The Rookie Report

June 30, 2010

Editor's note: Joe will be writing about the happenings in the lowest of levels in the Cleveland Indians system, that being the rookie level leagues in Arizona and the Dominican Summer League.

Arizona Rookie League

The Arizona Rookie League Indians started play last week in Goodyear, and have sputtered out of the gate to a disappointing 1-5 start. They trail the 6-0 Brewers by 5 games in the AZL Central Division, which is comprised of the rookie clubs of the Indians, Brewers, Reds, and Dodgers.

However, their poor record to date is somewhat expected as the Indians boast many high upside but extremely raw 16 and 17-year-old players. The less publicized AZL typically serves as a good place for extremely young and inexperienced players to

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