We are all Terry Francona.
It’s been 17 days since the Indians clinched their third consecutive division title and the lack of meaningful baseball (in a year that sorely lacked a lot of meaningful baseball) is wearing on everyone. I mean, in the last 30 days Brandon Barnes has played in more games than Josh Donaldson (fewer plate appearances, but still).
However, our long walk through the desert of games of that matter is at an end. Friday afternoon, Corey Kluber takes the mound (likely) against Justin Verlander and the Tribe begins the wild and unpredictable hunt for the Commissioner’s Trophy.