 According to sportswriter Hal Lebovitz, this was a result of the starting five for the Indians, including spot starter Feller, pitching very well during spring training.Houtteman was again brought up in trade rumors, along with Mike Garcia, since the Indians were loaded with pitching talent.When manager Al López was replaced by Kerby Farrell, Houtteman did, in fact, land in Farrell's doghouse.