[LWC]

The Tribe have some work to do. Even when Choo wasn't hurt, he looked like garbage through and through. Sizemore is King Strikeout right now, and having LaPorta back would be great, but you deal with the cards your dealt & that includes injuries. However, the Columbus Clippers (AAA) won the whole damn thing last year down there so there should be more talent, perhaps a starting freaking pitcher. Masterson has gone dead cold and at this point I really think Carmona should be sent to the minors.

There are bright spots, Asdrubal Cabrera may the best shortstop in the entire league, he's incredible. Michael Brantley also looks solid, as does Carlos Carrasco. But there are some guys really tearing up the minors and I'd much rather see young guys develop than watch Shelley Duncan, Shin Soo Choo, Travis Buck, and Grady Sizemore blow. I think Cord Phelps has proven he's not ready yet, send him down and let's bring up Kipnis, Donald, or Chisenhall. I hate to say panic mode, but 10-20 since May 24th, let's do something to get back on track before the ChiSox slip us down to third.

With absolutely no run support, Masterson is 5-6 with a 2.98 ERA. His K-BB ratio is over 2-1. His last 4 starts he has given up 0, 2, 2 and 2 earned runs. He lost the last game he pitched because the reliever pitched a couple walks and BALKED in the ONLY run of the game. Very tough break for him. His games against the Rays and Rangers were atrocious.

Whatever it has to be to fix the hitting, it needs to be done sooner, rather than, later. Choo has been dead cold. Nobody wants him hurt but a week away couldn't make him any worse than he has been. When inter-league is over and Travis Hafner can be an everyday player, that will certainly help. Right now, teams can just pitch around him because nobody else is stepping up.

Asdrubal Cabrera, I agree, is an All-Star and maybe the best defensive short-stop in the American League. He is so good that he can just goof around sometimes. I mean, behind the back throws to start a double-play! Wow!

I agree with utilizing one of the best farm systems in all of MLB. This year was supposed to be a wash anyway. Not a single Tribe fan in the world will be majorly disappointed if they wash out, because according to many sources they have already won almost as many games as they were supposed to all year.