The Indians are test-driving 6:10 p.m. start times at Progressive Field in this week’s series with the Royals, gauging what impact, if any, the one-hour-earlier first pitch has in increasing the engagement of the fan base. The Tribe evaluated an issue – i.e., their tallying of frustrating attendance totals the last two seasons despite fielding a winning, watchable ballclub – and acted upon it in an experimental fashion.
Alas, already at this early stage of the 2015 season, a roster with its own set of issues might be in need of its own experimentation.
It’s time to test drive Francisco Lindor, too.