Today's loss was particularly painful because it was Ben Francisco who let the go ahead run come in. It's a shame, really, as Francisco has really been the main reason two watch the Tribe these days, at least from an offensive stand point.
Even worse, it was another blown hold by the bullpen, although they really didn't deserve it. At least Betancourt had a good outing.
So it should be clear by now that the Indians need to make a deal soon.
Fausto Carmona's injury complicates things, but not so much that the writing isn't still clear on the wall. In fact, keeping Laffey in the rotation could be a good thing if he continues to pitch as he had. His stock will only rise.
I know I keep assuming that Laffey's the one to go, but as well as Sowers has pitched in Buffalo, I don't see us getting that great of a return from him; he just doesn't have the MLB credibility that Laffey has managed to rack up.
I should probably be more concerned about our bullpen, but for some reason I'm just not. I think they need stability and an offense that lessens the pressure. I also have hopes for Adam Miller to join them in the next month, which I think will make a big difference. I think it's just a matter of finding the right mix.
I'm going to bring up something I've mentioned before, although it's become less relevant as Ryan Garko has struggled. But is there no way to get Michael Aubrey or Jordan Brown action at third? Why are our two best hitting prospects first basemen? We have a glut at first and no one at third. And considering how many people make that switch (if Carlos Guillen can do it, my grandmother could do it), why hasn't that been an option? It would seem to make sense to me, particularly given that Aubrey is showing much better plate discipline than almost anyone else in Cleveland and Jordan Brown is off to a great start since moving up to Buffalo.
Still, we're going to have to make a deal soon. I don't envy Shapiro.
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