield, at third base and at second base this season, is third in the National League with a .333 average. He also has two home runs and 15 RBIs.

                    McNeil has a tight left hamstring, which he thinks occurred while trying to steal second base in the ninth inning of a 6-5 win Tuesday. New York hasn't sent him for any image testing, and manager Mickey Callaway and McNeil both described the IL move as precautionary.
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                    • dudekid
                      SBR MVP
                      • 12-08-09
                      • 3200

                      #1620
                      lol Cano gets benched for not running hard enough then gets injured running too hard to first....classic Mets
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                      • batt33
                        SBR Hall of Famer
                        • 12-23-16
                        • 6028

                        #1621
                        Originally posted by Otters27
                        Smarja struggled last night
                        threw away a potential double play ball.....then it went down hill quick......nothing new
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                        • jrgum3
                          SBR Hall of Famer
                          • 07-21-17
                          • 7005

                          #1622
                          Originally posted by batt33
                          threw away a potential double play ball.....then it went down hill quick......nothing new
                          There was a time when I thought Shark was good. The Cubs knew what they were doing trading him and now he’s essentially stealing money from the Giants.
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                          • EmpireMaker
                            SBR Posting Legend
                            • 06-18-09
                            • 15581

                            #1623
                            The Mets announced Thursday that they’ve claimed outfielder Aaron Altherr off waivers from the Giants and designated right-hander Tim Peterson for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Altherr, who is out of minor league options, will be added directly to the Mets’ roster after today’s game. He’ll step into a depleted outfield mix that is currently without Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo or Jeff McNeil, each of whom is on the injured list.
                            Altherr, 28, has spent the majority of his career with the division-rival Phillies, but Philadelphia ultimately had to designate him for assignment earlier this month due to a lack of playing time and his lack of options. He briefly landed with the Giants and appeared in all of one game with one plate appearance before his second DFA of the season. Given that the Mets have a whole outfield on the IL at the moment but none of the three is seriously injured, it’s possible that Altherr’s stay with his new organization will also be brief (though it’ll surely be longer than his Giants tenure).
                            Altherr has had an up-and-down career with the Phillies, showing great promise on multiple occasions but also battling frequent injuries that, at times, hampered his ability at the plate. He hit .241/.338/.489 through 161 plate appearances as a rookie in 2015 and .272/.340/.516 in 412 plate appearances in 2017. Altherr, however, posted miserable seasons at the plate in both 2016 (.587 OPS, 59 OPS+) and 2018 (.628, 68 OPS+), and he’s off to a 1-for-30 start so far in 2019. He possess an enticing blend of power and speed, but he’s also prone to strikeouts and prolonged slumps at the plate.
                            Peterson, also 28, has a 5.56 ERA and a 28-to-11 K/BB ratio through 34 MLB innings — 6 1/3 of which came earlier this season. An extreme fly-ball pitcher who doesn’t throw especially hard, Peterson hasn’t missed many bats at the MLB level but has a 3.90 ERA with 11.0 K/9 against 2.1 BB/9 in 60 innings at the Triple-A level. He currently has a 2.89 ERA and a 16-to-2 K/BB ratio in 18 2/3 innings with the Mets’ affiliate in Syracuse. He’s a pure reliever who also has a minor league option remaining beyond the 2019 season, so it’s possible another club could view him as some optionable bullpen candidate.
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                            • Cross
                              SBR Hall of Famer
                              • 04-15-11
                              • 5777

                              #1624
                              Samardja was a helluva football player though!
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                              • koz-man
                                SBR Hall of Famer
                                • 11-21-08
                                • 7102

                                #1625
                                Blue Jays calling up 2B Biggio Friday


                                Toronto Blue Jays prospect Cavan Biggio will be called up to the major leagues for the first time Friday, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports Thursday night.

                                Biggio, a second baseman and the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, is hitting .306/.440/.507 with Triple-A Buffalo this season.

                                Toronto selected the younger Biggio in the fifth round of the 2016 draft. The infielder turned 24 in April.

                                Biggio will join another heralded prospect in Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is also the son of a Hall of Famer, on Toronto's roster. A third baseman, Guerrero is hitting .241 with five homers and 11 RBIs since being called up last month.

                                The Blue Jays will be the first team in MLB history to have multiple sons of Hall of Famers on the big league roster in a season, according to Elias Sports Bureau research.

                                The Blue Jays are also calling up Lourdes Gurriel Jr., the brother of the Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel, for another stint with the major league team, while outfielder Billy McKinney and infielder Richard Urena head to Buffalo, the reports said.
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                                • Chi_archie
                                  SBR Aristocracy
                                  • 07-22-08
                                  • 63172

                                  #1626
                                  Originally posted by koz-man
                                  Blue Jays calling up 2B Biggio Friday


                                  Toronto Blue Jays prospect Cavan Biggio will be called up to the major leagues for the first time Friday, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports Thursday night.

                                  Biggio, a second baseman and the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, is hitting .306/.440/.507 with Triple-A Buffalo this season.

                                  Toronto selected the younger Biggio in the fifth round of the 2016 draft. The infielder turned 24 in April.

                                  Biggio will join another heralded prospect in Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is also the son of a Hall of Famer, on Toronto's roster. A third baseman, Guerrero is hitting .241 with five homers and 11 RBIs since being called up last month.

                                  The Blue Jays will be the first team in MLB history to have multiple sons of Hall of Famers on the big league roster in a season, according to Elias Sports Bureau research.

                                  The Blue Jays are also calling up Lourdes Gurriel Jr., the brother of the Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel, for another stint with the major league team, while outfielder Billy McKinney and infielder Richard Urena head to Buffalo, the reports said.
                                  This is fun
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                                  • JAKEPEAVY21
                                    BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                    • 03-11-11
                                    • 29304

                                    #1627
                                    Originally posted by Cross
                                    Samardja was a helluva football player though!
                                    yes he was, he would've been a good WR in the NFL me thinks
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                                    • dudekid
                                      SBR MVP
                                      • 12-08-09
                                      • 3200

                                      #1628
                                      Another son of a HOF big leaguer getting called up! Was always a fan of elder Biggio. Those Astros days with Biggio and Bagwell were fun
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                                      • BigSpoon
                                        SBR MVP
                                        • 11-04-10
                                        • 4113

                                        #1629
                                        Originally posted by Chi_archie
                                        This is fun
                                        Bo Bichette might have been called up if he didn't get injured as well.
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                                        • JMobile
                                          SBR Posting Legend
                                          • 08-21-10
                                          • 19074

                                          #1630
                                          Jake, what you think about Naylor?
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                                          • ApricotSinner32
                                            Restricted User
                                            • 11-28-10
                                            • 10648

                                            #1631
                                            Originally posted by JMobile
                                            Jake, what you think about Naylor?
                                            Who the foook is naylor mate.................................... ...........
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                                            • batt33
                                              SBR Hall of Famer
                                              • 12-23-16
                                              • 6028

                                              #1632
                                              Originally posted by koz-man
                                              Blue Jays calling up 2B Biggio Friday


                                              Toronto Blue Jays prospect Cavan Biggio will be called up to the major leagues for the first time Friday, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports Thursday night.

                                              Biggio, a second baseman and the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, is hitting .306/.440/.507 with Triple-A Buffalo this season.

                                              Toronto selected the younger Biggio in the fifth round of the 2016 draft. The infielder turned 24 in April.

                                              Biggio will join another heralded prospect in Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is also the son of a Hall of Famer, on Toronto's roster. A third baseman, Guerrero is hitting .241 with five homers and 11 RBIs since being called up last month.

                                              The Blue Jays will be the first team in MLB history to have multiple sons of Hall of Famers on the big league roster in a season, according to Elias Sports Bureau research.

                                              The Blue Jays are also calling up Lourdes Gurriel Jr., the brother of the Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel, for another stint with the major league team, while outfielder Billy McKinney and infielder Richard Urena head to Buffalo, the reports said.
                                              wow thats pretty cool...
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                                              • jrgum3
                                                SBR Hall of Famer
                                                • 07-21-17
                                                • 7005

                                                #1633
                                                Hard to believe there's another Biggio that made the big leagues. Craig Biggio was a hell of a player so it'll be interesting to see how the younger Biggio turns out.
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                                                • Cross
                                                  SBR Hall of Famer
                                                  • 04-15-11
                                                  • 5777

                                                  #1634
                                                  Biggio was a grinder, loved him.
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                                                  • EmpireMaker
                                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                                    • 06-18-09
                                                    • 15581

                                                    #1635
                                                    Phillies reliever Pat Neshek is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list, manager Gabe Kapler told reporters including Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia (Twitter link). He is dealing with shoulder soreness.
                                                    The specifics of the malady aren’t clear, but caution is typically the wisest course when that particular joint is involved. Neshek, 38, had an excellent record of durability before running into some health issues last year.
                                                    It’s hard not to notice that the veteran hurler has had a few rough outings of late. In particular, he allowed three runs and two long balls in his latest appearance, bumping his season-long ERA from 3.24 to 4.67.
                                                    There have been some changes in the underlying numbers for Neshek, though it’s hard to know precisely what they mean in such a short sample. Neshek has only nine strikeouts on the year, but he has also allowed only a single walk in his 17 1/3 innings. His swinging-strike rate has dipped to 8.9%, markedly lower than his recent levels. And the typically flyball heavy sidearmer has drawn more grounders than usual, even while allowing homers at a greater rate (16.0% HR/FB) than ever before.
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                                                    • Chi_archie
                                                      SBR Aristocracy
                                                      • 07-22-08
                                                      • 63172

                                                      #1636
                                                      Originally posted by EmpireMaker
                                                      Phillies reliever Pat Neshek is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list, manager Gabe Kapler told reporters including Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia (Twitter link). He is dealing with shoulder soreness.
                                                      The specifics of the malady aren’t clear, but caution is typically the wisest course when that particular joint is involved. Neshek, 38, had an excellent record of durability before running into some health issues last year.
                                                      It’s hard not to notice that the veteran hurler has had a few rough outings of late. In particular, he allowed three runs and two long balls in his latest appearance, bumping his season-long ERA from 3.24 to 4.67.
                                                      There have been some changes in the underlying numbers for Neshek, though it’s hard to know precisely what they mean in such a short sample. Neshek has only nine strikeouts on the year, but he has also allowed only a single walk in his 17 1/3 innings. His swinging-strike rate has dipped to 8.9%, markedly lower than his recent levels. And the typically flyball heavy sidearmer has drawn more grounders than usual, even while allowing homers at a greater rate (16.0% HR/FB) than ever before.

                                                      getting up there in age
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                                                      • JAKEPEAVY21
                                                        BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                        • 03-11-11
                                                        • 29304

                                                        #1637
                                                        Originally posted by JMobile
                                                        Jake, what you think about Naylor?
                                                        I like his bat but he doesn't have much opportunity to play other than DH. He is a 1st baseman but they have had him playing OF in the minors this year.
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                                                        • batt33
                                                          SBR Hall of Famer
                                                          • 12-23-16
                                                          • 6028

                                                          #1638
                                                          Some interested teams reportedly got a good look at Madison Bumgarner recently.
                                                          The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees were among "several clubs" that scouted the Giants ace in his second-to-last start last Saturday, It may be time
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                                                          • BigSpoon
                                                            SBR MVP
                                                            • 11-04-10
                                                            • 4113

                                                            #1639
                                                            Originally posted by batt33
                                                            Some interested teams reportedly got a good look at Madison Bumgarner recently.
                                                            The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees were among "several clubs" that scouted the Giants ace in his second-to-last start last Saturday, It may be time
                                                            Interested to see what the Giants get for him. I think they should have traded him 1-2 seasons earlier to get a huge haul for their rebuild.
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                                                            • dudekid
                                                              SBR MVP
                                                              • 12-08-09
                                                              • 3200

                                                              #1640
                                                              MadBum seemingly hasnt been the same since his dirt bike accident
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                                                              • JMobile
                                                                SBR Posting Legend
                                                                • 08-21-10
                                                                • 19074

                                                                #1641
                                                                Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21
                                                                I like his bat but he doesn't have much opportunity to play other than DH. He is a 1st baseman but they have had him playing OF in the minors this year.
                                                                He reminds me of Kyle Blanks.
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                                                                • JAKEPEAVY21
                                                                  BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                                  • 03-11-11
                                                                  • 29304

                                                                  #1642
                                                                  Originally posted by JMobile
                                                                  He reminds me of Kyle Blanks.
                                                                  as far as being a big guy, yes...Naylor is a much better all around hitter

                                                                  Quantrill on the mound today, not a big fan guy has good enough stuff but can't seem to produce good numbers even in minors
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                                                                  • koz-man
                                                                    SBR Hall of Famer
                                                                    • 11-21-08
                                                                    • 7102

                                                                    #1643
                                                                    Yaz's grandson to make MLB debut with Giants


                                                                    After more than six years in the minor leagues, Mike Yastrzemski -- the grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski -- will make his major league debut Saturday after being called up for the first time.

                                                                    Yastrzemski will start in left field for the San Francisco Giants and will bat seventh against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

                                                                    Yastrzemski, 28, was traded to the Giants in March by the Baltimore Orioles, with whom he made his first big league spring training this year.

                                                                    Drafted by Orioles in 2013, Yastrzemski rose quickly in the organization before his career stalled. Three years after he was drafted, he was playing for Triple-A Norfolk but then split time between Norfolk and Double-A Bowie, never making the leap to the majors.
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                                                                    • ApricotSinner32
                                                                      Restricted User
                                                                      • 11-28-10
                                                                      • 10648

                                                                      #1644
                                                                      Originally posted by koz-man
                                                                      Yaz's grandson to make MLB debut with Giants


                                                                      After more than six years in the minor leagues, Mike Yastrzemski -- the grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski -- will make his major league debut Saturday after being called up for the first time.

                                                                      Yastrzemski will start in left field for the San Francisco Giants and will bat seventh against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

                                                                      Yastrzemski, 28, was traded to the Giants in March by the Baltimore Orioles, with whom he made his first big league spring training this year.

                                                                      Drafted by Orioles in 2013, Yastrzemski rose quickly in the organization before his career stalled. Three years after he was drafted, he was playing for Triple-A Norfolk but then split time between Norfolk and Double-A Bowie, never making the leap to the majors.
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                                                                      • mr. leisure
                                                                        SBR Posting Legend
                                                                        • 01-29-08
                                                                        • 17507

                                                                        #1645
                                                                        Yaz's grandson to make MLB debut with Giants


                                                                        Damn , I`m getting old .
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