July 10, 2009
The Indians pitching problems this year go much deeper than just the major-league organization. Cleveland’s Triple A affiliate, the Columbus Clippers, are hurting just as bad for pitching help. The Clippers’ pitching staff ranks last in the International League in ERA (4.67), home runs allowed (77), strikeouts (534). They lead the league in hits allowed (856) [...]
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April 4, 2009
Thankfully for the Indians, spring training games don’t count. Despite rallying for three runs in the ninth to beat the Astros 4-3 Saturday afternoon at Minute Maid Park, the Tribe completed the exhibition season with a 12-20 record. The Tribe got strong pitching from three of four pitchers, including starter Carl Pavano, who yielded one [...]
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