MICHAEL BRANTLEY RUMORS

Did Michael Brantley make the best catch of the year? It’s the best one I can remember from this year

Check out this video of Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley robbing White Sox outfielder Alex Rios of a homer in the first inning.Brantley reached over the wall and timed his jump perfectly to rob Rios of a three-run homer. The White Sox defeated the Indians 14-7.Rios did end up with a homer in the eighth inning and had three hits for the game.Your browser does not support iframes.

Cleveland Indian center fielder Michael Brantley made the catch of the day on Saturday by robbing Alex Rios of a home run. Brantley made a leaping grab in the bottom of the first inning, taking away a two-run home run to dead center field. Although the game turned out to be a 14-7 slugfest, Brantley’s amazing catch is one of the best catches of the young season.

Michael Brantley has been no better than a league-average hitter in his three-plus seasons with the Cleveland Indians. It isn’t for lack of a studious approach, though. The 24-year-old puts a lot of thought into his craft — and that should bode well for his future. As for the recent past, he’s been swinging a hot bat. Brantley went 9-for-18 over the weekend against the Red...

Let me just get this right out of the way off the top; I do not like Josh Beckett. Never have. Never will. Not only did he used to own the Indians, particularly during the 2007 ALCS where he wont both of his starts, but he also won a World Series title with the Florida Marlins in 2003 where he was the MVP. The Marlins having two rings in a seven-year span makes me ill on so many...

The elephant in the room has reared its ugly head in Wahooland once again. During yesterday’s 4-3 Spring Training win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Tribe’s slated opening day center fielder, Michael Brantley, left the game with what has been described as “mild tightness in his right hamstring.” Manager Manny Acta said taking Brantley out of the game...

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...

Until I was about seventeen, I was pretty sure Paraguay was an island nation in the South Pacific.  It just sounded so right I never even bothered to check: the Philippines is next to Guam is next to Paraguay.  QED.  When I found out that I was, in fact, horribly wrong and that I could actually drive to Paraguay if so inclined, I was embarrassed.  The moral of the story: It�...

It’s great to see The Indians Michael Brantley pick up where he left off before missing the last weeks of last seasons with a broken hand. Branley looks as though he will nail down the lead-off batting spot for the Tribe. Why not? Brantley went 2 for 3 yesterday and had a double too. Micheal Brantley could be the next Kenny Lofton for the Cleveland Indians. Just think how exciting...

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...