Diamond Dialogue: It's open season for second-guessing the Indians' ALDS decision-making

Before we debate the benefits of the Indians re-signing Carlos Santana and Jay Bruce and Bryan Shaw and Michael Martinez, we should revisit the ALDS one, final time.

There are a few undisputed conclusions:

• The offense did the club no favors.

• The defense did the club no favors.

• Yankee Stadium offers a top-three press dining selection in all of baseball.

• Carlos Carrasco provided a sterling start in Game 3

Now, Terry Francona said Friday afternoon that he wouldn’t change any of the Indians’ ALDS decision-making. But he also noted that “it’s open season on second-guessing.”

And, given the way the Indians’ season crumbled, there’s plenty to review.

We’re equipped with hindsight, but let’s start…