Yearly Archives: 2018

Cavaliers sign Patrick McCaw

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Patrick McCaw was an unsigned restricted free agent until the Cleveland Cavaliers came calling.

Until recently Patrick McCaw was an unsigned restricted free agent. The Cavaliers signed McCaw to an offer sheet worth $6 million over two years. The Golden State Warriors had the opportunity to match the deal to keep McCaw, but eventually declined. Apparently Golden State wanted McCaw to stay, but matching the offer sheet would have led to an increase of $11 million on their luxury tax bill.

Apparently McCaw was ready to move on from the two-time reigning NBA Champions. This is understandable, barring injury or completely unexpected trade there is not a starting spot for McCaw. On a team filled with All-Stars McCaw would have absolutely zero chance of cracking the starting lineup. Just last season McCaw averaged 16.9 minutes per game coming off the bench. For someone who wants to make a name for themselves and potentially get a big payday, this is not enough playing time. Signing elsewhere made sense.

What do the Cleveland Cavaliers get in Patrick McCaw and does it signify an upcoming trade?

Patrick McCaw averages four points per game in his young career. The lack of scoring hardly comes as a surprise considering his former team was stacked in that department. McCaw has a career field goal percentage of 42.1 on 3.7 field goal attempts per game. Shooting from three-point range is not a strength as McCaw has a career mark of just 29.6. Granted McCaw only attempts just over 1.5 three-pointers per game.

McCaw is a player who takes the majority of his shots close to the rim or from deep. While his 62.4 field goal percentage from inside three feet is nice, his lackluster shooting from three-point range is a concern. The good news is that McCaw is still only 23 years old and can develop that shot as his career continues.

McCaw’s presence does raise some questions about the future of a certain player on the roster. That player is Rodney Hood. Hood is on a one-year deal and may be the target of contenders before the trade deadline. The acquisition of McCaw certainly points to a trade of Hood in the upcoming weeks. Of course there is the possibility that Cleveland retains Hood and finds a nice balance of playing time between all of their guards, but that does not seem likely. Considering the state of the Cavaliers and their rebuild, a trade of Hood almost appears inevitable.

If adding Patrick McCaw means the team gets a little bit younger and eventually acquires another asset to build in the future, this is a smart decision. The Cavaliers need to keep thinking about the future and signing McCaw is a move for the future.

What role will Danny Salazar play in 2019?

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Danny Salazar missed all of 2018 due to injury. Now the question is what role will he play for Cleveland in 2019?

As of now the Cleveland Indians have a full pitching rotation. This leaves Danny Salazar as the odd man out and with a role that is yet to be determined. Assuming the team does not trade a starting pitcher and Salazar recovers from his shoulder surgery in time for the start of the season, the perfect landing spot for him is in the bullpen.

Salazar is not going to supplant Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco, Trevor Bauer, Mike Clevinger or Shane Bieber in the rotation. This is just a fact. However there are openings in the bullpen. With the departure of Andrew Miller and the assumed departure of Cody Allen, the team will need another arm in the bullpen. While the team could find some free agent relievers, the fact is they will not fill out an entire bullpen with free agents. An in-house option must be explored and that could be Salazar.

Danny Salazar in the bullpen makes sense

Considering Danny Salazar’s past history with injuries, the bullpen makes sense. If Salazar were to go down with another injury it is much easier to replace a bullpen arm than reshuffle the rotation. A reliever can be called up from the minors or even signed off the street. Cleveland did just that with Oliver Perez last season. Granted he was released by the Yankees on June 1st and pitched the very next day for Cleveland.

As a bullpen arm the Indians would be in a better position to manage Danny Salazar’s workload. If necessary Salazar could start a game, similar to the opener role that has developed. This could come into play when Cleveland has a doubleheader or wants to manage the innings of their starters. Salazar can be utilized in various situations all throughout the season. Opening games, appearing in relief or even closing if necessary.

In the modern era of the “Super Reliever”, Cleveland may have their own already on their roster. Danny Salazar can be the pitcher who does not have a defined time of the game that he pitches. Instead Salazar can pitch when called upon instead of waiting for a certain point in the game to come in. This would be to the benefit of both Salazar and the Indians, who desperately need help in the bullpen.

Matthew Dellavedova is shining in return to Cavaliers

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Matthew Dellavedova has shined in his return to Cleveland. His second stint in a Cavaliers uniform has been quite productive.

Most did not expect much out of Matthew Dellavedova in his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. While he is far from dominant, he has been a productive backup to Collin Sexton in the Cleveland backcourt.

In 19.4 minutes per game Dellavedova is averaging 9.8 points per game on 51.6 percent shooting from the field. This includes a current career-high 47.1 percent from three-point range. Dellavedova is also shooting 57.1 percent on two-point shots, this too is a career-high. While history says that these numbers will inevitably dip, it is encouraging to see this type of success shooting the ball.

Dellavedova is averaging four assists per game this season in Cleveland. This is his highest total since his first season in Milwaukee, a year which Dellavedova averaged 4.7 assists per game. This is not the result of being surrounded by superior talent, but just good passing from Dellavedova. Cleveland is a team that struggles to shoot consistently, but he still finds a way to help his teammates score.

The Impact of Matthew Dellavedova on Collin Sexton

This could be one of the more overlooked aspects of the return of Matthew Dellavedova, his impact on rookie Collin Sexton. Before Dellavedova returned Sexton struggled with his passing when driving the lane. As many know, this is a strength of Dellavedova.

When driving the lane the Australian guard frequently finds teammates slashing to the basket or trading behind him for an easy bucket. As time has gone on with Dellavedova on the team, Sexton’s play in this situation has improved. Previously Sexton would put up contested layups and overall poor shots, now he is finding teammates for the easy score. While some of this can be attributed to growing more accustomed to the NBA, some credit belongs to Dellavedova. The plays Sexton is now making are nearly identical to the ones that Dellavedova makes on a nightly basis.

The veteran presence and overall impact of Matthew Dellavedova will continue to show with Collin Sexton and others on the Cavaliers roster. Young teams always need veteran players to look up to and Dellavedova is one of the few veterans currently on the roster. While only 28 he has experienced varying levels of success in the NBA and that experience can help guide the younger players on the team through a crucial part of their careers.

Indians search for relief pitchers

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With the departure of Andrew Miller and the assumption Cody Allen will not return the Cleveland Indians need to find bullpen help.

Part of the reason that the Cleveland Indians sent Francisco Mejia to San Diego in return for Brad Hand and Adam Cimber was the expectation that Andrew Miller and Cody Allen would not return. This was a preemptive move to address the bullpen without having to spend in free agency. Even with this move Cleveland needs to sign a free agent relief pitcher. Here are some names they could consider signing this offseason.

Justin Wilson

Justin Wilson has spent time with four clubs in his career. The Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs. Wilson has endured some up and down campaigns, but overall is a reliable relief pitcher. Wilson has a career 3.33 ERA and 1.268 WHIP with 13 saves in his career. While Wilson is not a closer, he does have experience finishing games. Wilson has finished 81 games in his career and could provide Cleveland with a good back end of the bullpen arm if they decide to go this route. However the 31-year old lefty may be a bit of their price range and Cleveland may have to go in a different direction.

Tyler Clippard

Another pitcher who has experience some ups and downs in his career is Tyler Clippard. Although Clippard’s inconsistencies have come later in his 12-year career, there was a time when he was a shutdown option in the bullpen. The 34-year old reliever has a career ERA of 3.16, a WHIP of 1.127 and 68 saves. Like the aforementioned Justin Wilson, Clippard has experience finishing games, finishing 186 in his career. This includes 22 last season with Toronto. Considering Clippard has bounced around the past few seasons he may be more affordable than some of the other options available to the Indians.

Brad Boxberger

Although he may be more well known for his players weekend jersey, Brad Boxberger is another option for Cleveland. Boxberger does have experience as closer, closing 76 games in his career. All but one coming between two stops in Tampa Bay and Arizona. The issue with attempting to sign Boxberger is that he was a closer last season. Currently Cleveland has a closer in Brad Hand and is not necessarily in the market for one. Additionally Boxberger may be looking for “closer money” and not “reliever money”. This could price him right out of Cleveland’s comfort zone. However if Boxberger prioritizes winning over money, (it is unlikely), Cleveland may come away with a good bullpen arm.

Oliver Perez

Reports are that the Cleveland Indians and Oliver Perez have interest in a reunion. Perez spent some time with Cleveland last season and enjoyed a renaissance of sorts. In 51 games Perez had a 1.39 ERA with a 0.742 WHIP. While it is unreasonable to expect a repeat of this performance next season, Perez could be a budget bullpen arm for Cleveland to target. A return of Perez would not necessarily move the needle, but would provide the club with a steady reliever that all teams covet.

Larry Nance Jr. making most of increased playing time

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Larry Nance Jr.’s playing time has increased as time has gone on and most notably over the past five games. The Cavaliers center has played the most minutes of any player on the team over that span (32.6 minutes per game). While Cleveland only won two of five contests it is encouraging to see Nance grow as a player.

Over the last five games Nance is averaging just over 11 rebounds per game, 8.2 defensive and three offensive. Nance’s 56 total rebounds is more than double of Alec Burks (27), the second-highest total on the team. For reference these numbers from Nance are higher than his season totals of 7.4, 5.4 and 2 respectively. 

Nance is averaging 9.8 points per game during this recent run. While not overly impressive, it is a solid contribution and has Nance nearly averaging a double-double over the last five games. The most impressive basket was the tip in game winner against Indiana on Tuesday. Nance did his best Tristan Thompson impression on this basket and sealed a Cavaliers victory.

The most surprising stat from Larry Nance Jr. 

First things first, Larry Nance Jr. is not known for racking up assists. This season Nance is only averaging 3.2 assists per game. While this is a career-high, it is a relatively low number considering other player’s totals in across the league.

During this stretch Nance is averaging 6.4 assists per game, double his season total. Nance’s total of 32 is 13 higher than second place Matthew Dellavedova (19). It is worth nothing that Dellavedova has played one less game than Nance and several others on the Cavaliers roster.

Nance’s current 6.4 assists per game is five more than his career average of 1.4. While this average will surely drop over the remainder of the season, it is nice to know that if needed Nance can set his teammates up with good shot opportunities in a relatively high volume.

The unexpected success of Breshad Perriman

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There are many things about the 2018 Cleveland Browns that are very unlikely. Firing a coach midseason and still being in the playoff hunt (barely) going into Week 16. Handing the offensive playcalling duties over to Freddie Kitchens who had no prior experience in that role and having success is also unexpected. However one of the more unlikely stories this season is the resurrection of Breshad Perriman’s career.

Early in Perriman’s career catching the ball did not come easy. Perriman only caught 42.5 percent of passes thrown in his direction during his two seasons in Baltimore. This is hardly what was expected of him as first round  draft pick. 

After Baltimore released him and a brief stay in Washington, Perriman is now in Cleveland. Of all the places that he could have turned his career around, Cleveland had to be near the bottom of the list. 

Breshad Perriman: Cleveland Browns deep threat

Now Breshad Perriman is not putting up eye-popping numbers by any means, but he is making plays when they need to be made. Most notably the 66-yard catch in the win against Carolina and touchdown catch against Denver. 

Considering his past issues with catching the football, this ridiculous catch came as a surprise. In any other season Perriman may not have made that catch, but he makes it now. The change of scenery and lack of high expectations could certainly factor in to his turnaround.

As mentioned above, his numbers are not eye-popping, but they are coming as of a result of a career-high catch percentage of 64.7. Perriman only has 11 catches on the year, but the times that they do come make a major impact on the game. The 19.9 yards per reception is providing Baker Mayfield with a surprisingly reliable deep threat in the passing game. It is not the volume of catches from Perriman. It is when they are happening throughout the course of a game.

What’s next for Breshad Perriman and the Cleveland Browns?

Well obviously the Cleveland Browns should consider signing Breshad Perriman to a new contract after the season. Perriman appears to have figured out how to be a productive NFL wide receiver. Baker Mayfield certainly enjoys having a deep threat to stretch the field and the Browns are scoring touchdowns because of plays Perriman is making. Signing Perriman to a new contract does not need to be priority number one, but it should be fairly high on their list. Perriman has turned into a playmaker for the Cleveland Browns and for a franchise that struggled to find them for what seemed like an eternity, now is not the time to let one just walk out the door.

The improved play of Jabrill Peppers

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As a rookie things did not come easy for Jabrill Peppers during his rookie campaign. Now in his second season Peppers appears to be one of the better safeties in the league. 

There were rough spots all over the place for the Cleveland Browns in 2017. Jabrill Peppers was not immune to the issues that plagued the team. Due to a lack of talent on defense Peppers often lined up extremely far away from the line of scrimmage. One on hand it allows a rookie to survey the field and get a better idea of how the NFL game works. On the other hand it did not force Peppers to get used to being in the middle of the action and making plays. 

At times Peppers would appear lost or unable to make a play on defense. Whether it was unsure of what exactly was happening on offense or taking bad angles to the ball. Both instances occurred much too often in his first season. Some of this is can be attributed to where he was lined up. There is also the fact that he was a rookie and there is an adjustment period. 

What is different in 2018?

Well for starters Jabrill Peppers is not lining up super deep every play. Cleveland is utilizing his unique skill set all over the field defensively. Rather than lining up in Lake Erie, Peppers lines up on the edge, in the box, out wide and in the slot. His versatility has allowed him to line up anywhere on the field. Peppers’ usage as a deep free safety has essentially cut in half compared to last season. 

Peppers is being used closer to the line of scrimmage this season and is making impact plays when doing so. Most notably the sack of Case Keenum on 4th down to seal the victory Saturday against the Broncos. That sack was the first in Peppers’ career. This season Peppers has registered three hits on the quarterback compared to zero last year. Also Peppers has three tackles for loss compared to one in 2018.

Even in pass coverage Peppers has improved. As a rookie Peppers had three pass defenses, he has five this year. The interception numbers are still the same, one as a rookie and one this season. This season’s interception also coming from this past Saturday in Denver. 

The difference between Peppers as a rookie and Peppers in this second year is night and day. A combination of better usage, better teammates and experience goes a long way and Peppers has shown just that every game this season.

Indians make unpopular, but smart trades

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The Cleveland Indians will be without three familiar faces when next season starts. Edwin Encarnacion, Yandy Diaz and Yonder Alonso all have new homes. In return Cleveland receives Carlos Santana, Jake Bauers, Alex Call and cash. 

Indians send Encarnacion and Diaz out, receive Santana and Bauers

Edwin Encarnacion is now in Seattle and Yandy Diaz is in Tampa Bay. This particular deal brought Cleveland their new first baseman and designated hitter. Jake Bauers and Carlos Santana respectively. 

Although many are not necessarily excited about saving money, it matters. By making this particular deal, Cleveland will save money and get younger at two key positions. As Jeff Passan pointed out Cleveland is only spending $4 million more over the next two seasons for Santana and they have a new first baseman.

The extra year of control for only a bit more than Encarnacion’s one year remaining on his deal makes a huge difference. Now money can be allocated to address the outfield, bullpen or contract extensions. 

Indians send Alonso to the Chicago White Sox

As noted above in Jeff Passan’s tweet, Cleveland was shopping Yonder Alonso. Alonso now has a new home in Chicago with the White Sox. Cleveland receives outfielder Alex Call in the deal and Chicago assumes all of the contract. 

With Chicago taking on all of Alonso’s contract Cleveland saves a total of $21.5 million for the 2019 season. This includes the deal to send Encarnacion to Seattle and Diaz to Tampa Bay.

Why trade Edwin Encarnacion?

First things first, money matters. Encarnacion and Alonso were going to be expensive in 2019 and the team may not have been able to hang on to more important players on the team. It was pointed out by Anthony Castrovince that with the money saved it increases the likelihood that the team retains both Corey Kluber and Trevor Bauer. If this is the case that would be a huge win.

In regards to his performance Encarnacion is trending down in some critical areas. Batting average, slugging percentage and on-base percentage have all decreased in four consecutive seasons. Additionally his strikeout rate has increased each of the last six seasons. Starting off at 9.9 percent in 2013 and reaching 22.8% in 2018. These are trends that do not appear to reverse any time soon. It is possible Cleveland is looking to get out from under this contract before the bottom falls out with Encarnacion, because when it does, it will fall hard. Encarnacion will be 36 next season and it is hard to imagine all of these trends going in a positive direction.

Why trade Yonder Alonso?

Yonder Alonso was essentially brought in to replace Carlos Santana’s production. Now that Santana is back in the fold, Alonso is expendable. The Indians took a gamble on Alonso who was coming off a career year in 2017. Cleveland hoped that Alonso would be able to build upon the previous campaign, but in similar fashion Alonso got off to a hot start and cooled off.

Alonso only had eight extra-base hits from August 1st through September 30th. For someone that needs to be an extra-base hit threat, this is not quite up to par. Cleveland hopes they can get better production with the Santana reunion.

Why trade Yandy Diaz?

Yandy Diaz did not have a place to play. While Diaz has not necessarily gotten his fair shot in Cleveland, there has not always been room for him. The infield did not have an open position. Even with a struggling Alonso or Jason Kipnis, there was not a spot with regular playing time open to him.

Many will argue that Cleveland could have moved Jose Ramirez to second base to accommodate Diaz. Considering the team moved Ramirez for Josh Donaldson the thought process is not entirely flawed. However there is a distinct difference between Diaz and Donaldson. Donaldson is a former MVP and Diaz only has 299 plate appearances in 88 games. 

Offensively Diaz does hit the ball hard, but the issue is that most of the time it is on the ground. Hard hit ground balls are not what teams are necessarily looking for. If Diaz were able to put the ball in the air a bit more his bat could become more valuable. Considering where the Indians are in regards to contending they are not in a position to hope that a player changes the type of contract is made at the plate. 

Moving Diaz was essential to get out of the Encarnacion contract and acquire Alonso’s replacement at first Jake Bauers. Bauers is younger and should be able to provide more production than Diaz could have. Bauers projects to be a home run threat, something that Diaz has shown he is not able to do. 

Cleveland did what was expected of them

At the end of the day Cleveland had to get younger and cut payroll, they did both. Santana is younger than Encarnacion. Bauers is younger than Alonso. Both positions became more youthful and less expensive. Call may make an impact in the future, but at this point has not advanced past AA. Worst case scenario the team shed salary.

Considering the new look of the team with a smaller payroll the team should remain completive in the American League Central for longer than they would have before the trades. More importantly they were able to get quality players while shipping out two expensive contracts in Encarnacion and Alonso. Santana’s deal is a bit expensive, but since it is over two years it is a bit more reasonable for a team with financial constraints. 

Adding in the fact that the team already traded Yan Gomes and Erik Gonzalez earlier this offseason, got good returns from those deals and signed Carlos Carrasco to an extension, the Indians have been productive this offseason. Each individual move may not be all popular, but they all need to be thought about together as a minor roster overhaul rather than one trade that many are not a fan of. The entirely of the offseason should be judged together, not separately.  Considering everything as a whole, the Indians have had great offseason. 

Question marks in the Indians infield

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Trades and position changes can alter the look of the Cleveland Indians infield next season. Expiring contracts of some players may appeal to teams looking to make an all-in push for the World Series in 2019.

Just about everyone on the Cleveland Indians is involved in some sort of rumor. This includes infielders Jason Kipnis, Yonder Alonso, Edwin Encarnacion and Yandy Diaz. Their spot on the infield is not necessarily safe even if they do not appear in trade rumors. Kipnis is destined for the outfield again with Diaz possibly occupying third and shifting Jose Ramirez to second yet again.

Indians President Chris Antonetti stated that Diaz getting 500-600 plate appearances and playing third base this season is possible. Of course many mocked this statement with replying “for another team”. This is taking into account of the rumor that Encarnacion and Diaz may be on the move together as part of a trade package. Essentially Diaz is an add-on to help clear some salary in this mocking scenario. 

With how the roster has looked in recent years there has not been a space for Diaz. Kipnis, Ramirez, Francisco Lindor and Encarnacion have occupied their positions for some time now. The only times Diaz would see the field in Cleveland is due to an injury. There was not a spot for Diaz to play and rather have him rot on the bench, he spent his fair share of time at AAA. With a new configuration in the infield and/or a trade or another player Diaz may have his chance at regular playing time with the Indians.

Players on the move?

One trade scenario would be sending both Yonder Alonso and Edwin Encarnacion elsewhere to clear salary and get younger. Encarnacion will be 36 next season and Alonso will turn 32 just after Opening Day. Considering Encarnacion’s age and Alonso’s poor second half, a new home for both is not out of the question. The Indians did express interest in bringing back Carlos Santana. Santana is not expected to ever appear in a Seattle Mariners uniform and may be acquired for one of Cleveland’s first baseman.

Of course the above scenario used as a mocking tool is an actual rumor. A combination of Encarnacion and Yandy Diaz could interest a team in need of a designated hitter and younger corner infielder. The addition of Diaz would help get a better return for the aging Encarnacion.

Jason Kipnis at one point had his name attached in trade rumors with Corey Kluber and Trevor Bauer. Considering that attaching his large contract to either player would lessen the return, this rumor died fairly quickly. However his name may continue to reappear in trade rumors moving forward.

The likeliehood of these deals is not known. They are mainly rumors of a backup plan to avoid trading Kluber or Bauer. A way to cut cost and still be competitive without weakening the strength of the team. The harsh reality is that a trade of a staring pitcher appears incredibly likely. It would be the easiest way to improve the roster and remain competitive for the upcoming season and the future. A trade of an infielder may occur, but not necessarily as a way to prevent trading Kluber or Bauer.

What if no trades occur?

This is certainly a possibility. The team has stated that they have not determined their payroll for the upcoming season. More importantly they did not say they are slashing payroll. This could be a trading tool to attempt to drive up the price of their own players and get a better return. However this could also be the truth.

Considering the team operated at a team-record payroll last season, many expected cost-cutting across the board. Even though they never stated that would happen. The only source of this information are from “sources” and not the team itself. That does matter.

Cleveland could be looking to remain competitive without making wholesale changes. This would mean trades of key players are not necessarily on the horizon. Improvements can be made utilizing non-essential players. They will not be as drastic, but it prevents the blow it up for prospects approach many think which his happening. 

In the end something in-between the smaller trades earlier this offseason and the all-out fire-sale that some expect will occur. A key player or two will get traded for a mix of MLB talent and prospects. This would help the Indians be competitive in 2019 and beyond, which is the goal of the front office at this moment in time. 

UPDATE A TRADE HAS BEEN MADE

The Cleveland Indians have made a trade. Sending Edwin Encarnacion to the Seattle Mariners and Yandy Diaz to the Tampa Bay Rays. In return Cleveland received former Indian Carlos Santana and Jake Bauers from Tampa Bay. Santana will most likely take over the designated hitter role and Bauers could take over duties at first. Bauers does have experience in the outfield, but he is a first baseman by trade. Bauers and Santana are certainly capable of sharing duties at first base if needed. This does leave Yonder Alonso as the odd man out and a trade may occur sooner rather than later.

Matthew Dellavedova returns to Cavaliers

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The Cleveland Cavaliers brought back fan favorite Matthew Dellavedova in a multi-player trade with the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Cleveland Cavaliers sent George Hill to Milwaukee, Sam Dekker to Washington and received Dellavedova, John Henson and three draft picks. The picks being Milwaukee’s first and second round picks in 2021 and a 2022 second round pick from Washington.

Dellavedova’s play time decreased significantly in Milwaukee this season, making him rather expendable on their end. Now with the Cavaliers, Dellavedova’s time on the court will increase and will play a meaningful role off the court as well. 

To be blunt the Cavaliers defense has been questionable at best this season. At times appearing to be nothing more than a swinging gate letting opponents blow past them. Dellavedova is known for his hustle and defensive abilities and can instill some of those traits onto his new teammates. Dellavedova is far from the most gifted athlete on the floor, but his hustle is extremely valuable. 

Now in Cleveland, Dellavedova will be the primary backup point guard behind Collin Sexton. The Australian will be able use his passing skills to find teammates for open shots. Dellavedova is excellent at driving the lane and finding an open teammate, whether slashing to the hoop or behind the three-point line. This is an area that Sexton struggles with and could improve on with Dellavedova’s guidance.

Finding players such as Larry Nance Jr. and Tristan Thompson close to the hoop will help the Cleveland offense. Also finding open shooters including Jordan Clarkson, Alec Burks, Rodney Hood and Cedi Osman. Even Sexton can benefit if both are on the floor at the same time. Although it may be best to stagger their minutes.

Dellavedova’s overall numbers may not be all that impressive, but the impact of a player like him will be seen on the team as a whole.