Manny Acta signs three-year deal with the Indians.

[stringer bell 32]

alright, now lets go Halos

 

[kiddin like jason]

Whew.

It looks like Perez is back to form.

Chris Gimenez > Kelly Shoppach. Pack your bags, ({}).

 

[kiddin like jason]

Westbrook started for Akron Saturday; 3 innings, 1 hit.

Joe Smith made his fifth rehab appearance yesterday and hasn't given up a run. He should be back in Cleveland soon.

Shoppach should be traded just for bringing back the Sal Fasano.

Off days are stupid.

Somebody else post in here.

 

[al3xis]

there is hope.

 

[kiddin like jason]

First round pick: Alex White, RHP, North Carolina. 6'3", 200 pounds.

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[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Fastball:[/td] [td]White has an above-average fastball and he threw it 89-95 mph. It sat comfortably at around 91 mph.[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Fastball movement:[/td] [td]It has good life, with some tail and hard sink.[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Curve:[/td] [td]It's a get-me-over pitch. It's just OK and he doesn't throw it much.[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Slider:[/td] [td]It's a plus pitch which he throws in the low-to-mid 80s[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Changeup:[/td] [td]He barely shows one and when he does, it's maybe average.[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Control:[/td] [td]His command is not awful, but it's not great. Because of some kinks in this delivery, he sometimes elevates his fastball too much.[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Poise:[/td] [td]Mound presence is fine.[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Physical Description:[/td] [td]White has a good pitcher's body, with a thinner frame and good shoulders. He should be able to add some strength as he matures.[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Medical Update:[/td] [td]Healthy.[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Strengths:[/td] [td]Two plus pitches, a track record of success.[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Weaknesses:[/td] [td]He doesn't have the best delivery and that causes some command problems.[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Summary:[/td] [td]White was a top high school prospect in 2006, but went to UNC instead. He's still one of the better arms now, though his performance in the spring has been a little uneven. He does have plus stuff with a fastball-slider combination along with the makings of two other pitches. He doesn't always command his fastball that well, but that could be corrected with some mechanical tweaks. With his stuff and his track record, he's likely to go pretty early on Draft Day.[/td] [/tr][/table]
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2009/reports.jsp?content=white

Lonnie Chisenhall, our first round pick from last year, will be starting the high-A All-Star Game. .299/.370/.512, 10 home runs and 44 runs batted in in 54games.

 

[kiddin like jason]

Like I said, keep DeRosa.

 

[al3xis]

Detroit

 

[jpzx]

^ Lyndon B. Johnson

 

[kiddin like jason]

Detroit

I just can't see Jackson and Porcello keeping up what they're doing right now.

Either way, they won't run away with the division.

 

[CP1708]

at you guys for doubting what DeRosa does. Take thatguy back on my team in a heartbeat.

 

[al3xis]

i'm starting to move back to your side KLJ.

A win tonight, even more so. Just need health.

 

[al3xis]

this guy Pujols. SMH

 

[kiddin like jason]

Why pitch to him?

At least the Tigers are getting worked right now.

Cliff/Carpenter tomorrow.

 

[kiddin like jason]

Let's pick up a game.

 

[kiddin like jason]

I hate Kelly Shoppach.

Edit: Still hate him.

 

[al3xis]

 

[taimaishu123]

you guys are scaring me. you have got to stop.

 

[kiddin like jason]

ESPN two nights in a row.

 

[al3xis]

love that guy

 

[kiddin like jason]

Jake Westbrook's rehab is on hold. In the first setback Westbrook has had since his Tommy John ligament replacement surgery one year ago, the Indians appear to have scrapped previous plans to have him make his third rehab start Wednesday. Westbrook is still dealing with some soreness in his right elbow from after his start Friday for Double-A Akron. He played catch today and is tentatively scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday. No word on when the Indians are now targeting that third start to take place, but this would obviously push back Westbrook's big league return.

Grady Sizemore had an MRI on his sore left elbow today, and the results were positive enough that the Indians had Sizemore play catch out to 60 feet and take dry swings with the bat. These are his first baseball activities since he went on the DL on May 31. The Indians still won't know if Sizemore's elbow will require surgery until he continues to increase his baseball activities and they see how his elbow responds. They don't even know what his schedule is for tomorrow yet, because they want to see how he responds from today's action.

Aaron Laffey's rehab assignment will begin Thursday, when he'll throw three innings in a start for Triple-A Columbus. The Indians are building Laffey, working his way back from a right oblique strain, back up as a starter. He could be back within a couple weeks.

 

[al3xis]

 

[kiddin like jason]

Pounding that Bush with our big sticks.

 

[kiddin like jason]

Look at this guy.

Harry Doyle in the house.

 

[kiddin like jason]

Wow...

 

[taimaishu123]

im sorry. we lost to a seagull.