Very few minor league players traded have even spent a day in the big leagues sea....

But who cares Kipnis promoted to Cleveland today, Valbuena optioned out....

I wonder if this means OC is being dealt?

i think Kipnis is being promoted based on sizemore being out for 4-6 weeks. Strengthen 2nd in lieu of weaker outfield.

Kipnis is the best young player the Indians have.

Happy to see Kipnis up here, but has been slumping in AAA recently.

Didn't see it posted here anywhere but Jared Goedert was designated for assignment to make room for Kipnis

TDU wrote:Didn't see it posted here anywhere but Jared Goedert was designated for assignment to make room for Kipnis

When I first saw that, I thought it said Jody Gerut.

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RT @SI_JonHeyman al scout calls kipnis promotion by #indians a "blockbuster deadline trade.'' says "will provide a helluva in-season jolt.''

AL Central Notes: Indians, Tigers, Twins, Avila
By Mike Axisa [July 21 at 7:49pm CST]
The Indians called up top prospect Jason Kipnis today, hoping that his .281/.363/.485 batting line in Triple-A will provide a boost for their big league offense. Let's see what else is going on around the division...

The Indians need a starter and a bat, but Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports says (on Twitter) that they are taking a conservative approach to the trade deadline.
Meanwhile, SI.com's Jon Heyman says (on Twitter) that the Indians' top two trade targets are Hiroki Kuroda and Aaron Harang. Earlier today we heard they were looking at Coco Crisp as well.

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In other news, I am hearing the #Indians and #Padres may be close to a deal on an unnamed player. The assumption is Ludwick.
2 hours ago

kenm wrote:Unless they are intent on totally phillipsing the guy now is the time to bring up kipnis. The team is about to go into the tank so I dont think offending orlano cabrerra is that big a deal.

Finally one of these bozos in the brain trust listened to me

Yeah, you were the one that got them this far this season.

You were a big fan of Masterson and Carasco. Not !

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Gaylord!!!!!

Goedert was still on the 40 man roster?? I will be surprised if anyone else claims him. Not having a good year in Columbus.

Finally! enough momentum pushes Kipnis to Cleveland.

Now put him in the lineup and leave him alone.

If OC is a problem, get rid of him.

AC needs to realize he doesn't need OC around.