MICHAEL BRANTLEY RUMORS

5/22 Recap: Tigers 11 - Indians 7

Player of the Game Michael Brantley provided most of the offense for the Tribe tonight and for that he wins the Player of the Game. Brantley had three separate RBI singles providing almost half of the Indians scoring. Feathers Up The Indians two out magic struck again tonight in the first inning. After the first two Indians hitters struck out looking (on balls that were...
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Baffling Michael Brantley Extension Talk

If you thought the Chase Headley/Padres extension rumors were exciting, just wait until you get a load of the Michael Brantley situation! Cleveland has been rumored to be talking to Brantley and his representatives about an extension during the off-season. Despite things changing a bit since the signing of Michael Bourn, and Brantley himself saying he has not heard anything about...
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18 days ago  |  Discuss

Indians sign Brantley, 10 others to 1-year deals

Indians outfielder Michael Brantley is among 11 players to sign one-year contracts with Cleveland. Brantley will start in left field following the team's signing of free agent center fielder Michael Bourn. He resumes workouts Thursday after he was spiked last week during an exhibition game and needed 15 stitches. Manager Terry Francona said Brantley could be playing in games...
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March 07, 2013  |  Discuss

Michael Brantley Update: Out 10 days after stitches

It looks like Michael Brantley's injury from Monday afternoon is slightly more serious than originally expected.  The Cleveland Indians outfielder was spike accidentally while sliding into third base on monday.  He had to exit the game and received stitches. According to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Brantley had to get 15 stitches in his left arm after being...
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February 27, 2013  |  Discuss

Michael Brantley injury update

The Indians revealed that Michael Brantley required fifteen stitches in his forearm following his clash at third base. He will miss at least the next ten days. Bud Shaw reports that Brantley will rest the next three days and then start with lower body work leading up to playing again in spring training. Brantley was off to a great start this spring going 5 for 6 with 4 doubles, 3...
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February 26, 2013  |  Discuss

MLB News: Indians’ OF Michael Brantley leaves game with laceration; gets stitches

Cleveland OF Michael Brantley was cut on his left forearm while sliding into third base in a spring training game against the Oakland A’s. Brantley apparently was cut by the spikes of the A’s player covering third. Having made the third out, Brantley did not take the field in the next half inning. Reports coming from Arizona indicate that Brantley received stitches for the injury...
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February 25, 2013  |  Discuss

Indians rumors: Cleveland shopping Drew Stubbs, Michael Brantley?

Following the Michael Bourn signing, there was some speculation that the Cleveland Indians may trade one of their other outfielders, Drew Stubbs or Michael Brantley, as a result of the addition. While it’s not clear if they’re willing to part with either player, Stubbs is the Indians’ “most likely outfield trade bait,” according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. ...
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February 12, 2013  |  2 Comments

Indians Injury News: Michael Brantley Has Sports Hernia Surgery

Michael Brantley is coming off his best Major League season with the Cleveland Indians.  Unfortunately, the season ended with the Indians in fourth place in the American League Central with 91 losses.  Brantley, though, will be part of the Indians future as the team tries to rebuild and compete.  As part of ensuring his health and success next season, Brantley underwent sports...
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October 12, 2012  |  Discuss

Is Michael Brantley Figuring It Out?

I have been admittedly bullish on Michael Brantley since the Indians acquired him from the Brewers in 2008.  I like guys who don’t make outs, and throughout his minor league career, Brantley’s on base percentage was a remarkable .388.  I love batters who walk more than they strike out, and Brantley certainly did that in the minors (292 BBs and 218 Ks).  I adore players who...
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June 07, 2012  |  Discuss

Michael Brantley Mysteriously Leaves Spring Training Game, Stadium

Of course this happens the day I write about not losing faith in him. According to Nick Camino of WTAM, Brantley was unexpectedly pulled from today’s Spring Training game against the Dodgers in the third inning. Ryan Spilbourghs on deck. Not sure why? He is taking Michael Brantley’s spot in the lineup. #Indians And later: Just watched #Indians OF Michael Brantley leave Goodyear...
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March 19, 2012  |  Discuss
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