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Multiple sources are reporting that the Indians have signed free-agent Casey Kotchman for about $3 million. The former Tampa Bay first baseman batted a career high .306 with 10 home runs and 48 RBI in 500 at-bats. With Kotchman on board, the Tribe’s first base problem would seem to be resolved. Until his signing, Cleveland was [...]

The Indians made a cash acquisiition this morning, obtaining right-handed utility player Russ Canzler from the Rays. Canzler, soon to be 26, has played only three games in the big leagues – going 1-for-3 in three games last year — but was named 2011 Most Valuable Player in the International League, playing for Triple-A Durham. In addition to batting [...]

  The Indians today signed free agent right-hander Jeremy Accardo and outfielder Fred Lewis to minor-league contracts that include invitations to major-league training camp. Accardo spent last year with the Orioles, compiling a 3-3 record and 5.73 earned-run average in 31 appearances. From 2007 through 2011, Accardo pitched in the bullpen for the Blue Jays. His best [...]

The Tribe’s 15th Annual Winter Development Program begins Monday and runs through Jan. 27 in Cleveland and Goodyear, Arizona. The program serves as a finishing program for the organization’s top upper-level prospects. The program helps acclimate the players to Progressive Field and the city of Cleveland while training in the Indians facilities. The following players are slated to participate this season: RHP Austin Adams, RHP Rob [...]

The Indians named former major leaguer Adam Everett as a special assistant to baseball operations. The 34-year old concluded his 11-year major league career after appearing in 34 games with the Tribe last season. While mostly playing shortstop, Everett compiled a career fielding percentage of .976 in 3,621 chances (89 errors) over 880 big league games. He owns a major league career batting average of [...]

    The Indians signed 29-year-old catcher Matt Pagnozzi to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training camp. Pagnozzi provides protection in the event one of the club’s two major-league catchers suffers an injury. Last season Pagnozzi  batted .275 in 54 games at Colorado Springs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Rockies. [...]

  The Indians made it official this morning, re-signing outfielder Grady Sizemore to a one-year contract.   After declining a $9 million option in Sizemore’s contract for 2012, General Manager Chris Antonetti continued to negotiate with him. Under terms of the new deal, he reportedly will receive a base salary of $5 million, a sum that [...]

   The Indians filled their three coaching vacancies today by promoting from within, including naming Scott Radinsky pitching coach as a replacement for Tim Belcher, who resigned to spend more time with his family.   In addition, Dave Miller has been named bullpen coach, replacing Radinsky, and Tom Wiedenbauer is the new first base coach, succeeding Sandy Alomar, who will [...]

     Dr. Richard Steadman performed arthroscopic surgery on Grady Sizemore’s right knee Monday in Vail, Colo.     Recovery time for the relatively minor procedure is expected to be six to eight weeks and should not prevent the 29-year-old center fielder from starting spring training on time and be fully healthy.    Sizemore was sidelined with a bone bruise [...]