Indians Claim Anderson Hernandez, Designate Brian Bixler
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- Speedy.
- Switch-hitter.
- Strong defender.
- Decent walk and contact rates for a backup infielder.
- No power of course.
Expansion-era Indians with even less power than Anderson Hernandez (4 HR in 584 PA):
Rk Player PA HR From To
1 Duane Kuiper 3148 1 1974 1981
2 Felix Fermin 2248 3 1989 1993
3 Tom Veryzer 1581 3 1978 1981
4 Miguel Dilone 1345 3 1980 1983
5 Mike Fischlin 855 3 1981 1985
6 Alex Cole 817 0 1990 1992
7 Jamey Carroll 760 3 2008 2009
8 John McDonald 676 4 1999 2004
9 Joel Skinner 640 4 1989 1991
10 Jolbert Cabrera 619 3 1998 2002
11 Jerry Dybzinski 591 1 1980 1982
12 Johnny Temple 588 3 1961 1961
I was actually in person for a Jolbert Cabrera home run. He touched home before anyone realized what had happened.
He only had 619 at bats for Tribe? It sure seemed like more.
"...maybe this year, there's no gorilla" - YoDaddyWags
by woodsmeister on Mar 17, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Surprised to see Skinner on this list. They must have kept him around for his savvy on the basepaths.
by kennesawmountainwahoo on Mar 17, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I know a manager likes to bring over “his guys,” but this is not exactly what I had in mind. Zimmerman or bust.
Way to crush the hopes of the local boy trying to make good.
"...maybe this year, there's no gorilla" - YoDaddyWags
From deep down in the system, Tony has this amidst his notes today:
Position Change: 2008 14th round draft pick Carlos Moncrief initially signed with the Indians as a pitcher, a position he played the last two years. He was raw, but had huge upside because of his plus arm strength and high-90s fastball. However, when he was drafted he was also a highly regarded outfielder with a great arm and powerful bat, and apparently the Indians may have decided to move on from his development path as a pitcher to a new path in the outfield. While not confirmed as of this writing if he is indeed now a full time outfielder, he is listed as an outfielder on their roster sheet.
Carlos Moncrief at a home run derby competition in Mississippi in 2006 (he won with 25 homers, including a 500-footer).
Anybody got an audio feed for this afternoon’s game? I’m bored out of my mind at work, and my boss just started singing the Beach Boys down in his office. I’m in desparate need of some audio.
Anything in life is possible, except for skiing through revolving doors.
by MooneysRebellion on Mar 17, 2010 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
Yep, lets see how long he can go here. I really want him to do well, but he really seems to struggle out there sometimes. I don’t know if its talent, mechanics, or between his ears.
Anything in life is possible, except for skiing through revolving doors.
by MooneysRebellion on Mar 17, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it doesn’t seem like it’s lack of talent.
Another positive in his start so far — 4 groundouts, no flyouts.
perhaps he’s getting a little more downward action on the fastball today. I know the few times I was able to see him last year, his fast ball straightened up and he began giving up the fly balls and homers.
Anything in life is possible, except for skiing through revolving doors.
by MooneysRebellion on Mar 17, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB.com box score has Gosling out for the 5th
Anything in life is possible, except for skiing through revolving doors.
by MooneysRebellion on Mar 17, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome to my world.
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Duncan, Toregas, Gimenez – K, foul pop out to SS, groundout to pitcher.
Is it time to cut the fat off this team yet?
SS fodder?
When is the other game? Any word on Fausto?
"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge..." C. Darwin
by Spidey on Mar 17, 2010 6:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They already tried with Giminez. He rejected the rejection.
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Let’s Go Tribe is so great. This is the best thing on the internet after Tetris.
by I'd give my legs for Wegz on Mar 17, 2010 8:16 PM EDT reply actions
That thread about Yankee’s fans and going to heaven was crazy!
by I'd give my legs for Wegz on Mar 17, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
tossing some more cupcake questions via email to the booth to entertain myself.
by Brick. on Mar 17, 2010 10:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bases loaded, no outs and we get one run?
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
glad Duncan took an 0-fer in the first one. Don’t want him on our team.
... Paul Hoynes is a really great guy ...
A google image search result suggests there are a lot more Russell Crowe Fanatics than Trevor Crowe Fanatics. The curse of Trevor. Always living in the shadow.
Have you seen Russell Crowe lately? It’s hard not to live in his shadow.
STBNL
by emd2k3 on Mar 19, 2010 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I hope the Indians never stoop to wearing green hats.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Go off anyway. It may end up being cathartic.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
A milkshake sounds so good right now!!
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Now that’s just weird. What about York Peppermint Patties?
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
nope. but i like gum just fine – except that blue mint. most people think the toothpaste thing is the oddest one. thank goodness for tom’s.
What kind of toothpaste DO you use? I can’t think of any kind that’s not mint….
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Tom’s. they have and orange/mango something or other. i’m too lazy to go grab the tube. they have some other flavors as well.
Interesting. Can’t say I’d use it, but for those of us that don’t care for mint, I’m sure it serves the purpose.
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
it’s not as strong a flavor as you might think. but yeah, it ain’t for everyone. i was thrilled when i discovered it. haven’t used anything else since.
I thoroughly agree with this. Mint toothpaste is disgusting. Tom’s is amazing. Crest also makes a lemon toothpaste that’s pretty good.
by VA tribe fan on Mar 19, 2010 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Root beer would be cool.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Haven’t had one since the early 90s, but they were great.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
so, wondering about this on my commute. i have a hard time at this point not seeing grudz win that job. seems to me we’ll end up designating him at the end of spring as well.
I think part of the plan is to DFA so many middle infielders at once that we confuse other clubs and are able to keep one or two.
by afh4 on Mar 18, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That made me a bit nauseous.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless the first 7 or 8 seconds aren’t a true indicator, this person might be insane
Great arrangement. Captured the energy of the original song in a way that’s hard to do
... Paul Hoynes is a really great guy ...
Wasn’t it voted one of the worst songs ever? I’d like to think they made it worse, if possible.
by The Grimace on Mar 18, 2010 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I believe Rolling Stone voted it the worst “Rock and Roll Song of All Time” or something similar.
Welcome back, Sandy! ATALECG...
As bad as it is, it is bad in a relatively enjoyable way. It’s very earnest in how cheesy it is. There is worse. That and The Final Countdown do not belong in the top 5 worst songs ever, which they always are included in.
The Final Countdown by Europe?
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 18, 2010 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Isn’t that what they play at Progressive Field the Jake when our closer has two outs?
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 18, 2010 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
YouTube on my phone makes it unclear if that woman in front is dressed.
by afh4 on Mar 18, 2010 12:17 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I gave Glee an honest shot when a bunch of people told me I should. I don’t see much that’s tolerable about it. And that guidance counselor has eyes twice the size of any human.
Steel Nick
I thought the first few episodes had promise, but then they doubled the number of songs (which have always been overprocessed and annoying) per episode and ratcheted down the weirdness, and suddenly it became what the first few episodes seemed to be a biting parody of. Sadly, my fiancee still loves it.
by VA tribe fan on Mar 20, 2010 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Do you guys think our regular season game threads will be as ridiculously tangential as the ones lately, such as this one?
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
I think when everyone, I assume, is listening to the game via radio, you’re going to venture into chocolate toothpaste land.
I’m gonna say that Hammy and Hegan, and to some degree Rick and Matt, are infinitely more interesting and captivating than slow paced box scores.
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
every once in a while, i will catch myself laughing with underwood. i’m not proud of it, but it happens.
I could never understand what everyone hates so much about Matt. Anyone care to explain?
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i don’t hate him, but i can kind of see why people might. i think manning is more annoying. and neither of them are as bad as what’s out there. mlb extra innings and/or mlb audio are eye-opening for the crap announcers that are out there. not to mention chicago alone.
He’s still new. Most animals are very wary of new things in their environment. It’s a well evolved defense mechanism. You should heed similar instincts.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t stand the Chicago announcers. Next to them, anyone sounds melodious. I hate how they always refer to the Sox as the ‘good guys’ and that whole ‘put it on the board…..yessss’ thing is beyond annoying!!
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Worst signature ever!
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Please, don’t remind me! I’m not going to be able to sleep!
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Following the trend of off topic behavior, allow me to post the (I think) first picture from Thisiswhyyourefat in the 2010 season.
Corn Dog Egg Roll.
Nice framing!
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
that guy looks a lot like a friend of mine. and to be fair, that had looks a lot like a hat of mine.
The brim appears to be ground chuck whereas the beanie looks more like ground veal.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s kind of disgusting! Reminds me of Carol O’Connor: Meat head!
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually just watched a few minutes of an All in the Family episode a few days ago. This might not seem coincidental, but it is a show from 42 years ago, and TV Land is too busy showing Rosanne to show it regularly.
So, for those of us watching the box scores, how’d Fausto do really?
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
He sounded great.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently McDonald’s has WiFi now. I didn’t think you could get much more douchebag-like than people at Starbucks, but drinking a McCafe might come close.
Yeah, they’re pretty much the same place.
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Considering that nearly every available position player in major league camp is going to play today, is Branyan going to show up for an at-bat?
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 17, 2010 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
Not so interesting fact #1: Tomo Ohka only had one less start last year than Jeff D’Amico did in 2004.
!!!!
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CLE/CLE200404190.shtml
... Paul Hoynes is a really great guy ...
What’s going on? Box scores aren’t working!
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 17, 2010 11:54 PM EDT reply actions
Head in where?
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 18, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Wegz with a hard hit out. Donnie Webb with those unmeasurable intangibles to get back to 1st in time.
I can’t believe nobody commented on the reds guy in the booth, after Choo went oppo for a single in the first, asking if Choo was a similar player to Ichiro, with all of the inappropriate implications present.
by afh4 on Mar 18, 2010 12:15 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Pino hasn’t even begun to use up his options. He’s never been on the 40-man.
He may well still have an option left for 2013.
Hmm, not sure why I thought that. I’m drawing a blank, what was the big issue when we picked him up for Pavano? That they wouldn’t put him on the 40-man?
by supermarioelia on Mar 18, 2010 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions
But we did lose Chuck Lofgren which reflects again the Indians total disregard and disrespect for guys that have put in their time. We will never get Lofgren back it was obvious he was going to be taken he is destined for stardom.
/Nosco.
God I hate Rule 5 complaining.
Nosco specializes in complaining about all the aspects of baseball that fans have no business complaining about because they require such intimate insider knowledge: HS/College/Marginal prospect evaluation and valuation, namely. Yes, he hated the Chiz pick b/c it jumped the BA mock draft line.
Ironically, the first time I had ever heard of Bosco was when he was railing on the Chiz pick, so he will forever be known to me as the guy that hated when the Indians drafted Chiz.
Totally appropriate. In a way, you have to give Swerbs credit for the Chiz pick, because in a way, Swerbs fired Nosco for railing against it.
I thought it was Punchin’ Judy?
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 18, 2010 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
You mean slamajama?
No, not you. Your helmet!
by PatBordersHelmet on Mar 18, 2010 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
And so young looking.
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 18, 2010 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Josh Judy with another good inning. We could see him in Cleveland this year – not bad for a 34th round pick.
I considered putting together a bullpen of television judges, but then I realized i didn’t care nearly enough to find someone with the last name Milian.
Does that mean it’s over, or did I lose track of an inning somewhere?
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 18, 2010 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Much appreciation for all the updates. Gotta get going, have an early appt. tomorrow and I’m already working with minimal sleep.
Tribe in 2010!! Maybe.
by indiansfan20062000 on Mar 18, 2010 12:48 AM EDT reply actions
BTW, Anderson Hernandez against lefties is .289/.354/.396 for his career. Kahrl points out in the BP transaction analysis that he’ll be there if Valbuena makes no improvement against lefties.
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