CLEVELAND INDIANS
Manager: Lou Boudreau
Park: Progressive Field
Hall of Famers: 7
2 World Championships,
5 Pennants, and
10 Playoff Appearances
Starting Lineup (162 game averages)
C- Johnny Romano (.255, 23, 75)
1B- Jim Thome (.279, 41, 112)
2B- Nap Lajoie (.339, 5, 104) HOF
3B- Al Rosen (.285, 30, 111)
SS- Lou Boudreau (2.95, 7, 78) HOF
LF- Albert Belle (.295, 40, 130)
CF- Earl Averill (.318, 23, 113) HOF
RF- Rocky Colavito (.266, 33, 102)
DH- Manny Ramirez (.314, 41, 133)
Pitchers
Bob Feller (17-10, 3.25) HOF
CC Sabathia (16-10, 3.62)
Bob Lemon (17-11, 3.23) HOF
Gaylord Perry (15-12, 3.11) HOF
Satchal Paige HOF
Closer
Doug Jones (6-6, 3.30, 24 SV)
With 3 Hall of Famers and one possibly to be in their starting rotation the Indians may have the best rotation in the American League. The hittng is almost just as impressive with a genuine balance of average and power. Looking for a weakness on this team is like finding a flaw in Marylyn Monroe, but if there is any it just may lie in the bullpen. In any case the Indians should be competing for a title.
Prediction: 1st