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2009 Minor League Free Agents

Big league players aren't the only ones entitled to free agency, minor leaguers also get to hit the open market after six years. Matt Eddy of Baseball America has the list of all 536 players eligible for minor league free agency this year, and as you'd expect, there's some...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/11...
 

All Assumptions-Are-Dangerous Minor League Free Agent Team

Dave at Fangraphs passed along a link to this year's crop of minor league free agents. A popular thing to do with this information is pick out a handful of guys that would make interesting and potentially worthwhile pick-ups. This is not that. This is a full team made up of...
>> www.lookoutlanding.com/2009/11...
 

Fire Everyone! - Mark Shapiro

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More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP Is just developing a good process enough? Browse more photos » This is the final installment in a 12-part series. "A Hit Is A Hit" — The...
>> www.letsgotribe.com/2009/10...
 

Fire Everyone! - Derek Shelton

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Derek Shelton and Kenny Lofton View full size photo uploaded September 13, 2009 This is the second installment in a twelve part series.   Derek Shelton became the Indians hitting coach in June 2005, replacing...
>> www.letsgotribe.com/2009/9/...
 

Minor Issues: Kinston dealt serious playoff blow; Valley clinches home field

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WHAT'S THE NEWSHonestly... I got nothing... How about that college football yesterday?COLUMBUSStarting their final home stand of the year, the Clippers fell to Toledo by one run.Dontrelle Willis was on the mound for the Mud Hens, he went 6.1 innings and gave up two runs for his...
>> www.thetribedaily.com/2009/09...
 

Minor Issues: Aero Sweep, Carlos Santana Named EL MVP

WHAT'S THE NEWSI hinted at it yesterday, thinking it was a high possibility and of course, it happened.Aeros Catcher and Indians consensus number one prospect Carlos Santana was named Eastern League MVP yesterday for his stellar 2009.Do we even have to go over the awesome numbers...
>> www.thetribedaily.com/2009/09...
 

Random Thoughts from Everywhere: It's been a few

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So it's been a few days since I've even considered doing something. Thing is you probably won't see something else till the end of the week, because more of the same this week.However after this week, back to a normal looking postings.So here's what I got since like...
>> www.thetribedaily.com/2009/08...
 

Minor Issues: Hot Kinston and Mahoning Valley continue winning

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WHAT'S THE NEWSJordan Brown doesn't think his shoulder injury is too serious."It's just inflammation," Brown said. "It's not like I'm in severe pain. It's just on certain swiings that it bothers me a little big. So right now it doesn't make...
>> www.thetribedaily.com/2009/08...
 

Everybody was prospect. Look how most turn out.

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Around this time of year, the term “prospect” becomes the sexiest word to baseball insiders and the most mysterious to the casual fan. I mean, aren’t they all prospects at some point? The typical pro is probably significantly better than any guy you’ve ever played with. Hell...
>> www.danstake.com/2009/07...
 

Minor Issues: Marty, Mickey, and Rondon....y

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WHAT'S THE NEWSTony at IPI has a piece on Carlton Smith up. You can read it here.Overall, no huge roster moves over the past week or so. Lurvin Basabe was sent to AZL and Casey Frawley was promoted to Mahoning Valley. Frawley will play some second base from the looks of it and...
>> www.thetribedaily.com/2009/07...
 

I accomplished a lot and it's only noon

Seriously, I did.I got some things done and it's only a half hour till noon, even better.Took a shower, picked up some batteries, did some other stuff, even watched some television.OKAY SO I WAS UP AT SEVEN.. Still, I'm proud of myself. The day isn't over yet either, I...
>> www.thetribedaily.com/2009/07...
 

Morning Upd...no... Changes: Make These Moves

Instead of the usual.Look... Last night, we know what happened.. Franklin's Revenge as the CPD calls it. If you really want to know how I feel, you should already know... But in case you don't.. Here it is.I really don't want to talk about Tomo Ohka.. He pitched decent...
>> www.thetribedaily.com/2009/07...
 

Wedged in for the foreseeable future

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Finished up my trip to the home front on the 4th with a visit to the MetroParks Zoo. The last time I was there, my cousin and I were pulling around our now-20-something kids in a red wagon.I ran into a big flock of seagulls while I was there (non-residents). Apparently they too got...
>> tribefanyankeeland.blogspot.com/2009/07...
 

More Tribe Comments...

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  On Sunday night, June 14th, Cliff Lee took a no-hitter into the eighth inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.  Since that 3-0 victory, the Cleveland Indians have lost 13 out of 15 games.  Obviously, the season has gone south since then, and right now nothing is going...
>> cleveland-sports.spaces.live.com/blog/cn...
 

Trade Rumors: Giants Looking at Indians and White Sox

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According to a recent rumor, the Giants were at an Indians/White Sox game scouting Jermaine Dye and Victor Martinez. I answered the V-Mart trade possibilities on Lefty, and here is basically what I wrote there:I think V-Mart would require Posey or Bumgarner in the deal, ultimately...
>> obsessivegiantscompulsive.blogspot.com/2009/06...
 

Josh Barfield Gets Lost in the Shuffle

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Yesterday, Josh Barfield got sent down to the minors with the addition of Chris Perez.  Josh Barfield?  Remember him?  He was the guy whom we traded Kevin Kouzmanoff for a couple years ago to take over at second base.   First, the customary Tribe disclaimer:  This post about...
>> www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=1393...
 

AL Notes: Indians send former Klein IF to minors again

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Recently acquired reliever Chris Perez was added to the roster and IF Josh Barfield, who attended Klein High School, was optioned to Class AAA Columbus for the third time this season.
>> www.chron.com/disp/st...
 

What the frick stick!

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Ready?Lost again.That game was awful.Pavano goes seven, gives up two and the offense can't muster anything till the ninth and they get absolutely honked on a call in the seventh.Chris Perez comes in and welcomes himself to the bullpen with a horrible four runs given up, four runs...
>> www.thetribedaily.com/2009/06...
 

Cleveland Indians add Chris Perez; Josh Barfield sent to minors

Acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals to help Cleveland's dreadful bullpen, Chris Perez was added to the roster on Monday as the last-place Indians opened a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox.
>> sports.espn.go.com/mlb/new...
 

Indians option Barfield, clearing spot for Perez

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CLEVELAND (AP) -- Infielder Josh Barfield has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus by the Cleveland Indians, clearing a roster spot for newly acquired right-hander Chris Perez.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/ba...
 

Indians send Barfield to minors to clear spot for C. Perez

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Infielder Josh Barfield has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus by the Cleveland Indians, clearing a roster spot for newly acquired right-hander Chris Perez.
>> feeds.cbssports.com/click.p...
 

Barfield to Columbus, Perez added to roster

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Barfield to Columbus, Perez added to roster Josh Barfield has been demoted to Columbus to make room for new relief pitcher Chris Perez. This is no surprise since Cabrera was actived before yesterday's game, meaning Barfield went from almost completely useless to entirely...
>> www.letsgotribe.com/2009/6/...
 

The questions continue to mount for the Tribe and the Dolans

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Let's start with the positives - things it was good to see tonight.It was simply good to see the Tribe win a game again.It was great to see Grady Sizemore back in the lineup again, chasing balls down in CF and coming out of the box hitting the ball. (Added bonus - no Ben Francisco...
>> tribefanyankeeland.blogspot.com/2009/06...
 

Morning Update: That's it

If you followed the tweeting of the twitter, I didn't have time to come on and write about the game before I left, but I wanted to.I wrote a couple of comments and I'm pretty much sticking with them.There are a few other things I need to address.Let me start off with Luis Valbuena...
>> www.thetribedaily.com/2009/06...
 

Game 65: Cardinals 3, Indians 1

More photos » by David Richard - AP Albert Pujols was the King of Ohio today. Browse more photos » That the Indians lost a game that Tomo Ohka started isn't exactly startling, however, it is...
>> www.letsgotribe.com/2009/6/...
 
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