Future Heroes: Cleveland Indians Minor Leaguers Show Promise

The more I watch the Cleveland Indians' minor league position players (Beau Mills pictured left) compete this spring training, the more I have become impressed. With the WBC adding two more weeks to Cactus League actions, plenty of minor leaguers from all levels have appeared in games. Granted, there is only been a week's worth of games, but I have a strong feeling of good things to come for many of these guys. Here are just some of the highlights... Luis Valbuena: Yet to get a hit in eight at bats, but has looked great at second and short stop around the bag. Saw him hit in the cages and the ball really popped off of his bat. Trevor Crowe: Switch hitter has batted already 15 times and looks to be a viable candidate for the fourth outfield spot. Needs to show consistency at the plate, but covers a lot of ground in center and in left. Beau Mills: Hit his first Cactus League home run Wednesday off of Chad Gaudin which was described as a moon shot. .357 batting average in 14 AB's, driven in ... (link)