If the Guardians lose today, be disappointed but do not bash this team. They have far exceeded any expectations. Were not supposed to be in the postseason let alone 1 game from the ALCS! Enjoy the ride however long it lasts. The future is very bright!
#Fortheland
Quotes from Brian Windhorst on the CAVS trade deadline:
Brian Windhorst on ESPN:
As I talk to people around the league, the Cavs are one of the most active teams. They’re talking to three or four different teams about scenarios. They want perimeter players. They want guards.
Cavaliers have $85.5 M in expiring contracts this season. Only players signed for 2020/2021 are...
Kevin Love - $31.3 M
Collin Sexton - $5 M
Larry Nance Jr. - $11.7 M
Ante Zizic - $3.9 M
Darius Garland -
Dylan Windler -
Kevin Porter Jr. -
They are in a very good position!
Myles Straw has been a great addition. Hitting .309 since joining the Tribe and playing a stellar CF. Gives me hope for him as the team's future CF and lead-off hitter.
#OurCLE
Josh Naylor & Gabriel Arias cannot get here soon enough. Been a big Bobby Bradley supporter but that is quickly fading. Yu Chang is not a major league hitter...at least not an everyday one. I get Hedges is elite defensively but you cannot hide his inept bat in a lineup like this
We are starting to see the fruits of the Guardians labor with the likes of Steven Kwan, Oscar Gonzalez & Nolan Jones. The deep farm system is starting to pay dividends. Much more to come in the near future!
#ForTheLand
People actually complaining about the Browns adding Goodwin acting like they are signing him to be a WR1 or WR2. Some people just aren’t happy unless they have something to bitch about.
Bobby Bradley: .389, 2 HR, 11 RBI
Jake Bauers: .154, 0 HR, 0 RBI
Yet local media continue to insist that Bauers is the favorite for the 1st base job because he is out of options. Laughable!
Good luck to
@DreKnott
who will fill in for the first time tonight for the departed Angel Gray as CAVS sideline reporter on
@BallySportsCLE
. We will miss Angel dearly but we know Dre is ready to
#LetEmKnow
!
***UPDATED***
Browns interview list that has leaked so far...
Gregg Williams (CLE interim HC)
Matt Eberflus (IND DC)
Mike McCarthy (GB HC)
Freddie Kitchens (CLE OC)
Brian Flores (NE DC)
Mike Munchak (PIT OL)
Kevin Stefanski (MIN OC)
Nick Sirianni (IND OC)
Dan Campbell (NO TE)
If Harold Ramirez shows he can contribute you need to move Naylor to first (if you do not intend to bring up Bradley) and use Ramirez, Luplow & A. Rosario in RF & CF. Time to end the Bauers/Chang 1B duo.
Big night for
#Indians
22yr old (C) prospect Yainer Diaz who went 3-4 with a 2B, HR and 3 RBI's. The HR was Diaz's 3rd of the season for (Low A) Lynchburg.
@yainerdiaz4
@LynHillcats
#OurCLE
CAVS have one All-Star and a potential rookie of the year on the floor who have zero playoff experience. Nets have two un-guardable superstars who are NBA champions. No reason to get upset if the CAVS can't pull it out in the 2nd half. Future is bright!
10 years - $300 million for Manny Machado from the Padres. Take note Tribe fans...Francisco Lindor will surely eclipse this in 3 years. Enjoy him while he's here.
Perez gives up 2 hits and walks 1 allowing 3 inherited (charged to Garza) to score in his debut. Not the best time to bring the kid in for his first appearance.
#OurCLE
Got home right after the collision. Didn't see it live.Just awful for Naylor. Hope he has a speedy recovery. Love the kid. Please do not litter Ernie Clement's timeline and DM's with hate.He feels bad enough. Both guys hustling for the ball...it happens just usually not this bad.
Indians rehab update from AAA Columbus:
Franmil Reyes: 4 G - (4/12) .333, 1 HR, 2 RBI
Roberto Perez: 4 G - (2/9) .222, 2 RBI
Cam Hill: 1 G - 1 IP, 1 BB, 2 K
Zach Plesac will start his rehab assignment on Tuesday at AA Akron
#OurCLE
One thing that may have went unnoticed by some is the job Michael Dunn did filling it at left guard for Joel Bitonio. Held his own against one of the best defensive fronts in the NFL.
RIP
@MattLoede
. He was my first media guest on my podcast and spoke openly with us about his health issues at the time. One of the strongest and most courageous people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Gone way too soon!
Cody Morris - SP - 25 - 2018 7th round pick (223)
2021: 1.62, 61 IP, 41 H, 20 BB (2.95 BB/9), 93 K (13.72 K/9), .189 AVG
Morris dominated hitters at the AA & AAA level with his high 90's fastball and nasty changeup. Expect to seem him in Cleveland in 2022.
#FutureGuardians
Freddie Kitchens new additions to the coaching staff:
OC- Todd Monken
DC- Steve Wilks
OL- James Campen
RB- Stump Mitchell
QC- Tyler Tettleton
ST- Mike Priefer
Returning...
QB- Ryan Lindley
WR- Adam Henry
DB- DeWayne Walker
Pretty impressive group that Kitchens has assembled
Cavs biggest problem in the postseason was shooting. They just addressed this big time with the Niang and Strus additions. Next up adding a 3rd big behind Allen & Mobley not named Robin Lopez.
2/5 of the Indians rotation can't obey the rules to keep their other teammates safe and avoid interruption to the season. Pretty selfish acts especially considering one of their rotation mates is recovering from Leukemia.