Majors: Organization Reports: Cleveland Indians: 2008
One More Obstacle
May. 11, 2008
Trevor Crowe found himself back at Double-A Akron this spring to begin his fourth pro season. The 14th overall pick in the 2005 draft, who endured a tough season with the Aeros in 2007, played two games for Akron in April before going on the disabled list with tightness in his lower back. [...] Continue Reading »
Assigned To Relieve
May. 1, 2008
Shawn Nottingham found an immediate upside to what might have been considered bad news by other pitchers. The 23-year-old lefthander was told by his bosses at the end of spring training that he would no longer be a member of the rotation at Double-A Akron. He would instead work out of the bullpen. [...] Continue Reading »
Familiar Assignment
Apr. 10, 2008
Outfielder Ben Francisco may have been the best player the Indians saw all spring. Yet, there he was, starting the season at Triple-A Buffalo for the fourth consecutive year. When the Indians added him to their 40-man roster over the winter, it gave the organization the opportunity to keep him around a while longer, just in case. [...] Continue Reading »
Miller's Misfortune
Apr. 1, 2008
Adam Miller has, over time, nearly mastered the fine art of optimism. "I don't think there are any more parts of my finger I can strain," Miller says with a smile. The most recent test of optimism for Cleveland's long-suffering former first-round draft pick and No. 1 prospect came early in this year's big league spring training. He sustained a blister on the middle finger of his throwing hand. [...] Continue Reading »
Choo Ready
Mar. 19, 2008
Shin-Soo Choo has recovered from surgery and is ready to provide depth to the Indians' outfield. [...] Continue Reading »
Indians Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
Jensen Lewis enjoys poking fun at his relatively low profile. [...] Continue Reading »
Indians Organization Report
Feb. 19, 2008
Although it sounds odd as a target goal, Scott Lewis just wants to be normal this summer. [...] Continue Reading »
Indians Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Ex-Tiger and Indians star Travis Fryman will manage in Mahoning Valley this summer. [...] Continue Reading »
Indians Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Juan Lara was involved in a horrific car accident and is scheduled to begin rehab in January. [...] Continue Reading »
Indians Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
Cleveland made adjustments among their personnel to make a push in the international talent department. [...] Continue Reading »
One More Obstacle
May. 11, 2008
Trevor Crowe found himself back at Double-A Akron this spring to begin his fourth pro season. The 14th overall pick in the 2005 draft, who endured a tough season with the Aeros in 2007, played two games for Akron in April before going on the disabled list with tightness in his lower back. [...] Continue Reading »
Assigned To Relieve
May. 1, 2008
Shawn Nottingham found an immediate upside to what might have been considered bad news by other pitchers. The 23-year-old lefthander was told by his bosses at the end of spring training that he would no longer be a member of the rotation at Double-A Akron. He would instead work out of the bullpen. [...] Continue Reading »
Familiar Assignment
Apr. 10, 2008
Outfielder Ben Francisco may have been the best player the Indians saw all spring. Yet, there he was, starting the season at Triple-A Buffalo for the fourth consecutive year. When the Indians added him to their 40-man roster over the winter, it gave the organization the opportunity to keep him around a while longer, just in case. [...] Continue Reading »
Miller's Misfortune
Apr. 1, 2008
Adam Miller has, over time, nearly mastered the fine art of optimism. "I don't think there are any more parts of my finger I can strain," Miller says with a smile. The most recent test of optimism for Cleveland's long-suffering former first-round draft pick and No. 1 prospect came early in this year's big league spring training. He sustained a blister on the middle finger of his throwing hand. [...] Continue Reading »
Choo Ready
Mar. 19, 2008
Shin-Soo Choo has recovered from surgery and is ready to provide depth to the Indians' outfield. [...] Continue Reading »
Indians Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
Jensen Lewis enjoys poking fun at his relatively low profile. [...] Continue Reading »
Indians Organization Report
Feb. 19, 2008
Although it sounds odd as a target goal, Scott Lewis just wants to be normal this summer. [...] Continue Reading »
Indians Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Ex-Tiger and Indians star Travis Fryman will manage in Mahoning Valley this summer. [...] Continue Reading »
Indians Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Juan Lara was involved in a horrific car accident and is scheduled to begin rehab in January. [...] Continue Reading »
Indians Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
Cleveland made adjustments among their personnel to make a push in the international talent department. [...] Continue Reading »
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