It's less a comment on Alex Cora than it is a positive statement about those two. |
It's not a situation where we have to see everything right away. We just want to get him acclimated to this environment. |
It's not done yet, but I'm optimistic that we can get it done. |
It's safe to say our bullpen is going to be in a state of flux for the next two to three days. We're going to look at some guys and hopefully find some who will settle down the middle of our pen. There are guys down there (in the minors) who deserve an opportunity. |
It's similar in that both times we signed core players who we wanted to keep together for a run of championship baseball. That's what's most important about what's happening here now. We want to keep this team together. |
It's unlikely, but not impossible. But the goal [in camp] wouldn't be to sneak him through waivers. |
Jason is a hard-nosed, tough player that compliments our lineup extremely well. He has always been a tough out while recording a high on-base percentage and has the ability to play all three outfield positions well. |
Jhonny's a guy that we expected to have a good year, |
Last year was a breakout year for him in terms of command. Hopefully he can help us during the year at some point. |
Let's get it on. We think we're pretty good. They are the best. Let's measure ourselves against the best right off the bat. |
Listen, Neil, I'll tell you a film I want to make. I'd make a film on Frank Deford. I'd make that in a minute and I'd let you produce it. |
Mike Hargrove is and always will be a Cleveland Indian. In addition to being a link to our championship past, his professionalism, baseball knowledge and experience will make him a valuable contributor to the next era of championship-caliber baseball for the Cleveland Indians. |
Most players were claimed on waivers, so there was a very small pool of players available, |
Obviously, this is a unique and significant commitment on behalf of ownership. Grady is one of our more unique guys. The level of commitment is distinct on both sides. |
One third of this season's goal is to be more competitive. Two thirds is to evaluate and develop. |