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The Top Five Stories From the First Half in Indianapolis

With the first half of the season behind us, and Indianapolis starting back play after the All-Star Game at the end of the week, there are several situations that catches one's eye from the first half of the season that leads to more questions in the second half. Here are the top five storylines from the first half.
The Catching Situation
When Tony Sanchez was optioned to the level in April, Indianapolis ran into a sticky situation of getting Sanchez enough at bats to stay ready, while still cultivating top catching prospect Elias Diaz.

While it has been a challenge at times in series against National League affiliates with the DH not in use, both players have remained fairly fresh behind the plate, getting two starts in a row, and then taking two games off.