Is it the thrill of the upcoming season just one week away that changes our outlook to a more positive view? - Our hitting was decent last year but is much improved in 2011.
- Our base running was poor last year but much better right now!
- Our fielding has improved...
- Our relief pitching continues to improve since mid season last year...
- Our starting pitching is keeping us from contending!
Fausto Carmona, Justin Masterson, Mitch Talbot, Carlos Carrasco, and Josh Tomlin...Ouch!
But if we could acquire just one more strong starter, this could be a very interesting season!
Two starters having a great season becomes contagious to the rest of the pitching staff!
Chris Antonelli and Mark Shapiro have a big decision to make in the next 7 days...contend or stay put?
I was disappointed in their recent decision to send Lonnie Chisenhall down to AAA. With Jason Donald on the DL for the start of the season, that gives 3rd base to Jack Hannahan, a good fielder who has not done well at the plate but has had a strong hitting spring. At least he is a 3rd baseman! The very last time I remember a AA ballplayer having a great spring and sticking with the team for the season because of injuries, he was the American League Rookie of the Year!
In 2005, the Tribe deep thinkers sent Grady Sizemore to the minors for more seasoning the day before the season started but quickly called him back up after the opener when "Roids Boy" Juan Gonzales wrecked his leg running out a grounder in his at bat of the season. Look at the season Grady had that year!
Come on Mark and Chris...roll the dice on 2011! Put some butts in the seats by contending with one more strong and proven starting pitcher!
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