Cleveland Indians
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Cleveland Indians hire Derek Falvey, David Stearns as directors of baseball operations
Cleveland.com Indians Blog &bull Dec 15, 2011Haha let's hope so. That explains a lot if we've had a vacant DIRECTOR OF BASEBALL OPERATIONS position. I don't even care what their names are. Just f*cking do something. Wow, the Indians will again be in contention for last… Full Story »
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Indians' Cabrera, Perez honored by writers
NewsOK.com MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
CLEVELAND (AP) - Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and closer Chris Perez have been honored by the local chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Cabrera won the Man of the Year Award after having the finest year by an… Full Story »
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Quick Hits: Dobbs, Indians, Zumaya, Mariners
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 15, 2011
Cardinals Sign J.C. MLB announced that baseball's 30 owners unanimously approved the five-year collective bargaining agreement with the MLB Players Association today. Here are some other notes from around MLB... The Marlins remain in the mix to sign Greg Dobbs,… Full Story »
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Booming bat earns Asdrubal Cabrera Indians' Man of the Year honor
Cleveland.com Indians Blog &bull Dec 15, 2011CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The right piece of advice can do marvelous things. Look what it did for Asdrubal Cabrera, the Cleveland Indians' Man of the Year for 2011. In spring training, veteran second baseman Orlando Cabrera watched Asdrubal Cabrera take… Full Story »
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Cleveland Indians P.M. links: Tribe DID make a trade 10 years ago, getting little in return for future Hall of Famer Robbie Alomar
Cleveland.com Indians Blog &bull Dec 14, 2011So you are saying the trade was a push- both teams got no value. The real question here is how can you use player production post trade for every other trade in MLB but all of a sudden change your… Full Story »
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Cubs, Dodgers Interested In Coco Crisp
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Cubs and Dodgers have been in discussions with Coco Crisp to play left field, MLBTR has learned. The 32-year-old hasn't played left regularly since 2005 with the Indians. The Cubs' inquiry on Crisp is interesting, since they have left… Full Story »
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Red Sox-Shoppach deal likely ends Varitek era
Sports Illustrated MLB News &bull Dec 14, 2011
BOSTON (AP) -- Kelly Shoppach and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $1.35 million, one-year contract that brings the free-agent catcher back to his original team. The 31-year-old Shoppach batted .176 with 11 homers and 22 RBIs in… Full Story »
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C Kelly Shoppach returns to original team, agrees with Red Sox on $1.35 million, 1-year deal
Washington Post Nationals News &bull Dec 14, 2011
BOSTON - Kelly Shoppach and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $1.35 million, one-year contract that brings the free-agent catcher back to his original team. The 31-year-old Shoppach batted .176 with 11 homers and 22 RBIs in 87… Full Story »
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Red Sox bring back veteran catcher Shoppach
ESPN MLB News &bull Dec 13, 2011
The Boston Red Sox have reached agreement on a one-year major league contract with free-agent catcher Kelly Shoppach, almost certainly ending team captain Jason Varitek's 15-year career in Boston. For the soon-to-be-40-year-old Varitek, the Shoppach deal should make official what Ben Cherington… Full Story »
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Indians In Serious Talks With Jose Lopez
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 13, 2011
Twins Agree To Sign Josh Willingham? In an effort to balance out their predominantly left-handed lineup, the Indians are in serious talks with infielder Jose Lopez according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. This is another indication that the… Full Story »
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Former Indians reliever John Rocker admits to steroids use
Cleveland.com Indians Blog &bull Dec 13, 2011Former major league closer John Rocker, who gained more notoriety for his controversial comments than his 100-mph fastball, has admitted to steroids use during his major league career. Rocker's revelations came during an interview with radio host and freelance writer… Full Story »
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Indians Comment of the Day: At what price would you sign Josh Willingham?
Cleveland.com Indians Blog &bull Dec 13, 2011"Willingham is overpaid at $6M/yr, and now he wants $12M? This is MLB's problem in a nutshell." -- submitted by bodini Full Story »
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Josh Willingham Decision Expected Soon
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 13, 2011
Agent Matt Sosnick told Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune that Josh Willingham "has three viable options" available to him. The free agent outfielder and his wife will make a decision within 48 hours, possibly as soon as today.… Full Story »
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2011 free agency -- Boston Red Sox bring back Kelly Shoppach, source says
Jerry Crasnick on MLB on ESPN &bull Dec 13, 2011
The Boston Red Sox have reached agreement on a one-year major league contract with free-agent catcher Kelly Shoppach, a baseball source told ESPN.com. The deal is expected to be announced sometime Tuesday. Shoppach made $3 million last year in Tampa… Full Story »
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News briefs: Phillies trade OF Ben Francisco to Blue Jays
CBS Sportsline MLB News &bull Dec 13, 2011
PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Phillies traded outfielder Ben Francisco to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for minor league left-hander Frank Gailey. Francisco spent parts of three seasons with the Phillies, hitting .259 with 17 home runs and 75 RBI in 225 games. He hit a three-run, pinch-hit homer to lead the Phillies past St. Louis in Game 3 of the 2011 NL division series. The Cardinals won the series in… Full Story »
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Indians offer contracts to 7 players
USA Today MLB News &bull Dec 13, 2011
The Indians have offered contracts to all the unsigned players on their roster, including seven who are eligible for arbitration this winter ... Full Story »
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Report: Mariners are a frontrunner for free-agent outfielder Josh Willingham
Seattle Times Mariners News &bull Dec 11, 2011
UPDATE 10:37: Just got back from running the Jingle Bell 5K in downtown Seattle and see a tweet from an Indians reporter that the M's are out, and it's down to Cleveland and Minnesota. According to the tweet above earlier… Full Story »
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Willingham Market Hinges On Cuddyer
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 11, 2011
Meanwhile, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets that the Willingham market hinges on Michael Cuddyer, because the Twins view Willingham as their top alternative. Rosenthal also mentions the Rockies as a player for Willingham. SUNDAY, 11:57am: The Mariners are out… Full Story »
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Angels Will Tender Kendrys Morales
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 10, 2011
The Angels introduced Albert Pujols at a press conference today, but they still have to figure out what to do with their two incumbent first basemen. GM Jerry Dipoto indicated that they will find a place for Mark Trumbo, and… Full Story »
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Carlos Santana should stay behind the plate - Indians Comment of the Day
Cleveland.com Indians Blog &bull Dec 8, 2011"A catcher with offensive numbers well above the norms is an asset, assuming he at least provides average defense. Santana has been a ML catcher for all of one season + two months. Give him a chance. he could still… Full Story »





