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And, for Tribe fans....
Its still not a guarantee that the Cleveland Indians will look to move Mike Clevinger and/or Zach Plesac before next Mondays deadline. Although, the organization is still manipulating the service time for both pitchers and its unclear what the response would be if they were to rejoin the Indians big league squad. Given the need for an additional bat or two, Cleveland might feel as though either Clevinger or Plesac are their best trade chips to accomplish that need. Clevinger is still under control through the 2022 season and that could really benefit a contending team looking for a long term starting pitching option.
luvs2sing
(2,234 posts)His behavior didnt surprise me because I know of some crappy things he has done off field. Im not sure how welcome hes going to be after this. I suspect Plesacs standing with the team might be salvageable. Granted, they are both needed, but I really think Clevmay have poisoned himself.
Both of their actions were inexcusable, but Clevs even more so.
brush
(57,402 posts)but isn't pitching what wins championships? Have they called up adequate replacements? Pitching is hard to get.
This is off topic but how do you feel about the name change? Getting rid of the logo was of course necessary but is the name "Indians" derogatory?
that the team is in talks with groups of Native tribes over the name Indians. Whatever they decide will be okay with me.
I agree it was WAY past time for that offensive hawk-nosed cartoon character called Chief Wahoo to be retired WAY past. You wouldnt believe how many Tribe fans still bemoan losing him, though.
kairos12
(13,242 posts)and a COVID to be named later.
Auggie
(31,775 posts)Great defender with a bigger bat than Jordan Luplow. And his salary is not outrageous.
Keep Clevinger and Plesac (unless they lose the next seven games). Best starting staff in baseball.
Brother Buzz
(37,737 posts)I was gobsmacked when they made no effort to sign him for another year.
Auggie
(31,775 posts)I think they had their minds set on Yaz, Dickerson, Slater, Davis, and Dubon, and bringing back fan favorite Pence. Davis and Pence didnt work out, of course. And theyre getting what should be a final look at Duggar. Im wondering when Heliot Ramos gets the call in centerfield.