newarkcatholicfan;405866 wrote:10,100 showed up tonight to watch the first place Clippers batle the 2nd place Indianapolis Indians when the smoke cleared the Clippers came out with a, 7-3 win.
Luis Valbuena playing 2nd base had three hits raising his average up to .438.
Jared Goedert hit his 10th bomb knocked in three give him 22 RBI on the season with Columbus.
Nick Weglarz went yard for the first time with Columbus and knocked in his 12th run.
Jordan Brown had two hits and knocked in two giving him 31 RBI nice to see him playing well after being on th DL twice this season.
David Huff picked up his 2nd win since being sent down and he lowered his ERA to 2.13.
How does Jared Goedert look? His numbers have been pretty impressive this season. Can he play 3B for the big league club? Or will Chisenhall pass him up? Similar question about Cord Phelps, is he a legitimate option at 2B, or will Kipnis eventually surpass him?
The earliest I could see the Tribe contending again would be 2012, but more likely 2013. I think the line-up has some potential to be good as early as next year, but I don't think the pitching staff will be solid until 2 or 3 of the following group is ready to contribute, which doesn't appear to be next year: Alex White, Nick Hagadone, Carasco, Rondon, Delacruz, Pomeranz. Or if the Tribe can find another surprise guy like Mitch Talbot or if a less herald guy at the AA or AAA level can get it done in the big leagues.
