Not only will I be doing it for the entire major leagues, but every Sunday evening I'll be doing it for my beloved Cleveland Indians.
Incase you are not familar with the format, here is a quick reminder.
I highlight three players or coaches that are are having a week that is considered up, or good.
I'll then do the same for three players or coaches that are having a down week.
There will be no wacky stats in this edition, like there is with the MLB.
First Up: Ryan Garko
Ryan Garko was outstanding this first week of the regular season. He's been the most consistent hitter from the start of the year.
Garko is hitting .333 with four walks, four runs batted in, and a home run.
Ryan has played half of the games so far on the West Coast, his home area where he is notoriously good.
He's also had the luck of facing the A's, a team he hits well against. Another team he does well against, the Angels, are up on deck. Expect his hot start to continue.
Second Up: Grady Sizemore
I'm always mum when talking about Grady. I think he is an awesome player, but I also think other people give him way too much credit.
I spread the love around.
But Grady deserves it. He's leading the team in batting average, homers, runs knocked in and total bases.
He started the year off great with a big home run in his second at bat, and has just continued to get on base and hit the baseball.
I mean the reason he is up this week is because of his statistics, but watching him swing the bat you can tell he's improved.
He's making great contact, hitting the ball hard to the gaps. It's really exciting to watch him mature as a hitter.
Third Up: Craig Breslow
How about this for a late season addition?
Breslow came over after being cut by the Boston Red Sox in Spring Training.
The Indians were not impressed with Aaron Fultz and decided to make the change to a kid they've had their eye on for awhile now.
Breslow has come right in and has been impressive.
In two appearances he's pitched in two innings and given up only one hit with a strikeout. He is earning more than just left handed specialist appearances.
For now he will be brought in to face lefties, but Eric Wedge has shown he isn't afraid to use him more.
Breslow has met that challenge head on and is running with it.
First Down: Jason Michaels
Jason Michaels started the year off in a bad way.
He played opening day against the left handed throwing Mark Buehrle.
Michaels was not swinging the bat well. Sunday was the first game where he collected a hit.
His worst performance was his debut in the third spot, where he struck out in his two at bats.
Michaels, when he plays against the left handed pitchers, is the normal second hole hitter. He has to be able to create for the guys behind him.
So far he has collected only two walks and struck out four times. If this team is going to get some runs against the lefties, Jason has to have the year he did in 2007.
Second Down: C.C. Sabathia
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8 months ago
I have been impressed with Breslow too. It may be just a couple of good outings in the long run, but he was hitting his spots and changing speeds well. I am so glad to see him rather than Fultz. Fultz' ERA was very misleading last year. He put a lot of guys on base.
I was also happy to see Garko up to cleanup today. It paid off as he battled for that walk to take the lead in the eighth. He is such a tough out.
7 months ago
Haha like when he put guys on with the bases loaded. What a hack, I don't care if Breslow is just a mirage at this point, Aaron Fultz is not in that bullpen.
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