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Just a few weeks ago the Indians were in danger of falling out of contention. They played the Tigers who were already up ten games and looking to run away with the division. The Indians took three straight and possibly saved the season.

Now the Tribe is only a few games out of first place and above the .500 mark. Most of this was accomplished with Nick Swisher and Carlos Santana out of the lineup. With Santana back (and hitting) and Swisher due back in a few days things could get interesting. I am very curious to see how Terry Francona juggles the lineup to have Chisenhall, Swisher, and Santana playing at the same time.

The 1920 Indians had few injuries and slumps to worry about during their championship season. Catcher Steve O'Neill only missed two games, that due to the birth of twin daughters.

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After sweeping the Tigers I though the Indians were going to pile up the wins. Two losses in Baltimore and a loss today in Chicago have me wondering.

I am starting to think the pitching staff is Corey Kluber and not much else. Masterson has been disappointing, McCallister has not improved and is now injured, Salazar is back to Columbus where he is struggling. Tomlin got roughed up today. Bauer got hit hard the other day which means one of our five starters is pitching good baseball.

What to do? We already have T.J House in the rotation and I don't believe there is anyone else that is ready to be called up. If this continues the Indians are going to have a hard time getting above .500. I have not even talked about the hitting.

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The Indians continue to improve on their slow start, taking two of three from Tampa Bay. The team has climbed to third place ahead of Minnesota and Chicago. The Tigers are making a lot of noise, threatening to run away with the division but overtaking the Royals is a must for the Tribe.

It is good to  see the defense getting a bit better, but they still have a ways to go.

This could be the year Michael Brantley joins the 20 home run club and maybe 85-90 rbi's. Where would the Tribe be without him?

Defense was not a problem for the 1920 Cleveland Indians. The infield was outstanding with Larry Gardner at third, Ray Chapman at short and Bill Wamby at 2nd. Very few balls got through that infield. In center field was Tris Speaker, one of the great outfielders the game has seen.

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The Indians made the move to put Carlos C. in the bullpen which was no surprise. However the call up of Josh Tomlin has me wondering. When I heard that Carlos was out of the rotation I though that Trevor Bauer was on the way from Columbus.

I  understand Tomlin has more Big League experience, however Bauer has a much higher upside. He has been pitching excellent baseball and deserved a shot to join the starting rotation. I believe the Indians front office thought Tomlin was the safer bet of the two. Possibly they did not want to have two young starters (Salazar) at the same time.

I don't think Tomlin will make too many All-Star teams but Bauer could. I believe the Tribe made an error here.

Going into May of 1920 the Indians were in first place. They were hitting like crazy and the pitching was outstanding. They were the team to beat.

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One might be looking at the panic button, but we have to remember it is only April and the baseball season still has a long way to go. Losing three to the Giants was a big disappointment, however Danny Salazar has his first good outing. Let us hope he is starting to turn the corner.

I would like to see Trevor Bauer back in Cleveland and in the starting rotation. I think he has earned it and Carlos C. should be in the bullpen.

We may have to do something about the clean up spot. We are getting nothing from there and that should not continue for much longer.

Right now a good performance in Anaheim is needed. It is time for Masterson to pitch well tonight and get us a win.

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