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Category: ‘MLB Free Agency’

Michael Bourn Newest Addition to the Cleveland Indians
February 11th, 2013 at 9:55 PM
 ***PHOTO1*** Just when Tribe fans thought they already had a great off season, the news keeps getting better.  Cleveland signed center fielder Michael Bourn today with a four year contract worth 48 million, and an option for the fifth year.   The Indians now how have several options in the outfield with...

Brett Myers to Join the Cleveland Indians
January 1st, 2013 at 7:34 PM
Veteran pitcher Brett Myers has agreed on a one year contract with the Tribe pending a passed physical later in the week. New skipper Terry Francona has continuously emphasized the need to bolster the starting rotation, and Myers will have that opportunity. Myers has been a starter for most of his career,...

Nick Swisher Brings More to Cleveland Indians than Power
December 26th, 2012 at 7:38 PM
***PHOTO1*** With Nick Swisher officially inked with the Tribe for four years and 56 million, both Indians fans and players have some restored hope. Swisher became the highest paid free agent in Indians history, and the Ohio State alumni appears to be excited about coming home. Swisher will replace Shin-Soo Choo in...

Cleveland Indians Appear Willing to Spend Money This Off Season
December 9th, 2012 at 5:34 PM
After free agent outfielder Shane Victorino chose the Boston Red Sox over the Tribe, the Indians are still trying to figure out what their 2013 roster will look like. But the mere fact that the Indians made a similar offer to the Red Sox shows Tribe fans that they are...

Cleveland Indians’ Sports Time Ohio Network to Be Sold
December 3rd, 2012 at 7:13 PM
A new era is beginning for the Cleveland Indians. No, not new ownership or front office, but rather a new broadcaster for the Tribe. Fox Sports Ohio beat out Time Warner Cable for the rights to broadcast the Indians. The deal is estimated to be somewhere near 250 million dollars....

Cleveland Indians front office must change free agency strategy
November 24th, 2012 at 4:57 PM
***PHOTO1*** Cleveland Indian fans let out another loud sigh last week when the front office announced the additions of Matt Carson and Cedric Hunter to minor league contracts. It is important to realize that depth is an important element to a teams success, but the Indians have been adding "depth" for...

Cleveland Indians should take a long look at Melky Cabrera
November 11th, 2012 at 4:09 PM
***PHOTO1*** With the off season still being just a few weeks in, many holes remain for the Indians. So far the Indians have picked up the option for Ubaldo Jiminez, and traded relief pitcher Esmil Rogers to the Toronto Blue Jays for catcher Yan Gomes, and short stop Mike Aviles. With...

Cleveland Indians will have to be creative in order to compete
October 13th, 2012 at 8:40 PM
Terry Francona should be able to solve the manager role the Indians have been missing since Charlie Manual left town, but Francona is just that, a manager. The front office will definitely listen to any suggestions the two time World Series champion manager, and one time front office executive, will...

Terry Francona Reunites with the Cleveland Indians
October 7th, 2012 at 8:17 PM
The Indians wasted no time choosing the next manager to lead Cleveland. After the recent firing of Manny Acta, the Indians finally reeled in an experienced and respected manager, oh and lets not forget about the two World Series rings as well.  Terry Francona will be the 42nd Manager to...

Cleveland Indians Look to Find Their Core
September 17th, 2012 at 7:33 PM
With another long season nearly in the books for the Cleveland Indians, the front office must find bright spots to look forward to in 2013. Unfortunately the Indians have one of the weakest farm systems in Major League Baseball, one of the lowest payrolls in Major League Baseball, and one...

The Cleveland Indians are on a Sinking Ship
August 1st, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Fans watching the Indians recently are seeing deja vu of the 2011 Indians which faded quickly during the second half of the season. Last season included many injuries for the Tribe which helped lead to the collapse, but this season seems to tell the truth about the Tribe. Like it...

Cleveland Indians Swept Out of Minnesota, Big Changes Could Be on the Way
July 30th, 2012 at 4:03 PM
The Cleveland Indians have been a tough team to figure out this season. Cleveland recently took two out of three games against the surging Detroit Tigers, including their second win of the season against the reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander. The Indians momentum quickly disappeared in...

Johnny Damon to Join the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday
April 30th, 2012 at 2:21 PM
***PHOTO1*** Even though they are currently leading the AL Central division, it is no secret that the Cleveland Indians offense could use some help. They'll finally get that in the form of big-batter Johnny Damon, who will join their line-up on Tuesday for the three game series against the Chicago White...