Hello Cleveland: Old friends return
The Guru
Contributing Writer
As the Red Sox prepare to host the Cleveland Indians for a four game series at Fenway Park, more than a few old friends return as well.
The Indians roster features a number of familiar names that spent time with the Sox including Massachusetts native Rich Hill (2010-12), "the friendly" Mike Aviles (2011-12), reliever Matt Albers (2011-12)...
Second Thoughts Game #43: Mariners 8, Indians 10
For the second time in as many weeks, the Indians put themselves in a position to sweep an ever-difficult four-game series. In a game where their starter got through just three innings and their three impenetrable backend relievers all faltered, naturally, they pulled it out. In game-winning fashion. Again.
Kazmir takes a step backwards
For a team whose biggest question mark coming...
MLB News: Indians activate RP Matt Albers
The Cleveland Indians have activated right-handed pitcher Matt Albers from the Restricted List.
Albers, 30, is 1-0 in four appearances this season. In five innings pitched, he has allowed three earned runs, striking out four batters while walking three. He was placed on the Restricted List after his time on the Paternity/Medical Emergency List drew to a close. He will rejoin the...
Cleveland Indians Activate Matt Albers, Designate Fernando Nieve
MLB News: The Cleveland Indians activated pitcher Matt Albers from the restricted list and designated pitcher Fernando Nieve for assignment. Congratulations to the Albers family from FFLockerRoom!
Fantasy Ramifications: Neither Albers nor Nieve offers any fantasy baseball value for 2013.
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Cleveland Indians Matt Albers Transferred To Restricted List
MLB News: Matt Albers was transferred by the Cleveland Indians from the paternity list to the restricted list. Joining the paternity list back on the 12th in the anticipation of his child being born, the kid has decided to stick around mommies womb for a little while longer. FFLockerRoom wishes the Albers family all the best of luck in a healthy birth and in the future as well. If...
Indians put RP Matt Albers on ‘family medical emergency’ list; make minor trade
Today the Indians announced that they have moved relief pitcher Matt Albers to the family medical emergency list. The move will allow Albers more time to be with his wife during the birth of their child. He can stay on that list until Friday.
They also announced a trade-
“The Indians completed a Minor League trade, acquiring CA CHRIS WALLACE from the Houston Astros in exchange...
Albers to be out longer, Berger traded
Today the Indians announced that they have transferred right-handed pitcher Matt Albers from the paternity list to the family medical emergency list.
The paternity list allows a player up to three days of leave, so Albers would have needed to be activated on the roster today; however, he is not ready to return to the team. The family medical leave list allows a player to be out for...
Ranking the 2013 Cleveland Indians’ Roster
Now that the baseball season is upon us, it is time once again to undertake the task of ranking the Cleveland Indians' 25-man roster. Just like last year, I will do this five times throughout the season, revisiting the rankings to see who has risen, who has fallen, and what new players are crashing the party.
This year's roster is particularly interesting after an offseason...
Mark Shapiro Q&A - Re-branding the Indians
The Cleveland Indians spent $117 million on guaranteed contracts to free agents this year, bringing in Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn, Brett Myers, and Mark Reynolds in free agency, while acquiring potential ace Trevor Bauer, outfielder Drew Stubbs, and relievers Matt Albers and Bryan Shaw in a blockbuster December deal. It is clear they hope to not only perform better in 2013, but...
Tribe still sorting out final 2013 roster
By Tony Lastoria
FOXSportsOhio.com
The Cleveland Indians open the 2013 season two weeks from tomorrow against the Toronto Blue Jays.
With the clock winding down on another spring training, some final decisions on the roster will be announced over the next seven to ten days before they break camp on March 30th. A few spots have already been declared, but there are still several...
Tribe Happenings: The bullpen is starting to come together
Some news, notes, and thoughts from my Indians notebook…
Happy St. Patty’s Day Tribe fans! I’m out in Goodyear now, so expect tons of stuff this week on the site and also look for some of my stuff that will appear exclusively at www.FoxSportsOhio.com.
Hill and Allen make opening day bullpen
The cloudy bullpen situation is starting to become clearer for the Indians.
Earlier...
Spring Training Game #23: Indians 4, Giants 3
West Coast night games were always a bit of a pain for me as a fan and now as a baseball writer. For natives of the Eastern Time Zone like myself, a 7:00 pm first pitch out west means we’ll be burning the midnight oil back home to follow the game action. It always helps when the Indians win, though, and even better when its done in dramatic fashion. That was the case Saturday as...
Season Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks are definitely look different this year. The focus of quality, hard working players meant they dealt a few key players; will this new strategy work out?
Key Losses:
Matt Albers, RHP (Indians, Trade)
Trevor Bauer, RHP (Indians, Trade)
Brad Bergesen, RHP (Japan, Free Agent)
Henry Blanco, C (Blue Jays, Free Agent)
Jesus Castillo, RHP (Cubs, Trade)
Sam Demel, RHP ...
MLB Team Previews: Cleveland Indians
Key Additions
SIGNED/RESIGNED: Mark Reynolds (1B/3B), Nick Swisher (RF/1B), Brett Myers (P), Matt Capps (P), Daisuke Matsuzaka (P), Michael Bourn (OF)
TRADED FOR: Yan Gomes (3B), Mike Aviles (SS), Matt Albers (P), Trever Bauer (P), Bryan Shaw (P), Drew Stubbs (CF)
Key Losses
Travis Hafner (DH), Casey Kotchman (1B...
The Fantasy Baseball Defense of Steve Cishek
Photo Credi: BeGreen90
It seems that Cishek’s tombstone is going to read Closer, July 14, 2012 – October 2, 2012. Few appear to believe in the skillset and, upon Jon Rauch signing with the Marlins, many thought Cishek would be Rauch’d quite quickly.
We’ll address the skillset first.
In 2011, he struck out roughly the same amount of batters as he did in 2012 but walked less...
Indians sign six players before arbitration deadline
The Cleveland Indians avoided arbitration Friday by signing closer Chris Perez, starting pitcher Justin Masterson, outfielder Drew Stubbs, catcher Lou Marson and relievers Joe Smith and Matt Albers to one-year contracts. Perez signed a $7.3 million contract after making $4.5 million in 2012. He logged 36 saves and an 3.59 ERA last season. Masterson's salary was not available...
Indians avoid arbitration with five players, one unsigned
Today the Indians have avoided arbitration and agreed to one year contracts with Matt Albers, Lou Marson, Justin Masterson, Chris Perez, and Joe Smith, and on Thursday night they agreed to a one year contract with Drew Stubbs. Only infielder Mike Aviles remains unsigned, and since no deal was made before today's 1pm signing deadline, the process gets a little more complex.
Indians avoid arbitration with Chris Perez, others
The Indians signed All-Star closer Chris Perez to a one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration with the colorful right-hander and several others.
Perez, who had 39 saves last season when he also caused controversy with some pointed comments, will earn $7.3 million next season. Perez has 98 saves over the past three seasons.
The club also agreed to deals on Friday with starter...
Indians avoid arbitration with Chris Perez, others
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Indians signed All-Star closer Chris Perez to a one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration with the colorful right-hander and several others.
Perez, who had 39 saves last season when he also caused controversy with some pointed comments, will earn 7.3 million next season. Perez has 98 saves over the past three seasons.
The club also agreed to deals on Friday...
MLB News: Indians sign Perez, Smith, Masterson and Albers to one-year deals
Just as they had late Thursday evening with Drew Stubbs and Lou Marson, the Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms with relief pitchers Chris Perez and Joe Smith. Both players have signed one-year deals that effectively avoid arbitration.
Perez, who made $4.5 million last season, agreed to a $7.3 million deal with the team. He is coming off of consecutive All-Star appearances, saved...
Cleveland Indians Trade Sin Soo Choo to the Reds
During the off season players are regularly bandied about in trade rumors, tonight the rumor of Indians right fielder Sin Soo Choo are now true. The Cleveland Indians traded the .283 batting outfielder to the Cincinnati Reds in return for right handed pitchers Trevor Bauer, Matt Albers, and Bryan Shaw, [...]
MAKING MOVES
Indians, D-backs, Reds finalize trade
The Indians, Reds, and Diamondbacks completed a three-team trade that involves several players. See who is going where in the deal.
Cubs 7, Diamondbacks 2
Anthony Rizzo had three hits, David DeJesus homered and the Chicago Cubs ended a seven-game losing streak, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on Sunday.
The Cubs had lost 18 in a row against NL West opponents. The win allowed them to avoid a 100th loss this season, with three games remaining.
Chris Rusin (2-3) allowed one earned run and three hits in five innings.
Brian LaHair...
Red Sox' Re-Signing of Scott Podsednik May 'Juice Them a Little Bit,' Keep Them Playing for October (Video)
The Red Sox are looking for anything to give them a spark as they try to avoid falling out of contention -- and their latest search has led them to an old friend. After trading him to the Diamondbacks along with Matt Albers for Craig Breslow, the Red Sox re-signed Scott Podsednik on Thursday night. Podsednik, who had been released by Arizona after refusing to accept an assignment...
The Red Sox Love Jewish MLBers
At the trade deadline, the Arizona Diamondbacks traded Craig Breslow to the Boston Red Sox for Matt Albers and Scott Podsednik. HERE is a recent article on ESPN about Breslow's return to Fenway.
Breslow replaces Youkilis to be the Jewish member of the Red Sox. But they didn't stop there, recently adding Danny Valencia formerly of the Twins for Jeremiah Pineda. Valencia...
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