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Indians Notes: Nakamura, Sizemore, Acta
A few Cleveland Indians-related links to sort through this morning. Let's take a look.... The Indians will sign Japanese right-hander Takafumi Nakamura to a minor-league deal, according to Patrick Newman at NPB Tracker . Newman suggests that the Chuo University pitcher isn't one of the more ...
Lovullo interested in joining Acta's staff
Lovullo interested in joining Acta's staff
cleveland.indians.mlb.com — By Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com 10/30/09 11:31 AM ET CLEVELAND -- Torey Lovullo didn't get the managerial... job he wanted, but he still hopes to get the call up to the big leagues. Lovullo, the manager of the Indians' Triple-A affiliate in Columbus, ... (more) Lovullo interested in joining Acta's staff
Indians to Sign College Righty Nakamura
npbtracker.com — Sponichi is reporting that the Indians have agreed to a minor-league contract with Chuo University righthander Takafumi... Nakamura. Nakamura wasn’t a high-profile draft prospect, so I headed over to Draft Reports to get the scoop on him. Nakamura ... (more) Indians to Sign College Righty Nakamura

Grady Sizemore’s Elbow is Ship Shape
Grady Sizemore’s Elbow is Ship Shape
waitingfornextyear.com — While I was hoping for some Cavaliers talk from Terry Pluto this weekend, one takeaway from his... Indians post was at least refreshing from a “what else can go wrong in Cleveland” way. All-Star center fielder, and perennial 30/30 guy, Grady Sizemore is reportedly 100 percent from a ... (more) Grady Sizemore’s Elbow is Ship Shape
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Can anyone here throw a shuuto pitch?
The Tribe Daily — ... What? That's Hiro Nakamura, from Heroes. Relation? No, but that doesn't mean we can't speculate he has the ability to stop time. Or say that Ole Sheldon is related to Sheldon Ocker or Sheldon Plankton. Or say that Rick Bauer isn't related to Jack Bauer. Anyway, the report came out through MLB Trade Rumors through the NBP Tracker site that deals with all the Japanese player movement. Prospect Insider has picked up on it and says the Indians have confirmed interest, but no contract has been reached. We'll know soon enough if this is a ...

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