Status of the First Round Picks
There never seems to be enough left-handed pitching to go around in the majors and to progress through the playoffs, having a quality portsider is almost mandatory. While the Oakland Athletics (Barry Zito and Mark Mulder) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (Kaz Ishii and Odalis Perez) are blessed with two quality southpaws, other clubs scrounge…
If the off-season deal involving Roberto Alomar did not signal the direction in which the Cleveland Indians are heading, then the June 27 trade of Bartolo Colon certainly did. The Indians sent a clear message that they are rebuilding, specifically for the 2004 season.
If the off-season deal involving Roberto Alomar did not signal the direction in which the Cleveland Indians are heading, then the June 27 trade of Bartolo Colon certainly did. The Indians sent a clear message that they are rebuilding, specifically for the 2004 season. The process may take some time, and will require some intelligence…