Wahoo Weekly Report, Aug. 1

Record Report: Actual Record: 47-60, Last Place—13.0 Games Back Weekly Gain/Loss in division: No change with a 3-4 record Pythagorean Record: 54-53, Fourth Place—7.0 Games Back   What’s Happening Manager Eric Wedge stated Tuesday that injured catcher Victor Martinez will not return as a full-time catcher this season. He and Shoppach will split time, with Martinez getting some playing time at both first and DH. I hadn’t thought about it until I saw this, but it is the right thing to do. The Indians may as well find out what they have in Shoppach while Martinez returns from elbow surgery. Also on the inactive front, don’t expect Travis Hafner to return anytime soon. A scheduled strength test on his shoulder (that was last reported to be 65 percent) was delayed due to a family emergency. It turns out that Hafer’s father, Terry, passed away from a battle with cancer. It surely has been a trying season for Pronk. Now with Martinez likely ... (link)