Indians are strong, but need to start fast
The Cleveland Indians find themselves in the same situation as their neighboring Cavaliers. They are both in a division that has the World Champions. The Indians are currently ranked behind the Chicago White Sox’s in the early polls, although the wild card is a very attainable goal. The most critical factor for this young team and Coach Eric Wedge is to not “start slow’.
The last couple years, Cleveland and Coach Wedge have started slow and spent the entire season making up ground. The talent and parity in the American League will not allow them to do that and still be competitive this year. It is critical for Cleveland to get out of the blocks fast and put the pressure on the Chicago early. The success of team will be based on the success of C. C. Sabathia as our number one starter, a position he has struggled with his entire career. The first month of the season will shape the entire year.
No doubt – this team is always trying to dig themselves out of a hole.
C. C. was awesome in the second half after he figured out his mechanical problems. This year he has to hit the ground running. If he pitches his hame he could be a Cy Young candidate.
To say C.C. has a chance to be a Cy Young Candidate is wishful thinking. Reality shows he is not mature enough to handle the pressures of being the “go to guy” on a contender. He may be someday, but history shows when things get tough C.C. flounders. Umpires know him all to well, and questionable calls will continue to go against him if he continues to whine. I agree, a fast start will help, but baseball is not football and “slow and steady” wins everytime in this sport.