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Indians Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:38:46 PST

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 Cleveland signed free agent Casey Kotchman to a one-year, $3 million contract. Antonetti said the addition of Kotchman improves the Indians' offense but, of equal importance, enhances the team's defense.

Upgrading the defense, particularly the infield defense, was another priority for the offseason, and with good reason.

Cleveland Indians Ready to Go with Casey Kotchman on First: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:07:00 PST
On Friday, February 3 the Cleveland Indians signed free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year $3 million contract, a day after reaching the agreement. In 146 games with the Tampa Bay Rays, Kotchman batted .306 with 10 home runs and 48 RBIs.

MLB Roundup: Hamilton admits 'weak moment' (Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:05:12 PST
In a somber tone, Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton acknowledged his latest relapse in drinking alcohol, issuing a raw statement live at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Friday. He acknowledged having a "weak moment" and apologized in the statement he said was not...

Cleveland Indians Sign First Baseman Casey Kotchman: A Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:02:00 PST
On Friday, Feb. 3, the Cleveland Indians officially announced the signing of free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year deal. The Washington Post, amongst other media outlets, confirmed a deal between Kotchman and the Tribe on Thursday, Feb.

Indians sign first baseman Kotchman (Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:01:17 PST
The Cleveland Indians added Casey Kotchman on Friday, announcing they had signed the first baseman to a one-year deal. Kotchman, who hit .306 with 10 homers and 48 RBI in 146 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, did not have a spot in Tampa after the Rays re-acquired Carlos...

Casey Kotchman, the Cleveland Indians' $3 Million Man: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:16:00 PST
According to the Associated Press, the Cleveland Indians signed free agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year, $3 million contract on Thursday, Feb. 2. I wish I could get exited about this deal, but after seeing free agent first basemen like Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder...

Indians add 1B Kotchman (AP)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:58:32 PST
The Indians have officially added first baseman Casey Kotchman to their ever-changing roster. Cleveland finalized its $3 million, one-year deal with Kotchman on Friday, a day after reaching the agreement. Kotchman, who batted a career-high .306 last season for Tampa Bay, likely will be Cleveland's starting first basemen.

Reports: Indians sign free agent Kotchman (Yahoo! Sports)
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:30:18 PST
Free agent first baseman Casey Kotchman has agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Cleveland Indians, according to multiple media reports. He could make more based on incentive clauses, the reports indicated. Kotchman figures to share first base with Carlos Santana, whom...

MLB roundup: Edwin Jackson signs with Nationals (Yahoo! Sports)
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:15:13 PST
Free agent pitcher Edwin Jackson joined his eighth organization on Thursday when he agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals. Terms of Jackson's deal weren't disclosed. Jackson, 28, is 60-60 with a 4.46 ERA in 10 seasons with Tampa Bay, the Dodgers, the White...

Rafael Perez, Indians agree to 1-year deal (AP)
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:37 PST
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.

MLB Roundup: Ortiz likely headed to arbitration, Lannan and Nats go head to head (Yahoo! Sports)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:55:16 PST
David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox are likely headed to an arbitration hearing to determine the designated hitter's 2012 salary, according to an ESPN.com report. A hearing isn't scheduled for this week, leaving time to negotiate, the report said, citing a source.

MLB 2012 Cleveland Indians Home Schedule at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:54:00 PST
The Cleveland Indians have much to get excited about this season at Progressive Field. Many memories were made in 2011 and plenty more will be created this upcoming season. Will this be the year Asdrubal Cabrera, Carlos Santana, and Justin Masterson lead the Indians to an AL...

RHP Durbin gets minor league deal with Nationals (PA SportsTicker)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:10:40 PST
The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Chad Durbin for a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Cleveland Indians Acquire Right-Handed Bat: A Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:21:00 PST
News broke Tuesday, Jan. 31 the Cleveland Indians acquired right-handed batter Russ Canzler from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. Canzler spent the 2011 season at Tampa Bay's Class AAA club, where he batted .314 with 40 doubles, 18 home runs, and 83 RBIs, stats which earned the...

Chipper Jones upbeat about 18th season with Braves (PA SportsTicker)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:13:25 PST
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer

MLB Roundup: Oswalt meets with Rangers officials (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:27 PST
Lunch went well for Roy Oswalt and the Texas Rangers in a Monday face-to-face meeting, according to an ESPN.com report. Oswalt, his wife, Nicole, and agent, Bob Garber, met Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and CEO and president Nolan Ryan.

Indians acquire INF/OF Canzler from Rays (AP)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:37:40 PST
The Indians have added an MVP to their roster, and a possible replacement at first base. Cleveland acquired versatile Russ Canzler, the top player in the International League last season, on Tuesday from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. The 25-year-old Canzler played four positions -- right and left field, third and first base -- last season for Triple-A Durham, where he batted .314 with 18 homers and...

Indians acquire International League MVP Canzler (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:55:15 PST
The Cleveland Indians have acquired Russ Canzler, last season's International League MVP, from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. Canzler played both corner outfield positions, third base and first base, while batting .314 with 18 homers and 83 RBIs at Triple-A Durham.

Braves say they've moved on since epic collapse (PA SportsTicker)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:51:33 PST
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

Cleveland Indians Have Potential Contract Battle Brewing with Cabrera: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:53:00 PST
The Cleveland Indians have not gone to arbitration with a player since 1991. In that year pitcher Greg Swindell and infielder Jerry Browne simply could not see eye to eye on fair compensation for their services. This year, All-Star Asdrubal Cabrera is reportedly asking $5.2 million...

Fan's Take: Solace for Cleveland Indians Pitcher Fausto Carmona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:04:00 PST
The Fausto Carmona saga continues to unfold in Cleveland, but at the very least the starter can take solace knowing other Cleveland Indians faced equally or more embarrassing off-field blunders previously. The right-hander initially came under the media spotlight after getting...

Philadelphia Phillies Outfield Might Become a Team Strength: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:37:00 PST
General manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. appears to have created an outfield that is better than last season's group. If early impressions turn into reality, this area of the roster could prove to be a team strength. The Phillies entered spring training a year ago with various outfield...

Sandy Alderson kidding us, himself about Dominican fraud (Yahoo! Sports)
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:11:46 PST
Leo Nuñez of the Miami Marlins is actually Juan Carlos Oviedo, and a year older than we thought. Fausto Carmona of the Cleveland Indians is really Roberto Hernandez Heredia — and three years older. Who will be the next Major … Continue reading →

Selig expects expanded playoffs to start this year (AP)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:23:50 PST
Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season. Players and owners have already agreed to add an additional wild-card team in each league, but are still deciding whether it would take effect this year or in 2013. Selig said there are scheduling issues to be worked out -- once they are, the new 10-team format would begin with a one-game playoff.

‘Hold me, Slider’: Manny Acta’s tender mascot hug (Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:52:33 PST
The first instinct is to make fun of Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta and his way-too-sincere embrace of Slider, the team's whatizit mascot. But after further review, I can't ascertain that this isn't the moment that Acta first learned of … Continue reading →

Cleveland Indians’Fausto Carmona Placed on Restricted List: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:49:00 PST
The Cleveland Indians have placed Fausto Carmona on the restricted list, meaning he will not count against the 25- or 40-man roster, nor will he be paid until he is able to report. The Indians are set to open spring training beginning in February.

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