--The Indians arrived at the start of the winter meetings having done nothing in an offseason in which activity had been promised by club officials. 

The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. 

The Indians went into the offseason hoping to address a handful of priorities, chief among them acquiring a closer, a middle infielder or third baseman, and a starting pitcher. 

COLUMN: GARRY BROWN 

The Cleveland Indians are close to getting their closer. 

The Cleveland Indians have sold right-hander Tom Mastny's contract to Yokohama of the Japanese Central League. 

The longer he goes without getting the call from the Hall of Fame, the easier it is for Ron Santo to rebound. 

The Dodgers are close to a deal with free-agent third baseman Casey Blake on a three-year, $17 million contract, according to major-league sources. 

Manny Acta met with the media on day one of the Winter Meetings, answering a variety of questions. 

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It's about money, not wins and losses, for Scott Boras' clients. 

The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. 

The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. 

The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks.