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Indians Complete Trade for Carroll
2008-04-24 17:31:12
TRADE NOW COMPLETE: Today, the Indians have announced that they have sent RHP SEAN SMITH to the Colorado Rockies. The transaction completes the trade of December 8, 2007 in which the Indians received INF JAMEY CARROLL. Smith, 25, was 0-1 with a 4.00 ERA (18.0IP, 14H, 8R/ER, 10BB, 20K) in 4 [...] ...
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A Quick Look at the Pitching Matchups for the Upcoming Yankees Series
2008-04-24 13:38:30
Here is the Indians updated pitching rotation against the Yankees this weekend:
Fri., April 25 vs. New York-AL (7:05PM ET, WTAM, IRN, STO)
RHP Paul Byrd vs. LHP Andy Pettitte
Sat., April 26 vs. New York-AL (3:55PM ET, WTAM, IRN, FOXTV8)
LHP Jeremy Sowers vs. RHP Ian Kennedy
Sun., April 27 vs. New York-AL (1:05PM ET, [...] ...
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Tribe-KC Postponed; Sowers Gets the Call to Start Saturday
2008-04-24 04:13:38
Mother Nature had her say on Wednesday, as the game between the Indians and Royals in KC was rained out. The two teams will play a double-header in Kansas City starting on Thursday at 6:10pm. The original pitching matchups for both games are slated to be the same.
In other news, Jake Westbrook’s scheduled [...] ...
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STATS Preview for Tonight’s Game Two Indians-Royals Matchup
2008-04-23 20:47:57
The Cleveland Indians were waiting for C.C. Sabathia to look like a Cy Young winner, and his latest start was an encouraging sign he’s headed in the right direction.
Their offense may be doing the same.
Coming off their highest offensive output in nearly a year, the Indians will look to keep rolling on Wednesday when they [...] ...
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Offense and C.C. Alive and Well in Tribe 15-1 Beating of KC
2008-04-23 13:46:28
Looks like the slump of C.C. Sabathia is finally over. Maybe just as important is the fact that the Indians offense on Tuesday night finally showed signs of life, as the team played its best game of the season, a 15-1 trouncing of the KC Royals in Kansas City. The output by the offense was [...] ...
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Westbrook Lands on the 15-Day DL with Muscle Strain
2008-04-22 21:19:36
With the offense doing little, the starting pitching took a big blow today for the Tribe as out of the blue the team threw Jake Westbrook on the 15-day DL with a “left intercostal strain.” Not much has been released on the injury, other than it’s retroactive to April 20th. The team has [...] ...
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STATS Preview for Tonight’s Indians-Royals Matchup
2008-04-22 13:55:47
C.C. Sabathia was nothing short of dominant last season, but the Cleveland Indians’ ace has failed to repeat that success in his first four starts of 2008.
Sabathia hopes to put an end to his frustrating start and secure his first win of the year when the Indians open a three-game road series with the Kansas [...] ...
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Tribe in the Middle of MLB Teams in Terms of Worth
2008-04-22 13:44:42
The Indians are right in the middle of the pack when it comes to worth as far as Major League Baseball teams are concerned. In a story on Biz Journal, Forbes has pegged the Indians worth at about $417 million, putting them 15th in the league. The story says the Tribe has a revenue of [...] ...
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Bats Still Asleep as Indians Fall in 10 Innings 2-1
2008-04-21 00:08:25
It was yet another snoozer at the plate for the Indians on Sunday, as they wrapped up their three-game series in Minnesota with a 2-1 extra inning loss to the Twins. The Indians offense scored a total of five runs in three games, and their offense today managed just a second inning run, and had [...] ...
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Offense Still Stuck in the Mud in 3-0 Loss to Twins
2008-04-20 15:17:04
If it’s been said before, it’s been said 100 times. The Indians do have a knack for making rather young, unknown pitchers look good. They did it again on Saturday, as former 29th round draft pick of the Twins - Nick Blackburn, shut the Indians down for 7 innings as the Twins beat the Indians [...] ...
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Hafner May Miss Weekend with Sore Right Shoulder
2008-04-19 20:40:13
There are some rumblings that DH Travis Hafner might take the whole weekend off with his sore right shoulder. Hafner did not play Friday night in the teams 4-0 win in Minnesota. Eric Wedge said that the injury was minor. “He’s had a little (right) shoulder soreness,” the manager said. ”It’s been bothering him a [...] ...
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Lee Continues to Impress as Tribe Wins in Minnesota
2008-04-19 18:58:48
Whatever has gotten into Cliff Lee, I wish he would give some of it to C.C. Sabathia. Last night in Minnesota, Lee was as good as just about as any point in his career, as he pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, as the Indians won their second straight, beating the Twins 4-0 at the [...] ...
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Postgame Audio from 2B Jamey Carroll 4/17
2008-04-18 05:30:52
Indians second baseman Jamey Carroll was a spark plug on Thursday night, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two runs scored, and two RBI to go along with a walk. Postgame in the Indians locker room, Carroll talked about just doing his part, having a role on the club, the upcoming trips to Minnesota and [...] ...
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Postgame Audio from Manager Eric Wedge 4/17
2008-04-18 05:16:36
A happy Indians skipper in Eric Wedge shares his postgame thoughts with the media following the Indians 11-1 victory Thursday night over the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. Among the hot topics include the outing by Fausto Carmona, the hitters approach at the plate, the night from the pen, and the upcoming trip to Minnesota [...] ...
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Homestand Ends on a High Note with 11-1 Win
2008-04-18 04:31:24
Needing a spark in the worst of ways, the Indians finally got it on Thursday night in the finale of their seven-game homestand with that ends with a much needed 11-1 win over the rival Tigers. The spark came from starting pitcher Fausto Carmona, who picked up last night’s poor outing from C.C. Sabathia [...] ...
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Shapiro Says Start is Concerning; But Not to Expect Moves
2008-04-18 04:27:37
GM Mark Shapiro spoke to the media prior to Thursday victory over the Tigers, and it was more like he was trying to put out fires than anything else. The one quote that is being bantered about here in the press box tonight is: “After 15 games we’re not going to look at anything and [...] ...
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Sabathia Still with No Answers to Toughest Career Stretch
2008-04-17 12:55:38
Looking at and talking to C.C. Sabathia right now is not an easy thing to do. He is as approachable as ever, and even last night, with assembled media in the Indians locker room at Progressive Field, C.C. answered every question given, good or bad, and never backed down from the issues that currently face [...] ...
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Postgame Audio from Casey Blake 4/16
2008-04-17 10:52:09
Indians third baseman Casey Blake spoke to me and others in the media postgame on Wednesday about the latest Indians setback to the Tigers, as well as the issues currently facing the offense, C.C. Sabathia, and the problems the Indians are facing right now trying to get on track. Click below to hear this latest [...] ...
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Postgame Audio from C.C. Sabathia 4/16
2008-04-17 05:49:00
Yet another long night for Indians ace C.C. Sabathia, who allowed 9 runs in 4+ innings in a 13-2 loss to the Tigers. Sabathia took his lumps and spoke to the media in the postgame from Progressive Field. Click below to hear the mindset of last seasons Cy Young Award winner and what [...] ...
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Frustration Mounts for Sabathia as Indians Fall 13-2 to Tigers
2008-04-17 05:18:09
If there was ever any doubt that something is wrong with C.C. Sabathia, Wednesday night’s awful outing against the Tigers at Progressive Field for sure proved it. Sabathia was beaten badly again by a Tigers team that came in limping, as he allowed 9 runs on 8 hits in 4+ innings and also walked five [...] ...
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Post Game Audio from Indians Losing Pitcher Jensen Lewis 4/15
2008-04-16 05:30:05
Indians relief pitcher Jensen Lewis talks to the media about the outing tonight and giving up the game-winning homer to Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek. Lewis also talks about his role in the bullpen and how that will change with the injury to closer Joe Borowski. Click below to hear Lewis’ postgame comments. ...
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Another 9th Inning Meltdown as Sox Beat Tribe Again 5-3
2008-04-16 04:29:16
Different night, same results. That’s about all you can say about Tuesday night’s 5-3 loss at Progressive Field to the Red Sox by the Indians. With the game tied 3-3 entering the 9th, Jensen Lewis allowed a solo homer to Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek to give Boston a 4-3 lead. While it wasn’t a [...] ...
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Indians Add a Fireworks Night after Friday’s Were Cancelled
2008-04-16 01:51:29
FIREWORKS NIGHT ADDED MAY 26: The Cleveland Indians today announced they have added a FIREWORKS NIGHT to the Indians vs. White Sox MEMORIAL DAY game at 7:05PM on May 26.  This date will also be highlighted by SUGARDALE DOLLAR DOG NIGHT. Great Lower Level Seats Still Remain ...
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Eric Wedge Talks to the Media About Borowski; Closer Role
2008-04-16 00:37:40
Indians manager Eric Wedge talks to the media Tuesday afternoon about the ongoing situation in regard to Joe Borowski, and the team putting him on the DL earlier in the day. He gives his thoughts about the injury situation, and when to expect Jobo back. Click below to hear the latest from Progressive [...] ...
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Tribe Puts Struggling Borowski on DL; Call Up Mastny
2008-04-15 20:48:38
CLEVELAND, OH — The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has placed RHP JOE BOROWSKI on the 15-day disabled list with a right triceps strain. To replace Borowski’s spot on the Major League roster the Indians recalled RHP TOM MASTNY.
Borowski has appeared in 5 games this year and has posted a mark [...] ...
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Borowski Slammed Late as Indians Fall to Sox 6-4
2008-04-15 04:51:23
Consider it meltdown number two on the season for Indians closer Joe Borowski. The Tribe reliever once again had a rather large collapse in the 9th on Monday night at Progressive Field, as he allowed three runs in the Tribe’s 6-4 setback to the champion Red Sox. Manny Ramirez hit a two-run blast off of [...] ...
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Some Old Friends Throwing Out First Pitches
2008-04-15 01:09:42
The Indians are getting some visits from old friends this week as they continue their homestand against the Champion Red Sox and the Tigers.  Tonight former pitcher Jim “Mudcat” Grant threw out the first pitch, this on the 50th Anniversary of his first AL start. Former pitchers Al Downing and JR Richard joined him to [...] ...
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Indians Offer Fans of Today’s Game a Special Ticket Offer
2008-04-14 01:08:11
If you were one of the 17,000+ fans that braved one of the worst baseball weather days of the past few years today at Progressive Field, the Indians have a gift for waiting out a 45 minute delay and then staying and watching the team top the A’s 7-1. They are offering all fans that [...] ...
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Postgame Audio from Manager Eric Wedge 4/13
2008-04-13 23:13:42
Eric Wedge talks about the Sunday 7-1 win with the media, including Cliff Lee, the weather, the delay and offense finally coming to life. Click below to hear the post game interview session with the Tribe skipper. ...
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Lee Solid Again as Losing Streak Ended with 7-1 Win
2008-04-13 22:26:28
All that Indians fans can say right now about the starting pitching is thank goodness for Cliff Lee. Just like he did last Sunday in Oakland, Lee came out with another great outing as he went 8 innings in helping the Indians close out their three-game set with the A’s with a 7-1 win. Lee [...] ...
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