All the unusual suspects

So, the inevitable happened--- The Tribe found a way to blow something. And it didn’t come from the usual suspects either. The usual suspects are Westbrook, Byrdie, Peralta, and Borowski. Although I have faith in these guys, they are the ones you expect to blow opportunities in the postseason. Yet, they’ve done just the opposite. All 4 have performed brilliantly, while CC has not looked like the top candidate for the AL Cy Young. You cannot explain a situation like this. You just have to continue to move on and try to play your best baseball. That being said, going back to Boston, the Tribe puts their best on the mound in the wonder known as Fausto Carmona.

Fausto may have had a bad outing against the Red Sox, but that was because his sinker wasn’t working. Luckily for him and the Tribe, the bullpen (with the exception of Raffy Perez, whom, in my opinion has not had the best September or postseason), saved him. But also remember what Fausto’s sinker can do when it works. Game 2 of the ALDS was a brilliant performance by Fausto, only giving up 1 ER in 9 IP of Cy Young quality baseball. The one thing he doesn’t have going for him is the fact he’ll be in Fenway. Fausto’s one good start this postseason came at home. Now, he again has the face the ugly green monster. But Fausto has the stuff to win the ballgame. The Tribe bats, if patient, can pounce on Schilling like they did in game 2. It’s all a matter of the pieces coming together. The pieces have come together all year for this Tribe team, and it will continue to do so now. Have faith, Cleveland. Last night was a tough loss, but it will be even sweeter to send all the Bostonians home crying on Saturday.