Jordan Bastian had the scoop first today. He is reporting that the Lonnie Chisenhall era of Cleveland Indians baseball is about to begin. Obviously I think that wording is a bit tongue in cheek. The move, reportedly comes at the expense of veteran Adam Everett who has been designated for assignment if the rumors turn out to be factual. Our own TD was calling for drastic moves today in the weekend wrap after a horrid series against San Francisco. While not enough to be considered drastic yet, the Everett for Chisenhall swap is at least a step beyond the acknowledgement that the Indians indeed have a problem.
Before we all get too excited, I figure I’ll just toss a big, heavy wet blanket on everyone. Lonnie Chisenhall is the hottest player in AAA Columbus right now, but our own DP, who covers the Clippers, was the first to point out that The Chiz Kid might not have been the next in line. Chisenhall came off the DL hotter than anything. Prior to that though, Chisenhall has been streaky and much closer to 0.250 as a hitter. So, while it is certainly possible that a hot Chisenhall can come in and wake up the slumbering Tribe offense, he is still just a rookie AAA player who has only been really hot as of late. [Read more...]
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If Friday’s loss was the most frustrating of the season, Saturday’s could certainly qualify for the most disheartening. The Indians squandered another great start from their pitching staff. Poor fielding was the difference for the second straight night. The bats – well, they were nowhere to be found yet again in matchup of what has to be the two worst offenses in the game.
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Compounding the frustrations of last’s night loss in San Francisco is what appears to be a serious injury to Shin-Soo Choo. His nightmare season continued in the fourth inning last night when a pitch from Jonathan Sanchez ran in on on him and hit his left hand. It was confirmed last night that he had a broken left thumb. He was immediately placed on the 15 day DL. While further examination is required, it’s unlikely he’s back on the field in that time span. 
The Indians’ early season success was characterized by ultimate efficiency. No opportunity was wasted. They capitalized on every chance to win ballgames – whether holding steady while ahead or jumping on every chance to get back in games when behind. Things have certainly evened out over the past month but last night’s loss has to qualify for most frustrating of the season.
