Written By Larry M. Glicken "LG"
Bob DiBiasio Cleveland Indians V.P. of Public Affairs said in a
interview today the Indians starting rotation is solid at least the
first four starters anyway. Dibiasio also went on to say the they are
especially excited about the Cleveland Indians Bull pen. Hey what else
can we expect Dibiasio to say on the first day of spring training. Today
the Indians pitchers and catchers reported to Goodyear Arizona.
The
Cleveland Indians bull pen was very dependable for the most part last
season. The Tribe and Dibiasio have good reason to have high
expectations from their bull pen "Mafia". Guys like Vinny Pestano who
set things up nicely last season return this season with hopes of
picking up where they left off. The Tribe could use a solid year from
starter Ubaldo Jimenez this season. Lets not forget when Fausto Carmona
was detained for an identity issue, the Indians lost 200 innings of
pitching. If Jimenez can find his mechanics this season he could be as
valuable to the Indians as Justin Verlander is to the Detroit Tigers.
When Jimenez is on the guy is UN-hittable. Tribe manger Manny Acta would
like nothing better than Jimenez finding his form.
As the Tribe
start working out their pitchers and catchers this week there is still a
coupe of unanswered questions. Who will be the Indians starters on the
corners this season? Over at third base the Indians have a little
competition between Jack Hannahan who is defensively solid and Lonnie
Chisenhall who is offensively just as strong as Hannahan but lacks a
little on the defensive side of ball.
The Indians may also have
another decision to make as to who is on first. Last year we saw Carlos
Santana split time with Matt Laporta. This season things could be a
little different with the off season signing of Casey Kotchman. Matt
Laporta could find himself on the short end of the stick. We will just
have to wait and see what the Tribe decides to do on the corners.
Nonetheless its good to see the Indians pitchers and catchers get back
to work. It is a sure sign spring is on the way in Cleveland,Ohio....
Larry Glicken is the owner of www.clevelandsports360.com and the host of the Cleveland Sports 360 Show, an online streaming sports video show at www.streamingsportstalk.com
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