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October 19, 2012
Chris Perez: Good Inside, A Pain Outside the Lines
Even if Chris Perez had said nothing but the usual athlete platitudes in his post-game comments, the Indians would still be dangling him on the trade market this winter.
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October 17, 2012
Esmil Rogers: Good Reliever...Future Starter?
One of the bright spots of 2012, Rogers was given a second shot after a disastrous start to his season, and took full advantage of it. Perhaps the Indians could make an excellent acquisition even better by moving Rogers back to the rotation.
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October 15, 2012
Vinnie Pestano: The Next Closer
One of the best right-handed relievers in the game, and probably next year's closer.
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October 11, 2012
Tony Sipp: A Tale of Two Halves
For the most part, the main cogs in the 2011 bullpen were just as good in 2012. That wasn't the case with the southpaws, though; Rafael Perez was hurt, and although Tony Sipp was healthy, he wasn't nearly as effective he'd been the previous season.
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October 10, 2012
Joe Smith: Common Name, Uncommon Relief
He has one of the most common names in the country, but Joe Smith's work in the bullpen has been anything but common.
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October 2, 2012
2012 in Review: Rafael Perez
The 2012 season for Rafael Perez was derailed rather early; in fact, a shoulder injury before the season even began would limit Perez's velocity and eventually remove him from the active roster.
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