You have to hand it to the Cleveland Indians, for the 2nd time this decade they've been able to deal an Ace Round Mound for future cornerstones. I know, you're expecting me to make a joke about how could Minaya trade Sizemore and Lee for Colon but it's not like Montreal was going to keep any of the 3.
If C.C. Sabathia continues to pitch like he has for the last month and a half then the Brewers are a very legit threat to take the National League pennant. Much in the same way that Montreal acquired Bartlo Colon, the Brewers are going for broke this year with as balanced a team there is in the National League. With Ben Sheets a free agent following this season, Sabathia bolting town the instant the World Series ends and the inevitable trade of Eau Gallie's own Prince Fielder, this is the Brewers best (and likely only) chance of making the playoffs since they were in the American League. With a rotation of Sabathia, Sheets, and alleged postseason ace Jeff "Go To Hell" Suppan, the Brewers set up great in a short series. Their bullpen, however, still is a sinkhold of a problem that needs to be fixed.
The Indians were not able to pry away former Brevard County Manatees Mat Gamel and Alcides Escobar, but were able to get current Manatee Taylor Green, as well as graduate of the dark side, Matt LaPorta. It's not just my blind hatred of all things Gainesville, but many scouts did not think the Brew Crew were justified taking LaPorta at #7 in the draft last year. I can tell you from watching Green several times at Space Coast Stadium this season that he has the potential to be the future at 3rd Base for the Tribe. He hit over .300 until this past week, has 10 homers, 35 RBI, an OBP of .380, a SLG% of .444 which if you take into account that the Florida State League, especially Space Coast Stadium, is pitcher-friendly makes it all the more impressive.
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