Dark days may be ahead for the struggling Cleveland Indians, writer Dennis Manoloff says. Watch video
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Welcome to today's edition of Starting Blocks TV, hosted by Chuck Yarborough and Branson Wright.
The Indians dropped two games to lowly Baltimore and Grady Sizemore hurt his knee (again) and has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. Are the storm clouds gathering for the Tribe, which begins a four-game set with AL Central rival Minnesota with a twinight doubleheader today? Go to today's Starting Blocks poll and cast your vote.
For what it's worth Plain Dealer writer Dennis Manoloff says yes, the Indians are in trouble. It's true that they're still holding onto a piece of the division lead, sharing the spot with Detroit. But unless the Tribe gets a right-handed bat -- and the starting pitching recovers -- it could be a bleak time for Indians fans.
Dman also discusses the importance of Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, which ended in old Municipal Stadium, courtesy of Tribe third baseman Ken Keltner and a double play started by Indians shortstop Lou Boudreau on Joltin' Joe's last at-bat. The date was July 17, 1941.
It's a streak you'll never see broken, Dman said, because of the increased use of situational pitchers.
Tune in tomorrow when Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson will be the SBTV guest, giving the city's official take on the Cleveland sports scene.
Source: http://www.cleveland.com/ohio-sports-blog/index.ssf/2011/07/cleveland_indians_could_be_in.html
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