When will Francisco Lindor be back?

Happy Friday, everyone!

Tribe news

Francona optimistic Lindor can beat timetable | MLB

Love Tito’s optimism, but the Tribe medical staff put Lindor’s timetable at 7-9 weeks. At this point, the Cleveland medical staff shouldn’t get any benefit of the doubt when it comes to correctly diagnosing players. I would put money on Lindor being out more time, not less.

Prospects who should vie for a roster spot in camp | MLB

Yu Chang is probably on this list for the Tribe due to Lindor’s injury, which opens up some possibilities around the diamond. He’s not a permanent replacement for Lindor (yet), but maybe he could impress this spring and find himself in Cleveland come Opening Day.

Around the league

• Tommy T-bone” Giordano, longtime MLB scout, has passed away at the age of 93.
• Apparently, the Mets haven’t yet given Jacob deGrom an offer to extend him past 2020.
• Danny Farquhar is going to be rocking a protective cap this season.
• I’m so tired of Manny Machado news bites that don’t end with him signing with a team.
• Aaron Nola has a shiny new 4-year/$45 million deal with the Phillies.
• The Blue Jays aren’t exactly sure when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be called up.
• Add Max Scherzer to the list of players upset with the current free-agent market stagnation.
• Carson Fulmer is turning to Driveline Baseball to save his career.
• And the “best shape of my life!” memes have begun: