Just In From the Desert

No-no.  No, no, no!  Not much good news on a day that the Tribe gave up ten runs before they picked up their first hit and lost 12-2, but we are a week in, so I will offer my opinions on who is winning the roster battles.

Hot Corner:  Captain Jack (.250) started and was as anemic as his fellows, going 0-for-3.
Projection: Jack Hannahan

#5:  Zach McAllister (6.75) failed to hold serve as he struggled through two innings.  ZMac allowed three extra base hits, including a home run, en route to surrendering 3 earned on four hits total.  He did fan a pair, but this is not the sort of performance that will help a darkhorse candidate.
Projection: Jeanmar Gomez

Left Of Center:  Felix Pie (.222) entered in the 7th and picked up the Indians' first extra base hit, a double, in his lone plate appearance.  Matt LaPorta (.000) reached on a walk in his only trip.
Projection: Shelley Duncan

Somewhere Out There:  Aaron Cunningham (.273) helped Brewers no-hitter extend through the first 23 hitters of the game with an 0-for-3 effort.
Projection: Felix Pie

Bench Me:  Cristian Guzman (.286) broke up the no hitter with a 7th inning single.  There is still no room for him in a the Opening Day clubhouse.
Projection: Jose Lopez

Mightier Than the Sword: Dan Wheeler's nightmare spring continued as he coughed up the long ball to the first man he faced.  Wheeler also allowed a double and a second run in his inning of work, although his ERA did drop from 36.00 to 27.00.  Chris Ray (15.00) fared no better, getting tagged for a pair of dingers during a 3-run 5th.  Nick Hagadone (3.00) came on for the 9th and, go figure, gave up a run on three hits and a K.  On the positive side, he has yet to walk a batter.
Projection (Assuming Chris Perez is healthy): Frank Herrmann & Jeremy Accardo

The boys are right back at it tomorrow against the Padres.  Take heed of the start time (4:05p) and the TV coverage on STO.

Cheers.