Trade of the year? Gomes and Aviles for Rogers
The Indians signings of free agents Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn got most of the attention this past offseason.
The hiring of Terry Francona as manager was also big news, and Cleveland even made headlines on the trade front with the three team, nine player deal that netted them Trevor Bauer and several other key pieces to the 2013 ball club.
But of all the moves the Indians made...
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Blue Jays' Melky Cabrera, Esmil Rogers will not play in WBC
After being named to the provisional roster for the Dominican Republic's team in the World Baseball Classic, Melky Cabrera and Esmil Rogers have decided to bow out. The reasons of not seem to be injury-related, or for fear of getting injured. Instead, Cabrera and Rogers are not going to play in the WBC because they want to get to know their new Toronto Blue Jays teammates...
In a Plethora of Moves, Indians Continue to Take Lateral Steps
I was quite high on Esmil Rogers when the Cleveland Indians claimed him on waivers from the Colorado Rockies in mid-June, writing at the time that the right-hander “should prove to be a fantastic buy low option for the budget-conscience Indians, as (he) has consistently outperformed his ugly numbers.”
And Rogers, despite a career 6.77 ERA prior to the move, could develop...
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Esmil Rogers Traded to Toronto
Saturday, the Indians traded the recently acquired Esmil Rogers to the Toronto Blue Jays for short stop Mike Aviles and Yan Gomes. Aviles was just acquired by the Jays from Boston when they traded their manager to the Red Sox. Rogers spent just half a season with the Tribe after being picked up from waivers from the Colorado Rockies, where he had allowed an 8.06 ERA in 23 games...
Indians add RHP Rogers to roster, option LaPorta
The Indians added right-handed reliever Esmil Rogers to their roster on Wednesday before a game against the Cincinnati Reds, giving Cleveland a full bullpen for the second game of the intrastate series.
Cleveland got Rogers from Colorado for cash on Tuesday. The 26-year-old reliever went 0-2 with an 8.06 ERA for the Rockies. Manager Manny Acta said the Indians are taking a chance...
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June 13, 2012
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LaPorta sent back to Columbus to make room for Rogers
The Indians today announced that Matt LaPorta has been optioned back to Columbus to make room for RHP Esmil Rogers. He will wear number 32.
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Rockies trade Esmil Rogers to the Indians
The Colorado Rockies announced they have traded right handed pitcher Esmil Rogers to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.
The Rockies designated Rogers for assignment last week. The 26-year old pitcher was off to a rough start with the Rockies in 2012 with a 0-2 record, 8.06 ERA, 1.0 HR/9, 6.3 BB/9 and 10.2 SO/9 in 25.2 innings.
In 2011 he went 6-6 with a 7.05 ERA,...
Indians get RHP Rogers from Rockies for cash
The Cleveland Indians have acquired right-hander Esmil Rogers from the Colorado Rockies for cash, hoping the reliever can get turned around in the American League.
The trade was completed shortly before the Indians started a three-game series against intrastate rival Cincinnati on Tuesday. A roster move will be made when Rogers joins the team.
Rogers went 0-2 with an 8.06 ERA in...
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Indians acquire RHP Esmil Rogers
From the Indians-
“The Indians announced today that the club has acquired RHP ESMIL ROGERS from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the club’s 40-man roster, Cleveland has also designated C LUKE CARLIN for assignment.
Rogers, 26, has made 23 relief appearances for the Rockies this season, going 0-2 with an 8.06 ERA (23 ER/25.2 IP). The right...
Colorado Rockies bullpen shines, preserves win for Juan Nicasio
Esmil Rogers delivers a pitch to Matt Kemp.There wasn't a Rockies fan who didn't cringe when Esmil Rogers trotted to the mound after Juan Nicasio allowed the first two men to reach in the top of the 7th inning.With the bullpen weathered from short starts and an extra innings game on Sunday, Jim Tracy had little choice but to put his confidence in Rogers, knowing the sitting...
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