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Indians (apparently) designate Herges for assignment
CLEVELAND -- After tonight's game, the Indians were expected to announce the addition of right-handed reliever Winston Abreu to the major-league roster. Manager Eric Wedge did not comment on who was coming or going, but in the clubhouse, reliever...
Indians On The Move
Indians On The Move
mysportsrumors.com — The Cleveland Indians are on the move and I definitely don’t mean in the standings. The trade of Mark DeRosa has solidified that the Indians are the first official sellers in this years trade market. Yes, the Pittsburgh Pirates have made a few trades but we knew they’d sell players ... (more) Indians On The Move
Call Off the Wedgehunt
Call Off the Wedgehunt
clevelandfrowns.com — Yesterday, Tribe GM Mark Shapiro announced that Eric Wedge’s job is safe at least until the end of this season. This is undoubtedly upsetting news to a great number of WKNR hosts, callers, and the rest of the throng that’s been calling for Wedgie’s head since May, many of whom also believe that ... (more) Call Off the Wedgehunt
Rays Acquire Reliever John Meloan From Indians For Winston Abreu
Rays Acquire Reliever John Meloan From Indians For Winston Abreu
mvn.com — The Rays have finally made a move to complete the DF'A of Winston Abreu by trading him to the Cleveland Indians for reliever John Meloan . Meloan will be placed on the 40-man roster, in the last open spot. Abreu was designated for assignment to make room for Chad Bradford last Saturday. Abreu ... (more) Rays Acquire Reliever John Meloan From Indians For ...
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Herges DFA, Abreu Up
Let's Go Tribe!Herges DFA, Abreu Up I guess the Indians really are going to give Mike Gosling a chance to let us remember his name.

Indians DFA Matt Herges
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... Dennis Manoloff of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Indians designated veteran reliever Matt Herges for assignment following last night's game. The move freed up a roster spot for the ...

Morning Update: Choooooooooooooooooooo
The Tribe Daily — ... The move will be made official today, but Herges was a stand-up professional about it. I love guys like Herges that come through this organization. They get it, they leave with nothing but positives and you can't stay a bad thing about them, even if they pitch bad. ...

While We’re Waiting… Hedo Turkoglu, Detroit Signs Two, Ben Francisco and Hector Rondon
WaitingForNextYear — ... even noticed, but it looks like Matt Herges was designated for assignment: “Manager Eric Wedge did not comment on who was coming or going, but in the clubhouse, reliever Matt Herges was shaking hands. ‘I got designated (for assignment),’ Herges said. ‘I’m not here anymore. I don’t really know what my options are at this point. I’m not sure if the Indians would even want me down there (the minors).’ Herges, one of the game’s nicest people, went 2-1 with a 3.55 ERA in 21 appearances.” [Dennis Manoloff/Cleveland Plain Dealer] When Phil Dawson is holding out, you know something is ...

Saturday Rockpile: All-Stars, Torrealba ready to go, Corpas nearing return?, more...
Purple Row — ... has been throwing from 120 feet and feels no pain, so he could end up with Tulsa on a rehab assignment next week. Inside the Colorado Rockies " Rodrigo Lopez Returns | News and commentary about the Colorado Rockies major league baseball team Former Rockie Rodrigo Lopez made his return to Major League Baseball last night, as he earned a win (for Philadelphia) in his first start since 2007, when he pitched well for the Rockies in an injury-plagued season. Indians (apparently) designate Herges for assignment - cleveland.com In another bit about a ...

SATURDAY ANGELS ROUNDUP: Howie Kendrick Is Back, But Where's Vlad's Power
Halos Heaven — ... Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "He is making tough plays look easy." Guerrero's power shortage continues - OCRegister.com A day after cutting off his trademark dreadlocks, Guerrero had a double and a home run to snap one of the longest homer-less streaks of his career. But in five games — and two pinch-hit appearances— since the home run, Guerrero has not driven in a run and has shown few signs of recovering his ability to drive the ball. Indians (apparently) designate Herges for assignment - cleveland.com Herges, one ...

Tuesday Rockpile: Rox Stars to represent NL tonight, Are the Giants a farce?
Purple Row — ... results on the field.  I'm just pointing out he IS an unbiased party, and this is yet another piece of analysis on an overwhelming pile - like this or this or this  - that point to the Rockies actually being better than the Giants.  Maybe they are on to something.  If there is any validity to Matthew's findings, the only question is whether the Giants' luck can be attributed to grit, which is sustainable, or blind luck, which is not. Matt Herges was DFA'd by the Indians. I would advocate taking a flyer.  If you need any ...

Matt Herges is available
Angels blog — The Angels figure to look into acquiring reliever Matt Herges, now that the Cleveland Indians reportedly have designated him fo Indians Pirates Baseball r assignment . It wasn’t like he had pitched awfully. Herges, 32, had allowed fewer hits than innings pitched and he had a 3.55 ERA. The Tribe needed roster room for newly acquired Winston Abreu. The Angels could trade for Herges or take a chance that he will clear waivers. Posted in: Angels Cleveland Indians | You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can ...

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