Drafted by the Brewers in 2004.
December 19, 2010: Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers with Alcides Escobar, Jeremy Jeffress and Jake Odorizzi to the Kansas City Royals for Yuniesky Betancourt, Zack Greinke and cash
Can't think of any other Cains Tribe has had in the last decade.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/minor ... in--001lor
Re: General Discussion
4922Happy Birthday to JIM IN NEBRASKA
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Re: General Discussion
4923He was never an Indian Frank. But, back in the day, when we traded Sabathia to the Brewers, Brantley and Lorenzo Cain were the players I wanted, not Matt LaPorta.How about that stiff Cain being ALCS MVP. He was an Indians stiff for a while. Think we just cut him....
“Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is.”
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-- Bob Feller
Re: General Discussion
4924Of course. I remember when you suggested the Indians should trade for that Babe Ruth fellow from Boston too.
Re: General Discussion
4925Wrong again Dude! It was Ted Williams! 
“Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is.”
-- Bob Feller
-- Bob Feller
Re: General Discussion
4928Indians exercised INF Mike Aviles' $3.5 million option for 2015.
It was reported a week ago that they planned to pick it up, and now it's official. Aviles hit just .247/.273/.343 this season, but he offers plenty of value with his ability to play all over the diamond.
Oct 31 - 1:10 PM
It was reported a week ago that they planned to pick it up, and now it's official. Aviles hit just .247/.273/.343 this season, but he offers plenty of value with his ability to play all over the diamond.
Oct 31 - 1:10 PM
Re: General Discussion
4929With Aviles signed, looks like Lindor stays in the the Minors another year.
Lindor may have leveled off and isn't quite the rising star he's been pimped to be.
Lindor may have leveled off and isn't quite the rising star he's been pimped to be.
Re: General Discussion
4930Lindor will come up about June 15th just like every other star Indian minor league player of the last 15 years not named CC.
Aviles and Ramirez have trade value.
Aviles and Ramirez have trade value.
Re: General Discussion
4931Nothing I've read about him has been less than effusive. The only negative is that he's very young and has only played about 6 weeks in AAA. Plenty of time for him.Lindor may have leveled off and isn't quite the rising star he's been pimped to be
Re: General Discussion
4932Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Indians plan to have shortstop prospect Francisco Lindor begin next season at Triple-A Columbus.
It's not surprising after they failed to promote Lindor in September when rosters expanded. Pluto writes that the Indians "believe (Lindor) can use more time" in the minors, and there's also the matter of holding back the start of his arbitration clock. It's possible Lindor can change the team's mind with a strong spring training, but the smart money is on Jose Ramirez starting at short until the Super Two deadline passes in late May/early June, at which point Lindor should take over.
It's not surprising after they failed to promote Lindor in September when rosters expanded. Pluto writes that the Indians "believe (Lindor) can use more time" in the minors, and there's also the matter of holding back the start of his arbitration clock. It's possible Lindor can change the team's mind with a strong spring training, but the smart money is on Jose Ramirez starting at short until the Super Two deadline passes in late May/early June, at which point Lindor should take over.
Re: General Discussion
4934The Cleveland Indians and Manager Terry Francona have agreed to a two-year contract extension, through 2018, that includes club options for 2019 and 2020.
Francona, 55, has led the Indians to consecutive winning seasons and a Postseason berth in 2013, compiling a mark of 177-147 (.546) over his two-year tenure with the Indians that includes the 2013 AL Manager of the Year Award.
His 177 wins and .546 winning pct. rank fourth- and fifth-best, respectively, in club history among managers through their first two seasons. The New Brighton, Pa., native owns the fourth-most wins (1,206) among active big league managers. Since 2004, Francona’s teams have posted winning records for 10 consecutive seasons.
"Being with (the club) for two years, we’re a pretty tight-knit group. I’m talking about from the clubhouse kids to the trainers to Paul Dolan, to Mark. We do things together, and we have fun doing it. … During the tough times, that’s probably when I appreciate being here the most.”
I grew up 80 miles from here, in a very similar type environment. Midwest, values… Cleveland is kind of almost like our team, and shoot, like myself. You get pushed around, kicked a little bit. Now you’re ready to kick back, fight back. … Being here is something I’m really grateful for.
This game … if you don’t enjoy it, it can run you into the ground. Every morning I wake up, I’m excited to come to work.
I checked with a couple of the players (during the extension talks). … I believe this is about the players. I wanted them to be comfortable knowing that I was going to be here also, or I wouldn’t have done this."
video - interview here:
http://tribevibe.mlblogs.com/2014/11/04 ... 4_34962207
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btw, it's his dad's birthday today.
Francona, 55, has led the Indians to consecutive winning seasons and a Postseason berth in 2013, compiling a mark of 177-147 (.546) over his two-year tenure with the Indians that includes the 2013 AL Manager of the Year Award.
His 177 wins and .546 winning pct. rank fourth- and fifth-best, respectively, in club history among managers through their first two seasons. The New Brighton, Pa., native owns the fourth-most wins (1,206) among active big league managers. Since 2004, Francona’s teams have posted winning records for 10 consecutive seasons.
"Being with (the club) for two years, we’re a pretty tight-knit group. I’m talking about from the clubhouse kids to the trainers to Paul Dolan, to Mark. We do things together, and we have fun doing it. … During the tough times, that’s probably when I appreciate being here the most.”
I grew up 80 miles from here, in a very similar type environment. Midwest, values… Cleveland is kind of almost like our team, and shoot, like myself. You get pushed around, kicked a little bit. Now you’re ready to kick back, fight back. … Being here is something I’m really grateful for.
This game … if you don’t enjoy it, it can run you into the ground. Every morning I wake up, I’m excited to come to work.
I checked with a couple of the players (during the extension talks). … I believe this is about the players. I wanted them to be comfortable knowing that I was going to be here also, or I wouldn’t have done this."
video - interview here:
http://tribevibe.mlblogs.com/2014/11/04 ... 4_34962207
-----------------------------
btw, it's his dad's birthday today.