MLB Rumors: Indians Working on Deal for SP Jon Garland
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“If the Indians stick with their four man bench setup like in years past (12 pitchers, 13 position players), then barring injury the bench looks close to being set right now with catcher Lou Marson, infielder Jason Donald, outfielder/first baseman Shelley Duncan all but guaranteed spots. The fourth and final spot could be filled with Hannahan or Chisenhall so the Indians can carry both players, but the Indians will probably need that final spot on the bench for another right-handed bat like Aaron Cunningham, Ryan Spilborghs, or maybe even Jose Lopez.
So the true battle that involves Chisenhall this spring comes down to the Indians making the best decision on what to do with the 25th spot on the roster. Do they just do what they have in the past and stay with the 12-man pitching staff and just option Chisenhall to Columbus? This looks like the most ideal scenario. The only chance he may have to make the team is if they decide to have more flexibility with the lineup and only have 11 pitchers, thus creating another bench opening for someone like Hannahan since Chisenhall would be the regular third baseman if he is with the team.
You hate to send Chisenhall to the minors to open the season, but it may be what is best for the team in the short term. The pitching staff really trusts Hannahan over at third base, and Chisenhall is still adjusting to the big leagues. His defense and hitting both could use a little more polish in the minors, and he still does have all three of his options left.” [Tony/Indians Prospect Insider]
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“In the days since, a Facebook campaign has popped up, encouraging the NBA to hire Ferrell to announce the starting lineups for the 2012 All-Star game, which takes place later this month in Orlando. It’s a longshot, to be sure, but Ferrell will be based in the South for the foreseeable future filming a movie, he’s an NBA fan, and this would seem to be a win-win for both Ferrell and the NBA, right?” [Dwyer/Ball Don’t Lie]
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The Cavs as misfit toys. Nice. “A toy boat that sinks – Christian Eyenga occasionally enthralls with flashes of shocking athleticism. Eventually though, you realize there are too many leaks to fix. For now, I will appreciate the Sportscenter worthy plays and accept everything else, while banking on Alonzo Gee as the perimeter defensive stopper of the future. Skyenga made one appearance with a fantastic second quarter baseline drive & dunk. Other than that, he drowned. His other six shots were misses and he only chipped in one rebound, while the Cavs went -15 with him on the floor.” [Hetrick/Cavs the Blog]
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Finally, this has been making the ‘net rounds. Very well done. Peyton Manning face on NFL logos. [Dave’s Art Locker]
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all, please click on the IPI link this morning and scroll down to the “Indians are a Good Team” section. It’s a nice reminder after all the negativity that has been bandied about this offseason.
Will Ferrell is not funny. Why do people still want to see more of him?
agreed mgbode.
I want to see Ferrell do it because of how clearly uncomfortable it made the players being introduced. Perfect antidote to the Glory of Me posturing that defines this All-Star game.
Also, Eyenga’s problem is that he simply doesn’t know how to play basketball. He’d be a valuable bench piece if they ever return to the center jump after each hoop, or when OT games are decided by a long jump contest.