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Tribe Happenings: Chisenhall may start season in minors

Barring some injuries, it looks like Chisenhallis ticketed for the minors (Photo: AP).Some news, notes, and thoughts from my Indians notebook…Chisenhall’s no sure thingI’ve heard a lot of discussion that one of the position battles that bears watching this spring is at third base between Lonnie Chisenhall and Jack Hannahan. While it is technically true that the third base starter...
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Inside the Numbers: Indians lineup could be strong in 2012

Jason Kipnis (Photo: AP)The Indians acquisition of Casey Kotchman gives an answer (unsatisfactory to some) to the off-season-long question: Who’s on first?But what does this move spell out for the rest of the roster? Presumably, Kotchman will be given the chance to play 1B on an everyday basis and Matt LaPorta (proud owner of one remaining option) will be asked to compete in Columbus...
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Cleveland Indians Sign SS Asdrubal Cabrera for One Year, $4.55 Million

With the player’s arbitration day looming, the Cleveland Indians have signed shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to a one-year contract worth $4.55 million. The Indians were reportedly in talks with Cabrera for a multi-year deal, but apparently could not lock up the 2011 Silver Slugger winner beyond his current club control status. Cabrera had reportedly asked for $5.2 million with...
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Kotchman upgrades Tribe offense and defense

Indians general manager Chris Antonetti began the offseason by saying that Matt LaPorta would have to come to spring training and win the first base job. Antonetti made no secret of the fact that in searching for another hitter, he was considering any and all available first basemen below the two marquee free agents, Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder. That search ended Feb. 3 when...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  7 days ago
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LaIndianfan: The poor Central Divisions, the not so poor Cleveland Indians, and the poor ones

Looking at major league baseball just before the start of Spring Training: The National League East has strong Philadelphia, the competitive Braves, the improved Marlins, the upcoming and improved Nationals, and the poor Mets. The NL Central lost Pujols and Fielder and there does not appear to be a super strong team in the division. The NL West teams like the Rockies and Diamondbacks...
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Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians agree at $4.55 million

All-Star infielder Asdrubal Cabrera and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a $4.55 million, one-year contract and avoided salary arbitration. The agreement Friday was $75,000 above the midpoint between the $5.2 million he had asked for in arbitration last month and the $3.75 million the Indians had offered. A hearing had been scheduled for next week. Cleveland's best player...
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Indians Arguments: 2012 Starting Pitching

Joe: We have gathered here today to discuss the Cleveland Indians starting pitching staff. Who are these people, where did they come from, what are they doing here? To start who is the ace? Mike: What a hanging curve ball of a question! It has to be Justin Masterson. He cut his HR/FB rate nearly in half at the same time his K/9 rate fell. Which meant that opposing batters weren...
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Keith Law Ranks Indians’ Farm System 29th in MLB

With trades surrounding prospects Alex White and Drew Pomeranz coupled with the promotions of key players like Carlos Santana, Lonnie Chisenhall and Jason Kipnis, the Cleveland Indians’ farm system has been “gutted,” per ESPN’s Keith Law, who ranks the Tribe’s developmental system 29th in all of Major League Baseball. Entering what many believe to be...
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Indians Avoid Arbitration and Sign Asdrubal Cabrera To One Year Deal

The Cleveland Indians sign Asdrubal Cabrera to a one year deal today worth 4.55 million dollars. It wasn’t the long term deal Cabrera was looking for, it will keep Asdrubal in an Indians uniform through the 2012 season. Cabrera was one of the hottest Indians in the 2011 season.Cabrera finished the season with a .273 batting average,32 doubles,three triples 25 home runs and...
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Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians agree at 4.55 million

CLEVELAND (AP) -- All-Star infielder Asdrubal Cabrera and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a 4.55 million, one-year contract and avoided salary arbitration. The agreement Friday was 75,000 above the midpoint between the 5.2 million he had asked for in arbitration last month and the 3.75 million the Indians had offered. A hearing had been scheduled for next week. Cleveland&...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  2 days ago
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Don't be so weary of the Indians' lefty-laden lineup

Kotchman not the right-handed option many were hoping for (photo: MLB)The talk of the Cleveland offseason, long before, really, has been a lack of right-handed hitters in the Indians' lineup in general, but especially a lack of power from the right side.It is no secret that exactly zero of the team's projected regular position players are strictly right-handed, as only switch...
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Setting the Lines for the 2012 Indians

I like very much when people take firm and decisive stands on things.  For example, “I don’t drink. It’s against my religion.” Or “I’m a vegetarian; it’s the only ethical stance to take.” Or “I believe that Gremlins are real and breeding in the sewers of Montreal.” I bring this up not because I am one of these principled folks—only that I admire them.  For...
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Five Prospects With The Most To Prove in 2012

Cord Phelps (Photo: IPI)Being in the minor leagues is all about proving yourself, but for these five players, 2012 will be even more critical on their quest to proving that they belong in the Cleveland Indians' long-term plans.Two weeks ago, I listed the five most exciting prospects for 2012.Continuing on with this theme, now I'll take a look at the five Tribe prospects with...
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Player Profile #59: Shin-Soo Choo | OF | CLE

Shin-Soo Choo‘s 2011 season was most certainly a down year from his very consistent numbers from 2009-10. Choo was almost a lock for a .300 batting average, 20 homers, 20 steals and 80+ RBI and runs every season, which put him right around a top 10 outfielder. Unfortunately off-field issues and injuries made it difficult for Choo to repeat those numbers in 2011. His .259...
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Indians sign SS Cabrera to one-year, $4.55 million deal

The Cleveland Indians signed shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to a one-year, $4.55 million deal, avoiding arbitration.Cabrera requested $5.2 million and the Indians countered with an offer of $3.75 million when arbitration figures were exchanged last month.The 26-year-old Cabrera hit .273 with 25 home runs and 92 RBIs and was awarded an AL Silver Slugger Award in 2011.Cleveland has not...
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February Reflections on the Cleveland Indians

Asdrubal Cabrera image taken from Google Images There just has to be a big bat out there somewhere. At least that’s what the Indians keep thinking. According to press conferences from various front office personnel over the past week, the team claims they have achieved all of the offseason goals they set for themselves except for one: finding a big bat to add to the lineup. One...
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Player Profile #66: Asdrubal Cabrera | SS | CLE

After racing out of the gate last season, Asdrubal Cabrera came up limp down the stretch. His power was consistent all season (he hit either four or five homers in five of the six months), but his .293 average in the first half towered over his .244 mark after the All-Star Break. Cabrera is probably a .275-.290 hitter, and the 17 steals were no fluke, but I’m not sold on the...
Via Baseball Professor  |  3 days ago
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While We’re Waiting… Cord Phelps’ time, Loving some Kyrie and the Tribe’s window to win

While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com. Five prospects with the most to prove this year- “Unfortunately for Phelps and Tribe fans, his brief, 35 game major league stint was a disaster. Phelps had terrible...
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Indians, Clippers Set Killer Bobblehead Slate for 2012

During the 2011 season, the Cleveland Indians bailed on bobblheads, claiming that attendance studies did not support the cost incurred by curating the sub-foot figurines.  While a Mike Hargrove “Human Rain Delay” bobble saw the light of day, that would be it for what would ultimately be a fun year in Wahoo Country.  But for 2012, bobbleheads are back. And in a very...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  2 days ago
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Report: Indians Heading to Arbitration with Cabrera, Perez

For the first time since 1991 with starting pitcher Greg Swindell and infielder Jerry Browne, the Cleveland Indians will head to arbitration after not agreeing to terms with shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera or relief pitcher Rafael Perez. The Indians had seven player eligible for arbitration heading into this offseason with five avoiding their hearings by agreeing to one-year deals: Jack...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  13 days ago
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Keith Law Ranks Francisco Lindor 35th Among All MLB Prospects

ESPN’s resident prospect guru has released his Top 100 list for 2012 and the Cleveland Indians have a lone representative among a list featuring names like Mike Trout and Bryce Harper.  Francisco Lindor, the team’s first-round draft selection in 2011 slots in 35th overall, apparently being weighed down by the fact that he’s only 19-years of age. Per Law: The Puerto...
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Reviewing the Indians offseason

Grady Sizemore (Photo: AP)This time of year, fans are bundled up in warm clothes and blankets, watching the snow fall as they anxiously await the arrival of spring training. Although Old Man Winter’s wrath will still be felt in Cleveland in mid-February, in Goodyear, Arizona, home of the Indians spring training facilities, it will be baseball season. The sound of bats hitting...
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Indians Agree to Terms with RP Rafael Perez

The Cleveland Indians have avoided arbitration with relief pitcher Rafael Perez, agreeing to a one-year contract that will net the veteran left-hander $2.005 million with another $25,000 possible in incentives. Perez, in his seventh season, posted a record of 5-2 with an ERA of 3.00 in 71 appearances through 2011.  He had reportedly asked for $2.4 million with the team, at one point...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  10 days ago
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Rafael Perez, Indians agree to 1-year deal

Left-hander Rafael Perez and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a one-year contract worth $2,005,000 and avoided salary arbitration. The agreement Thursday was for $5,000 above the midpoint between the $2.4 million he had asked for and the $1.6 million the Indians had offered when the sides exchanged arbitration figures last month. Perez can earn a $25,000 performance bonus if...
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Tribe Happenings: Are the Indians going up for sale?

If the Indians are for sale, who does LarryDolan sell the team to? (Photo: AP)Some news, notes, and thoughts from my Indians notebook…To sell or not to sellFirst off, let me just be up front and note that before I get into any of this I am merely speculating. No one from SportsTime Ohio or the Indians has told me anything, I am simply just putting two and two together with some...
Via Indians Prospect Insider  |  8 days ago
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