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Re: General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:53 pm
by fkreutz
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....
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:57 pm
by TFIR
Jason Kipnis - 2B - Indians
Indians purchased the contract of INF Jason Kipnis from Triple-A Columbus.
Kipnis, 24, earned the promotion after batting .281/.363/.485 with 12 home runs, 12 stolen bases and 54 RBI in 90 games for the Columbus Clippers. He's likely to take over starting second base duties in Cleveland down the stretch.
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:58 pm
by TFIR
I wonder if this means OC is being dealt?
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:49 pm
by rusty2
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.
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:00 pm
by TDU
Happy to see Kipnis up here, but has been slumping in AAA recently.
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:02 pm
by TDU
Didn't see it posted here anywhere but Jared Goedert was designated for assignment to make room for Kipnis
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:10 pm
by Darkstar
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.
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:27 pm
by rusty2
TonyIPI Tony Lastoria @
RT @SI_JonHeyman al scout calls kipnis promotion by #indians a "blockbuster deadline trade.'' says "will provide a helluva in-season jolt.''
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:56 pm
by rusty2
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.
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:59 pm
by rusty2
TonyIPI Tony Lastoria
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
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:39 pm
by kenm
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
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 10:17 pm
by rusty2
Yeah, you were the one that got them this far this season.
You were a big fan of Masterson and Carasco. Not !
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:46 am
by Donnaj
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Gaylord!!!!!
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:13 am
by civ ollilavad
Goedert was still on the 40 man roster?? I will be surprised if anyone else claims him. Not having a good year in Columbus.
Re: General Discussion
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:03 am
by rocky raccoon
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.