http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/28 Recent articles about Josh Barfield en-us 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 Josh Barfield is by no means encompassing of the [...] Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Josh_Barfield_Gets_Lost_in_the_Shuffle/756450 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Josh_Barfield_Gets_Lost_in_the_Shuffle/756450 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Josh_Barfield_Gets_Lost_in_the_Shuffle/756450 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/2218674e3597d844e9b6c28eed3642e2cf094f20/small/Padres_v_Angels_d180.jpg 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:57:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cleveland_Indians_add_Chris_Perez_Josh_Barfield_sent_to_minors/754625 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cleveland_Indians_add_Chris_Perez_Josh_Barfield_sent_to_minors/754625 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:28:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Indians_option_Barfield_clearing_spot_for_Perez/753892 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Indians_option_Barfield_clearing_spot_for_Perez/753892 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Indians_option_Barfield_clearing_spot_for_Perez/753892 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/1/31e6541476785a64d9ec8dada65b678eba7c9aaf/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f3079773.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193FAC41A6BBF9596D515F8A308B3552928.jpg 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:20:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Indians_send_Barfield_to_minors_to_clear_spot_for_C_Perez/753790 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Indians_send_Barfield_to_minors_to_clear_spot_for_C_Perez/753790 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Indians_send_Barfield_to_minors_to_clear_spot_for_C_Perez/753790 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/2218674e3597d844e9b6c28eed3642e2cf094f20/small/Padres_v_Angels_d180.jpg 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 useless on the Indians roster. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:15:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Barfield_to_Columbus_Perez_added_to_roster/754276 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Barfield_to_Columbus_Perez_added_to_roster/754276 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Barfield_to_Columbus_Perez_added_to_roster/754276 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/7/97d6c79462ba038b9467ccb0db25a181a79b2804/small/Padres_v_Angels_4bb0.jpg Early word on Astro: shoulder dislocated, "potential" for DL Pretty much what we expected, from the AP game recap: "Cabrera said he dislocated the shoulder and they had to pop it back in. X-rays did not reveal any damage, but Cabrera will have an MRI tomorrow. 'There’s potential for the DL, but we’ll have to wait and see,' Indians manager Eric Wedge said." UPDATE (Ryan): Cabrera has been placed on the DL, with Josh Barfield replacing him on the 25-ma... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:40:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Early_word_on_Astro_shoulder_dislocated_potential_for_DL/678954 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Early_word_on_Astro_shoulder_dislocated_potential_for_DL/678954 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Early_word_on_Astro_shoulder_dislocated_potential_for_DL/678954 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/3/136ecb72ee37bdacbeac9b9f7a58c962294805c9/small/Mariners_v_Padres_6e5d.jpg I would trade DeRosa right now. The Mets need a first baseman, and DeRosa can play other positions when Delgado returns.  Let’s get some pitching prospects.Valbuena must return to Columbus to perfect his hitting. Josh Barfield will be recalled and given a chance to play second base. Jamie Carroll is the backup.We must tighten the infield defense.  Jhonny Peralta is the third baseman, period. Cabrera is the shortstop.As soon as Hafner is ready, we release Delluci. LaPorta must play everyday, w... Wed, 20 May 2009 08:42:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/LaIndianFan_If_I_Ran_The_Cleveland_Indians_cont/637188 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/LaIndianFan_If_I_Ran_The_Cleveland_Indians_cont/637188 In news expected to come at some point this week, the Indians have activated utility man Jamey Carroll from his rehab stint in Columbus. Losing his spot on the roster is Josh Barfield, who deserves a better fate. Carroll who will see time at second and third base, should be in the rotation for regular at-bats [...] Tue, 12 May 2009 17:19:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Breaking_News_Carroll_Activated_Barfield_Sent_Down/628117 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Breaking_News_Carroll_Activated_Barfield_Sent_Down/628117 Josh Barfield was able to prove his versatility to manager Eric Wedge and earn the final bench spot on the Tribe’s roster. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:28:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Josh_Barfield_Makes_Tribe_Roster_Trevor_Crowe_Sent_to_AAA_Columbus/570210 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Josh_Barfield_Makes_Tribe_Roster_Trevor_Crowe_Sent_to_AAA_Columbus/570210 Expect the Indians to give former top prospect Josh Barfield plenty of reps in the outfield and at shortstop. Barfield, 26, the son of former major league slugger Jesse Barfield, was projected to be the Indians' starting second baseman when he came over from San Diego. But he has been unable to ... Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:54:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Indians_May_Groom_Barfield_for_Utility_Role/511366 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Indians_May_Groom_Barfield_for_Utility_Role/511366 While these winter meetings are going on, are any of you sitting back and wondering ?Hey, what are my favorite players doing??? Well, it appears?you do not need to be?a free agent to cash in on the off-season as even those locked in until 2012 are enjoying their downtime. With the Oscar De ... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:05:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Grady_Sizemore_and_a_Mid_Summer_Classic/420631 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Grady_Sizemore_and_a_Mid_Summer_Classic/420631 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Grady_Sizemore_and_a_Mid_Summer_Classic/420631 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/f/3fb714c4d5e8acaf1061c4b9182019866dd13c64/small/sizemoretryst.jpg Apparently, Mark Shapiro and Company have seen enough of Asdrubal Cabrera and his .184/.282/.247 clip. From the Indians media relations: CLEVELAND, OH ? The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has recalled INF JOSH BARFIELD from AAA Buffalo. To make room on the Major League roster, the Indians optioned INF ASDRUBAL CABRERA to AAA Buffalo. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:11:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Barfield_Up_Cabrera_Down/276178 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Barfield_Up_Cabrera_Down/276178 We look at the three players involved in the recent trade. The real key to this deal that everyone overlooks is Andrew Brown. This trade isn't as one sided as some would think. Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:28:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Josh_Barfield_vs_Kevin_Kouzmanoff_Andrew_Brown/4850 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Josh_Barfield_vs_Kevin_Kouzmanoff_Andrew_Brown/4850 Why would the Padres trade their Rookie of the Year candidate from last season? Because they're a franchise that still doesn't know what direction to go. Thu, 09 Nov 2006 01:24:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Are_the_San_Diego_Padres_Clueless/4750 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Are_the_San_Diego_Padres_Clueless/4750