Terry Francona's Return to Fenway Park Triumphant in More Ways Than One

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Bleacher Report
by Joe Giglio, May 24, 2013

Make no mistake: Cleveland's offense isn't a fluke.

Led by a group of patient, powerful hitters up and down the lineup, the Indians enter the weekend first in MLB in OPS, second in runs, first in slugging, first in home runs, fifth in doubles and first in extra-base hits.

Led by the switch-hitting duo of Nick Swisher and Carlos Santana, the raw power of Mark Reynolds and the speed and athleticism of Michael Bourn and Michael Brantley, Francona is overseeing an offensive attack that hearkens back to his early days in Boston.

The names may not evoke reactions like "Manny" or "Papi" did in 2003, but the production speaks for itself.

If Cleveland can receive average to above-average starting pitching behind Justin Masterson, it'll remain in the AL Central race with Detroit all summer long.

Terry Francona's Return to Fenway Park Triumphant in More Ways Than One | Bleacher Report

 

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Dont know why the hell the pic showed up twice...

 

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Dont know why the hell the pic showed up twice...

Good post Capt., All year so far only excellent pitching has held us down.We need at least one more reliable starting pitcher. The bats will be there . Now when we lose one or two games its no big deal. Looks like I will be purchasing the MBL package soon here in FLA .

 

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Good post Capt., All year so far only excellent pitching has held us down.We need at least one more reliable starting pitcher. The bats will be there . Now when we lose one or two games its no big deal. Looks like I will be purchasing the MBL package soon here in FLA .

Winning was what got me hooked on mlb.tv back in '07 (when living in FL & unable to see the Tribe except when they played the Rays). Its a lifeline for anybody outside the viewing area. Good move getting it!