The Cleveland Indians have now lost three in a row after dropping a downright boring game tonight at Jacobs Field. Here are my thoughts on the game:
- Fausto was solid tonight but not great. He seemed to get more fly ball outs tonight. But we really shouldn't put any of the blame on him and he has been sensational this year especially in July.
- Now let me get to the non activity in the trade market at the deadline. I wasn't expecting a Gagne but I really think we needed a veteran bullpen arm. I guess Shapiro sees it as no worry that Betancourt has been overworked this year. Why is it in this town that when any of your teams gets on the verge of being a championship club all the general managers want to do is stand pat and let every other team pass us by. If we don't make the playoffs this year Ill say that the division was their to be won and the general manager didn't see fit to improve the bullpen.
- I must also call out the starting lineup tonight. They looked like they had no energy and emotion and were just going through the motions. The fans that attended the game tonight deserve an apology and a refund.
- Finally they have put Miguel Cabrera out to pasture. I really felt bad for the guy because he knew he was gone and really wasn't given a chance to get back in the good graces. He wont have a hard time finding another gig in baseball.
- Tomorrow night is a must win. I was glad to see Wedge sorta call out the players especially the lack of hitting.
The Tribe will try and get a win as Paul Byrd faces Jon Rheinecker tomorrow night at 7:05.
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