2010 Indians Top 50 Prospects: #42 Josh Tomlin

Josh Tomlin - Right-handed Pitcher Born: 10/19/1984 - Height: 6'1" - Weight: 195 - Bats: Right - Throws: Right YearAgeTeamLvlWLERAGGSIPHERHRBBSOAvgBB/9K/9WHIP 200621Mahoning VyA-822.09151577.1561851569.1961.88.050.92 200722Lake CountyA1033.32615103.210338101989.2551.77.761.18 200722KinstonA+113.586527.2241101220.2314.06.621.32 200823BuffaloAAA103.86117.063213.2501.33.861.00 200823KinstonA+952.98409102.282341016109.2221.49.600.96 200924AkronAA1494.162625145.0149672127125.2661.77.761.21 Totals43203.3211470463.14201714890415.2401.78.071.10 History: ...

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"Smoke Signals" on TV

"Smoke Signals" returned this past Thursday January 28th, 2010 when Paul Cousineau and I hosted the show on SportsTime Ohio's daily program "All Bets Are Off With Bruce Drennan". Paul actually hosted the three hour show as a guest host while Drennan was on vacation, and did a heck of a job for his first time ever doing that. He had other guests on, and I joined him halfway through the show for an hour which gave the show a "Smoke Signals" feel to it. One note when watching...

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Looking Back at the Draft: 1981

The Rule 4 Amatuer Draft has existed in baseball since 1965. From 1965-1986, there were actually two drafts, one in January and then the "regular" draft in June. Much has been made about the Indians struggles in the draft lately, with the notable exceptions of the last two years. I thought it would be a fun idea to go back and look through past drafts year-by-year to try and see just how often the Indians have had successful drafts and how those drafts have translated into...

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2010 Indians Top 50 Prospects: #43 Jordan Henry

Jordan Henry - Outfielder Born: 06/13/1988 - Height: 6'3" - Weight: 175 - Bats: Left - Throws: Right YearAgeTeamLvlGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBAvgObpSlgOps 200921Mahoning VyA-672484871120023493722.286.408.335.743 Totals672484871120023493722.286.408.335.743 History:  Henry was selected by the Indians in the 7th round of the 2009 Draft out of the University of Mississippi.  After his sophomore season in college in 2008 he played out in the Cape Cod League in the summer...

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Video: Jordan Brown Sets It Straight

This is a really good video of Indians first base and outfield prospect Jordan Brown opening up and explaining some of the frustrations he went through last year with his non-callup and how he regrets some of the things he said.  This video is courtesy of MLB.com and from the Rookie Development Program. Jordan Brown vi...

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Carmona Going Nowhere, Hudson Interested In Tribe?

UPDATE 8:45 a.m:  According to a source connected with the Indians, when asked about this story they said that this was the "the first they had ever heard of it" in regard to trading Carmona and that they have "zero interest" in trading him. Based on some conversations with team officials throughout this offseason, it seems highly unlikely they would abandon Valbuena at second base or even trade Carmona.  I am not saying a Hudson signing absolutely...

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Drennan Show & Book Update

This is just a quick note to mention that I will be on SportsTime Ohio's "All Bets Are Off With Bruce Drennan" show today at about 4:30pm to talk about the Tribe, prospects, and the upcoming book. My co-host and partner in crime Paul Cousineau for our on-line radio show "Smoke Signals" will be guest hosting the entire Drennan show today from 3:00-6:00pm, so set those DVRs and give Paulie some support. Also, while I am here, the book is coming along well. I have some good things to talk to SportsTime Ohio about with it today which may slow the...

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2010 Indians Top 50 Prospects: #44 Mitch Talbot

Mitch Talbot - Right-handed Pitcher Born: 10/17/1983 - Height: 6'2" - Weight: 200 - Bats: Right - Throws: Right YearAgeTeamLvlWLERAGGSIPHERHRBBSOAvgBB/9K/9WHIP 200319MartinsvilleR442.83121254.0451711146.2241.87.671.04 200420Lexington A10103.832727152.2145651649115.2522.96.801.27 200521SalemA+8114.342727151.1169731546100.2802.75.961.42 200622Corpus Chr.AA643.39181790.1943442996.2692.99.591.37 200622MontgomeryAA431.9101066.1511421859.2142.58.031.04 200723DurhamAAA1394.532929161.0169811359124.2743.36.931.42 200824DurhamAAA1393.862828161.016569935141.2632.07.881.24 200824Tampa...

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2010 Indians Top 50 Prospects: #45 Marty Popham

Marty Popham - Right-handed PitcherBorn: 08/04/1987 - Height: 6'6" - Weight: 235 - Bats: Right - Throws: Right YearAgeTeamLvlWLERAGGSSVIPHERHRBBSOAvgBB/9K/9WHIP 200821GCL IndiansR110.78140123.01520525.1792.09.780.87 200922Mahoning VyA-612.761414075.0752371083.2531.29.961.13 Totals 722.302814198.09025715108.2371.49.921.07 History: Popham was selected by the Indians in the 20th round of the 2008 Draft out of Union College (KY).  His 17 wins in 2008 led the NAIA. ...

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2010 Indians Top 50 Prospects: #46 Rob Bryson

46. Rob Bryson - Right-handed Pitcher Born: 12/11/1987 - Height: 6'1" - Weight: 200 - Bats: Right - Throws: Right YearAgeTeamLvlWLERAGGSSVIPHERHRBBSOAVGBB/9K/9WHIP 200719HelenaR302.67184854.0491621270.2452.011.671.13 200820West VirginaA324.25225555.0432632073.2093.311.951.15 200820Lake CountyA012.1970012.1631611.1404.58.180.99 200921AZL IndiansR0012.003303.044225.3086.015.002.00 Totals 633.5550121312410249840159.2212.911.531.14 History:  Bryson was selected by...

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Go "Around The Horn" With Indians And Their Affiliates

The Cleveland Indians, in partnership with Minor League Affiliates Columbus Clippers, Akron Aeros, Lake County Captains and Mahoning Valley Scrappers, today announced a unique ticket package called "Aound the Horn". The "Arund the Horn" ticket package has been created to allow local fans the opportunity to enjoy a baseball game at each of the Cleveland Indians affiliated professional baseball venues in the region at a discounted price and with exclusive benefits. Packages will be sold by the Cleveland Indians and their Northeast Ohio Minor League...

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2010 Indians Top 50 Prospects: #47 Bo Greenwell

47. Bo Greenwell - Outfielder Born: 10/15/1988 - Height: 6'0" - Weight: 185 - Bats: Left - Throws: Left Year Age Team Lvl G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG OBP SLG OPS 2007 18 GCL Indians R 37 144 12 31 5 0 0 8 16 24 5 .215 .298 .250 .548 2008 19 GCL Indians R 46 160 18 42 8 3 2 14 23 17 4 .263 .359 .388 .747 2009 20 Mahoning Vy A- 7 26 5 9 2 0 0 4 2 2 2 .346 .393 .423 .816 2009 20 Lake County A 60 214 29 62 16 1 2 26 21 23 7 .290 .359 .402 .761 Totals 150 544 64 144 31 4 4 52 62 66 18 .265 .344 .358 .703 History:...

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Prospect Book Update & More

Just a quick break from the prospect countdown for some announcements about the 2010 IPI Top 100 Prospect Book and other things: I’ve received several e-mails this week asking about the availability of the new 2010 prospect book, and the update is I plan to send it off to press sometime within the next 5 to 10 days. Once it is available I will be posting an article on the site with all the details and how to get it. I have decided to rank out the Top 100 prospects for...

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2010 Indians Top 50 Prospects: #48 John Drennen

48. John Drennen - Outfielder Born: 08/26/1986 - Height: 5'11" - Weight: 195 - Bats: Left - Throws: Left Year Age Team Lvl G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG OBP SLG OPS 2005 18 Burlington R 51 168 24 40 7 1 8 29 18 37 6 .238 .325 .435 .760 2006 19 Lake County A 67 240 33 77 12 3 6 30 31 52 6 .321 .409 .471 .880 2006 19 Kinston A+ 31 113 15 27 6 2 0 8 12 21 2 .239 .328 .327 .655 2007 20 Kinston A+ 131 496 72 126 25 2 13 77 53 104 6 .254 .336 .391 .727 2008 21 Kinston A+ 117 460 71 108 27 1 3 39 46 73 5 .235 .313 .317 .630 2009 22 Kinston A+ 17 63 10 17 6 1 0 5 12 10 1 .270 .395 .397 .792 2009 22 Akron AA 93 325 45 89 23 5 8 40 21 59 0 .274 .320 .449 .769 Totals 507 1865 270 484 106 15 38 228 193 356 26 .260 .338 .394 .731 History: ...

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2010 Indians Top 50 Prospects: #49 Austin Adams

49. Austin Adams - Right-handed Pitcher Born: 08/19/1986 - Height: 5'11" - Weight: 185 - Bats: Right - Throws: Right Year Age Team Lvl W L ERA G GS SV IP H ER HR BB SO AVG BB/9 K/9 WHIP 2009 22 Mahoning Vy A- 3 1 4.86 17 0 1 37.0 39 20 4 15 29 .269 3.6 7.1 1.46 Totals 3 1 4.86 17 0 1 37.0 39 20 4 15 29 .269 3.6 7.1 1.46 History:  The Indians selected Adams in the 5th round of the 2009 Draft out of Faulkner University (AL).  He was originally drafted as...

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2010 Indians Top 50 Prospects: #50 Donnie Webb

50. Donnie Webb - Outfielder Born: 04/30/1986 - Height: 5'11" - Weight: 190 - Bats: Switch - Throws: Right YEAR Age Team LVL G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 2008 22 Mahoning Vy A- 51 174 24 38 1 3 1 17 21 42 6 3 .218 .305 .276 .581 2009 23 Lake County A 122 471 69 136 17 12 7 57 40 110 35 9 .289 .351 .420 .771 2009 23 Columbus AAA 7 30 3 11 4 0 0 6 2 7 1 0 .367 .394 .500 .894 Total 180 675 96 185 22 15 8 80 63 159 42 12 .274 .340 .387 .727 History:...

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Making Sense Of The Bixler, Brito Swap

After having about 24 hours to digest the trade where the Indians On Monday sent 22-year old third base prospect Jesus Brito to the Pirates for 27-year old infielder Brian Bixler, I feel the deal makes a little more sense today than it did yesterday.  A little. Bixler is not much to get excited about as he strikes out way too much and has had a very questionable showing at the big league level in the limited time he has been there. But, he does have above average speed...

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