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Chris Perez Leaves Cleveland’s Camp Under Shroud of Mystery

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Cleveland Indians, News And Notes, World Baseball Classic on Mar 01, 2013


A very strange situation at Cleveland’s spring camp in Goodyear, Az today as their closer, Chris Perez, was scratched from the lineup for today’s Cactus League battle with the White Sox.

No word was offered initially for Perez’s scratch. His bizarre behaviour on the way out of the facility fuelled speculation that perhaps the free-agent-to-be was traded.


Alas, Chris Perez is not traded. He is injured, suffering a subscapularis strain in his throwing shoulder. As Jordan Bastian reports, Perez will not throw for seven to ten days, with a goal to return to games in three or four weeks.

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Cleveland Indians Cut Concession Prices [Cheap Beer!]

Posted by Scott Lewis under Cleveland Indians, HardBall Talkin' on Feb 28, 2013

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If there ever was a good time to be a Cleveland Indians fan, it’s right about now. It wasn’t all that long ago that team president, Mark Shapiro, was warning prospective season ticket holders to temper their expectations for a winning club. Now, on top of an offseason that saw the club acquire Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn, and Trevor Bauer, the Clevelands have announced significant rollbacks on concession prices. We’re talking about $4 for a 12 oz. beer.

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2013 Clevelands: Great Offseason, Mediocre Team

Posted by Travis Reitsma under Cleveland Indians, Preview on Feb 26, 2013

Cincinnati Reds v Cleveland Indians

2012 Record: 68-94, 4th AL Central
2012 Pythagorean Record: 64-98
Impact Player: C Carlos Santana
Impact Pitcher: RHP Justin Masterson
Top Prospect: SS Francisco Lindor 

Significant Acquisitions: 1B/RF Nick Swisher, CF Michael Bourn, RHP Brett Myers, RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka, DH/1B Mark Reynolds, OF Drew Stubbs, RHP Matt Capps, RHP Bryan Shaw, RHP Trevor Bauer, RHP Matt Albers, IF Mike Aviles

Significant Departures: RF Shin-Soo Choo, DH Travis Hafner, 1B Casey Kotchman, 3B/1B Jack Hannahan, OF/1B Shelley Duncan, OF Johnny Damon, RHP Derek Lowe, RHP Esmil Rogers

Cleveland had, by all accounts, an excellent 2012-13 offseason. They started it off by acquiring potential future ace Trevor Bauer in a three-team trade that saw the exodus of longtime rightfielder Shin-Soo Choo. Then, they swooped in and signed two of the best free agents on the market in Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn—both at deals which could be considered below market value.

They made incremental improvements to their team overall by acquiring Daisuke Matsuzaka and noted awful human Brett Myers to bolster their rotation while also adding some intriguing bullpen pieces in Bryan Shaw (also in the Bauer-Choo trade), Matt Albers and Matt Capps.

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Breaking: Cleveland Signs Michael Bourn?!?

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Trades And Signings on Feb 11, 2013

San Francisco Giants v Atlanta Braves

So much for Drew Stubbs! According to Jon Heyman, public face of Boras Corp, Scott Boras client Michael Bourn agrees to terms with the Cleveland Indians on a four-year deal worth $48 million, with an option for a fifth year that would push the deal to $60 million total.

Scott Boras always gets his man even if it is for less than previous anticipated.

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Indians Sign Daisuke Matsuzaka

Posted by Darren Kritzer under Cleveland Indians, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Trades And Signings on Feb 10, 2013

Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

The Cleveland Indians have signed pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka to a minor-league deal, according to Jon Heyman. Yesterday, the team added Jason Giambi to a similar deal that will pay the veteran $750,000 if he makes the team.

Dice-K, who underwent Tommy John surgery in June of 2011, pitched in 11 games for the Red Sox last season, compiling a 1-7 record with a 8.28 ERA, 5.94 FIP and 4.84 xFIP. He did however show signs of his former self in his sixth start, throwing seven innings against the Royals in late August, allowing just one unearned run while striking out six.

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The Cleveland Indians are Reportedly Considering Old Friends for DH

Posted by Scott Lewis under Cleveland Indians, News And Notes on Jan 23, 2013

The Cleveland Indians are in search of a designated hitter. Mark Reynolds could DH for the Cleveland Indians, but the club is going to let him wear a glove and stand near first base. The Cleveland Indians had a DH in Travis Hafner, but they declined his option for 2013. The Cleveland Indians are reportedly considering signing Jim Thome or, get this, Travis Hafner to fill their need for a DH.

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Indians To Sign Nick Swisher

Posted by Darren Kritzer under Cleveland Indians, Nick Swisher, Trades And Signings on Dec 23, 2012

The Cleveland Indians have made a splash into the free agent market, agreeing to a contract with outfielder Nick Swisher, according to the New York Daily News.

The deal is reportedly a four year contract worth $56 million, with a $14 million vesting option in 2017, making the contract worth up to $70 million.

The 32-year outfielder, who played baseball at Ohio State University, paid a visit to Cleveland earlier this week, and was given the superstar treatment by the Indians front office, in hopes of convincing him that a homecoming would be the best decision for himself and his family.

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