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March 2009

Smith, Kobayashi shine after Lewis fails

March 31, 2009

Like so many of the Indians’ spring training games, Tuesday’s 12-4 loss to the Mariners wasn’t pretty.
The good news for the Tribe: Masa Kobayashi worked a hitless inning, and Joe Smith pitched effectively, despite giving up one run and two hits in two innings. Smith didn’t issue a walk and struck out three.
As a sidearming [...]

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3-31-09 Morning Roundup

March 31, 2009

Barring any other injuries or unforeseen events the Cleveland Indians finished picking its 25 men to begin the season with yesterday.
Left-hander Zach Jackson earned the final bullpen spot Vinnie Chulk. Outfielder Trevor Crowe was also recalled to replace Dave Dellucci, who is heading to the disabled list with a strained calf.
Here is the roster breakdown, [...]

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Hafner hits first homer

March 30, 2009

Travis Hafner validated manager Eric Wedge’s confidence in him by hitting his first home run of the spring Monday against the Padres.
The Indians’ designated hitter picked on a second-inning, 2-and-2 breaking pitch from Kevin Correia and sent it soaring over the right-center field fence, perhaps 395 feet from home plate.
“I don’t think Hafner is locked [...]

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Dellucci injured, Crowe recalled

March 30, 2009

Well, that didn’t take long.
Indians reserve outfielder Dave Dellucci was placed on the 15-day disabled list today with a strained left calf muscle.
Trevor Crowe will take his place on the opening day roster. Crowe, a switch hitter, was the Indians No.1 draft pick in 2005.

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3-30-09 Morning Roundup

March 30, 2009

Dear Major League Baseball,
I am sick of spring training. Can the season just get here so we can have something new to talk about?
Sincerely,
Disgruntled baseball fans everywhere
The joys of spring training haven’t completely soured yet. Mark DeRosa and Kerry Wood were reunited with their fans of baseball past yesterday as the Indians beat [...]

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Wedge will play it by ear

March 29, 2009

Manager Eric Wedge tried Sunday to explain how he would handle the Indians’ logjam at first base and catcher among Victor Martinez, Kelly Shoppach and Ryan Garko.
In essence, Wedge will figure it out as he goes along.
There is no reasonable way to predetermine a rigid plan for using the three players. Martinez probably will [...]

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What is the biggest question mark this season?

March 29, 2009

What is going to be the biggest question mark this season for the Cleveland Indians?
Sheldon Ocker wonders if the offense is going to be able to produce like they did in the second half.
On the other hand, Terry Pluto questions the starting pitching. While writing about Travis Hafner and the fan’s expectations of [...]

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3-29-09 Morning Roundup

March 29, 2009

Josh Barfield earned the final spot on the bench yesterday by beating out Trevor Crowe and Tony Graffanino.
Barfield, a second baseman by trade, learned how to play third base and the outfield this spring. Here are the stories on it:
Sheldon Ocker- Akron Beacon Journal
Paul Hoynes-Plain Dealer
Anthony Castrovince-MLB.com
Terry Pluto-Plain Dealer
It sounds as if Trevor Crowe [...]

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3-28-09 Morning Roundup

March 28, 2009

Top prospect Adam Miller finally received some good news Friday when the Tribe announced that his injured finger is responding to an altered grip on the baseball.
Miller, whose career was threatened by the injury, may not need surgery if his finger continues to show progress.
Here are the three stories on it:
Akron Beacon [...]

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Lee takes step backward

March 27, 2009

It looked like Cliff Lee had righted the ship in his last start, holding the Rockies to two runs in five innings.
But Friday against the Giants, Lee was shelled for 12 hits and eight runs (seven earned) in five innings, as the Indians fell 10-3 at Scottsdale Stadium.
“It wasn’t the result I was [...]

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3-27-09 Morning Roundup

March 27, 2009

Scott Lewis didn’t exactly make the Indians feel comfortable about their decision to make him the fourth starter.
A day after being publicly announced as such, Lewis was shellacked by the Los Angeles Angels.
Eight hits and five runs in three innings. Three of the runs came via long ball when Bobby Abreu, Vladimir Guerrero [...]

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Lewis wins, then stumbles

March 26, 2009

One day a pitcher learns he has made the rotation and the next he is shelled in an exhibition game.
That was the case with Scott Lewis Thursday. On Wednesday, he was declared the winner in the battle for the final spot in the Indians’ rotation. The next day, he stumbled through three innings, allowing  five [...]

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A few roster moves

March 26, 2009

The Indians re-assigned infielder Andy Cannizaro to minor league camp today and claimed right-handed pitcher Jae Kuk Ryu off waivers from the San Diego Padres.
Ryu, 25, has been optioned directly to Triple A Columbus. Last year, as a member of the Rays organization, Ryu made five starts at triple A Durham.
He was 1-2 [...]

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Tribe fourth best org., FanGraphs says

March 26, 2009

Fangraphs got around to the Cleveland Indians today in its organizational rankings.
The Indians come in at No. 4 overall.
here are their grades:
Ownership: B
Front Office: A+
Major League Talent: B
Minor League Talent: B+
Overall: A-
FanGraphs obviously went into more detail about each category, but you’ll have to follow the link for that.

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Today’s starting lineups

March 26, 2009

Per Anthony Castrovince:
INDIANS
2B Jamey Carroll
3B Mark DeRosa
C Victor Martinez
DH Travis Hafner
RF Shin-Soo Choo
1B Ryan Garko
LF David Dellucci
CF Ben Francisco
SS Wilson Valdez
Pitching: LHP Scott Lewis
Also available to pitch: LHP Rafael Perez, RHPs Rafael Betancourt, Masa Kobayashi, Vinnie Chulk, Ed Mujica, Frank Herrmann.
ANGELS:
3B Chone Figgins
2B Howie Kendrick
LF Bobby Abreu
DH Vladimir Guerrero
CF Torii Hunter
1B Kendry Morales
RF Gary [...]

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The MLB Network likes Indians-Yanks

March 26, 2009

While doing a little Web surfing I came across MLB Network’s slate of games to start the season.
April 9: Brewers @ Giants with Matt Vasgersian & Joe Magrane, 6 pm
April 16: Indians @ Yankees with Bob Costas, Harold Reynolds & Jim Kaat, noon
April 16: Blue Jays @ Twins with Victor Rojas & Dan Plesac, [...]

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3-26-09 Morning Roundup

March 26, 2009

Yesterday’s biggest news centered around the battle for the fifth starter position, which in actuality was the battle for the fourth starter position.
Nevertheless, left hander Scott Lewis edged Aaron Laffey for the spot. Sheldon Ocker and the PD’s Paul Hoynes both wrote about the choice.
The Starting rotation is now set and looks like this:
Left [...]

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3-25-09 Morning roundup

March 25, 2009

Not a whole lot of news of note around the Indians beat today. Terry Pluto and MLB.com’s Tom Singer both wrote articles on Fausto Carmona.
Anthony Catrovince took a peak at the question marks throughout the starting rotation.
And the rest…..
Sheldon Ocker spoke to Mark DeRosa about his WBC experience.
The Pd’s Paul Hoynes also talked [...]

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Carmona continues mowing them down

March 24, 2009

Jeremy Sowers was the most prominent name on the Indians’ latest list of cuts Tuesday.
The departure of Sowers from big-league camp leaves Aaron Laffey and frontrunner Scott Lewis as the final two competitors in the battle to become the No. 5 starter.
“Jeremy is ready to make some strides,” manager Eric Wedge said. “”He needs [...]

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White Sox-Indians starting lineups

March 24, 2009

The Indians will meet Central Division rival Chicago 4:05 p.m. today at goodyear Park. The game will be televised on STO.
Here are the starting lineups:
White Sox (11-14)
0CF DeWayne Wise
2B Chris Getz
1B Paul Konerko
DH Jim Thome
C A.J. Pierzynski
3B Josh Fields
RF Brian Anderson
SS Brent Lillibridge
LF Jerry Owens
On the mound:
LHP Aaron Pordea
Indians (8-14-1)
CF Grady Sizemore
3B Mark DeRosa
DH [...]

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