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The Good Ship Marte Has Sailed
The Good Ship Marte Has Sailed
As the Andy Marte Era ends with a whimper, nobody can feign surprise (unless the fact that he’s gone before the 1st Spring Training Game has even been played surprises you) as he finds himself likely out of the organization as the writing was on the wall that Marte should have a cardboard box ...
Marte designated as Tribe trades for Salas
Marte designated as Tribe trades for Salas
castrovince.mlblogs.com — Well, you knew the Andy Marte Era would come to an end sooner or later here in... camp, and it didn't take long. The Indians traded for RHP Juan Salas today, sending Minor League INF Isaias Velasquez to the Rays.... (more) Marte designated as Tribe trades for Salas
Cleveland Indians: Beating the Economic Recession via Statistical Analysis
Cleveland Indians: Beating the Economic Recession via Statistical Analysis
waitingfornextyear.com — If you’re a fan of baseball, or even sports in general, you’re aware of Michael Lewis’ Moneyball.... The book paved the way for teams to justify underspending when it comes to building their roster by focusing on Billy Beane’s approach with the Oakland Athletics. While the ... (more) Cleveland Indians: Beating the Economic Recession via ...
Tribe Signs Graffanino to Minor League Deal
Tribe Signs Graffanino to Minor League Deal
baseballreflections.com — With a busy, yet slow off season still yet to end, even though pitchers and catchers have... already reported to spring training , the Indians decided that they didn’t have enough veteran talent with minor league contracts and major league invites to spring training, so they signed Tony Graffanino ... (more) Tribe Signs Graffanino to Minor League Deal
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The Indians acquired reliever Juan Salas in a trade with the Rays and designated disappointing third baseman Andy Marte for assignment.
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GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) -- The Cleveland Indians acquired reliever Juan Salas on Thursday in a trade with Tampa Bay and designated disappointing third baseman Andy Marte for assignment.
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