SB Nation User Blog: tobytobytoby

Indians sign RHP Greg Aquino

tobytobytoby — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:07:32 -0000

Not sure about this signing, but he does strike people out (if he doesn't walk them or give up a home run). Perhaps a change of scenery is just what he needs to become a quality relief pitcher.

"Aquino was a league average reliever not too long ago. Last season played out much like 2007 though, with most of the season spent in Triple-A, and a handful of innings in the majors. Aquino didn't show his groundball inducing skills last season, but encouragingly did get a good percentage of swinging strikes in Norfolk, 14.3%. One of Mark Shapiro's weaknesses has been bullpen building, not alliteration, so if nothing else, this is a nice depth signing for 'Bus. Best case he turns in 20-25 innings of league average work in response to an injury."

Tom Hamilton

tobytobytoby — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:16:18 -0000

I am sure this is a rather unusual FanPost, but here it goes. My mother is turning 70 on the Sept. 29th and I am taking here to see the Indians this weekend as part of her birthday celebration. She has been an Indians fan since 1946 (remembers listening to the games with her father). I am having her name posted on the scoreboard during the last home game on Sunday, but I would like to do a little more. I do know that she is a huge Tom Hamilton fan since the day when he teamed up with Herb Score. I was hoping to zip him an email to see if I can get her name mentioned on the radio or perhaps an autographed photo sent to her house (being realistic since meeting him would be a quite a reach). Unfortunately, after a quick search on the internet I haven't discovered a way to make this happen. Any info on how to do this (if it is possible at this late date) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all.

Westbrook – Tommy John Surgery?

tobytobytoby — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:18:41 -0000

Listening to WTAM this morning...they reported that Jake is headed to LA for a visit with Dr. Lewis Yokum to get a second opinion. Tommy John surgery was mentioned in the report since Yokum is the guru of this kind of surgery. All of this is speculation right now, but it certainly isn't sounding good. Our pitching depth is certainly being tested this year...any other team would be dead in the water with the amount of injuries that we have endured so far. Let's hope Sowers can step into the Indians rotation and continue pitching like he has been in AAA.

Jorge Julio!

tobytobytoby — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:49:19 -0000

The Tribe has made their big move for the off-season....they just signed Jorge Julio. Yes that's right, THE Jorge Julio.

In all seriousness, another quality bullpen arm is always a welcome addition...a team can never have enough.

http://www.cleveland.com/sportsflash/local/index.ssf?/base/sports-32/1201796358191300.xml&storyl ist=clevelandsports

Swisher Traded to White Sox

tobytobytoby — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:35:35 -0000

The Oakland A's traded outfielder Nick Swisher to the Chicago White Sox for left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez, right-handed pitcher Fautino De Los Santos and outfielder Ryan Sweeney.

Based on potential, the White Sox gave up an awful lot to get Swisher. It will be interesting to see how this trade is viewed a few years down the road.

Here's the link: http://www.insidebayarea.com/sports/ci_7872666

Disappointments

tobytobytoby — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:47:07 -0000

The great thing about all of those disappointments (listed in the poll) this year...we are in first place!

If we would have been told before the season started of Barfield's low power and BA, Hafner's decline, Cabrera's ineffectiveness, Dellucci's non-existance, Lee's collapse and Westbrook's lost half-season...would anyone really have believed that we could be in first place? I am truly thankful for all of the surprises that we have had this year to balance all of the negatives. Where would we be without our prospects stepping up this year?

Lofton Leading Off!

tobytobytoby — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:42:53 -0000

http://blog.cleveland.com/sports/2007/08/lofton_takes_over_leadoff_spot.html

Should be interesting to see if this continued tinkering with the lineup leads to more runs or more of the same.

Although not the biggest Wedge fan, I do appreciate the fact that he is willing to explore all the options (although sometimes he is slow to react to the problems at hand). I am certainly looking forward to seeing how the team reacts to this tonight.

Laffey Starting Tonight

tobytobytoby — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:42:01 -0000

Starting for Buffalo that is. All of rumors seem to be much ado about nothing. Perhaps a trade fell through at the last minute or something will still take place today (assuming Cabrera was put on waivers Monday). Considering the price the Brewers paid in their trade, I can certainly see Shapiro passing on any potential trades this year.

Poll

Will the Indians make a trade this year?

Yes

48 votes

No

9 votes

57 votes | Poll has closed

Ichiro Signs for $100 Million

tobytobytoby — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:35:27 -0000

If I have to hear about Ichiro signing for $100m one more time, I'll have to punch myself in the face.

Now Seattle will have 100 million reasons why they won't make the playoffs in the next five years...unless, of course, they are becoming the Yankees of the west coast. We all see how well unlimited spending works for them.

Shane Victorino?

tobytobytoby — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:14:34 -0000

Thinking about trade possibilities that could help us and I offer: Shane Victorino...switch hitting outfielder for the Phillies.

I admit I haven't scene him play in person, but I do like the speed and switch hitting ability. Seems like he has some pop in his bat (10HR) and can certainly steal some bases. I am not sure how much value he has to the Phillies, but perhaps they would be interested in a starting pitcher (Stanford) and another young outfielder (Gutierrez) or some other combination of players. I would love to see Griffey, Dunn or another big power bat instead, but I just don't see the FO making that type of move. It would cost way too much talent.