Mike Napoli continues to have a career season. He is closing in on thirty home runs and stands a chance to drive in 100. Last night hew went 4-4 with another home run. I am sure when the Indians signed Juan Uribe, Marlon Byrd and Napoli the front office was cautiously optimistic. Uribe is gone Byrd probably finished with an eighty game suspension. Napoli has exceeded expectations and more than made up for the other two's departure. 

Jose Ramirez is another guy that has gone well above projections. He continues to hit over .300 and is hitting nearly .400 with guys in scoring position. The two of them might just be the Indians most valuable players.

On the down side Josh Tomlin has been rocked in his last two starts. The home runs have been flying out of the park. I remember a few years ago Tomlin surprised everyone by having nine or ten wins at the All-Star break. The rest of the year was only two or three. He does not have the fast ball of Salazar or Carrasco, his pitches have to be spotted very well. When they are not there are many souvenirs for the fans.

A reminder my Addie Joss book is available on line (link on the home page) and the new one should be out next month. I plan to do as many book signings as I can so keep watching the home page for updates.