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Yankess RHP James Kaprielian is getting TJS.

He has spent a little time in CF in the minors, but not much. My guess is it wouldn't be too pretty.

Nothing we didn't know, but Sickels posted a little write up on Davidson this morning. Sickel's on Davidson

Hmmm.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 10:30 PM) I 'm glad Jones didn't completely melt down because I would've seriously second guessed the decision to take Swarzak out after he looked sharp. I already questioned not pinch running for Soto yesterday as soon as he got on late in the game. No sense worrying about being down to your last catcher at that point 2 questionable managerial calls this early in the season wouldn't be good and I am not even counting letting May hit at least one time he shouldn't have. My guess is they're saving Swarzak for Friday when Covey starts. Can't imagine him going any deeper than 4 innings.

Robertson looks unreal right now.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 07:36 PM) At least Jose saw more than 1 pitch that inning. He had like a 15 pitch at bat earlier today..

QUOTE (Scoots @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 06:55 PM) Salazar just aced our lineup...that was embarrassing Sure did. Good thing Holland is outpitching him.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 06:27 PM) You missed a Tyler Saladino/Cal Ripken Jr comparison lol To be fair he was just comparing their ability to get in front of the ball on D.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 05:57 PM) Hawk is f***ing rambling. Jesus. Give me Hawk over Bennetti all day long.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 05:38 PM) Not a fan of that play at all. Just let Saladino hit the damn ball and not steal Garcia I personally love it. Teams like this need to do that to win.

QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 03:27 PM) Moncada, Perez, and Kopech look like beasts down in the minors. Its been a good first week and a half overall, sucks that its a long season though. Who is Perez? Assuming you talking about Lopez. The K's are nice, but he has pitched 3 innings and 5 1/3, innings in his two starts. ERA 6.50. 7 walks. I am super excited for Lopez, but he hasn't exactly been great so far.

QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 02:53 PM) I'm really hoping Saladino continues to put up good numbers. He's not off the charts but he seems pretty serviceable as a 5th infielder (post Moncada callup) What were we expecting from him organizationally before last year? Love the avatar pic! Well done.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 02:30 PM) What a pathetic lineup. What a pathetic baseball team. Wonder what Vegas odds are tonight. It's got to be Cleveland -350? -400? Simple. Tune back in in 2019.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 12:38 PM) Why is Cleveland starting both of these night games an hour early? 6pm isn't* that strange of a start time, I suppose. FAR FAR FAR FAR FAR better than another damn day game.

Why such an early game?

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 04:51 PM) The cubs have moved Happ around between LF, RF and 2B since drafting him. IIRC, Happ played RF in college so he's no stranger to playing the OF. You have a point with Candelerio at third but I don't know what the future holds at third with Davidson, Delmonico and Saladino as the potential heirs to Frazier. I'd like to throw Candelerio's bat into the mix at third. Good to know. Didn't know Happ had that much experience in the OF. Did the Cubbies move him to 2B because he sucked in OF? Bad arm? Perceived need at the time? Like I said, I am all about adding another 3B prospect to the mix, especially as the 3rd or 4th piece of a Q deal, but I like our chances of finding a future 3B out of Saladino, Trey M., Davidson and Delmonico. Mainly Saladino. I just think that dude can play, and I haven't given up on Trey. Davidson and Delmonico are long shots to stick at 3B.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 08:45 AM) I always just use commas and periods everywhere. Even in text messages. I don't like to appear uneducated. This. However, Steveno, I in no way, shape or form have a problem with your lack of periods. I was honestly just curious. Seems like you go out of your way to leave them out, so was just curious. Carry on.

Kahnle throwing gas.

Love Renterias managing. Aggressive and not afraid to use his bench. Refreshing.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 04:24 PM) I'd be happy with Jimenez, Happ and Candelerio. Candelerio is ready and Happ could be a September call up, or sooner. Both switch hitters too. As Hawk would say, where's he gonna play? I know Jimenez is the main piece and an OF, but Happ and Candelerio are both 2B and 3B, and the infield is pretty covered. I suppose we could use another 3B prospects, but we really need OF. I am far from a Cub follower, so alot of you guys probably know the Cubs guys better than I, but isn't Happ supposed to be a butcher at 2B?

steveno, always wanted to ask you - what do you have against periods?

QUOTE (JoshPR @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 04:12 PM) Man gonna be a long day with this ump Or a short day

WSD, come around more often. Thanks for the podcast this am. Really enjoyed listening to it. Cheers!

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 10, 2017 -> 01:14 PM) I will be shocked if MLB truly cares. The owners wanted price certainty. The MLB wants best players in game to play there. There won't be many more situations like Otani. They'll say not in spirit of rules and maybe change it in next CBA. Hahn said in his interview with WSD that if someone skirts the CBA rules to sign Otani and then extend him before his arb years that the league would come down very hard.