Does anyone outside of Cleveland hear anything about the Tribe? They are the most non-descript and boring team in baseball. Even the Pirates are more exciting.
But I don't care. This team is 31-30 and heading home for a 12-game home stand that could start to define the season.
A closer look at the stats show:
- They are the worst in the AL in BP, OBP, and 26th overall in OPS
- Yet are 3rd in ERA and 1st in WHIP.
The bullpen has been marvelous, led by Wickman but also with substantial help from Howry, Miller, Betancourt and yes, Riske. The starting pitching has been delightful. CC is good, although he could be better; Cliff Lee is 7-3, Millwood is pitching well and will come off the DL on Thursday, and our two stiffs, Elarton and Davis, have winning records. Westbrook, while 2-9, eats innings and is not deserving of this record.
The offense, putrid in April, is starting to warm up. Boone and Blake are starting to come around, Sizemore has been decent in the leadoff, and Coco, Jhonny and Hafner has been decent. We just need Victor to get out of his slump.
The 12-game homestand is against Colorado, Arizone, Boston and Cincinnati. Is 8-4 out of the question? I think not. That will take us to 39-34, and should make a lot of teams (including the Red Sox and Yanks) take notice.
But I like being ignored for now........5 games behind the Twins and closing in.
Eric Z.
2 comments:
I have a major dispute with your opening remarks about the tribe being the "most non-descript and boring team in baseball."
need i remind you of the royals?
maybe you should've added "with upside" to your description.
Agreed. At least you have some black players who are dating celebrities. The A's have a lineup up all young white 20 year olds with facial hair. I bet you $100 you couldn't the difference between Harden, Swisher, and Crosby.
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