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How to Build the Cleveland Indians’ 2013 Rotation

Merritt Rohlfing — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:13:05 +0000

It’s no secret the Cleveland Indians had an atrocious starting rotation in 2012. By any measure they were historically bad—whether it’s the 5.25 starter’s ERA spread over 10 pitchers, good for fourth worst in club history (and the Indians have certainly posted some stinker seasons) or the 13.94 baserunners per nine innings, or the 14 games in which a starter allowed at least eight runs. The list goes on, and it’s as depressing and interminable as these guys made it to watch Indians games this summer. (more…)

Predicting the Indians’ 2013 Rotation

Lewie Pollis — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:31:54 +0000

A lot has gone wrong for the Indians this season, but I think it’s safe to say that the rotation has been the greatest source of the Tribe’s woes. Justin Masterson has been inconsistent, and Ubaldo Jimenez is an absolute enigma. Jeanmar Gomez, Josh Tomlin, and Derek Lowe have all flopped, Fausto Carmona isn’t actually Fausto Carmona, and even breakout star Zach McAllister has shown himself to be quite prone to the long ball. (more…)

Jeanmar Gomez, Indians Cruise to 5-1 Win in Oakland

Lewie Pollis — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:01:53 +0000

Jeanmar Gomez looked solid in his first full start of the season and Cleveland’s hitters had a good night as the Indians (8-5) beat the Athletics (7-9), 5-1, in the second game of a three-game set in Oakland. (more…)