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Acta out, Alomar in as Interim Tribe Manager
September 27, 2012 | Vince GuerrieriThe Cleveland Indians have announced that coach Sandy Alomar Jr. will replace Manny Acta as manager for the rest of the season.
A news conference has been announced for 4:15 p.m. today.
Alomar, who had a 10-year playing career with the Indians and was named to the team’s hall of fame in 2009, has served as a coach for the team since 2010. The team said the coaching staff will remain intact for the last six games of the season, and Alomar will be considered for manager.
“The Cleveland Indians would like to thank Manny Acta for everything he has done for the organization in his three seasons as our Manager,” said Cleveland Indians Executive Vice President and General Manager Chris Antonetti in a statement. “Manny’s passion for the game, positive attitude and tremendous knowledge of baseball helped guide us to a number of high points during his tenure. Managerial changes are never easy or taken lightly, but as we approached the end of the season and turned our attention to assessing the year, we determined a change was necessary.”
Roberto Hernandez Granted Visa and Heading to Cleveland
July 21, 2012 | Mike BrandyberryBy Mike Brandyberry
The pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona–now Roberto Hernandez–has been granted a work visa by the United States and is heading to Cleveland to rejoin the Indians.
Cleveland Indians Executive Vice President and General Manager Chris … Read More
Santana Signs Long Term Contract Extension
April 10, 2012 | Mike BrandyberryBy Mike Brandyberry
The Cleveland Indians and Carlos Santana announced Tuesday afternoon they have agreed on a long-term contract extension, keeping the slugging catcher in a Tribe uniform potentially through 2017.
“In a short time we’ve seen Carlos turn … Read More
Chris Perez Out 4-6 Weeks
February 26, 2012 | Mike B.
By Mike Brandyberry
The Indians are still six days from their first exhibition game, but Lonnie Soloff has already become too popular in the Tribe’s camp. MLB.com Indians beat reporter Jordan Bastian tweeted this morning that closer Chris Perez has been shut down and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a strained left oblique.
Breaking News: Fausto is NOT Fausto?
January 19, 2012 | Staff SpecialBy: Matthew Van Wormer
The man who the Cleveland Indians thought was Fausto Carmona has been arrested in the Dominican Republic and is being charged with using a false identity.
Carmona was arrested in the Dominican after leaving a … Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Indians Resign Grady Sizemore
November 23, 2011 | Mike B.The Cleveland Indians have resigned outfielder Grady Sizemore to a one-year contract. The Tribe declined the former All-Star’s $9 million option for 2012 on October 31, but after testing the free agent market and having contact with as many as … Read More
Asdrubal Cabrera Wins Silver Slugger
November 2, 2011 | Mike B.
He may, or may not, have been snubbed for a Gold Glove last night, but Asdrubal Cabrera received his first Silver Slugger Award this evening. The award was just announced on MLB Network.
Cabrera had a breakout season … Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Indians Acquire Derek Lowe
October 31, 2011 | Staff Special
By Tschanen Brandyberry
Just more than an hour after officially announcing they were picking up Fausto Carmona’s option, the Cleveland Indians reportedly are adding to their rotation by trading for Atlanta Brave starter Derek Lowe.
ESPN’s Buster Olney has confirmed the trade, and told ESPN Cleveland off air before the end of today’s The Really Big Show. It is believed the Indians are trading A-level left handed relief pitcher, Chris Jones.
Three Indians File For Free Agency
October 30, 2011 | Mike B.
Three Indians, Jim Thome, Kosuke Fukudome and Chad Durbin each filed for free agency on Sunday afternoon, the first day that players could file. Most likely, it is their final act as Cleveland Indians. Each are expected to sign elsewhere for the 2012 season.
Sizemore To Have Knee Evaluated Monday
September 28, 2011 | Mike B.After having microfracture surgery on his left knee in May 2010, and working all the way back to play this season, Grady Sizemore is again heading to Colorado for a consultation with Dr. Richard Steadman on Monday. This time … Read More
Indians Release 2012 Regular Season Schedule
September 15, 2011 | Mike B.The Cleveland Indians released a press release yesterday announcing their preliminary 2012 regular season schedule. Times are not established for most games, however, date and opponent are. Some highlights of the 2012 schedule include:
• The Tribe starts the … Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Indians Acquire Jim Thome
August 25, 2011 | Mike B.
By Mike Brandyberry
According to the Dugout Sports Show, the Indians have acquired Jim Thome from the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named later. Thome, who played for the Tribe from 1991-2002, is the team’s all-time home run hitter with 334. He will be asked to replace Travis Hafner in the lineup, who may be out for the season with a foot injury. Read More
