Michael Brantley and managing unknowns

The Indians may have Francisco Lindor now, but for several years Brantley was the lead attraction on the Indians, and his turning into a hitting machine from nowhere was a pleasure to behold. I could, and probably will, write at least one piece this year only to rave over his swing.

Powerful presence: Encarnacion gives Indians booming bat

” As fans lining the chain-linked fence next to Cleveland’s main practice field jockeyed for better position to snatch an autograph or selfie with the team’s newest star, Edwin Encarnacion showed no emotion. With his glove balanced on his head, Encarnacion signed baseballs, bats, cards and whatever else was thrust in front of him.