Rockies series preview

I'm excited for the series, actually. The Indians have won the last 2 series and I am looking forward to some offense in Colorado. The pitching matchups are rather favorable, so I like the chances for the series win, maybe even a sweep.

Tonight: Byrd vs Greg Reynolds

Reynolds is a super prospect. The #2 pick in the 2006 draft out of Stanford, he has the potential to be fantastic. But fortunately for the Indians, he hasn't really figured out the big leagues yet and is struggling with a 1-4 record and a 6.69 ERA. Byrd hasn't been pitching well lately, so like usual with him, it's a tossup.

Prediction: 8-7 Indians

Wednesday: Laffey vs Jeff Francis

Didn't Jeff Francis used to be good. This is a very favorable matchup for the Indians. Laffey is pitching spectacular and the Rockies have never seen him before. Whereas Francis has been kind of aweful lately sporting a 2-6 record and a 5.49 ERA. I definitely have high hopes for this matchup.

Prediction: 7-1 Indians

Thursday: Sowers vs Jorge de la Rosa

It should be evident by now how little I care about Sowers, so no point in talking about him anymore. De la Rosa hasn't exactly been on fire this season, being demoted to the bullpen and all. But he pitched 5 shutout innings in his last spot start. So who knows what can happen. Let's hope that the usual de la Rosa shows up and Sowers can actually make it through 5 innings.

Prediction: 6-5 Indians

Other things I'm looking forward to:

Probably just seeing how the Indians do at Coors Field.

Also, having the Indians play a team with a worse record than them after having an awesome season last year. At least the Indians aren't the only team in the boat.