Last year, the Cleveland Indians finished second-to-last in the AL Central with a 69-93 record. Considering how center fielder Grady Sizemore missed most of the season with a knee injury, along with the inconsistent pitching, that’s still a pretty strong performance.
This year, the Indians are just as young a team, if not younger than last year. With only a few tested veterans on the team, the Indians certainly have some experienced men, yet not one with enough presence to step up as a leader. That being said, can second-year manager Manny Acta find a way to get his players and their fans back in the game?
The answer is yes. Let’s look at the entire lineup and see how the team will improve from last year.