May 21, 2013

LaPorta sent back to Columbus to make room for Rogers

The Indians today announced that Matt LaPorta has been optioned back to Columbus to make room for RHP Esmil Rogers. He will wear number 32.

[Related: Indians acquire Esmil Rogers]

  • MrCleaveland

    LaPorta was sent down to make room for a middle reliever with an 8+ ERA and 18 walks in 25+ innings. Man, that’s gotta bruise the old ego a tad.

  • Harv 21

    so after a quick first hand look to evaluate where he is they think Shelley Duncan is a more valuable reserve left fielder. Maybe they’ll say he needs consistent at-bats but have to think his career in this org is on life support.

    Call it. Time?

  • EyesAbove

    Time to cut our losses and trade LaPorta for whatever we can get, he’s done. 

  • Jack

    Johnny Damon is absolutely horrible.

  • Razorzips

    Who did we have hope for Laporta or Andy Marte? Will LaPorta be out of options next year and we can finally on?