Fixing the Cleveland Indians Bullpen

The Cleveland Indians have been big underachievers this year, going just 31-48 in a year when they were expected to be contenders for the AL Central title and, perhaps, even the World Series. One major area of concern for the Indians is the bullpen. Cleveland's relievers have combined for a 4.89 FIP (Fielding Independent ERA) this year, worst in the majors. With journeymen such as Matt Herges, Greg Aquino, and Luis Vizcaino expected to be important contributors in the bullpen, that's no surprise. The Indians have cycled through a number of pitchers in relief this year, seemingly throwing things at a wall and seeing what sticks. Obviously, very little has stuck. Who should the Indians turn to from within to stabilize their bullpen for the present and the future? Let's take a look. As I explained in this article , if you're not playing for the current year, you shouldn't have many declining veteran relievers. There's one key difference between the Nationals (who I discussed in that ... (link)