Indians | Ubaldo Jimenez ready to rebound

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:01:04 -0800

The Cleveland Indians feel SP Ubaldo Jimenez (groin) will return to form in 2012 because he suffered through a groin injury last year that affected his lower body strength. "Ubaldo felt that his season was sidetracked by a groin injury that affected his lower-body strength and his ability to consistently execute his delivery," general manager Chris Antonetti said. "To be sure he comes into camp with the best foundation for success, Ubaldo has worked diligently this winter with one of our strength and conditioning coaches on his core and lower half strength and flexibility."

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Indians | Have expressed interest in Yoenis Cespedes

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:35:24 -0800

The Cleveland Indians are among a handful of clubs who have expressed the most interest in signing Cuban free-agent OF Yoenis Cespedes.

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Indians | Two to be guest instructors

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:57:15 -0800

The Cleveland Indians will have former 2B Carlos Baerga and OF Kenny Lofton as guest instructors for spring training.

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Indians | Carlos Baerga to mentor young players

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:55:56 -0800

Former Cleveland Indians 2B Carlos Baerga will serve as a guest instructor with the organization during spring training.

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Indians | Team sends cash considerations to Tampa Bay

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:52:40 -0800

Updating previous reports, the Cleveland Indians sent $100,000 to the Tampa Bay Rays to complete an earlier trade for 3B Russ Canzler.

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Indians | Casey Kotchman official

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:56:56 -0800

The Cleveland Indians finalized their one-year, $3 million deal with 1B Casey Kotchman Friday, Feb. 3.

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Indians | Negotiating with Asdrubal Cabrera

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:05:00 -0800

The Cleveland Indians are negotiating a multi-year deal with SS Asdrubal Cabrera to avoid arbitration.

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Indians | Matt LaPorta could be ticketed for AAA

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:59:20 -0800

Cleveland Indians 1B Matt LaPorta will have a chance to win a job in spring training, but if he doesn't win a starting spot, he's likely headed to Triple-A Columbus.

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Indians | Casey Kotchman's incentives

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:25:09 -0800

Cleveland Indians 1B Casey Kotchman will make $3 million in 2012 and can earn an extra $1.75 million in performance bonuses. He is expected to compete for the starting first base job with 1B Matt LaPorta and INF Russ Canzler.

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Indians | Casey Kotchman to start at 1B

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:31:52 -0800

Cleveland Indians 1B Casey Kotchman is expected to start at first base this season. 1B Matt LaPorta will likely start the year with Triple-A Columbus, and OF Shelley Duncan could serve as the backup since he's out of minor league options. C Carlos Santana also figures to see starts at first base.

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Indians | Projected lineup

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:45:36 -0800

The Cleveland Indians' projected lineup for this season will feature OF Grady Sizemore leading off, followed by SS Asdrubal Cabrera, OF Shin-Soo Choo, C Carlos Santana, 1B Casey Kotchman, DH Travis Hafner, OF Michael Brantley, 2B Jason Kipnis and 3B Lonnie Chisenhall.

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Indians | Casey Kotchman contract details

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:08:23 -0800

Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms with free-agent 1B Casey Kotchman (Rays) on a one-year deal worth $3 million plus incentives.

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Indians | Casey Kotchman agrees to terms

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:43:12 -0800

The Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms with free-agent 1B Casey Kotchman (Rays). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Indians | More on Rafael Perez

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:10:36 -0800

Updating an earlier report, Cleveland Indians RP Rafael Perez will make a $25,000 bonus if he makes 55 appearances this year. He made more than 70 in three of the last four years.

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Indians | Rafael Perez avoids arbitration

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:36:14 -0800

The Cleveland Indians avoided arbitration with RP Rafael Perez by signing him to a one-year deal. He'll make $2,005,000 in 2012 with another $25,000 possible through performance bonuses.

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Indians | Ubaldo Jimenez working with strength coach

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:17:51 -0800

Cleveland Indians SP Ubaldo Jimenez is working with strength coach Nelson Perez in the Dominican Republic this winter. Perez moved his family to the Dominican from Puerto Rico in order to train with Jimenez and other players. Reports are that Jimenez is in excellent shape while working on his core and lower-half strength.

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Indians | Russ Canzler acquired

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:01:36 -0800

The Cleveland Indians acquired IF Russ Canzler from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations.

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Indians | No deal with Julio Lugo

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:37:12 -0800

Talks between the Cleveland Indians and free-agent IF Julio Lugo (Braves) have fallen apart, and a deal isn't expected now.

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Indians | Dan Wheeler terms

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:14:47 -0800

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Indians RP Dan Wheeler will make $900,000 if he's on the major league roster in 2012. He'll make $50,000 for every five appearances from 45 to 70. He'll receive $50,000 for 35 games finished, $75,000 for 40 games finished and $125,000 each for 45 and 50 games finished.

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Indians | Offered Carlos Pena $8 million

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:15:34 -0800

The Cleveland Indians reportedly offered 1B Carlos Pena a one-year deal worth $8 million during free agency but Pena opted to sign a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays worth $7.25 million.

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Indians | Court Berry-Tripp hired

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:54:10 -0800

The Cleveland Indians have hired Court Berry-Tripp as their new director of baseball information.

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Indians | Two more sign

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:27:43 -0800

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent 3B Ryan Rohlinger (Rockies) and P Jose De La Torre (Brewers) to minor league deals Thursday, Jan. 26. The deals do not include invites to spring training.

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Indians | Dan Wheeler signs

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:07:57 -0800

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent RP Dan Wheeler (Red Sox) to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training Thursday, Jan. 26.

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Indians | Unlikely to void Fausto Carmona's contract

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:54:55 -0800

The Cleveland Indians do not appear ready to void SP Fausto Carmona's contract after placing him on the restricted list this week as he tries to work out false identity issues in the Dominican Republic. The team is trying their best to expedite his return to the U.S. "It doesn't matter that he was a little inconsistent last year," manager Manny Acta said. "Fausto is an important part of our rotation." Carmona will not be paid while on the restricted list, and Cleveland would only have to pay a prorated portion of his 2012 salary if he returns at some point during the regular season.

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Indians | Fausto Carmona put on restricted list

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:32:25 -0800

The Cleveland Indians placed SP Fausto Carmona on the restricted list Tuesday, Jan. 24.

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Indians | Fausto Carmona to miss spring training

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:28:42 -0800

Cleveland Indians SP Fausto Carmona will miss spring training this year as he tries to clear up his false identity situation in the Dominican Republic. Manager Manny Acta said SP Kevin Slowey is likely to replace Carmona in the rotation.

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Indians | Julio Lugo signed

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:44:34 -0800

The Cleveland Indians have signed free-agent SS Julio Lugo (Braves) to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training camp.

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Indians | Kevin Slowey likely the fifth starter

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:28:49 -0800

Cleveland Indians SP Kevin Slowey is expected to be the team's No. 5 starter behind SPs Ubaldo Jimenez, Justin Masterson, Derek Lowe and Josh Tomlin.

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Indians | Kevin Slowey acquired

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:09:16 -0800

The Cleveland Indians acquired SP Kevin Slowey from the Colorado Rockies Friday, Jan. 20, in exchange for RP Zach Putnam.

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Indians | Spot in the rotation may be open

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:14:56 -0800

Because of Cleveland Indians SP Fausto Carmona's arrest for using a false identity, the team may have an opening for a fifth spot in the rotation this season. SPs David Huff and Jeanmar Gomez are the top candidates for the spot, but SPs Zach McAllister and Scott Barnes could also factor into the mix.

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