Indians Progress Report

So the Indians are three games out the AL Central, but it is a marathon, not a sprint.

What is amazing is that the Tigers are hanging on as well, 1.5 games out. This is due in large part to the young bats on our small market counterparts.

As far as the Tribe, its success or consistency has kept the campaign in auto pilot for the first month of the season. The offense has been there this year headed by Hafner, Martinez, and surprisingly, Blake. Blake has contributed with a .371 batting average and a .451 OBP. Hafner has fit seven homers with a .731 slugging percentage.

The big question mark for the Indians has been the play of the bullpen. Who are these guys? Okay, I am familiar with Guillermo Mota, the former Dodger. He is the setup man for the most part. We all know the big galoot, Wickman, our closer.

After that you have a bunch of guys who hang out in the bullpen, waiting to come in, if needed. When Matt Miller, went out for the year, the Indians management had to make some quick decisions, but have they made them yet? Danny Graves, Scott Sauerback, Brian Slocum, and on and on...

Well, this is the time for injuries to happen.