Before we debate the benefits of the Indians re-signing Carlos Santana and Jay Bruce and Bryan Shaw and Michael Martinez, we should revisit the ALDS one, final time.
There are a few undisputed conclusions:
• The offense did the club no favors.
• The defense did the club no favors.
• Yankee Stadium offers a top-three press dining selection in all of baseball.
• Carlos Carrasco provided a sterling start in Game 3
Now, Terry Francona said Friday afternoon that he wouldn’t change any of the Indians’ ALDS decision-making. But he also noted that “it’s open season on second-guessing.