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Wood sidelined at least six weeks

March 20, 2010

GOODYEAR, Ariz.: Indians head trainer Lonnie Soloff told the media this morning that closer Kerry Wood will miss six to eight weeks with a strained muscle in his back.
Wood, who last pitched on March 10, has had problems with the latissimus dorsi muscle before. But in past years, the soreness in the large muscle in [...]

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Seven prospects reassigned to minor-league camp

March 19, 2010

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.: Today is the day the Indians’ phenoms return to work on the minor-league back lots.
Seven of the Tribe’s most promising farmhands, who had no chance of making the team in spring training, were reassigned. Catcher Carlos Santana, the top prospect in the organization, right-handers Jeanmar Gomez and Hector Rondon plus injured outfielder Jordan [...]

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Cabrera says it’s time to play

March 18, 2010

GOODYEAR, Ariz.: Asdrubal Cabrera’s strained groin has improved to the point where he thinks he’s ready to get back on the field.
“”I’ve been taking ground balls, and today I’m going to run the bases,” he said this morning. “”I’ve also taken batting practice. Tomorrow, I’m going to play in a game.”
Cabrera has been sidelined for [...]

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Carmona sharp in win over Reds

March 17, 2010

GOODYEAR, Ariz.: Fausto Carmona pitched four strong innings, overshadowing a 12-hit explosion by the Indians’ attack, as the Reds fell 8-2 at Goodyear Ballpark Wednesday night.
After allowing a run in the first inning on a double and single, Carmona retired eight of the next 10 batters. Only two runners reached over this span, both on [...]

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Tribe claims infielder from Mets

March 17, 2010

GOODYEAR, Ariz.: The Indians this afternoon made a waiver claim from the Mets, bringing infielder Anderson Hernandez to camp.
Apparently, Hernandez, 27, has a more favorable upside than infielder Brian Bixler, who was designated for assignment to make room for Hernandez on the 40-man roster.
Hernandez spent the 2009 season with New York and Washington, hitting a [...]

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Tribe acquires pitcher for Lofgren

March 16, 2010

GOODYEAR, Ariz.: The Indians agreed on a minor-league deal to allow the Brewers to send Chuck Lofgren to the minors.
In exchange for waiving its right to be offered Lofgren back, the Tribe hs acquired right-hander Omar Aguilar, 25, who spent last season at Double-A Huntsville and Class A Brevard County.
He compiled a 2-1 record and [...]

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Minor deal in the works?

March 15, 2010

During the winter meetings, the Brewers took left-hander Chuck Lofgren from the Indians in the Rule 5 draft for $50,000.
According to the rules, Milwaukee must keep Lofgren on its 25-man roster for the entire season or offer him back to the Tribe for half of what it paid.
Lofgren has made an impression on Brewers officials [...]

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Cabrera diagnosed with strained groin

March 13, 2010

GOODYEAR, Ariz.: Asdrubal Cabrera gave an update on his injury at 11:45 this morning, as he walked into the locker room.
“”It’s my left groin,” he said, referring to a strain he sustained diving back into third base on a pickoff attempt Friday. “”I think it will be only three or four days.”
Cabrera’s assessment of the [...]

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No word on Cabrera’s condition

March 13, 2010

GOODYEAR, Ariz.: As of 10 a.m. this morning (Arizona time), there was still no news on the condition of Asdrubal Cabrera, who hurt his left leg diving back into a base on a pickoff attempt Friday.
A Tribe official said the issue could only be addressed by manager Manny Acta, because it was a “”day-to-day” injury. [...]

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Branyan missing no longer

March 12, 2010

Where was Russell Branyan? This morning, he was sitting in front of his locker after his workout regimen.
Nobody had seen much of Branyan the past few days. He has not played in a game yet, and his presence has been scarce on the practice fields.
Considering that he came to camp after missing the final month [...]

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Vizquel denies giving Cleveland bad rap

March 11, 2010

The Indians were never in the picture when Omar Vizquel sought employment over the winter.
The White Sox and Vizquel’s agent, Adam Katz, quickly came to a meeting of the minds and after one season with the Rangers.
Vizquel no longer is an everyday player, but he is still a player. He batted .266 in 177 at-bats [...]

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Indians payroll drops about $20 million

March 10, 2010

GOODYEAR, Ariz.: The Indians wrapped up signing season, announcing this morning that every player on the 40-man roster was no under contract.
The final active roster won’t be chosen for a few more weeks, so we won’t know how much the club will pay for its 25-man roster, the one the fans care about. However, it’s [...]

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Seattle Indians

March 9, 2010

PEORIA, Ariz.: Walk into the Mariners’ clubhouse and there is a noticeable abundance of — former Indians.
In alphabetical order: catcher Josh Bard, outfielder Milton Bradley, first baseman Ryan Garko, outfielder Franklin Gutierrez, reliever Mike Koplove and last but certainly not least, starting pitcher and former Cy Young winner Cliff Lee.
Koplove and Bard are invitees to camp with [...]

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Weathering the weather

March 8, 2010

TUCSON, Ariz.: Maybe this will cheer the winter-weary citizens of Northeast Ohio.
As the game between the Indians and Diamondbacks began this afternoon, the temperature in Akron was 48 degrees and sunny. In Cleveland, it was 50 with sun. Tucson’s temperature was 50 and overcast. Real overcast.
The grass was nice and warm, though, because the grounds [...]

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Westbrook victim of rainout

March 7, 2010

GOODYEAR, Ariz.: The rain streaming up from Mexico today looked like it would last until about four in the afternoon.
Apparently, Indians officials thought so too and cancelled the exhibition game against the Rangers. When a spring training game is scratched, there is always someone among the media who yells out, “”When is the day-night doubleheader?”
The [...]

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Bad news for Brown, Grilli

March 6, 2010

GOODYEAR, Ariz.: The news wasn’t good for outfielder Jordan Brown and reliever Jason Grilli, both of whom sustained injuries during workouts Friday.
Brown tore the medial meniscus cartilage in his right knee and will miss four to eight weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic early next week.
Grilli’s injury was significantly more serious. Head [...]

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Morning edition: Fast start

March 6, 2010

The Indians started with a bang on Friday and went on to win 9-2 over the Reds, here is the story in the notebook.
And injuries strike before the game started, here is a look at that story.

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Brown, Grilli injured before exhibition opener

March 5, 2010

GOODYEAR, Ariz.: Jordan Brown was in the lineup as the left fielder for today’s exhibition season opener against the Reds but was scratched about two hours before game time with right knee soreness.
The injury is not believed to be serious, but he was removed from the lineup as a precautionary measure. Austin Kearns took the [...]

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Morning edition: Game time

March 5, 2010

The first phase of spring training is over with the first game happening today against the Cincinnati Reds. The game is at 3 p.m. today and is on SportsTime Ohio and the radio network.
Here is the story on young left-hander Tony Sipp and notebook from Sheldon.

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SI report calls Tribe GM Shapiro “overrated”

March 4, 2010

One of the benefits (if you choose to see it that way) of the Internet is that seemingly anyone can have an opinion on everyone – even people they don’t know.
However, whenever Sports Illustrated’s name is attached to something, being a former intern, I tend to sit up and listen.
Today, SI.com’s Tim Marchman came out [...]

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