Gutter to the Grail (Cleveland Indians MLB 13 Dynasty)

[RobD4477]

I'll be starting a new Indians Dynasty using an edited version of the OS Opening Day rosters (just a few rating changes for some players that are having good seasons or bad seasons so far. First post actual post will be in a day or two. #RollTribe this is my first dynasty write-up so go easy on me

[RobD4477]

New look Tribe feel like playoff run is in the cards
With Spring Training about to begin, new Indians manager Terry Francona believes this team is much improved from last year. After spending a year as an analyst Francona is ready to get back to managing. "The time I spent at ESPN was one of the most enjoyable times of my life but I'm ready to get back on the field" said Francona.
Although Francona may be the most important addition there were a ton of other moves made this off-season like the signings of Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher.The trades for Mike Aviles, Drew Stubbs,Matt Albers,Brian Shaw, and top pitching prospect Trevor Bauer. Swisher brings excitement to the team something that the city of Cleveland has not had since the days of LeBron James. "I'm excited absolutely I'm excited Tito (Francona) is a manager I respect and want to play for" Swisher said in an interview with the Plain Dealer.
Overall it looks like this will be an exciting season for the Indians and their fans.With new players and a new manager the Indians should be in the playoff hunt all year.
Final record projection: 85-77

[RobD4477]

Did the first reply from my kindle so it's not as good as I wished it would have been but once I get to a computer the replies will have photos and be much more aesthetically pleasing

[RobD4477]

Tribe Lose in 10,Santana Hits 2-Run Homer

The Tribe and Reds kicked off Cactus League play in Goodyear with a low scoring affair. It was a rainy day in the desert as the baseball season kicked off at Goodyear ballpark between the Reds and Indians

The Reds who played the role of home team today sent out ace Matt Latos to face the revamped Indians lineup. Latos looked good in 3 innings pitched, he gave up 3 hits and struck out 4 and had an RBI before turning it over to the bullpen.

The Tribe Countered with Justin Masterson their #1 starter who has to prove that he can be an ace after last years lackluster season. Masterson was good in 3 innings giving up 4 hits and an RBI groundout to Reds pitcher Matt Latos.

Following,the removal of the starters from the game Reds pitcher Mike Leake gave up a two run homer to Indians Catcher Carlos Santana. The Reds countered with a RBI double by Shin-Soo Choo who was playing his former team after being traded this offseason. Fastfoward to the 8th inning where after a double from Mike Aviles who entered as a pinch hitter for Jason Kipnis, Nick Swisher plated him with an RBI single up the middle. In the 9th Indians pitcher Scott Barnes gave up a Solo Homer to Yorman Rodriguez and the game went to extras.

The Tribe went quietly in the top of the 10th. But in the bottom after giving up a base hit Indians Reliever Blake Wood gave up a RBI double to Soto who entered the game as a pinch hitter for the pitcher, and the game was over.

Notes:Indians Reliever David Huff had a solid outing as he gave up only 1 hit and struck out 2 in as many innings.No empty seats, the game was sold out as both Reds and Indians fans filled the stadium for the 1st game of the year.

Cleveland Indians at Cincinnati Reds
Feb 20, 2013	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extras	R	H	E
Cleveland (0-0)	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	10	0
Cincinnati (0-0)	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	4	10	1
W: Curtis Partch L: Blake Wood

Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILS			CLE	CIN
CIN	3rd	Latos RBI Groundout	0	1
CLE	4th	Santana 2-Run Homerun	2	1
CIN	5th	Choo RBI Double	2	2
CLE	8th	Swisher RBI Single	3	2
CIN	9th	Rodriguez Solo Homer	3	3
CIN	10th	Soto RBI Double	3	4

Cleveland Indians
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Santana	4	1	2	2	0	0	.500
BATTING 2B: Aviles 3B: Kipnis HR: Santana RBI: Swisher,Santana 2
BASERUNNING SB: Brantley

Cleveland Indians
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
Masterson	3.0	4	1	1	0	0	3.00
Huff	2.0	1	0	0	0	2	0.00
Wood	.2	2	1	1	0	0	45.00

Cincinnati Reds
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
Rodriguez	1	1	1	1	0	0	1.000
BATTING 2B: Choo,Cozart,Soto HR: Rodriguez RBI: Rodriguez,Latos.Choo,Soto
FIELDING E: Villareal

Cincinnati Reds
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
Latos	3.0	3	0	0	0	4	0.00
Leake	1.0	2	2	2	0	0	18.00
Corcino	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00
Guillon	.1	2	1	1	0	0	90.00