MICHAEL BRANTLEY RUMORS
Tribe Happenings: Brantley could see time at first next year
Brantley saw some time at first in the minors in2007 and 2008, and could see some spot dutythere next season. (Photo: Huntsville Stars)Some news, notes, and thoughts from my Indians notebook…Brantley to first base?The Indians are considering playing outfielder Michael Brantley at first base next season. They approached him about it at the end of the season, and he will likely get...
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December 11, 2011
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December 11, 2011
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Tribe Will Chase Detroit Without Michael Brantley, Done for Season
I think that a number of people follow professional athletes on twitter hoping to find evidence of the fact that players are rooting for the same things fans are. It elevates the whole level of fandom, in some ways, to know that the players on teams you’re cheering for are right there with you - living and dying with every pitch, shot, run, win, loss, or whatever...
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August 28, 2011
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August 28, 2011
Indians transfer OF Brantley to 60-day DL
The Cleveland Indians have placed outfielder Michael Brantley on the 60-day disabled list, effectively ending his season.Brantley hasn't played since Monday after suffering a wrist injury. The ailment didn't improve throughout the week, and Brantley was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday.The 24-year-old finishes the season with a .266 average, seven homers, 46 RBIs...
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August 28, 2011
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August 28, 2011
Indians' Brantley out with wrist injury
Indians outfielder Michael Brantley will miss a few games with an injured right wrist.
Brantley has been bothered by soreness in his wrist for more than a week. Manager Manny Acta said Brantley, who is batting .270 in 106 games, visited Dr. Thomas Graham, a renowned hand specialist. Acta said the Indians medical staff does not think Brantley will need to go on the disabled list...
Via AP on Fox
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August 10, 2011
Indians Hitting Coach Compares Michael Brantley to…Garret Anderson?
I was listening to the post-game radio show Monday night after the second game of the doubleheader in Minnesota. All the players were exhausted after have played three games and travelled 1,200 miles in 36 hours, so Tom Hamilton & Co. talked to Cleveland Indians hitting coach Bruce Fields.
It was an interesting interview—Fields talked about the progress Tribe hitters have made...
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July 21, 2011
Some (Very) Early Thoughts on the MLB Trade Market
For several years now, the MLB trade season has been met with something between apathy and dread in Cleveland —both springing from the resignation that the Indians would again be “sellers,” trading any assets they had to reload the farm system for a new cycle of contention.
This season is shaping up a bit differently. As the team continues to hang around in the weak AL Central...
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June 29, 2011
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June 29, 2011
Diamondbacks 6 Indians 4: Arizona Takes Down The Mafia
It was bound to happen at some point. The Tribe relievers, dubbed “The Bullpen Mafia,” have been as close to perfect as you can get this season. The blown games have come few and far between for this group. No matter the situation, they always seem to get the job done.
During last night’s 6-4 loss in Phoenix, the pen was done in late not once, but twice.
This was a close game...
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June 29, 2011
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June 29, 2011
Michael Brantley: Cleveland’s Unsung Hero
Down two runs in the bottom of ninth inning, the Indians were running out of chances. Looking to continue their dominance at home, the Tribe once again needed a late inning miracle, this time against Seattle. Michael Brantley confidently stepped to the plate to lead off the inning, and belted a double to left-center. Though this would later be overshadowed by Travis Hafner’s incredible...
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May 16, 2011
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May 16, 2011
Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Michael Brantley
Michael Brantley’s 2010 curse may be your 2011 blessing. The young speedster had a hell of a time getting into any sort of rhythm last season. He struggled out the gate, battled a string of ailments including, shoulder, hamstring and ankle injuries. And to rub salt in the guy’s wounds, the Cleveland Indians demoted the kid twice. His April and July numbers were deplorable.
However...
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February 27, 2011
Choo Out; Brantley Back, Fausto Gets ASG Nod
It was a busy holiday weekend for the Tribe, despite dropping two of three to the Oakland A’s. Let’s take a look at what happened:
Rightfielder Shin-Soo Choo injured his right thumb diving for a Jack Cust double on Friday. He was placed on the 15-day DL, although the injury appears to be more serious than originally thought. Choo may need surgery and best case scenario...
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July 05, 2010
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