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Rounding Third: Don't buy into the Indians

The Cleveland Indians seem to be the flavor of the moment.And why not? After a miserable 2012 season the Indians find themselves atop the American League Central thanks to thrilling win after thrilling win and a never-day-die attitude that has led to six walk-off victories."The past couple years, it's been, 'Yeah, it's a great start, but when's this going to slow down?'" Indians setup man Vinnie Pestano said. "'When's that speed bump going to come? When's it going to get derailed? When are the real Indians going to show up?'"I think with the start this year, people can start buying in, because it's not the same team."Well, forgive me, Mr. Pestano, but we've all been down this road before.Was it last year when the Indians were leading the division at this time only to finish with 94 losses and a whopping 20 games back of the Central champion Detroit Tigers?Perhaps it was 2011 when the Indians held a seven-game advantage as late as May 23. While that drop off wasn't quite as pronounced a...

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