I Know it's early but...

I don't know about panic, I feel more of a grave concern. The team is in first, and they can't get much worse offensively. But, is it too early to shake things up? I think we need to trade for a bat. If it costs too much right now, wait. But, not long. Put the feelers out that we are going to trade some of our prospects for guys that can help us win now.

It's the last year with CC (Most likely) and even if Miller is as good as advertised, he is going to have to replace Byrd, unless we resign him. So, two new starters next year, replaced by Sowers and Miller. I don't think that will do it against the likes of the revamped Twins, Tigers and the White Sox. Even with a young team, time is short for a chance to win it all.

The starting pitching of the Tribe will keep them in the playoff race by itself if it pitches at this level for long.  I have to think the Indians offense will turn around because it really can't get much worse.  The Indians need to get a big bat in a trade and Jason Bay isn't the answer.  I like what I see from Kobyashi.  He should move into the closer role.  Why you ask, because he's been a successful closer in Japan for years and is better suited for the job than Bentancourt.  I still like Bentancourt, he should come around but he's more suited for the set up role.  Also the Indians need one more consistant bullpen guy to continue to win.

I know the Tribes bats have been suspect so far this season, but they're slowly but surely starting to wake up.  Garko and Hafner are finally starting to snap out of it, and Francisco is getting some AB's and making the best of them.  So with Indians having the best rotation in baseball I do see any need to panic right now.

Oh, and last time I checked Lofton was still a free agent!  lol

Bay and Marte. That might cost us a good chunk of the farm, but might win us the first championship in 60 years. From what I recall, the Pirates are not easy trade partners. I like the Atkins thought too. he is a big upgrade at 3rd, and they are said to be willing to take low minor leaguers with high upside for their two potential guys. (MLBTRADERUMORS.COM)