Indians GM Shapiro not ready for changes (AP)

 
While concerned about the Cleveland Indians' 5-10 start, it's too early for general manager Mark Shapiro to contemplate changes. "After 15 games we're not going to look at anything and say it necessitates action," he said Thursday. "It necessitates concern, but not action, from a (roster) move standpoint." Manager Eric Wedge, increasingly unhappy with his team's performance, held a meeting with... [link]

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Les Levine weighs in on another losing April for the Tribe. It’s interesting that the Tribe have only had one winning April under Eric Wedge, last year. And that was also the only time Wedge has taken this team to the playoffs. Is it possible that the Indians are doomed to miss the...
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Live Game Blog - Tigers at Indians 04/17/08

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Not Much To Drum About…

As Rock and Scott mentioned, I was at Tigers batting practice I mean, the Indians game last night. What do you do when the Tribe is getting a monumental butt kicking? The crowd began to file out after the 6th inning. After Jason Michaels flailed away to end the Tribe half, the rows behind home plate...
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Game 15: Tigers (4-10) at Indians (5-9)

Armando Galarraga (0-0, -.--) vs. C.C. Sabathia (0-1, 7.84) What a difference two games can make.  How do you feel about this series against the Cleveland Indians now, compared to how you may have been feeling on Sunday?  Much like ...
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Shapiro concerned, but not impatient

Indians general manager Mark Shapiro reiterated Thursday that he tries to reserve judgment on a team until it's played 35-45 games. So what are his overriding thoughts on the problems plaguing the 5-10 Tribe? "It necessitates concern," Shapiro said, ...
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