2012 Opening Series vs Blue Jays -|- April 5th, 7th, and 8th.

[ReAL DeAL]

In a perfect world, the Indians are 3-0 averaging what 4 runs? Toronto is a tough team with a nice lineup. Glad the Tribe pulled it out. Brantley needs to get on base consistently like he did today.

[SRStark20]

Hafner got on three times.... via the walk.

[Amherstcavsfan]

I hope once Huff gets healthy, we trade for Abreu. At least he can get on base, unlike Michael Brantley.

[mofire]

Starting pitching looks fantastic right now, all we need is some hitting and we will be okay but that's asking a lot from these guys.

[Chris]

I'm liking this pitching.

[sgm405]

This guy makes me miss Bob Wickman.

He gave up one hit, got an out, then got a ground ball that should have been an easy double play to end the game. Then, after walking a batter, collected himself and got one of the best hitters in baseball to pop out. Perez was outstanding today.

[Nom]

Hafner got on three times.... via the walk.

Hafner taking walks is a great sign to me. He was always a high OBP guy before his shoulder injury. When he didn't trust his shoulder he had to overcompensate on his swing and started taking fewer walks and striking out more. If he's taking walks it means his shoulder feels good.

For now.

[Huber.]

if Choo is going to take a while to get on track why not drop him and have Pronk bat 3rd

This would be our reaction to Hafner batting 3rd:





What will likely happen is Assdribble drops to 3rd and Kipnis moves up to 2nd. Remember last year it took more than a month for Acta to change the lineup.