2009 was not a good year to be a Cleveland Indians fan. They played horrible and were out of the race pretty early in the season. However, it is not going to take as much as people think to turn it around and the team has made some big changes. Those changes just may be enough to make 2010 a very interesting season.
When your veterans are not doing their job, it is time for young talent to be given a chance to prove themselves. The good news for Indians fans is that the team is now stocked up with talent and the odds are very good that we are going to seem more than one future superstar come out of this. Nothing is more dangerous than a young team that gets on a roll.
A casual glance at the roster would have people thinking that this team is more like the movie “Major League” than they would care to believe. However, if you really look at some of these players, there are some up and coming stars in this lineup that are going to be a pure joy to watch. A lot of these kids can flat out play the game.
The one player that we are the most excited about is Shin-Soo Choo. This Korean player first came over in 2005 with Seattle and never seemed to get it going. He was sent to Cleveland in 2006 and with the change in uniform, started to show signs of life. He saw limited action over the next two years, but was ready to breakout.
The moment he got a chance to play regularly, he started to take off. In only 94 games, he popped 14 dingers and hit over .300. Last season he was given the chance to play every day and once again showed dramatic improvement. His home run output went up to 20 and he became a well-rounded player. Expect to see another breakout season this year.
The starting pitching is something to be concerned about, but it should pan out. Veterans are going to be pushed by these young kids and if they aren’t producing, someone will take their place. If they don’t want that big fat MLB check, one of these kids will be more than happy to take it out of their hands.
April is a tight month at home so if you want to see them play, it would be best to get your tickets right away. This team has a really good shot at getting out of the gate quick and cheering fans will get the team just as excited to be on the field and the fans are to be at the game. If it all comes together, this team is going to be a lot of fun to watch.
By Heather Maxwell, sponsored by Stub.com. Stub.com sells , , Sports Tickets and many more tickets to your favorite events around your area.
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