The Cleveland Indians got the bad taste out of their mouth from last nights game with a big win tonight against the Twins at Jacobs Field. Here are my thoughts on tonight's game.
- Paul Byrd had another typical Paul Byrd performance. He threw strikes and let his defense make the plays in the field. With all the talk of Fausto and CC maybe getting to 20 wins, it has gone unseen how Paul Byrd has an excellent shot at getting to 15 wins.
- Ok on to the biggest item of the day. The Kenny Lofton trade was a great trade in getting a guy that will really help our lineup for a single A catcher. The trade was pulled off at the perfect time with that it got the whole team into a good frame of mind so they could quickly forget the horrible game last night. He really seemed to take the pressure off the other hitters in the lineup.
- Also I think the front office was proactive in moving Cliff Lee to Buffalo and getting Aaron Laffey ready for his call up for early next week.
- I really don't think this team is done wheeling and dealing. After listening to Shapiro tonight on the broadcast he really seems to want to be proactive in the trade market. Because I think he realizes if he shores up the bullpen the division is ours for the taking.
- After watching tonight the Twins look like a team that is resigned to their fate.
The Indians return to the field tomorrow night in a tough match up as Jake Westbrook faces Johan Santana at 7:05.
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