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Found January 19, 2012 on PRO Rumors: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Fred Lewis,  Jeremy Accardo
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians,  Cincinnati Reds,  Baltimore Orioles

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The Cleveland Indians have announced that they have signed outfielder Fred Lewis to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training.

The team has also agreed to terms on a Minor League contract with relief pitcher Jeremy Accardo, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports.

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