Half-Empty: Tribe Low-Ballin' C.C. AND Considered Rolen?

Say it ain't so!

According to John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus (via mlbtraderumors.com), here are the numbers for the deal that the Tribe is "holding firm" to regarding C.C.:

Perrotto says the Indians are holding firm at an offer of four years plus an
option for C.C. Sabathia. As of a week
ago, the Indians were said to have an offer on the table for him. I
suggested that the Tribe might top out around four years, $72MM plus an option
for 2013.

Are you kidding me Dolan?

You really expect C.C. to sign that? Four guaranteed years? He was probably hoping for six! At least meet him halfway. I understand that it's all part of the bargaining process. That said, I don't think I'm alone when I say, you better not let C.C. walk because of that 5th year! Perhaps in another case, I'd understand your unwillingness to commit for a half-decade. But the fact remains that he is built like a horse and is one of the most durable pitchers in the league.

GET IT DONE!

On another note: It looks like we were interested in Scott Rolen!

According to the Belleville News Democrat (Southwestern Illinois/St. Louis Region), the Tribe considered making a move for both Rolen and Anthony Reyes. Here are the details:

The Cleveland Press said the Indians recently talked to the Cardinals about a
swap of shortstop Jhonny Peralta and pitcher Cliff Lee in a trade that would
have included Rolen. The Tribe was said also to be interested in Anthony Reyes
as part of that deal. According to Tony La Russa last night on Sports Plus, at
this point Reyes is expected to compete for a spot in the 2008 rotation.

Well thank goodness what I thought was a meaningless trade in Rolen for Glaus went through! That may have been the best trade of the off season for the Tribe. Scott Rolen and Anthony Reyes? And Rolen's salary? Are you kidding me? Any you are wavering on an additional year for C.C.?

Am I really reading this?

Half-Full: At least they are actually considering moving Peralta, which does suggest that they would (1) feel comfortable with Cabrera at short and (2) would consider adding Peralta to a package that could land a legitimate player (ehhh ummmm OUTFIELDER).

Boy I was starving for some news/rumors out there and boy did I get it. Next time, I'll be careful for what I wish for.

Gooooooooooooooooooo Tribe!

Cheers!