The Cleveland Indians have a winning record in the middle of May for the third straight season. Can they keep it up this time? A look back at the 2011 and 2012 Tribe teams and the signs those teams' hot starts wouldn't last.
For this week's minor-league update, I'm revisitng our old system of prospect ratings.
Brett Myers is on the DL and might be out more than a month, the Cleveland Indians starting rotation has other problems too. Top pitching prospect Trevor Bauer is one potential solution. Should Bauer be called up?
A look at the drafts while Mark Shapiro was the Indians' General Manager.
The 2013 Cleveland Indians are striking out at an historic pace, above what any team in American League history prior to this season has ever done.
What is driving Mark Reynolds' early-season success? It could be that he's swinging at more strikes .
After the Indians 2-0, the mood here could be generalized as euphoric. But the last three games have brought us back to earth.
Next up is Ubaldo Jimenez, who could be anything from a dominant pitcher to a complete disaster in 2013.
How will the standings look at season's end? Who will win baseball's major awards? Which players will be wearing protective goggles to keep champagne out of their eyes come late October?
Now onto phase two of the projections. Over the next five days, we'll be covering the five pitchers in the rotation. I have a feeling that these projections won't be quite as optimistic as the hitters... First up in the rotation is Justin Masterson.
Let's Go Tribe's look at the Indians' competition around the American League continues with the Detroit Tigers, the Central's defending champs. Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, and the gang are heavy favorites to win the division again in 2013.
If you are looking for fantasy pitching, look elsewhere. However, the Indians roster provides several position players worth owning in mixed leagues.
Let's Go Tribe's look at the Indians' competition around the American League continues with the Chicago White Sox, who spent much of 2012 in 1st place, but not the most important day.
Before I begin, I first want to thank USSChoo for compiling the results, and of course all of you for participating.
Let's Go Tribe's look at the Indians' competition around the American League continues with the Kansas City Royals, who believe they're ready to contend in 2013.
Our last position player projection is Mark Reynolds, the team DH. Will he break the 30 home run mark, or will he not hit at all?
Let's Go Tribe's look at the Indians' competition around the American League continues with the Minnesota Twins, who were kind enough to lose even more games than the Tribe last season.
Carlos Santana is next. Will his Age 27 season be his finest campaign to date?
Let's Go Tribe's look at the Indians' competition around the American League continues with the Oakland Athletics, who stunned baseball by winning the West last year.
Next up is Lonnie Chisenhall, who will be for the first time an everyday player at the major-league level. Will he run with this opportunity? Or crash and burn?
Let's Go Tribe's look at the Indians' competition around the American League continues with the Texas Rangers, who lost a lot of talented players this offseason... and also Michael Young.
Cabrera is heading into his Age 27 season, still in the prime of his career, and health permitting is set for another fine season. But how fine will it be?
Let's Go Tribe's look at the competition around the A.L. continues with the Los Angeles Angels, who I am told feature MLB's best player of 2012 (Vernon Wells???).
Next up is Jason Kipnis, who had mixed results in his first full season, which makes projecting his 2013 a bit tricky. But here goes...
Let's Go Tribe's look at the Indians' competition around the American League continues with the Seattle Mariners, who look to climb out of the A.L. West basement after three straight seasons there.
Let's Go Tribe's look at the Indians' competition around the American League continues with the Houston Astros, the junior circuit's newest member, and quite possibly its worst.
