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EdMonix11 said:
Played CF in college. Just like riding a bike.... I hope.
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True, for some reason thought it was corner OF.

Still, that was what 9 years ago? Couple that with his recurring hamstring concerns and this just seems like a bad idea
 
Kipnis was drafted as an OF and he didn't have bad numbers at low A as an OF (played CF and LF there. I thought they said RF was his position when drafted) I mean when healthy he can swipe 20+ bags a season so I don't think it will be bad to have him in the OF, if anything that may be better long term since that would make room at 3B for Diaz/Urshela long term and move Ramirez back to second base which Lindor-Ramirez combo is a superior defense.

Though coming off a hamstring injury, is now a good idea to switch him to CF?
 
Chris said:
Sure seems like it. Guy has been hurt forever and team is rolling. If he comes back what are they gonna do just throw him right in there for the postseason?
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Well it is a 6 week injury for him so 6 weeks is still like 10ish days away so if he isn't hitting/running around the 20th then he is out for the season
 
Real Deal said:
Anybody would want to throw Michael Brantley's bat in a lineup. I figured Tribe was saving him until the last few series where he can play and gather timing like he would on a minor league assignment.
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I guess. I'm not sure I'd just throw him in after being out for months.
 
Chris said:
I guess. I'm not sure I'd just throw him in after being out for months.
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What did Babe Schwarber do to us after sitting since April? Killed us. It's baseball man, these guys are the best professionals. I would never question a guy forgetting how to play. Brantley waited his whole life for this moment. Brantley is better than the last bullpen arm. Brantley could get hot or not, but he'll put up great at bats.
 
Real Deal said:
What did Babe Schwarber do to us after sitting since April? Killed us. It's baseball man, these guys are the best professionals. I would never question a guy forgetting how to play. Brantley waited his whole life for this moment. Brantley is better than the last bullpen arm. Brantley could get hot or not, but he'll put up great at bats.
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Are we gonna ever find out? Hopefully...
 
Via Fangraphs.... link to full article below.

Best-Ever Pitching Staffs
Team Season Games WAR/162
Indians 2017 / 143 / 30.9
Braves 1996 / 162 / 29.5
Braves 1994 / 114 / 28.8
Braves 1997 / 162 / 28.5
Yankees 2003 / 163 / 28.4
Yankees 2002 / 161 / 28.4
Phillies 2011 / 162 / 28.1
Braves 1999 / 162 / 27.8
Braves 1995 / 144 / 27.2
Cubs 1970 / 162 / 27.1

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/so-the-indians-might-have-the-best-pitching-staff-ever/
 
EdMonix11 said:
Via Fangraphs.... link to full article below.

Best-Ever Pitching Staffs
Team Season Games WAR/162
Indians 2017 143 30.9
Braves 1996 162 29.5
Braves 1994 114 28.8
Braves 1997 162 28.5
Yankees 2003 163 28.4
Yankees 2002 161 28.4
Phillies 2011 162 28.1
Braves 1999 162 27.8
Braves 1995 144 27.2
Cubs 1970 162 27.1

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/so-the-indians-might-have-the-best-pitching-staff-ever/
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Getting anywhere near the 90s Braves which had 3 Hall of Fame starting pitchers really shows how good this staff is.
 
EdMonix11 said:
Via Fangraphs.... link to full article below.

Best-Ever Pitching Staffs
Team Season Games WAR/162
Indians 2017 / 143 / 30.9
Braves 1996 / 162 / 29.5
Braves 1994 / 114 / 28.8
Braves 1997 / 162 / 28.5
Yankees 2003 / 163 / 28.4
Yankees 2002 / 161 / 28.4
Phillies 2011 / 162 / 28.1
Braves 1999 / 162 / 27.8
Braves 1995 / 144 / 27.2
Cubs 1970 / 162 / 27.1

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/so-the-indians-might-have-the-best-pitching-staff-ever/
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What the hell happened to the 98 braves?
 
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