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Frank the Tank

With Casey Blake coming off of the DL after the AS Break, where does Gutierrez fit in?

Does Michaels become the 4th OF, with Blake in LF, Gutz in RF, Hollandsworth elsewhere?

Does Gutz get sent back down?

Does Gutz become the 4th OF, with Dutch hitting road?

Does Blake play 3B (or 2B, with Belliard moving to 3B) - "Welcome back, Casey...go take some grounders"?

Personally, I think that the first option is the most beneficial to the team as the Tribe knows what it has in Blake and Michaels, but needs to find out if Gutz is a viable MLer (and possibly a leadoff option for 2007).

The interesting factor in the equation is that Blake and Michaels have always seemed to be "Wedge guys" - hard-nosed grinders.  How much that comes into play will be the one to watch, as Gutz needs to be more of a known quantity by year's end.

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Re: Frank the Tank
I'm all in favor of keeping Guiterrez in the majors, because he's been playing very well latley and we need to see how he can perform in the long run.

But at the same time, I believe both Blake and Michaels need their atbats as well (Blake to prove it wasn't just a hot streak, and Michaels becase, truth be told, he hasn't proven much so far other than a streak here or there).

And I must admit, I am very impressed with the play of Hollandsworth. Thus I believe moving Blake back to 3rd and keeping the Outfield the way it is is the best opportunity. Whether this means trading Boone or somehow attempting him in Vazquez's role (Inglett on Short, however), it's the best idea.

by JRontherim on Jul 9, 2006 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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