On the latest episode of the Triple Play Podcast, WKYC's Ben Axelrod and Bud Shaw break down the recent struggles of the Cleveland Indians.
Topics covered on Tuesday's episode include:
- The lack of consistency and power from the Indians' offense.
- How the team's lineup is a product of payroll reduction this past offseason.
- How the cleanup spot in the lineup has served as a microcosm of the team's struggles.
- Jose Ramirez's struggles, which date back to last season.
- Trevor Bauer's recent struggles and the effect they've had on the rest of the Indians' staff.
- How a potential sell off at the trade deadline will affect Francisco Lindor's future with the team.
- How long of a rebuild are the Indians looking at?
- Where do the Indians go from here?
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