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Cleveland Indians
Location: Cleveland, Ohio | Ballpark: Progressive Field (43,415) | Spring Training: Winter Haven, Fla.
Owner: Lawrence Dolan | GM: Mark Shapiro | Manager: Eric Wedge | World Championships: 2
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--RHP Paul Byrd has given up six home runs in two starts against the Yankees this season. Three of the six homers have been hit by Jason Giambi. "I cannot get him out. I don't know why," Byrd said.

--SS Jhonny Peralta hit fourth in the lineup Thursday for the first time this season in manager Eric Wedge's daily attempt kick-start the offense.

--RHP Joe Borowski threw his first bullpen session Thursday since being placed on the disabled list with a strained right triceps. Borowski said the bullpen session went well and that he'll continue throwing every other day.

--DH Travis Hafner, whose slump has dragged his average down to .209, was not in the starting lineup the last two games of the Yankee series. "He's pressing," manager Eric Wedge said.

--C Victor Martinez, still bothered by a stiff neck, sat out the first and third games of the New York series, and he was the DH in the other game. His status remains day-to-day.

BY THE NUMBERS
.163 -- Opposing batters' on-base percentage vs. LHP Cliff Lee in the month of April. It's the lowest opponents' on-base percentage over a pitcher's first five starts to a season in 99 years, since Frank Smith of the White Sox had an opponents' on-base percentage of .159 in 1909.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"The last thing I want is for him to go up there trying to hit home runs." -- Manager Eric Wedge, on C Victor Martinez, who despite leading the league in hitting did not hit a home run in the Indians' first 30 games of the season.

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May 15, 2008 3:24 pm
as shown in today's game and the game two days ago, we need to find a strong closer, right now this is the only thing that is wrong with our pitching, if we get a strong closer we may become unstoppable
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May 8, 2008 11:35 am
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As you already know Shin-Soo Choo should be back in a Tribe uniform as earl as June 1st.  When he comes back he has to be on the 25 man roster because he is out of options.  So someone will have to be sent down or released.  Jason Michaels has already been let go so here are my thoughts on what can be done:

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May 15, 2008 6:45 pm

I don't know about you guys, but with the recent winning situation the Tribe has been in, that proverbial lump on our necks that we all thought was cancer has completely gone away!

Now, before I forget, who is was our that closer we had at the beginning of the season?

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May 16, 2008 1:12 pm

Is it time for a trade to shake the bats out of their slump? The team is hitting .236! WOW! It is as bad as it looks. Thats counting the fact that we have the AL B.A. leader in Martinez! I would like to see a trade for a proven bat that we could drop into the middle of our lineup. (Jason Bay anyone?) I know it will cost alot ...(more)

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April 15, 2008 12:55 pm
I am an Indians fan that grew up in New York, so I really hate them.  Just want to hear you guys sound off on it.
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May 15, 2008 1:24 am
By John Arias. Read about week 8 suggested starters and bench warmers.

Start: Ryan J. Braun, OF MIL
In his last 6 games he is hitting .444 with 4 home runs and 6 RBIs. He has begun to hit for power and it c
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May 7, 2008 2:05 pm
I recall last year on these boards when Hafner signed his deal with the Indians.  Most everybody was pretty stoked.  Then he went off to choke in the post season and hasn't recovered.  He is on pace to get about 122 hits this year.  I believe he makes $15 mil a year.  He doesn't play the field so I calculate each h ...(more)
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May 3, 2008 9:49 pm
goes to Cliff Lee!! Congrats to him on a great comeback story!! Go Tribe
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May 14, 2008 2:51 pm
I forget the guy's name, but I remember watching Sportscenter and seeing an Arizona pitcher be used as a pinch hitter, and he dinged one. With the struggling offense, I can't help but wonder if they'll ever use CC Sabathia in such a way? I mean, the guy is very vocal about how much he loves to hit. Ever think they might put him in Hafner's place once in awhile, or maybe use him as a pinch hitter a ...(more)
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May 14, 2008 8:56 am

Cliff Lee, Fausto Carmona, CC Sabathia, Jake Westbrook, Paul Byrd and ...(more)

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May 14, 2008 6:09 pm

Why is he DH'ing at such a young age?

Is he that bad in the field?

Is he that brittle?

Put him at first and trade for a DH!

Bonds/Griffey?

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May 12, 2008 11:15 pm

With the Tribe hopeful to pull out of their hitting slump, there are a few players still dazzling us with their all-star play. Today alone Asdrubal Cabrerea dazzled us in the first game at shortstop where he started a highlight real double play and made a couple of other diving plays. He then in the second game of the twin bill turned an unassisted triple play!  Keep in mind, he has p ...(more)

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May 2, 2008 7:47 am

plays for the Cleveland Indians! We all know Vic has been one of the best hitting catchers for years but his defensive skills and his leadership has put him at the top of the game(obviously my opinion)!  We all know the kind of catcher Vic was when he entered MLB(couldnt throw a guy out to save his life), now he has established him ...(more)