Meet The Injun Night

The Cleveland Indians are back for another exciting season. Could this be the year they finally break that .500 barrier and win the division? Has the roster and pitching been upgraded over last year? Everything is a question mark at this time, but meet the Season 11 Injuns any way.


Starting Lineup:

1B - Rodrigo Gonzales: Improved last year but are expecting more this year.

2B/OF - Jae Dong: Had a disappointing season last year and we are hoping he will up his game.

3B/2B - Hideki Huang: Expecting much more with his big contract.

SS/3B - Karim Quevedo: We are hoping he can handle the SS duties well enough to start at this position this year. His hitting should vastly improve.

LF - Albert Tapies: Hopefully he will put up better MVP contending numbers this year.

CF - Howard Washington: We are hoping his defensive play will be an upgrade to the position this year.

RF - Giovanni Jackson: Less that stellar performance last year in all aspects of the game. His glove work will need to improve to regain control of CF.

C - Thomas Baxter: He is still a little upset at the organization but plans to have a great year.

C - Dean Hill: Will share the catching duties.

Bench:

Utility - Wes Kelly: We were unsure of his ability last year after the trade, but found out quickly that he can handle it.

1B/COF - Harry Brock: Excited to be back for another great season. He may be asking for a trade if playing time becomes a problem.

1B/COF - Max Crede: Done a wonderful job as a spot player last season and we expect the same this year. He is the oldest member of the team entering his 11th season. He doesn't expect to be back in an Indians uniform for a 12th though.

Bubble Position Players:

1B/LF - Tony Brown: Could become a bench player/starter if an injury occurs or a trade of Harry Brock or Max Crede.

1B - Don Webster: Has a remote chance but could find his way onto another teams roster.

CF - Benito Cerveza: Was signed to a contract in case of injury and could see ML action this year to fulfill his dream.

Starting Pitchers:

SP1: - Brant Brede: Enjoying his new contract and the probability of being the opening day starter.

SP2: - Tomas Camacho: Was unsure at first but loves it here now.

SP3: - Victor Guerrero: His attitude has changed and plans on bettering last years performance.

SP4: - Jose Crespo: A FA that chose the Injuns because he thinks we can win and he is going to do his best to see that it happens.

SP5: - Hub Strange: Back for another season but could find himself in the unemployment line if things go badly again this season and he knows it.

LR: Garry Magnusson: Was having his greatest season ever then got his desired contract before a freak injury almost ended his career. At this time we have him as a long reliever to make sure all is well before we put him back into a SP role.

LR: - Rob Ramirez: FA signing to bolster the pen and maybe as a starter if certain things don't work out.

Setup: - Lawrence Dawkins: Came out of no where last year to take over setup duties.

Setup: - Quilvio Olivares: Doctors have looked him over and has given him a clean bill of health. Management has been disappointed in his lack of success and leadership.

Setup: - Butch King: An unaccomplished DITR that management sees possibilities. He is just happy that he gets a chance to prove himself.

CL A: - Daniel Blackwell: It is not known at this time which role he will end up in.

CL B: - Kory Governale: The man no one wanted has found a home and performed his mastery all season as last years closer.

Setup: - Lucas Thomson: Called up to fill as a left handed setup role.

On the Bubble:
Setup: Boomer Thomson: His club house and field tirades are legendary but management wants to give him a chance.

Setup: Posiedon Marte: Coaches say he is not ready yet.

SP: Tito Gao: Management and Coaches both agree he is not ready, but in an emergency there may be no other choice.

Relief: Steven Haynes: A good spring and the failure of Lucas Thomson could give him a chance.

Team Song: Please Mr Custer