Indians to cut slumping OF Michaels (AP)

 
The Cleveland Indians plan to cut Jason Michaels, one of several veterans with batting averages hovering around .200. The Indians, batting just .242 as a team, will designate Michaels for assignment and recall outfielder Ben Francisco from Triple-A Buffalo before Tuesday's start of a three-game series at the New York Yankees. [link]

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