baseballreflections.com — After experiencing a closer by committee position last season, the Indians seem to be attempting to solidify that spot on their team with a former All Star during the off season. The Indians have surprisingly become one of the teams that are vying for some of the major free agent closers ...
Indians pursuing Hoffman, other closers | indians.com: News
cleveland.indians.mlb.com 11/16/2008 — The Indians' dialogue regarding Trevor Hoffman has begun. But he won't be their only target. "If there's a back-end bullpen alternative out there, then we're going to explore it," general manager Mark Shapiro told MLB.com on Friday. That includes ...
The Indians' dialogue regarding Trevor Hoffman has begun. But he won't be their only target. "If there's a back-end bullpen alternative out there, then we're going to explore it," general manager Mark Shapiro told MLB.com on Friday. That includes ...
Indians Shift Focus To Closer
www.mlbtraderumors.com 12/1/2008 — According to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer , the Indians decided last week that multiyear deals for Rafael Furcal or Orlando Hudson would be too risky (health concerns). They're likely to switch their focus to finding a closer.
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According to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer , the Indians decided last week that multiyear deals for Rafael Furcal or Orlando Hudson would be too risky (health concerns). They're likely to switch their focus to finding a closer.
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Who Wood of thunk it? Tribe has a real closer (maybe)
mvn.com 12/10/2008 — If MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince is right , the Indians are about to sign former Cubs closer Kerry Wood. No details yet beyond the fact that the two sides are far along into the talks. So, after months of deafening silence from the Tribe's front office, there's something more than made-up, ...
If MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince is right , the Indians are about to sign former Cubs closer Kerry Wood. No details yet beyond the fact that the two sides are far along into the talks. So, after months of deafening silence from the Tribe's front office, there's something more than made-up, ...
Are the Cleveland Indians set to sign Trevor Hoffman?
mvn.com 11/19/2008 — Will the Cleveland Indians consider signing the all-time major league saves leader? On Monday night, several media organizations led by ESPN's Buster Olney reported that San Diego Padres closer Trevor Hoffman wouldn't be returning to the club in 2009. The Padres, looking to cut payroll, ...
Will the Cleveland Indians consider signing the all-time major league saves leader? On Monday night, several media organizations led by ESPN's Buster Olney reported that San Diego Padres closer Trevor Hoffman wouldn't be returning to the club in 2009. The Padres, looking to cut payroll, ...
Brian Fuentes still on Indians' radar
mvn.com 12/9/2008 — The Cleveland Indians appear to be in a holding pattern for a closer, and their eyes may be set on Colorado closer Brian Fuentes, according to the New York Post . Fuentes appeared to be out of play early in the hot stove league season when his demands were raging out of control when he ...
The Cleveland Indians appear to be in a holding pattern for a closer, and their eyes may be set on Colorado closer Brian Fuentes, according to the New York Post . Fuentes appeared to be out of play early in the hot stove league season when his demands were raging out of control when he ...
Hello, Trevor? This is Mark Shapiro…
www.waitingfornextyear.com 11/12/2008 — The title above needs to be the start of a conversation, pronto. While other closers like Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes want $75 million deals, it appears that one of the games most consistent ninth inning arms is going to be available. If you thought that Cleveland was on tad the ...
The title above needs to be the start of a conversation, pronto. While other closers like Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Fuentes want $75 million deals, it appears that one of the games most consistent ninth inning arms is going to be available. If you thought that Cleveland was on tad the ...
Cleveland Indians off Season Report
baseballreflections.com 11/22/2008 — Season Wrap-up The Indians had a disappointing year on all accounts. Picked by many to go to, and even with the World Series, the Indians underperformed and were marred with injuries to some of their main contributors for most of the season. They also traded away one Cy Young Award winner, ...
Season Wrap-up The Indians had a disappointing year on all accounts. Picked by many to go to, and even with the World Series, the Indians underperformed and were marred with injuries to some of their main contributors for most of the season. They also traded away one Cy Young Award winner, ...
Lazy Sunday After the Flurry
clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com 12/15/2008 — Trying to put a nice bow on the week that was before a trip to the Christmas Tree Lot presses me to the Great Outdoors, let’s get right into another Lazy Lazy: In case you hadn’t heard, the Wood deal is done , something that I assumed to be true ...
Trying to put a nice bow on the week that was before a trip to the Christmas Tree Lot presses me to the Great Outdoors, let’s get right into another Lazy Lazy: In case you hadn’t heard, the Wood deal is done , something that I assumed to be true ...
The Market for The Hoff
thesacrificebunt.com 12/16/2008 — I hope (and predicted) The Padres will find a way to keep Trevor Hoffman in San Diego for the rest of his career, so lets take a look at what’s going on in the closer market that might affect this goal.
First, the good news
The Mets sign ...
I hope (and predicted) The Padres will find a way to keep Trevor Hoffman in San Diego for the rest of his career, so lets take a look at what’s going on in the closer market that might affect this goal.
First, the good news
The Mets sign ...
Crazy Cleveland Indians' Thanksgiving Day rumors
mvn.com 11/29/2008 — The 2008-2009 Cleveland Indians offseason has been a long and silent process so far. I can't say that I'm at all surprised by the silence of the Indians' front office since that has been the status quo over the past couple of seasons. No, I'm not complaining, I get it. ...
The 2008-2009 Cleveland Indians offseason has been a long and silent process so far. I can't say that I'm at all surprised by the silence of the Indians' front office since that has been the status quo over the past couple of seasons. No, I'm not complaining, I get it. ...
Why The Padres Shouldn't Trade Jake Peavy —
Bleacher Report - MLB 11/18/2008
Better luck next year, Padres. They can't possibly be as bad.
They have been in playoff contention for years. They can certainly get back there, even if they had the third worst record in the majors.
The Padres were killed with injuries this ...
Padres not ruling out Braves for Peavy —
Major League Baseball News 11/18/2008
With the Cubs signing Ryan Dempster to a four-year deal on Tuesday, the Padres' latest trade partner for Jake Peavy might no longer be in the market. That means, GM Kevin Towers says, that the Padres might revisit the Braves for a possible deal.
Tribe Talks To Tazawa —
Bleacher Report - MLB 11/19/2008
According to Jason Beck of MLB.com representatives from the Cleveland Indians met with Junichi Tazawa and his agent in Japan on Tuesday.
Tazawa has made a splash in his native Japan for opting to enter Major League Baseball rather than playing in ...
Tribe Talks to Junichi Tazawa —
Bleacher Report - MLB 11/19/2008
According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, representatives from the Cleveland Indians met with Junichi Tazawa and his agent in Japan on Tuesday.
Tazawa has made a splash in his native Japan, opting to enter Major League Baseball rather than playing in ...
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posted 11/18/2008
