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The Indians Roster is Taking Shape How W
There have been some standouts during the Cleveland Indians' "summer camp" since the intrasquad games began a week ago.Rookie Daniel Johnson Brock Burke Jersey was "Tito's star" in the first game and Yu Chang has put on quite the power display since arriving in town on July 3rd.However, how much of an impact do these performances have on the 30-man roster the team will finalize before the season begins a week from Friday at Progre sive Field against the Royals (Danny Duffy will start for KC).Here is how we see the players who will for sure be on the roster as of today:Catchers (2): Roberto Perez, Sandy Leon Infielders (4): Carlos Santana, Cesar Hernandez, Francisco Lindor, Jose Ramirez Oufielders (5): Franmil Reyes, Oscar Mercado, Jordan Luplow, Tyler Naquin, Joe Palumbo Jersey Domingo Santana Starting rotation (5): Shane Bieber, Mike Clevinger, Carlos Carrasco, Aaron Civale, Zach Plesac Relievers (5): Brad Hand, Nick Wittgren, James Karinchak, Oliver Perez, Adam CimberThat means 21 of the 30 spots are pretty much locked up barring injury or illne s. We would include OF Delino DeShields, but it appears he will open the season on the 10- day injured list.That leaves nine spots open.We know at least one spot will go to a utility infielder, perhaps two to start. The three most likely candidates are Chang, Mike Freeman, and Christian Arroyo. Freeman isn't currently on the 40-man roster, so he would have to be added if he makes the team.Of the trio, Freeman is the most accomplished at the plate, hitting .272 last season with the Tribe. Chang is the C.D. Pelham Jersey best option at SS defensively. To this point, those two have performed the best in the scrimmages.That makes 23.Scroll to ContinueAt least one other outfielder will be added in DeShields' absence, and right now, we suspect Greg Allen is the front runner. Another spot could open up if Luplow's back becomes a problem, but if he's healthy, he'll be in the lineup Opening Night with the southpaw Duffy on the hill.We know Francona loves relief pitchers, and he would normally carry 13 hurlers, so with the 30 man roster to start, you have to figure he will carry 14, and perhaps 15.Relievers like James Hoyt, Phil Maton, Hunter Wood should be the leading candidates, and Adam Plutko figures to be on the roster as a long reliever. The po sible 10th bullpen spot could be lefties Ian Gibaut Jersey Scott Mo s or Kyle Nelson or righty Dominic Leone.And that brings us to 29 players.Does Francona keep all three extra infielders, or does he go with Jake Bauers, another left-handed bat, who can also spell Carlos Santana at first base?Or he could go with Bradley Zimmer, who would provide speed and defense at the every least in the outfield. Or perhaps even a third catcher, like minor league veteran Beau Taylor.Even though Johnson has done well, it's doubtful he starts the season on the active roster, and the same goes for slugging 1B/DH Bobby Bradley.We do Jose Trevino Jersey wonder how much weight will be put on the three games against the Pirates, which begin Saturday night at PNC Park? We know the starters will begin the game, but will likely be pulled early. The players on the bubble will get a shot against pitchers or hitters who aren't their teammates.Although some will criticize Francona for not going with young guys, we don't blame him. With the 60-game schedule, you have to come out of the gate running, and you have more of an idea what you will get out of veterans.We will find out soon how much of an impre sion the "summer camp stars" have had on the front office.
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