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Cleveland Indians Playoffs: 5 Bold Predictions For The ALCS

By Ryan Rosko

Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Indians teammates celebrate after defeating the Boston Red Sox 4-3 in game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Indians teammates celebrate after defeating the Boston Red Sox 4-3 in game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 28, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Cleveland Indians center fielder Tyler Naquin (30) rounds third base during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Cleveland Indians center fielder Tyler Naquin (30) rounds third base during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Fans Across The Country Will Become Familiar With Naquin

Outfielder Tyler Naquin is no stranger to Indians fans. He is also a favorite to become this year’s American League’s Rookie of the Year.

However, it seems that people across the country still are not familiar with the rookie outfielder. That is going to change during the ALCS. Not only that, but his play will lead to Francona playing him as an everyday player— even against lefties.

The downside to Francona’s decision is that we may not see Francona implementing the change until next season. Despite that, the foundation will be in place, so it would just be a matter of time.

The team here at Factory of Sadness has wanted Naquin to be an everyday player since the beginning of the season. We have been on the Naquin wagon, even if it takes a little bit longer.

In 76 games with the Indians, Naquin had 13 home runs and 35 RBI with a slash line of .313/.382/.594/.976. Meanwhile in the postseason, the Indians’ outfielder has gone 1/4 with 2 RBI.

Naquin does not have a complete skill set and is not a five tool player yet. He is not going to be a player like Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout. In fact, that would not be right or fair to even think such a ceiling would be possible. Still, Naquin has been very good this season.

There has been a lot to like with what we have seen out of him this season. Naquin has great potential and is an exciting piece for the future.

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