CLEVELAND INDIANS 2013
•For 2012 End of Season roster, click HERE.
•For 2012 Opening Day roster, click HERE.
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•2012-13 OFFSEASON TRANSACTIONS
•Players on the 40-man roster: BOLD.
•Players who are injured: +
•2012 Draftees: (round-pick)
•Assigned to 2012 Arizona Fall League: AFL
•Baseball America '13 pre-season prospect rankings: BLUE #
•Baseball Prospectus '13 pre-season prospect rankings: GREEN #
•FREE AGENT/ARBITRATION LIST at bottom page
'MLBDepthCharts (offseason) Magazine' includes this roster projection feature but also includes additional info, such as player age, 2012 stats, 2013 salary, and contract info in an easy-to-read, printer-friendly pdf file and excel spreadsheet. .
*40-man roster total (40)
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PROJECTED 25-MAN ROSTER
(*indicates left-handed batter **indicates switch-hitter)
Projected 'Go-To' Starting Lineup (Click HERE to see last 7 lineups)
1 CF Michael Bourn*
2 SS Asdrubal Cabrera**
3 2B Jason Kipnis*
4 1B Nick Swisher**
5 C Carlos Santana**
6 DH Mark Reynolds
7 LF Michael Brantley* vs RHP
8 3B Lonnie Chisenhall* vs RHP
9 RF Drew Stubbs
Projected Bench
C Lou Marson
2B/OF Ryan Raburn vs LHP
IF/OF Mike Aviles vs LHP
Projected Starting Rotation
1 RHP Justin Masterson
2 RHP Ubaldo Jimenez
3 RHP Brett Myers
4 RHP Zach McAllister
Pending
•RHP Carlos Carrasco must serve 6-game suspension to start the season
5 LHP Scott Kazmir will have contract purchased prior to first start on 4/6/13
Projected Bullpen
CL RHP Chris Perez + STRAINED SHOULDER - questionable for start of season
SU RHP Vinnie Pestano
SU RHP Joe Smith
MID LHP Nick Hagadone
MID RHP Cody Allen BA#4 BP#7
MID RHP Bryan Shaw
MID LHP Rich Hill
LR RHP Matt Albers
Projected Disabled List
Pitchers
•1B Jason Giambi* + STRAINED LOWER BACK; placed on 15-Day DL (3/25/13)
Pitchers
•RHP Frank Herrmann + TOMMY JOHN SURGERY ON 3/13/13
•RHP Josh Tomlin MLB + TOMMY JOHN SURGERY ON 8/22/12; placed on 60-Day DL 2/15/13
•RHP Blake Wood MLB + TOMMY JOHN SURGERY ON 5/25/12; placed on 60-Day DL 3/11/13
Designated for Assignment
•OF Ezequiel Carrera* DFA'd on 3/25/13
On the Outside Looking In
(Players invited to big league camp)
Position Players (Highest level played in 2012)
C/IF Yan Gomes MLB optioned
1B Mike McDade** AAA optioned
DH Chris McGuiness* AA AFL RULE 5
SS Juan Diaz** MLB optioned
IF Cord Phelps** MLB optioned
OF Tim Fedroff* AAA optioned
C Brian Jeroloman* AAA
C Omir Santos AAA
IF Luis Hernandez** MLB
OF Matt Carson MLB
Starting Pitchers (Highest level played in 2012)
RHP Trevor Bauer MLB optioned
RHP Corey Kluber MLB optioned
RHP Danny Salazar BA#6 BP#6 AA optioned
LHP T.J. House AA optioned AFL
LHP David Huff
Relief Pitchers (Highest level played in 2012)
RHP Trey Haley AA optioned AFL
RHP Chen Lee BA#10 AAA optioned + TOMMY JOHN SURGERY ON 6/8/12
LHP Scott Barnes MLB optioned
RHP Jerry Gil AAA
Notable Minor Leaguers
Catchers (Highest level played in 2012)
C Erik Haase AZL
C Alex Lavisky A
C Jake Lowery A+
C Alex Monsalve A+ AFL
C Roberto Perez AA
C Charlie Valerio** A-
C Charlie Valerio** A-
Infielders (Highest level played in 2012)
SS Ronny Rodriguez BA#8 BP#3 A+ AFL
SS Tony Wolters* BP#9 A+
IF Claudio Bautista AZL
1B/3B Adam Abraham AA
1B Jesus Aguilar BA#9 AA
1B/C Chun-Hsiu Chen AA
1B Matt LaPorta MLB
1B Nelson Rodriguez AZL (15-473)
1B Jesus Aguilar BA#9 AA
1B/C Chun-Hsiu Chen AA
1B Matt LaPorta MLB
1B Nelson Rodriguez AZL (15-473)
1B/OF Jeremie Tice AA
2B Jose Ramirez** BP#10 A
2B Jose Ramirez** BP#10 A
2B/3B Joseph Wendle* A- (6-203)
3B Giovanny Urshela A+
SS Jorge Martinez** A-
SS Dorssys Paulino BA#2 BP#2 A-SS Ronny Rodriguez BA#8 BP#3 A+ AFL
SS Tony Wolters* BP#9 A+
IF Juan Herrera AZL
IF/OF Nate Spears* MLB
Outfielders (Highest level played in 2012)
OF Delvi Cid A+
OF Bo Greenwell* A+
OF Tyler Holt AA AFL
OF Cedric Hunter* AAA
OF Quincy Latimore AA
OF D'Vone McClure AZL (4-143)
OF Carlos Moncrief* A+ AFL
OF Tyler Naquin* BA#3 BP#8 A- (1-15)
OF Luigi Rodriguez** BA#7 BP#5 A
OF Anthony Santander** AZL
OF Jordan Smith* A
OF Levon Washington* A+
Starting Pitchers (Highest level played in 2012)
RHP Austin Adams DNP + SHOULDER SURGERY ON 5/24/12
RHP Cody Anderson A
RHP Dylan Baker AZL (5-173)
RHP Brett Brach AA
RHP Mitch Brown BA#5 BP#4 AZL (2-79)
RHP Joseph Colon A+
RHP Luis DeJesus A
RHP Michael Goodnight A+
RHP Dillon Howard AZL
RHP Jacob Lee A- (9-293)
RHP Kieran Lovegrove AZL (3-110)
RHP Fabio Martinez A+
RHP Joe Martinez MLB
RHP Alexis Paredes AZL
RHP Mason Radeke A
RHP Jake Sisco A-
RHP Felix Sterling A
LHP Elvis Araujo A
LHP Mike Rayl A+
LHP Giovanni Soto AA
Relief Pitchers (Highest level played in 2012)
RHP Shawn Armstrong AA AFL
RHP Rob Bryson AA
RHP Jose Flores AA
RHP Preston Guilmet AA
RHP Louis Head A (18-563)
RHP Jeff Johnson A+
RHP Kyle Landis AA
RHP Matt Langwell AAA
RHP Grant Sides A+
IF/OF Nate Spears* MLB
OF Delvi Cid A+
OF Bo Greenwell* A+
OF Tyler Holt AA AFL
OF Cedric Hunter* AAA
OF Quincy Latimore AA
OF D'Vone McClure AZL (4-143)
OF Carlos Moncrief* A+ AFL
OF Tyler Naquin* BA#3 BP#8 A- (1-15)
OF Luigi Rodriguez** BA#7 BP#5 A
OF Anthony Santander** AZL
OF Jordan Smith* A
OF Levon Washington* A+
Starting Pitchers (Highest level played in 2012)
RHP Austin Adams DNP + SHOULDER SURGERY ON 5/24/12
RHP Cody Anderson A
RHP Dylan Baker AZL (5-173)
RHP Brett Brach AA
RHP Mitch Brown BA#5 BP#4 AZL (2-79)
RHP Joseph Colon A+
RHP Luis DeJesus A
RHP Michael Goodnight A+
RHP Dillon Howard AZL
RHP Jacob Lee A- (9-293)
RHP Kieran Lovegrove AZL (3-110)
RHP Fabio Martinez A+
RHP Joe Martinez MLB
RHP Alexis Paredes AZL
RHP Mason Radeke A
RHP Jake Sisco A-
RHP Felix Sterling A
LHP Elvis Araujo A
LHP Mike Rayl A+
LHP Giovanni Soto AA
Relief Pitchers (Highest level played in 2012)
RHP Shawn Armstrong AA AFL
RHP Rob Bryson AA
RHP Jose Flores AA
RHP Preston Guilmet AA
RHP Louis Head A (18-563)
RHP Jeff Johnson A+
RHP Kyle Landis AA
RHP Matt Langwell AAA
RHP Grant Sides A+
Free Agents
Position PlayersDH Travis Hafner* $13M club option DECLINED signed w/NYY
1B/3B Jack Hannahan* signed w/CIN
1B Casey Kotchman* signed w/MIA
OF Grady Sizemore*
Pitchers
RHP Roberto Hernandez $6M club option DECLINED signed w/TB
Arbitration Eligible
Position Players
M. Aviles ARB 2 2012 Salary: $1.2M 2013 Salary: $2.2M
L. Marson ARB 1 2012 Salary: $492K 2013 Salary: $1M
D. Stubbs ARB 1 2012 Salary: $527K 2013 Salary: $2.825M
Pitchers
M. Albers ARB 3 2012 Salary: $1.08M 2013 Salary: $1.75M
J. Masterson ARB 2 2012 Salary: $3.825M 2013 Salary: $5.687M
C. Perez ARB 3 2012 Salary: $4.5M 2013 Salary: $7.3M
J. Smith ARB 3 2012 Salary: $1.75M 2013 Salary: $3.15M
B. Wood ARB 1 2012 Salary: $502K 2013 Salary: $560K
M. Albers ARB 3 2012 Salary: $1.08M 2013 Salary: $1.75M
J. Masterson ARB 2 2012 Salary: $3.825M 2013 Salary: $5.687M
C. Perez ARB 3 2012 Salary: $4.5M 2013 Salary: $7.3M
J. Smith ARB 3 2012 Salary: $1.75M 2013 Salary: $3.15M
B. Wood ARB 1 2012 Salary: $502K 2013 Salary: $560K
2012 HITTING STATS
2012 PITCHING STATS
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35 comments:
Still seeing Chris McGuiness as the primary DH if the season started tomorrow? I'd think Aviles and/or Carrera would be more likely?
I don't feel like strong enough about Aviles or Carrera. And if they drafted McGuiness in he Rule 5, I'm sure there's at least a chance they feel he can handle it. However, I do see them moving regulars in and out of the DH spot and having Aviles and Carrera out on the field a few times per week. So not necessarily McGuiness as the regular DH.
why not a guy like laporta becoming the reincarnation of Hafner? full time DH
I thought they would give him a shot early last season when he was killing the ball in Triple-A. Never happened. Removed from the 40-man. Don't think he's on their radar.
Could you add the total pay roll to all of the team pages to see whether they are done spending in FA, and how realistic it is of them to let certain players go.
Yes, I will in the next few days.
They hate Laporta for some reason, never gave him consistent at bats for any extended period of time. I'd like to see him start the year at DH, and after a month, if they couldn't get a better DH or if he truly is as awful as they think he is then cut bait for a second straight year. Supposedly the guy has and ego and isn't the friendliest man in the league to fellow players/fans.
Josh Tomlin will almost assuredly start the year on the 60 day dl. He has just one option left, no point in them burning it to place him on the AAA dl. The move will also open a spot on the 40 man which they will need for their bench.
For sure. I just hadn't gotten around to adding a 'Projected DL' section for all teams yet.
Just so you know, as someone who follows the Tribe very closely, it's likely David Huff will start as the long-reliver, not Herrmann (also giving them another lefty) and Kluber is more likely to be the 5th starter to begin the year than Carrasco, if they do send Bauer down.
I've been meaning to move Huff. I'm a believer in Carrasco, though. Should be fully recovered. Was really close to breaking out before injury.
I think it would awesome if you would do projected stats, I know you probably don't have time, but I would like your take on everything.
Thanks. I think I'm OK at giving an estimate of every player. But that's all gut feeling. There are so many great prediction programs out there that have had a ton of work put into them so I wouldn't even try to compete. My recommendation is Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA projections. They'll be out in a few weeks. A BP subscription is $5/month and there's no contract so it's well worth it, even for just a month or two. I do the playing time projections for those, then update 'rest-of-season' playing time projections regularly so they're adjusted constantly. Look into those.
With that said, feel free to send over any questions on my projection for any player (Twitter/email/comments) and I'll be glad to answer.
Thanks
Do you know the best "stat predictions" site that is free?
I love the way Lou marson calls the game and when he plays consistently his BA goes up considerably! Do you think it would be a good idea to have him as the everyday starting catcher and have Carlos as the DH? Santana can not call a game at all, his bar is what we need!
Remember when the payroll was $91,974,979
It depends on the other options in the lineup. If they have Reynolds at 1B and a solid option at DH, it makes sense to go with Santana as often as possible behind the plate. But I would still expect Marson to catch 2-3 games per week or slightly more than a regular backup catcher.
I would imagine Giambi would be the DH most days when Santana is catching? I can't see McGuiness being the full time DH.
I guess the Bourne signing answered my question about the DH dilemma.
Sort of. Whoever is the better defender at 1B between Swisher and Reynolds could play there with the other playing mostly DH.
You're going to see Stubbs start in RF against left handers with Swisher moving to 1st and Reynolds to DH. Against righties you'll see Swisher in RF and a mix of Reynolds and Santana at first depending on the matchup. CLE has an versatile roster now and should be able to give guys plenty of rest.
Once they see how abysmal Stubbs is against righthanded pitchers Swisher will play 60% of the time in RF.
Carrera is out of options, has to have the edge over Rayburn - especially with so many spots needed to be opened for your other non40 man projections making the 25 man.
Brantley will not be platooning with anyone this year. Everyday player without question.
If someone like Raburn is hitting, it will be hard to start Brantley and his career .620 OPS vs LHP's. Just a projection right now because we don't know if any of the right-handed hitting OF options will hit.
1. Brantley is absolutely an every day player
2. Raburn will make the team, Carrera will not
3. I'm not sure who has options left, but I'd be shocked to see Capps, Huff, and Albers make the team over Shaw, Allen, and Hill
Brantley looks like he'll hit 5th, with Santana and Reynolds following him. Huff and Albers may make the pen since they're out of options, but Allen is more likely to make the team than Capps. Kazmir is the favorite for the 5th slot now, with Carrasco and Bauer following him. Dice-K is a longshot at this point.
Brantley did post a .680 OPS last year against lefties though. He is slowly improving against them. Better against them than Choo was. Brantley will not be platooned with. May get a breather against the toughest lefties but thats it.
Stubbs is the guy that will be platooned with if any OFer is. Really struggled against them last year.
Do think Raburn can make this club but may platoon more with Kipnis.
Should say Stubbs really struggled against righties.
With Chris Perez ailing does this give Matt Capps a better change to make this club?
Capps and Dice-K officially not making the club.
I think the roster listed here is what we will see (disagree on the platoons still though).
Also think the batting order is wrong, though we'll see. Sounds like Brantley will be batting 5th and Santana 6th (according to Francona).
I don't think Giambi is making this club, they may go with an extra pitcher to start the year but even if they don't carry an extra they don't have enough players on the 40 man to cut to call up Raburn, Giambi, and Kazmir.
Huff and Carrera will be gone and moving Herrmann to the 60 day DL opens enough 40 spots for Giambi, Raburn, and Kazmir. Plus McGuiness may be returned to Texas (Rule 5 guy), which would open yet another 40 man spot.
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