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Shoppach Signs; Avoids Arbitration

Found January 12, 2009 on Waiting For Next Year: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kelly Shoppach,  Victor Martinez
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians

There are more than a few of us who wonder whether the Indians’ long-term plans include backup catcher Kelly Shoppach. We may not have the answer to that one yet, but we now know that he’s in the fold for the Shoppach, who was eligible for arbitration, reportedly signed a 1-year-deal ...
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