Archive for February, 2008
Astros 4, Indians 3
Roy Oswalt pitched two hitless innings and Houston newcomer Jose Valverde also started out well Friday as the Astros beat the Cleveland Indians 4-3.
Former AL MVP Miguel Tejada went 0-for-2 in his first spring training game for the Astros. He also made an error at shortstop.
The Astros rallied for two runs in the ninth, winning […]
Posted: February 29th, 2008.
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Smoltz still has something to work on
John Smoltz is working on perfecting a pitch and teams are debating Kyle Lohse. Ken Rosenthal has more from Spring training.
Posted: February 29th, 2008.
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Looking ahead: Indians open spring schedule with 12-2 rout of Astros
The air was chilled, though it didn’t have the same sting as October to the Cleveland Indians.
In atypical Florida weather, the Indians returned to the field for the first time since losing Game 7 of the AL championship series in Boston and opened their final Grapefruit League season with a 12-2 thumping of the Houston […]
Posted: February 28th, 2008.
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Westbrook scratched from Indians’ spring opener with arm soreness
Cleveland Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook was scratched from his scheduled start in Thursday’s spring training opener against the Houston Astros because of soreness in his right arm.
Westbrook doesn’t expect the soreness to last. He has experienced similar discomfort in past training camps.
“I usually get this every year,” he said Wednesday. “I’m not a big fan […]
Posted: February 27th, 2008.
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Back in swing: Indians’ Hafner looking to rebound from sub-par season
As the firecracking sounds boomed out of the outdoor batting cage and bounced off the aluminum-sided walls on Wednesday, one thing became apparent: Travis Hafner was near.
Bravely standing 10 or so feet in front of Cleveland’s DH, Indians hitting coach Derek Shelton underhanded baseballs toward Hafner before ducking for safety behind a protective screen.
CRACK! THWACK! […]
Posted: February 27th, 2008.
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Preview 2008: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates are trying to avoid a record-tying 16th consecutive losing season. Can they? Our preview of all 30 teams stops in Pittsburgh.
Posted: February 27th, 2008.
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Indians hoping for picture perfect ending in ‘08
Clutching a sheet of paper with his name boldly typed on one side, Grady Sizemore fidgeted in a folding chair as a photographer barked out instructions to Cleveland’s All-Star center fielder.
“Grady, hold the bat a little higher,” he said. “Grady, swivel to your left, please” he said. “Smile, Grady,” he pleaded.
Posted: February 26th, 2008.
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Josh Barfield trying to win back job with Indians
Josh Barfield is penciled in to be a starting second baseman again in 2008.
There’s one catch, however. Instead of playing for the Cleveland Indians, as he did for most of last season, Barfield likely will be with Triple-A Buffalo when the season opens.
A prolonged slump and the strong play of Asdrubal Cabrera over the final […]
Posted: February 23rd, 2008.
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Reliever flops: New homes could hurt Valverde, Cordero
While major league closers are treated with rock star entrances, they’re also subject to painful exits when things go awry.
Posted: February 23rd, 2008.
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Relief pitcher flops: New homes could hurt Valverde, Cordero
While major league closers are treated with rock star entrances, they’re also subject to painful exits when things go awry.
Posted: February 23rd, 2008.
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