Tribe Talk Installment 14

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2. What will the value of the Pavano trade be for the Indians? That question cannot be answered until the Tribe receives the promised player to be named later from Minnesota sometime between now and September 1st.

The other question sparked by this deal is about where to draw the line on who one makes trades with. Do you have a problem with the Indians trading a player to a division rival, especially one who is in the race for the division title?

Would your opinion be different if the Indians were still in the race, or if the Twins were not?

What will the value of the Pavano trade be for the Indians? That question cannot be answered until the Tribe receives the promised player to be named later from Minnesota sometime between now and September 1st. The other question sparked by this deal is about where to draw the line on who one makes trades with. Do you have a problem with the Indians trading a player to a division rival, especially one who is in the race for the division title? Would your opinion be different if the Indians were still in the race, or if the Twins were not?

3. Jamey Carroll had a couple of clutch hits for the Tribe on Sunday, perhaps putting on a show for would-be trade suitors.

Do you think he will last the season with the Indians, or will he be moved before the waiver trade deadline on August 31st? Where do you think he might end up?

Do you think it is better for the Tribe to move Carroll now while they can get something in return? Does he hold enough value for the Indians that it would be worth trying to re-sign him as a free agent this off-season, or will his services be too expensive for the Tribe's meager budget?

Jamey Carroll had a couple of clutch hits for the Tribe on Sunday, perhaps putting on a show for would-be trade suitors. Do you think he will last the season with the Indians, or will he be moved before the waiver trade deadline on August 31st? Where do you think he might end up? Do you think it is better for the Tribe to move Carroll now while they can get something in return? Does he hold enough value for the Indians that it would be worth trying to re-sign him as a free agent this off-season, or will his services be too expensive for the Tribe's meager budget?

4. Justin Masterson turned in a solid performance in his first start for the Indians on Saturday (4.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 1BB, 4K) before the bullpen blew his lead and cost him his first victory in a Tribe uniform.

How happy are you with the acquisition of Masterson so far? Has his performance lessened the blow of losing Martinez at all? Do you prefer him in a starting role or coming out of the pen?

Justin Masterson turned in a solid performance in his first start for the Indians on Saturday (4.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 1BB, 4K) before the bullpen blew his lead and cost him his first victory in a Tribe uniform. How happy are you with the acquisition of Masterson so far? Has his performance lessened the blow of losing Martinez at all? Do you prefer him in a starting role or coming out of the pen?

5. Speaking of Masterson, do you see him as a vital part of the Indians' rotation next season?

As of right now, who do you predict will be the five pitchers who make up the Tribe's starting staff in 2010?

Speaking of Masterson, do you see him as a vital part of the Indians' rotation next season? As of right now, who do you predict will be the five pitchers who make up the Tribe's starting staff in 2010?

6. Fun Question of the Week: We know, we know - you've all seen Major League and still believe the Indians can come back and win the AL Central this season despite being 11.5 games out.

Let's just, um, assume that won't happen. Given that, who do you think will actually take the AL Central this year? Why?

Who do you actually WANT to win the division?

Fun Question of the Week: We know, we know - you've all seen Major League and still believe the Indians can come back and win the AL Central this season despite being 11.5 games out. Let's just, um, assume that won't happen. Given that, who do you think will actually take the AL Central this year? Why? Who do you actually WANT to win the division?

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5. Speaking of Masterson, do you see him as a vital part of the Indians' rotation next season? As of right now, who do you predict will be the five pitchers who make up the Tribe's starting staff in 2010?

5. Speaking of Masterson, do you see him as a vital part of the Indians' rotation next season?

As of right now, who do you predict will be the five pitchers who make up the Tribe's starting staff in 2010?