While his first start in an Indians uniform didn't end the way he would have liked, Michael Kemmerer still seems excited about his new home in Cleveland."This team is going to surprise a lot of people," he said at his official signing announcement during the offseason. "The new direction ownership is moving is a positive one. They brought in the talent. Now it's our turn to deliver."
The "talent" Kemmerer is referring to includes himself, outfielder Kevin Vandeberg and Cuban defector Ray Beltran. The Indians invested over $50 million of their payroll in those three and are hoping it pays off with a World Series ring.
Kemmerer will be out early before Monday's start against the Royals meeting fans and signing autographs. Cleveland will open the stadium up an hour earlier than normal to allow fans access to their new ace.
An opening day match-up saw Kemmerer face the Keith Brown and the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Both pitched well (Kennemer: 9IP, 2ER, 11K; Brown: 8IP, 1ER, 4K), but neither figured in the decision. Both aces were highly sought-after free agents this past year, and both will surely compete for the AL Cy Young Award this season.
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