Mike Aviles didn't stay in Toronto long...

markakis8 · Nov 3, 2012

To Cleveland with Yan Gomes for Esmil Rogers.

Seems a lot to give up for Esmil Rogers, no? I thought he was just a relief pitcher in Cleveland last year.

WaxPax · Nov 3, 2012

I was thinking the same thing...

markakis8 said:
To Cleveland with Yan Gomes for Esmil Rogers.

Seems a lot to give up for Esmil Rogers, no? I thought he was just a relief pitcher in Cleveland last year.

nicktv08 · Nov 3, 2012

What the hell Cleveland? Why do we need another SS? We have Asdrubal, Lindor, Rodriguez a plethora of talent at the minor leagues. Unless Aviles plays LF I don't get why we got him. I like Asdrubal, Kipnis and Chisenhall

AmishDave · Nov 3, 2012

nicktv08 said:
What the hell Cleveland? Why do we need another SS? We have Asdrubal, Lindor, Rodriguez a plethora of talent at the minor leagues. Unless Aviles plays LF I don't get why we got him. I like Asdrubal, Kipnis and Chisenhall

Seems like a TON for Esmil. Maybe they trade Asdrubal ? Not sure what the mindset now is in Cleveland.

nicktv08 · Nov 3, 2012

55_marlins_sp said:
Seems like a TON for Esmil. Maybe they trade Asdrubal ? Not sure what the mindset now is in Cleveland.

Yea I'm not totally unhappy with the trade since we got some quality players for Esmil. He proved he was not a starter and settled into a nice relief role for us nd did a great job. From what I have been reading Aviles will serve as a backup to Asdrubal, Kipnis, or Chisenhall and can play some outfield. The Indians sucked against left handed pitching last year and evidently Aviles will be inserted in the lineup more when a Lefty is pitching.

scotty216brs · Nov 3, 2012

Poor Aviles...first he loses the last month+ playing time to Iglesias, then gets traded to the Jays for a manager, then traded again to the Indians in which he won't have a starting position for next season. It's too bad because he is a great overall player who is above average defensively and has some pop in his bat. He was one of the few bright spots on the Sox this year...

mredsox89 · Nov 3, 2012

He had a .282 OBP last season and only a .381 SLG. He was 18th/19 in WAR for SS's that qualified. He's honestly not that good. Plays his heart our, but he's an average fielding SS at best, and a well below average hitter

Lars · Nov 3, 2012

Aviles could find some late career pixie dust and be the next Marco Scutaro.

markakis8 · Nov 3, 2012

mredsox89 said:
He had a .282 OBP last season and only a .381 SLG. He was 18th/19 in WAR for SS's that qualified. He's honestly not that good. Plays his heart our, but he's an average fielding SS at best, and a well below average hitter

Dude, he's got some calves though!

aarne13 · Nov 3, 2012

Dang! I guess I won't be buying an Aviles jersey......

Poor guy. Going from a crappy team to a slightly less crappy team. Then before he even has a nameplate he goes to a team worse than where he started...

scotty216brs · Nov 4, 2012

aarne13 said:
Dang! I guess I won't be buying an Aviles jersey......

Poor guy. Going from a crappy team to a slightly less crappy team. Then before he even has a nameplate he goes to a team worse than where he started...

I suppose the silver lining is that he will be playing for Francona

Bornagaincollector · Nov 8, 2012

Cabrera has shown signs of being LAZY! I seen games where he didnt run out ground balls and give 100% in the field..When he gives a 100% he is 1 of the best ss in the A.L. And he signed the 2 year extention for 16 million,so the Indians arent going to give him market value when its time. I woundnt have a problem trading him if it meant we would be getting a rh power bat can 20+ hrs and play either 1st/3rd or lf.

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