It is still quite early, but I think the Indians need to start playing ball like they did in 2016. Right now nobody is hitting over .300. I don't like the outfield lineup other than Brantley in left field. I'd like to see another outfielder that can play everyday and hit with some power. Lonnie Chisenhall is getting an extended tryout in center field and there has already been three different guys in right field. Austin Jackson has been on the DL with a bad foot, Abraham Almonte is hitting around .220 and Brandon Guyer is still batting below .200. That is not going to get the job done.

On the positive side Trevor Bauer pitched a good game, his first of the year. He needs to string together several more quality starts and solidify his position. Dave Tomlin is starting to pitch better while Corey Kluber still remains on the DL. I don't know if Mike Clevenger is ready for the Majors yet. He still throws way too many pitches and has trouble getting past the fifth inning.

The good part is it's May 14 and there is a lot of baseball still to be played. A hot streak of seven or eight wins in a row would put the Indians in a good spot. Let's see what happens.