[LitlBuck]

Originally Posted by ysubuck

I've pretty much stayed away from this thread because I was holding out hope for the season. I'm the one saying that the "bats are going to get hot anytime now." My fellow Tribe fans have been laughing in my face.

Today I was in the car on the way to work and I thought to myself: "Joe B is on his way back so that should help the bullpen..."

Then I had to pull over and sit for a minute. The fact that I'm actually looking forward to the return of Blowowski is enough to make me want to drive into a tree.

You might not want to get back behind the wheel for a few weeks. Not only are they bringing Joe Blow up to save our bullpen but do think that they are even remotely thinking about sending Laffey back to Buffalo instead of letting Marte leave is beyond comprehension.

Cleveland.com

Revolving door: Closer Joe Borowski will be activated before tonight's game against Texas. Right-hander Jake Westbrook, scheduled to make his second rehab start tonight at Class AA Akron, could be back in the rotation by next week if all goes well.

Wedge added that outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, on a 20-day rehab assignment at Class AAA Buffalo, N.Y., could join the Indians in the near future.

Borowski pitched a scoreless inning Wednesday for Akron, giving up one hit. He's been on the disabled list with a strained right triceps muscle since April 15.

"We're looking to activate him Friday," Wedge said. "His velocity is pretty close to normal. He looked good, he feels good and he's ready to come back."

Borowski's return and the anticipated arrivals of Westbrook and Choo mean the roster will change. Infielder Michael Aubrey, infielder Andy Marte and pitcher Aaron Laffey are among the most vulnerable. Aubrey and Laffey have options, Marte doesn't.