Indians' Hafner must reach into his past
The 2012 season will be an important one for Travis Hafner, as it could be his last as a member of the Indians.
The 34-year-old designated hitter is entering the last year of a four-year 57 million contract. Hafner will make 13 million in 2012. The Indians hold a 13 million club option for 2013. The buyout on the option year is 2.75 million.
Hafner signed that contract in July...
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29 days ago
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Hafner Could be Shut Down for Season
The Indians sent trainer Lonnie Soloff to talk to the media about Travis Hafner’s injury, and the report isn’t good. Hafner is in a walking boot and may require surgery, which would effectively end his season.
Hafner has suffered a strained peroneal tendon in “plantar aspect” of his right foot. They are currently seeking other medical options, which would keep Hafner from...
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August 23, 2011
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August 23, 2011
Cleveland Indians Win on Travis Hafner’s Walk-Off Grand Slam
As if this season couldn’t get any more magical.
When the Indians came to bat in the bottom of the ninth inning down 4-0 against the Blue Jays, FanGraphs had their Win Expectancy at just 1.6%. Not many clubs can come back from a four-run deficit in half an inning.
Even when Travis Hafner stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and Cleveland’s deficit down to three...
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July 07, 2011
Indians activate DH Hafner from disabled list
The Cleveland Indians activated designated hitter Travis Hafner from the 15-day disabled list prior to Sunday's series finale against the Chicago White Sox.
Hafner has been sidelined since Aug. 21 with a strained right foot. It was originally feared that he would undergo season-ending surgery, but doctors cleared him to start a running program last week.
The 34-year-old...
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September 11, 2011
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September 11, 2011
Indians DH Hafner goes to disabled list
The Cleveland Indians have put designated hitter Travis Hafner on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right foot.
General manager Chris Antonetti announced the move Monday before the Indians opened a series against Seattle. Right-hander Josh Judy was recalled from Triple-A Columbus to take Hafner's roster spot and provide some help to Cleveland's overworked bullpen...
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August 22, 2011
Indians' Hafner strains right foot, exits vs. Tigers
Cleveland Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner left Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Detroit Tigers with a right foot strain.
Hafner snapped an 0-for-16 stretch with an RBI single, but came up lame and was tagged out trying to return to first base in a rundown.
The 34-year-old Hafner, who has struck out 21 times in his last 48 at-bats, entered Sunday's contest with a .282 average...
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August 21, 2011
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August 21, 2011
Hafner may need season-ending surgery
Cleveland Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner may need season-ending surgery on his right foot.
Hafner suffered a right foot strain Sunday vs. Detroit and was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday.
Matt LaPorta served as Cleveland's DH in Monday's loss to Seattle.
Hafner is batting .281 with 11 homers and 49 RBI this season. The Indians are tied with the...
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August 23, 2011
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August 23, 2011
Indians place Hafner on DL
The Cleveland Indians placed designated hitter Travis Hafner on the 15-day disabled list Monday due to a strained right foot.
Hafner was injured during Sunday's loss to Detroit when he was hobbled while trying to return to first base in a rundown.
The 34-year-old Hafner is batting .282 with 11 homers and 49 RBIs in an injury-plagued season.
To fill his slot on the...
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August 22, 2011
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August 22, 2011
Guess Who’s Back….Pronk P-R-O-N-K Pronk
In a move that has been LOOOOOOOONG awaited by Indians fans all over the country, DH Travis Hafner has finally been activated off of the disabled list after missing 28 games due to an oblique strain.
During that stretch the Tribe went from having a significant lead in the AL Central to falling a game behind the Detroit Tigers. They were 10-18 without their hottest hitter.
That is...
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June 17, 2011
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June 17, 2011
Travis Hafner Reaches 1,000 hits Tonight As the Cleveland Indians Win 11-2
Travis Hafner got his 1,000 hit tonight as the Cleveland Indians win over the Chicago white Sox 11-2. The Tribes offense was on fire, Kosuke Fukudome got the Tribe going tonight. Fukudome was the first batter the Indians sent to the plate and he opened the bottom of the first inning with a home run, his fifth as an Indian. The very next hitter was Jason Kipnis, he must of like...
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September 22, 2011
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September 22, 2011
Hafner's slam gives Indians 5-4 win over Blue Jays
Travis Hafner hit a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap the Cleveland's five-run rally and give the Indians a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night.
Hafner hit the first pitch from Luis Perez (1-2) deep into the right-field seats for Cleveland's second walkoff slam of the season. Carlos Santana also did it to beat Detroit 9-5 on April 29.
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July 07, 2011
Indians activate DH Hafner from DL
The slumping Cleveland Indians activated slugger Travis Hafner from the 15-day disabled list Friday.
Hafner had been sidelined since May 17 with a strained oblique muscle. He was 3-for-6 in a brief minor league rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Columbus.
Hafner was batting .345 with five homers and 22 RBI before the injury. Cleveland was 10-18 without him.
Hafner's...
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June 17, 2011
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June 17, 2011
Travis Hafner not the only hero in Thursday night's win - Indians Comment of the Day
"Pronk's obviously the hero, but let's not forget three great at bats by the 7-8-9 hitters to set up the inning. Buck lines a two-strike pitch for a single, LaPorta goes the opposite way on the first pitch for a double and Hanahan works a walk to get the sacks loaded." - stlclevefan
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July 08, 2011
Beau Mills re-building his career as heir to Hafner
Beau Mills was promoted today to Triple A Columbus after 2 1/2 frustrating seasons in Akron. Mills was the first round draft pick of the Cleveland Indians in 2007, and came as a power-hitting corner infielder with a high baseball IQ. He backed up his first round, future-star status in his first full professional season in 2008 at High A Kinston. His line was .293/.373/.506, with...
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July 22, 2011
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July 22, 2011
Hafner's slam lifts Indians to dramatic win
Travis Hafner hit a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap the Cleveland's five-run rally and give the Indians a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night.
Hafner hit the first pitch from Luis Perez (1-2) deep into the right-field seats for Cleveland's second walkoff slam of the season. Carlos Santana also did it to beat Detroit 9-5 on April 29.
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July 07, 2011
Hafner's slam delivers another comeback win
Travis Hafner's walk-off grand slam on Thursday was the Indians' latest entry into this season's pantheon of improbable Progressive Field comebacks.
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July 08, 2011
Travis Hafner likes his hits long and gone: Cleveland Indians daily briefing
Travis Hafner, with two homers in his last three games, is two homers shy of tying Rocky Colavito for ninth place on the franchise home-run list.
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September 22, 2011
Tribe hoping Hafner can jump-start offense
Perhaps Travis Hafner's return can spark the Indians' scuffling offense.
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June 17, 2011
Hafner showing no lingering effects of foot injury
The Indians knew they were taking a risk when they activated designated hitter Travis Hafner from the disabled list earlier this month. Now Cleveland is glad it made the decision to let Hafner play.
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September 26, 2011
American League roundup: Travis Hafner's grand slam completes Indians' comeback
Travis Hafner hit a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap the Cleveland's five-run rally and give the Indians a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night.
Via Lions Blog
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July 08, 2011
Travis Hafner not enjoying life without DH: Cleveland Indians daily briefing
Travis Hafner, in his preparation as a pinch-hitter because the DH is not allowed in the National League, says he's ready to hit from the fifth inning on.
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June 29, 2011
Golden Sombrero: Travis Hafner
Top 2: Travis Hafner called out on strikes against Gavin Floyd
Top 4: Hafner grounded into double play against Floyd
Top 6: Hafner hit an RBI-single to center against Floyd
Top 8: Hafner homered to right against Chris Sale
Top 9: Hafner struck out swinging against Sergio Santos
Top 12: Hafner struck out swinging against Jesse Crain
Top 14: Hafner struck out swinging against...
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August 17, 2011
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August 17, 2011
The Astros and The Indians Are Just Stupid
Carlos Lee and Travis Hafner both account for more than 25% of their team’s (Indians and Astros) payroll. Smart money? You make the call:
Carlos Lee - .268 batting average, 48 RBI’s and a whopping 7 home runs
Travis Hafner – .325 batting average, 35 RBI’s, and a whopping 8 home runs
Link to original article: The Astros and The Indians Are Just Stupid...
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July 12, 2011
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July 12, 2011
Cleveland Indians A.M. Links: Hafner will just pinch-hit in NL parks; Game stories
Travis Hafner is back but will be limited in the NL parks.
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June 23, 2011
Thome, others on trade waivers
The Twins placed Jim Thome on trade waivers Monday, according to major-league sources. Whether they actually trade him remains to be seen.
The Phillies want Thome as a left-handed hitter off the bench. But Thome, who recently hit his 600th home run, is almost certain to be claimed before the Phils get a crack at him, sources say.
Padres closer Heath Bell, Cubs first baseman Carlos...
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August 22, 2011
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