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The Beat(ings) Go On as Indians Lose 7th Straight 9-6
2008-07-05 23:30:24
As the Indians attempts to turnover their bullpen continues, their losing streak Saturday night at the HHH Metrodome continued. After taking a 5-2 lead after the second inning, and getting five ho-hum innings from Aaron Laffey, the bullpen imploded again, allowing five runs in three innings in the teams 7th straight loss, [...] ...
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Tribe Begins Tearing Down Roster with Designating Borowski & Bauer for Assignment
2008-07-04 12:43:58
The Indians bullpen has been underachieving all season, and today the team made it’s first major move to rebuild and look ahead for the 2009 season. The moves comes as follows: the team has recalled relievers Brian Slocum and Jensen Lewis, and designated relief pitchers Joe Borowski and Rick Bauer for assignment.
The biggest move [...] ...
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Off Day Notes From the Indians
2008-07-03 12:40:15
WHAT A NIGHT: CF GRADY SIZEMORE went 3 for 4 w/4RS, a walk, steal and 2 homers last night in Chicago…It was his 4th two-homer game of the year and the 5th of his career…He leads the league with 21 HR and is vying to become the first Indians hitter since ALBERT BELLE (50) in [...] ...
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Borowski Blows Golden Save Chance as Indians Fall in 10 Innings 3-2
2008-07-01 22:12:39
In a season of tough losses, Tuesday night’s 3-2 extra inning loss to the White Sox could very well be right near the top. The Indians hung in there against a team that they are trying as hard as they can keep pace with, and on a night where they tried to get their deficit [...] ...
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Indians Earn a D+ Mid-Term Grade from Yahoo
2008-07-01 21:59:31
Steve Henson from Yahoo Sports has put out his mid-term grades for MLB teams, and the Tribe has earned a D+. Here is the report from Henson about the Indians thus far.
Cleveland Indians: The biggest disappointment in the AL save that rainy outpost in the Pacific Northwest has trading deadline decisions like no other. It’s [...] ...
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Looking for Anglers
2008-06-30 18:44:29
Let the the fishing tournament begin As the trade deadline nears C.C. Sabathia is and continues to be the biggest fish available in the trading market this summer. Also, it must be noted that C.C. has been pitching like it. In the month of June, Sabathia has accrued 44 strikeouts and a measly 1.89 [...] ...
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Elarton Leaves Team for Personal Reasons; Mastny Back Up
2008-06-30 18:41:16
From: The Indians
CLEVELAND, OH — The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has recalled RHP TOM MASTNY from the AAA Buffalo Bisons. To allow room on the Major League roster for Mastny the Indians have placed RHP SCOTT ELARTON on the Restricted List (personal reasons).
Mastny has split the season between Cleveland and AAA Buffalo. [...] ...
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No Cliff Dive
2008-06-29 19:30:23
As the 2008 All Star Game in the Bronx approaches and the season reaches its mid-season point, I wanted to recognize the Indians most consistent force, Cliff Lee. This 29 year old started the season with questions and doubts about even making the rotation and now this presumably All Star holds an 11-1 record [...] ...
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Reds Romp Laffey and the Indians 9-5 in Series Finale
2008-06-29 15:35:11
While winning the “Ohio Cup” is about as much of a joke as anything when it comes to baseball bragging rights, what will also go down as a joke in the 2008 season is how bad the Indians played against not only their National League rivals, but against the NL as a whole. Following [...] ...
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Short Winning Streak Snapped in 5-0 Loss to Reds
2008-06-28 21:43:28
Saturday night was one of those nights for the Indians where they strung hits together, but when they needed a big hit to put some runs across, they were futile in that department. The team was 0-for-10 at the plate with runners in scoring position, and it showed on the scoreboard as they dropped [...] ...
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Trade Rumors Now Pop Up About Casey Blake
2008-06-28 20:01:47
We all know that if there is one player on the Tribe that will get a ton of looks it’s C.C. Sabathia, but now rumors are popping up that the next player that could be on the move from Cleveland could be third basemen Casey Blake. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports says that three teams [...] ...
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Post Game Audio: C.C. Sabathia 6/27
2008-06-27 22:39:35
Indians ace C.C. Sabathia talks to the media after his lastest outing, a 5-0 shutout win over the Reds. C.C. talks about on-going trade rumors, his early struggles, and getting things under control and just throwing his fastball and doing his job. Click below to hear C.C.’s postgame comments. ...
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Sabathia Leads the Way as Indians Pound Reds 6-0
2008-06-27 22:00:25
As the Indians continue to try and fight and stay in the AL Central race, the two things they seem to have going for them as of late is the pitching of starters C.C. Sabathia and Cliff Lee. Last night it was the pitching of Lee that led the team to a 4-1 win [...] ...
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Audio: Pregame with Manager Eric Wedge 6/27
2008-06-27 15:57:28
With the “Ohio Cup” looming (whatever), manager Eric Wedge took some time from his day to talk to the Cleveland media prior to Friday’s Indians-Reds kickoff to their three-game set at Progressive Field. Wedge talks about the MASH unit that is the Indians, with updates on Fausto Carmona among the other injured players. He also [...] ...
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Lee Stops the Bleeding Again in Indians 4-1 Win
2008-06-27 07:57:42
If there is one thing the Indians have been able to count on in this season that appears to already be lost, it’s the pitching of starter Cliff Lee. Last season Lee found himself in Buffalo with the teams Triple-A club, and this year, unless there is some stunning collapse over the next two weeks, [...] ...
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Welcome to the Basement; Indians in Last After Falling to Giants 4-1
2008-06-26 06:57:27
While the white flag has not officially been raised, let’s just says it’s on the pole and in position. The Indians have reached a point in the 2008 season many thought they would never get to - last place in the division, and basically ready to call it quits and get ready for a fire [...] ...
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Top 10 Worst Things That Could Happen to the Tribe This Year and Have
2008-06-25 15:24:23
1. Injuries: Jake Westbrook (elbow surgery) out for a year, catcher Victor Martinez (elbow surgery), Josh Barfield (finger surgery) out for a few months, Travis Hafner (shoulder) out for who knows how long, Adam Miller (finger surgery), Fausto Carmona (hip) having another “setback,” his return time is now the middle of July.
2. Bullpen: [...] ...
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Vizquel’s Squeeze Bunt in 9th Plates Winner in Tribe 3-2 Loss
2008-06-24 21:33:13
When Omar Vizquel played for the Indians in their glory days, scoring runs was not much of a problem. Fast forward to the Indians of 2008, and this edition of the Indians have offensive issues, and once again in Omar’s return to Cleveland those issues reared its ugly head. The Indians put up a bland [...] ...
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Audio: Omar Vizquel Meets with the Cleveland Media
2008-06-24 17:16:23
Today is a day that some in Cleveland have waited a long time for, as former shortstop Omar Vizquel is back in Cleveland for the first time since he left the team in 2004. Omar remains one of the most, if not the most beloved players in Indians history. About 4:30 today he spoke with [...] ...
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Pregame Audio w/ Manager Eric Wedge 6/24
2008-06-24 16:23:32
With Omar Vizquel coming back to town for the first time, many forgot that the Indians still had a game to play on Tuesday vs the San Francisco Giants. Click below to hear manager Eric Wedge’s thoughts on Omar, as well as his thoughts on the season as it stands, the buying and selling, and [...] ...
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Indians Sign Graffanino and Rincon to Minor League Contracts
2008-06-24 13:26:18
From: The Indians
The Cleveland Indians today signed INF TONY GRAFFANINO & RHP JUAN RINCON to minor league free agent contracts.
Graffanino, who turned 35 on June 6, owns a career Major League batting average of .267 (743-2787) with 144 2B, 21 3B, 58HR & 302 RBI over 12 seasons with 6 different teams after debuting with [...] ...
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Standing “O”
2008-06-23 13:11:36
Fan favorite and slick fielding short stop Omar Vizquel returns to Cleveland as the Indians play host to the San Francisco Giants for a three game set. This will be Omar’s first return to Cleveland since he last played for the Tribe in 2004. His years here were filled with Gold-Gloves and a [...] ...
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Baserunning Blunder; Byrd Early Meltdown; Indians Fall to Dodgers 4-3
2008-06-22 20:16:17
The Indians dreams of a weekend sweep in L.A. vs the Dodgers were swept away by one bonehead base running decision by third base coach Joel Skinner in the 5th inning that allowed the Dodgers to escape with a 4-3 win to salvage the finale of the three-game set. The loss puts the Indians back [...] ...
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Yahoo! Sports Column Talks Trading Deadline, C.C. in the Mix
2008-06-20 13:47:52
Yahoo! Sports Columnist Tim Brown has written a column about the trading deadline and players to look for that could be moved, with of course C.C. Sabathia in the mix. One part about the Indians:
“The disappointing Indians haven’t necessarily ruled out signing Sabathia to a contract extension, but it is much more likely they won’t. [...] ...
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Fading Fast - Latest Indians Setback Puts Them 8.5 Out in Central
2008-06-20 06:47:50
I can’t really think of any positives that can come of getting swept by a team that coming into this past series was 14 games under .500. Let’s just say that it may have given GM Mark Shapiro enough indication to pull the plug on the 2008 season and start looking more at becoming a [...] ...
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Update on Hafner’s Injury Status
2008-06-19 22:02:59
From The Indians:
Yesterday, Cleveland Indians DH TRAVIS HAFNER was examined by Dr. Andrews in Mobile, Alabama. After the examination, Dr. Andrews concurs with Dr. Schickendantz and the Indians medical staff’s evaluation regarding Hafner’s shoulder and recommends continued strengthening of the rotator cuff and shoulder girdle with interval strength re-checks every 7 [...] ...
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Indians Get C Fasano From Braves
2008-06-19 22:02:16
The Indians made a move to get a backup catcher today, as they acquired Sal Fasano from the Braves. Here it the presser from the team:
The Cleveland Indians today announced they have acquired CA SAL FASANO from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named. To allow room for Fasano [...] ...
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Francis and the Rockies Foil Indians Again 4-2 in Colorado
2008-06-19 06:37:32
The Indians offense, which it seemed had been making big strides in their recent six-game homestand, has gone backwards in the thin air the last two nights in Colorado. After scoring two runs on Tuesday night in a 10-2 loss, the offense was held in check again, this time by Jeff Francis and three Rockies [...] ...
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Latest Injury News on Hafner and Carmona
2008-06-18 20:47:03
From The Indians
The Cleveland Indians do not have a update on DH TRAVIS HAFNER today as Indians Head Athletic Trainer LONNIE SOLOFF has not spoken with Dr. Andrews yet today regarding his examination of Travis. The Indians should have an update tomorrow on Hafner.
RHP FAUSTO CARMONA was examined this morning by Dr. [...] ...
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