GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Bryan Shaw is no stranger to tough Cactus League debuts. When the Indians reliever allowed five runs in his first outing of the spring on Thursday, it was an appearance that was eerily similar to his preseason debut one year earlier.
Needless to say, Tribe manager Terry Francona is not too concerned.
"If there's one guy that I'm not worried about his psyche, it's Shaw," Francona said. "He'll be fine. He's in good shape, and he's throwing [well]. He'll be fine. That's just what he did last year."
In his first outing of Spring Training on March 6 last year, Shaw gave up six runs (one earned) in two-thirds of an inning against the Royals.