How the Tribe is playing has me talking to myself – Terry Pluto

Anyway, I mentioned this to point out teams with a smart front office and good coaching staff with ownership that allows them to do their jobs can beat the odds.

Closers James Karinchak and Emmanuel Clase are 20 of 22 in converting saves.

Veterans Blake Parker and Bryan Shaw were signed to minor-league contracts.

But in the process, they will probably find a starter or two from the group of Eli Morgan, J.C.

Like the Indians, I have high hopes for Quantrill, but he pitched poorly in Friday’s 8-7 loss to Minnesota.

The Indians talk about “threading the needle,” trying to win and develop players at the same time.

He is playing at Class AAA Columbus and could return to Cleveland by next weekend.

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