ESPN’s Lee Pasquarelli takes and in-depth look at the new Browns being built by Savage and Crennell and likes what he sees. Pasquarelli likes the new emphasis on character, contrasting that with the widely-held impressions of the out-of-control Browns under Butch Davis. We’ve said it here since Savage took over. This organization is much more professional than the spin-obsessed regime of Davis, and they have backed things up with a toughness and honesty not seen in Berea for years. By completing a solid draft and then getting rid of loudmouths like Ross Verba and Big Money, Savage and Crennell are starting to get recognition around the league as solid managers who might finally bring a winner to Cleveland. The true test will be on the field and results may not come till next season, but it looks like they’re off to a great start.

The Indians won their fourth-straight game Tuesday night, whooping up on the visiting Rockies 11-2. Everybody in the lineup had at least one hit and scored at least one run, led by Travis Hafner (2-4, HR, 2 RBI), Grady Sizemore (3-5) and Jose Hernandez (3-5). Jake Westbrook, meanwhile, avoided his 10th loss of the season (really?) by pitching seven strong innings, allowing two runs and striking out five. Let’s go for two-straight sweeps!