The Cleveland Indians are sitting pretty in the ALDS right now, up 2-0 over the Boston Red Sox. Some surprising outbursts from the latter half of the lineup have certainly helped, but the contributions from all parts of the pitching staff are the reason they are where they are. This was the expectation coming into the season, that the pitchers would lead the winning ways, just not the way we’re seeing it. We know Terry Francona loves his bullpen. But whether by chance or more likely through crafty scheming, his two starting pitchers so far have turned into relief pitchers.
Starting pitchers and long relievers are interchangeable for Terry Francona
