New Outlook In Akron
The Akron Aeros were known for being one of the cheapest franchises in the minor leagues, but new ownership gives a new outlook.
The Akron Aeros were known for being one of the cheapest franchises in the minor leagues, but new ownership gives a new outlook.
Dorssys Paulino may be far away from the major leagues, but the Indians are finding it easy to dream on his potential.
There really isn't an offseason in baseball and several Indians farmhands are using Winter Ball to continue their progress.
Indians righthander Hector Rondon hasn't pitched competitively for two years, but he returned in 2012 and was along for a championship ride with Double-A Akron.
Jesus Aguilar has become fluent in English since signing with the Indians five years ago and is emerging as a true power threat at the plate.
The youngest player in the Midwest League for a majority of the season, Francisco Lindor—a 5-foot-11, 175-pound switch-hitting shortstop—impressed Tribe brass on both sides of the ball. He also displayed the intangibles of a mature baseball intelligence, natural instincts and clubhouse leadership.
Danny Salazar had Tommy John surgery in 2010 and a strict pitch count prevented him from qualifying for his first win in two years until late 2012.
Giovanni Soto is focused on commanding his fastball better.
Jordan Henry's return from surgery for a microfracture took more time than originally anticipated.
Despite being just 18 years old, Francisco Lindor has shown advanced maturity in his first full season.
Trevor Crowe's path to the big leagues hasn't been slowed because of opposing pitchers. Injuries have kept him off the field and from making progress.
After it was seen by a minor league pitching coach, Steve Wright's knuckleball has become a full-time pitch.
Low Class A Lake County wasn't making noise in the standings, but the Captains' shortstop, Francisco Lindor, was making a ticket worth purchasing with his hot start.
After adapting to the English language, Chun Chen is tackling the challenge of learning a new position.
The Indians first-round selection of Texas A&M outfielder Tyler Naquin may have surprised most of the draft experts, but Brad Grant had him high on the Tribe's draft board all along.
The Indians feel Lonnie Chisenhall will be there third baseman for a long time, but aren't ready to start that era just yet.
Not quite halfway through spring training, righthander Tyler Sturdevant had already caught the eye of Indians manager Manny Acta.
Indians outfielder Thomas Neal remembers the surprised of being traded from the Giants to the Indians.
Outsiders may see it as a problem, but to Indians officials, having a logjam of young shortstop prospects is one great problem to have.
If you're an Indians fan and you have no idea what WashTime is, you may be missing out. Not only on the interesting coming and goings of Indians outfielder LeVon Washington, but also on the witty commentary at the Twitter handle @L_wash.