The Cleveland Indians avoided salary arbitration with catcher Kelly Shoppach Monday by signing him to a one-year deal, MLB.com staff writer Anthony Castrovince reports on his Indians blog, Castroturf. It is also now in an MLB.com story, which can be read here.
Castrovince is also reporting that first baseman Michael Aubrey, who was designated for assignment when Carl Pavano was signed last week, cleared waivers and has been out righted to Triple-A Columbus. He will be a non-roster invitee to spring training.
