The Indians recently acquired Pablo Castro from the FA market. His role is still in question however. Apparently the coaches did not like what they saw from Matt Brooks and demoted him to make room. Coaches are also not impressed with Ivan Blasco so far in the preseason. The coaches are giddy about the preseason that Posiedon Marte has had, but still are cautious as to whether it will spill into the regular season. Kory Governale has also made a few rumbles this year after getting into the coaches dog house a season or so ago. The biggest surprise however is the way Lonnie Dipoto is pitching and could actually oust another of the short leash pitchers.
There are rumors flying around camp that a possible change in the configuration of the lineup and pitching staff could be eminent. Normally the Indians enter the season with 12 position players and 13 pitchers, rumor has it that it might abruptly change before or during the season. If so, will they wait to call up Felix Higashioka or recall B.C. Bennett. Will Marte or Blasco be sent down or both? Will Kory or Lonnie be called up to replace them? Or will it be a combination? Guess those are some questions that will have to wait and see how things develop.
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