As expected, Cleveland Indians pitchers look really good in early spring training starts (Podcast)

Cleveland Indians pitcher Zach Plesac works in the bullpen

Cleveland Indians pitcher Zach Plesac works in the bullpen during spring training in Goodyear, Arizona. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Even with veterans Mike Clevinger and Carlos Carrasco on the sidelines, Cleveland Indians pitchers have looked pretty dominant during their early spring training outings in Goodyear, Ariz.

Shane Bieber, Adam Cimber, Brad Hand, James Karinchak and Nick Wittgren have all had hitless, scoreless outings. Zach Plesac and Jefry Rodriguez have allowed a run each in two innings.

Paul Hoynes breaks down what to expect from Adam Plutko in his first start and looks at what Franmil Reyes has been able to do during his appearances in right field. Other areas we explore on this edition of the podcast include:

  • What does impact does Brad Mills have on Terry Francona and the entire Indians organization?
  • With Lonnie Chisenhall retiring, how will the ex-Indians infielder/outfielder be remembered?
  • Who did Hoynsie listen to on the radio for Tribe broadcasts growing up?

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