Grady Sizemore Anyone?

by BenRoth22 on Jan 17, 2011 2:05 PM EST

So, lets say that Magglio hits .270 with 15 HR's and 90 RBI's. Thats good, but not great for the stellar #3 hitter. Then, because of these down numbers and his age, he decides to retire and spend more time with his family. Meanwhile, about 250 miles southeast, Grady Sizemore had his first full season back from his injuries and surgeries, and hit .265 or so with no backup, with 30 HR's and 90 RBI's playing for the Indians. At the same time he is getting pretty expensive, with his option staring Cleveland in the face. Could Detroit possibly swing a deal for the lefty? He would fill two gaps: in right field, and a middle of the order lefty with pop. This is just speculation, but why wouldn't the Tigers have interest? What are your thoughts? Please comment and answer the poll.

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Should the Tigers look into Grady Sizemore?

Yes, he would fare well in the monster lineup we can pull together.

154 votes

No, not worth the money with his injury record.

58 votes

212 votes | Poll has closed

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Sizemore's numbers have really fallen of the last couple years.

He is coming back from micro-fracture surgery this year,and his #‘s have really fallen of the last couple of years.You would have to see how he dose this year.But i have watched him a lot since i live close to Cleveland,and he dosen’t look like the same player he use to be.It could just be his injurys,but i don’t think he will ever be that good again.

by swish330 on Jan 17, 2011 2:42 PM EST reply actions

His 2010 was a washout

but his 2009, even with a bad groin/elbow was not horrible. I am looking forward to seeing how Grady Bounces Back

by MrNegative1 on Jan 18, 2011 11:44 PM EST up reply actions

Ben I would be willing to bet you $1000 that Magglio hits over .300

even when he was a rookie he’s never had a full season where he hit under .282. .270 is lowballing for him. Even though he’s aging, he’s always had a good eye, knows how to draw a walk and put the ball in play. I also think Grady Sizemore will do just fine upon his return to the Indians and I’d also be willing to bet they plan on keeping him. They would be wise to build a team around Sizemore, Choo and Cabrera

Your 2k11 Detroit Tigers "AL Central Division Contenders" So get over it.

by Detroitchik on Jan 17, 2011 3:56 PM EST reply actions

I disagree

about the Tribe keeping or building around Sizemore… as far back as I can remember, I do not recall them signing someone to a long term deal… he will be gone either before, or when he hits free agency…

Oh and I think their main building block is going to be Santana along with Choo and Astrubal

by jpolut on Jan 21, 2011 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

you could be right

only time will tell. But it wouldn’t surprise me if he stays in Cleveland. He belongs to them through this season with a club option for 2k12. If he performs well, i could see them picking up that option and signing him to a few more seasons.

Your 2k11 Detroit Tigers "AL Central Division Contenders" So get over it.

by Detroitchik on Jan 23, 2011 1:43 PM EST up reply actions

also they signed him in 2l6 through 2k11

that’s kind of a long term deal, isn’t it?

Your 2k11 Detroit Tigers "AL Central Division Contenders" So get over it.

by Detroitchik on Jan 23, 2011 1:52 PM EST up reply actions

The Indians have made a habit of siging young players through their arbitration years

and maybe a season or two into their potential free agency years. But after that, they’re outta there.

If you survived 2003, you can get through this!

by Tigerdog1 on Jan 23, 2011 4:18 PM EST up reply actions

A GM would be silly not to "look into" any good player that's available

But of course the big question is, at what cost? Grady would not be cheap, either in terms of salary, or trade chips. He makes 7.667 Million in 2011, then has an 8.5MM option for 2012 with a 500 K buyout. Reasonable if he produces like he did when healthy.

If you survived 2003, you can get through this!

by Tigerdog1 on Jan 17, 2011 4:43 PM EST reply actions

Come on, where is it?

by SweetLouDoubleU on Jan 18, 2011 7:59 AM EST reply actions

Yeah -- I was sure it would be the first thing posted here!

Direct spiritual descendant of Katie Casey

by NCDee on Jan 18, 2011 8:37 AM EST up reply actions

Guess if you want something done, it's best to do it yourself.

Direct spiritual descendant of Katie Casey

by NCDee on Jan 18, 2011 8:36 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

He'd look better in an IDnians jersey!

If you survived 2003, you can get through this!

by Tigerdog1 on Jan 18, 2011 2:22 PM EST up reply actions

I wouldn't give up

anyone who figures into the 2011 lineup, or any of my top 15ish prospects to get him, but as a pure salary dump, sure.
My other thought is that if that Cleveland does shop him there are other teams willing to give up a lot more than the tigers should, i.e. the Angels.
His value is so low right now Cleveland would seem to be way better off hoping he turns things around and trying to awing him to a contender closer to the deadline.

by rif23 on Jan 18, 2011 9:25 AM EST reply actions

One of three things happens

He bounces back nicely, making the 8.5M option a no-brainer for the Tribe or

He is still injured and ineffective…then they can keep him or

He’s playing well this year at the trade deadline. With the affordable option for next year, Cleveland trades him to a contender in need of CF (or a corner OF) for lots of good prospects since the acquiring club would get a good CF this year and a good deal next year. This would cost a boat load of propects and I hope we’re not in need of the OF that badly at the trade deadline.

Granderson was my Tiger, then Sizemore, then Willis. Since they're all gone, I'm taking Raburn and hoping the pattern holds.

by momotigers on Jan 18, 2011 10:13 AM EST reply actions

If traded

the Team Option becomes a player option. If he’s playing well and gets traded odds are he opts out of the 9 mil option in 2012.

From the Indians perspective, it’d be best to trade him in Jan, 2012 to a team that can have him for the entire 2012 season and have time to negotiate an extension with him.

by MrNegative1 on Jan 18, 2011 11:41 PM EST up reply actions

I didn't know that about the option

Is that true with all team options or is it specific to Sizemore’s contract?

Granderson was my Tiger, then Sizemore, then Willis. Since they're all gone, I'm taking Raburn and hoping the pattern holds.

by momotigers on Jan 19, 2011 7:38 AM EST up reply actions

Just Grady's Contract

The option is listed as 8.5 right now, but its already up to 9 based on reaching a prior incentive.

You can read the contract specifics on Cot’s or here

by MrNegative1 on Jan 19, 2011 9:45 AM EST up reply actions

I don't put it past the indians to move him

but I’m thinking it’s very, very unlikely.

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Jan 18, 2011 11:09 AM EST reply actions

No

I feel like this is a wonderful opportunity to spend full price for a guy who should be deeply discounted.

by theRPS on Jan 18, 2011 1:43 PM EST reply actions

I'd much rather get Choo if the Indians are looking to trade within the division...

by Ohio Tiger on Jan 19, 2011 12:44 PM EST reply actions

I doubt they sell Choo

They’ve got to give their fans something to cheer for. They’re talking extension with Choo.

If you survived 2003, you can get through this!

by Tigerdog1 on Jan 19, 2011 3:04 PM EST up reply actions

yes, but there is no way they afford him after his arbitration years… they’ll have to sell him at some point

by Ohio Tiger on Jan 19, 2011 9:14 PM EST up reply actions

Sizemore in AAA?

The only thing I noticed about the port was 250 mi SW (not SE) which makes Grady an Indy Indian instead of a Cleveland Indian. Is he actually projected to spend time in the minors, or was this a typo?

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by 51hr_slurpee on Jan 23, 2011 12:53 PM EST reply actions