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Ohiogal

(34,546 posts)
Mon Aug 24, 2020, 08:28 AM Aug 2020

MLB Trade deadline preview

Trade deadline preview

https://lastwordonbaseball.com/2020/08/23/trade-deadline-primer-starting-pitchers/

And, for Tribe fans....

It’s still not a guarantee that the Cleveland Indians will look to move Mike Clevinger and/or Zach Plesac before next Monday’s deadline. Although, the organization is still manipulating the service time for both pitchers and it’s 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.

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MLB Trade deadline preview (Original Post) Ohiogal Aug 2020 OP
They can get rid of Clev for all I care. luvs2sing Aug 2020 #1
Agree. Ohiogal Aug 2020 #2
I'm a Tribe fan from way back and I know they both screwed up... brush Aug 2020 #3
I had heard Ohiogal Aug 2020 #4
In a trade you get Clevinger and Plesac, kairos12 Aug 2020 #5
Ha! Ohiogal Aug 2020 #6
I wouldn't be surprised if Cleveland traded a prospect for Kevin Pillar Auggie Aug 2020 #7
I really enjoyed watching Kevin Pillar playing for the SF Giants last year Brother Buzz Aug 2020 #8
Yeah, that was odd Auggie Aug 2020 #9

luvs2sing

(2,234 posts)
1. They can get rid of Clev for all I care.
Mon Aug 24, 2020, 08:43 AM
Aug 2020

His behavior didn’t surprise me because I know of some crappy things he has done off field. I’m not sure how welcome he’s going to be after this. I suspect Plesac’s standing with the team might be salvageable. Granted, they are both needed, but I really think Clevmay have poisoned himself.

brush

(57,402 posts)
3. I'm a Tribe fan from way back and I know they both screwed up...
Mon Aug 24, 2020, 09:19 AM
Aug 2020

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?

Ohiogal

(34,546 posts)
4. I had heard
Mon Aug 24, 2020, 12:06 PM
Aug 2020

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 wouldn’t believe how many Tribe fans still bemoan losing him, though.

Auggie

(31,775 posts)
7. I wouldn't be surprised if Cleveland traded a prospect for Kevin Pillar
Mon Aug 24, 2020, 04:36 PM
Aug 2020

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)
8. I really enjoyed watching Kevin Pillar playing for the SF Giants last year
Tue Aug 25, 2020, 11:34 AM
Aug 2020

I was gobsmacked when they made no effort to sign him for another year.

Auggie

(31,775 posts)
9. Yeah, that was odd
Tue Aug 25, 2020, 11:58 AM
Aug 2020

I think they had their minds set on Yaz, Dickerson, Slater, Davis, and Dubon, and bringing back fan favorite Pence. Davis and Pence didn’t work out, of course. And they’re getting what should be a final look at Duggar. I’m wondering when Heliot Ramos gets the call in centerfield.

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