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Scott Kazmir inks minor league deal with Cleveland Indians

Found December 22, 2012 on The GM's Perspective: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Scott Kazmir,  Jason Lane,  Roger Clemens
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians,  Minnesota Twins,  New York Mets,  Tampa Bay Rays,  Los Angeles Angels
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It appears the comeback is complete.  After spending time in the Independent Leagues with the Sugar Land Skeeters and more recently in the Winter Leagues honing his craft, Scott Kazmir is back.  According to Cleveland.com, ESPN and multiple other reports, Kazmir signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians and is invited to spring training. Pitcher and catchers are to report on February 10 in Arizona.  It really has been a long road for Kazmir who was once a highly touted first-round pick out of the New York Mets organization.  Kazmir is still amongst the all-time leaders in Tampa Bay Rays history sitting in the top five in multiple categories including; wins, games started, innings pitched, strikeouts, and k/9 (statistics courtesy of MLB.com) Unfortunately, control issues, and injuries set off a chain of events that led to an unsuccessful stint with the Los Angeles Angels and then completely out of the game.  Fortunately, the Independents Leagues have a funny w...
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