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Bleacher Report
BY DOUG MEAD
At some point soon, the Cleveland Indians have to decide whether they will fish or cut bait with starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez.
Jimenez showed some promise with his first start of the 2013 season. However, he has posted an ugly 14.73 ERA in his last three starts with nine walks in 11 innings.
Cleveland Plain Dealer writer Paul Hoynes discussed what the Indians could do with Jimenez if his struggles continue:
If Jimenez does not show marked improvement in the coming weeks, the Indians have three options. They can designate him for assignment, move him to the bullpen or see if he would go to the minors. Jimenez, who is out of options, would have to agree to such a move. Roberto Hernandez, the former Fausto Carmona, was the last Indians player to agree to such a move.
At this point it would seem almost a certainty that Jimenez's 2014 option will not be picked up. In fact, if Jimenez's struggles do continue, he'll be hard-pressed to find any team at all next season.
BY DOUG MEAD
At some point soon, the Cleveland Indians have to decide whether they will fish or cut bait with starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez.
Jimenez showed some promise with his first start of the 2013 season. However, he has posted an ugly 14.73 ERA in his last three starts with nine walks in 11 innings.
Cleveland Plain Dealer writer Paul Hoynes discussed what the Indians could do with Jimenez if his struggles continue:
If Jimenez does not show marked improvement in the coming weeks, the Indians have three options. They can designate him for assignment, move him to the bullpen or see if he would go to the minors. Jimenez, who is out of options, would have to agree to such a move. Roberto Hernandez, the former Fausto Carmona, was the last Indians player to agree to such a move.
At this point it would seem almost a certainty that Jimenez's 2014 option will not be picked up. In fact, if Jimenez's struggles do continue, he'll be hard-pressed to find any team at all next season.