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Bruce BostwickKeys to Cleveland Winning the Division
February 16th 2009 22:33
This year the Cleveland Indians are running on an odd year. Does that mean it is a foregone conclusion that the Indians will do better? Not really but it could happen. Cleveland really needs to rebound big time when it comes to winning it all. The AL Central is going to be perhaps the single most competitive division that exists.
Many questions exist about the rotation and of course the offense. With C.C. gone, it is apparent that now the rotation could be a weakness though they did try to have Carl Pavano take the spot in the rotation with two other guys fighting for a rotation spot. There is Westbrook but can you count on him to stay healthy as well?
As far as the offense goes, there are questions about it. Will Hafner be healthy and produce a decent amount of offense? That's going to be interesting because nobody knows until it happens. If Jhonny Peralta starts hitting well, I think it will be a major benefit for the offense as it does seem like whenever he is hitting well, the Indians are playing well.
Health will be a key player when it comes to Kerry Wood. Cleveland signed him to be the closer but if he does falter or gets injured, Jensen Lewis can step in without a problem filling in the gap in the meantime.
Pavano has had injury problems but the question will be is the risk worth the reward? It could very well be but only time will tell.
Keys for Cleveland For the 2009 Season
They have the talent to win the division but I want to know if they can win it all? That will be for another time.
Many questions exist about the rotation and of course the offense. With C.C. gone, it is apparent that now the rotation could be a weakness though they did try to have Carl Pavano take the spot in the rotation with two other guys fighting for a rotation spot. There is Westbrook but can you count on him to stay healthy as well?
As far as the offense goes, there are questions about it. Will Hafner be healthy and produce a decent amount of offense? That's going to be interesting because nobody knows until it happens. If Jhonny Peralta starts hitting well, I think it will be a major benefit for the offense as it does seem like whenever he is hitting well, the Indians are playing well.
Health will be a key player when it comes to Kerry Wood. Cleveland signed him to be the closer but if he does falter or gets injured, Jensen Lewis can step in without a problem filling in the gap in the meantime.
Pavano has had injury problems but the question will be is the risk worth the reward? It could very well be but only time will tell.
Keys for Cleveland For the 2009 Season
They have the talent to win the division but I want to know if they can win it all? That will be for another time.
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