I agree Rusty with trading J Naylor this offseason. I know his numbers look solid, but man he has not been good. I can't believe no one mentions how bad he is defensively. I don't think he's scooped an infielders throw all season. Offensively, he swings at every pitch and pitchers know it. He is not...

Merry Christmas!

On Zimmer...The general feeing is it takes 2000 major league at bats to truly judge a players hitting ability. Zimmer is at right around 600, which equals one full season. I too have written him off but see the potential starting to show. I'd definitely keep him. It seems to me that Francona isnt a ...

Haha. Amazing that UCLA, Arizona (entire organization) and the Indians all had terrible clubhouses for the easy to get along with Trevor Bauer. Even more amazing is that he loved Cincy where they have hired the entire Driveline pitching staff so he could get his way and plus he was an impending free...

Owen Miller will be in the middle infield next season.

Sorry to see the season end, but thanks for all the work you all do posting great info in this forum.

I wanted to thank all of you that post the minor league info. I enjoy it every morning with my coffee. Love all the summaries and insight! Thanks again.

I wonder if it was Terry Francona not trusting rookies. Similar to what Yandy Diaz is going through.

Don't remember seeing it discussed on here, but the front office seems to have escaped criticism on letting Jesus Aguilar go..for nothing. His right handed power and his .350 OBP is exactly what this lineup needed. Not to mention his $500,000 salary for the next few years.

Well, Ive missed both of your minor league input! It's how I follow our farm system. Glad you're both back!

I know I probably missed a previous post, but where is Brady Aiken?

Civ, I was on team with Kenny Lofton in Auburn, New York and I thought he was horrible. He was rookie and coming off his basketball run. He dropped two routine fly balls that were crucial in those particular games. half his hits were cheap infield hits. They loved his speed and the staff worked hard...

Great point Hillbilly. I cannot recall a major leaguer who couldn't hit a fastball. There have been millions of great fastball hitters that couldn't hit off speed stuff and it forced them out of the game. While learning to hit off speed pitches can be impossible, I assume learning to hit a fastball ...

"Skill level diminished?" Thats interesting?? He has 3 out pitches. Two of them dominant. He gave up 6 baserunners in 4 innings! He doesn't walk people, which is very common in young power pitchers. He has great mound presence! He has great mechanics! IMO he is miles ahead of Jaret Wright ...

Salazar was the obvious and unanimous choice. If yesterday was his worst (and it was I think this year), I'll take it. Tito wanted 5 strong innings. His pitch count is high, and closely monitored, because of the stikeouts. He is 2 yrs removed from Tommy John. He has a chance to be an ace. He definit...