Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:03:43 -0700

Cleveland Indians SP Justin Masterson will be the team's opening day starter this year.

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| Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Paul Hoynes

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 05:19:18 -0800

Cleveland Indians SP Justin Masterson is waiting to hear back from the team after making a three- or four-year proposal believed to be worth $40-$60 million.

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| Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Paul Hoynes

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:49:49 -0800

Cleveland Indians SP Justin Masterson said he'd be open to a shorter contract extension with the team, perhaps as little as three years, depending on the price. "We're trying to be sensitive to something that makes sense … We've been sensitive, flexible and willing to work with them. But we can't be … a sellout," agent Randy Rowley said.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:02:07 -0800

Cleveland Indians SP Justin Masterson hinted that he and the team may be making progress on a long-term contract extension Thursday, Feb. 27. The Indians are believed to have made a three- or four-year offer to Masterson, and his agent, Randy Rowley, has made a counter offer.

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| Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Paul Hoynes

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:57:44 -0800

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Indians SP Justin Masterson is willing to talk about a contract extension during the season. The team would prefer to keep those talks confined to spring training.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jordan Bastian

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:38:55 -0800

Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Indians signed SP Justin Masterson to a one-year deal worth $9.7625 million to avoid arbitration Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 10:44:18 -0800

Cleveland Indians SP Justin Masterson said he feels he is "really close" to a one-year contract with the team Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jordan Bastian

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 18:48:36 -0800

Cleveland Indians SP Justin Masterson said Monday, Feb. 17, that he remains hopeful of avoiding an arbitration hearing scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20. If the case goes to a hearing, a panel must decide between a salary of $11.8 million or $8.05 million.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jordan Bastian

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:19:32 -0800

The Cleveland Indians have high hopes for SP Danny Salazar in 2014, and they believe he can make up for the loss of SPs Ubaldo Jimenez and Scott Kazmir. Pitching coach Mickey Callaway said the most important thing for Salazar this season will be to learn the ins and outs of the Major League routine, which will help him navigate his way through a full season. General manager Chris Antonetti said the plan is for Salazar to make at least 30 starts, and he will likely be slotted in the second or third spot of the rotation behind staff leader SP Justin Masterson. The team feels Salazar will benefit from no longer worrying about pitch counts or innings limits.

Fantasy Tip: Salazar gave fantasy owners glimpses of brilliance down the stretch last season, and he enters the new season with high hopes for those in keeper formats. He will be a must-have in AL-only fantasy leagues, and could emerge as a must-start in all mixed formats if he pitches to his capabilities.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jordan Bastian

Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:25:00 -0800

According to Cleveland Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes, the Cincinnati Reds and SP Homer Bailey are nearing a deal in the six-year, $100 million range. The talks and potential deal is bound to influence talks between the Indians and SP Justin Masterson, who are working toward a long-term deal.

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| Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Paul Hoynes