Last year, Jhonny Peralta got the blame for everything from the Indians’ poor record to the lagging economy in Northeast Ohio. OK, so maybe the region’s financial situation was out of Peralta’s control. But wouldn’t more fans have filled the seats at Jacobs Field and spent more cash at nearby bars and restaurants if Peralta had performed more adeptly?
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MARCUS THOMPSON II: NBA: Wallace still formidable, just not as bullish in Chicago
There’s a glaring absence from the NBA’s top tier in three defensive statistics. Guess who’s not among top 10 in defensive rebounding — after finishing top five in that category the past five seasons. Guess who no longer ranks with the best-of-the-best in blocks and steals.
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Shortstop Peralta is Cleveland’s only returning infield starter from a year ago
Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro had no difficulty identifying the reasons for the team’s downfall last season: a leaky infield defense and an incendiary bullpen. Fixing those problems is a tougher task.
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