Cleveland Indians: Is Corey Kluber Still The Ace?

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Jul 2, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) on the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The Cleveland Indians have a talented pitching staff, particularly starters one through four. That said, is Corey Kluber still the team’s ace?

When media and fans list the teams who has the best starting pitching staffs, the Cleveland Indians are in the discussion. In fact, the Tribe’s pitching has been among the among the best in all of MLB for quite a few years now.

The 2015 season was a very disappointing season for the Cleveland Indians. Now as the 2016 season is upon us, the Tribe has a fresh opportunity to bounce back. Their starting pitching struggled at times and unfortunately that includes Corey Kluber, who has been the team’s ace.

In order for success to occur, the starting pitching, specifically Kluber must be great. Luckily, Kluber does not have to be the lone great starter, as the rest of the pitching staff’s success speaks for itself. Other pitchers (in various stages of their careers) have been improving, and one day could become front of the line starters along with ace potential.

So, is Kluber still the ace heading into the regular season? The Factory of Sadness team gave their thoughts.

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