An analysis on the Cleveland Indians

I'm a Braves fan, but I root for the Indians in the American League. I have been disappointed about how they have done so far. I really thought they would have a good year this year. I guess I am a little late responding, but they have traded C.C. to Milwaukee now. I guess it was a good move in the long run because that outfielder they got is supposed to be legit. I hate that they did it though because it seems they just threw in the towel. I guess back to rebuilding. Heres to a Braves-Indians World Series.

It's been a tough season, and with them parting with CC this year (if there was still any doubt) is officially done. I do think though that the future is still bright. They've got 2 new aces in Lee and Carmona. If they can get Pronk and Victor healthy that's two key bats we've been missing most of the year. It's becoming clear which players are legit and which are over hyped (Gutierrez, Marte, Asdrubal, Barfield, Garko). We still have Grady, LaPorta should be special in LF RF or 1B, our draft pick last year Beau Mills should be a major bat in the lineup soon at 1B, Victor at C, Hafner at DH. We have Trevor Crowe in the minors who if he can get healthy should push Grady into the 3 spot as he can really run and is more of a true leadoff guy. Adam Miller in the minors has all this potential but injuries have slowed him too. With him healthy he could be a new ace on this team. The major questions for me are the bullpen, and the infield 2B 3B and SS. The bullpen being so bad after such a great year last year is hard to explain, but as with so many teams, the bullpen can make or break any season. Hopefully Asdrubal or Barfield can turn it around at 2B, if not there's going to have to be a move made there. Many people question Peralta's ability to play short and whether he could play third, or should he be dealt elsewhere? At third we'll either have Peralta, or a move will definitely have to be made. It is clear Marte has to go. So I think there is certainly reason to be hopeful for next year, but there are some questions that need to be answered. It will be interesting to see what other moves will be made by Shapiro to help the club. One thing to remember...we didn't give Milwaukee a negotiating window on CC, and they're not likely to resign him as a free agent, I don't think it's completely ridiculous to see him possibly come back. I know it's a long shot, but it's not completely out of the question.