PLAYERS:
Shelley Duncan,
Michael Brantley,
Alonzo Gee,
Samardo Samuels,
Mychel Thompson
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers, Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns, Youngstown State Penguins, Ohio State Buckeyes
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers, Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns, Youngstown State Penguins, Ohio State Buckeyes
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The Kotchman signing and what it means for Shelley: “However, I can’t shake the feeling that the Indians have found real value with Shelley Duncan and it’s a shame to not take advantage of it somehow. I don’t mind the Kotchman signing but this was not a case, as it has been portrayed most of the offseason, of a club with no first basemen or right-handed bat available. When I really sat down and looked at this, I’m surprised there wasn’t more of a push to simply hand Duncan the job and see how it goes. I certainly hope Duncan’s on the roster on opening day, and I wouldn’t predict he’ll be cut. The Indians are generally pretty smart and the smart thing to do would be to find Duncan at-bats. If I were Michael Brantley, I’...
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All-Time Indians: Rocky Colavito
Name:
Rocco Dominico Colavito
Position:
Right Field
Nick Name:
Rocky
Number:
38
Tribe Time:
1955-1959, 1965-1967
DOB:
08/10/1933
Accolades:
3 Time All-Star (1959,1965-1966), Top 5 MVP (1958-1959, 1965)
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