Even though he didn't get the victory Ubaldo set the tone with an outstanding pitching performance. He got in and out of trouble but, didn't give up the big hit as he has done in other performances. The Indians will need more of this going forward because it appears that reinforcements could be on the way to help them stay in the race the entire season. Also, it is obvious that the Indians really miss Rafael Perez. He had become very reliable in the Indians bullpen since 07'. His presence in the Indians bullpen not only balances the bullpen with a lefty but, allows Joe Smith to be more a specialty pitcher. I do predict that Cody Allen sooner rather than later will be the man for the seventh.
The Indians' FO needs to step up to the plate and make moves to help this team. The team desperately needs reinforcements in the form of at least another hitter and maybe another starter. It comes a point in time where the Indians FO needs to stop talking a good game and doing something. Yes, we know it's a tough trading market because of the extra wildcard but, other teams seem to make moves to improve. No more excuses for the FO. It's put up or shut up time.
I must say that with the start of Browns camp, I am most disappointed and disgusted with the fans in this region who are so ready to jump ship on the Indians to give all support and love to the Browns. It seems that some were wishing the Indians to get swept out this series so, they can declare them dead so they can talk Browns all day. For a region to have not won anything in 50 years it's a darn shame that the people don't grasp onto any team that's a contender and go with them until they can't anymore. It shows that people in the region are stuck and lack the capacity to change, adapt.
