<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Indianszone News</title><link>http://www.indianszone.com</link><description>Cleveland Indians Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Sonnanstine gets win and hits RBI double]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sonnanstine-gets-win-and-hits-rbi-double.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Sonnanstine wound up with a bit more work than usual. After a lineup gaffe cost Tampa Bay its designated hitter, the Rays starter was forced to bat in the bottom of the first.That's not quite the way he saw it."I took it as an opportunity," he said. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2675.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Masa Kobayashi, who had an 8.38 ERA in 10 appearances, was outrighted to Class AAA Columbus. Kobayashi, in the second year of a two-year $6.25 million contract, had to give his permission for the demotion, which he did. Kobayashi was taken off the r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2676.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[: --RHP Greg Aquino's contract was purchased from Class AAA Columbus as the Indians continue to try to plug the numerous holes in their bullpen. Aquino, 31, had a 1.13 ERA and four saves in eight appearances at Columbus. --LHP Tony Sipp was optioned to Cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2677.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Prior to another loss, 7-5 to Tampa Bay, the Indians re-worked their beleaguered bullpen ... again. The Indians outright optioned Masa Kobayashi and Tony Sipp to Class AAA Columbus, purchased the contract of Greg Aquino and recalled David Huff, a left-han]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays win despite lineup card gaffe]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rays-win-despite-lineup-card-gaffe.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Sonnanstine thought the last time he batted third was in Little League, maybe.Sonnanstine delivered after a pregame mistake forced the pitcher to bat Sunday, hitting an RBI double in the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians.The game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe not trying to move Martinez, but would they?]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tribe-not-trying-to-move-martinez-but-would-they-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite a slow start, the Tribe will be reluctant to deal Victor Martinez. But that won't stop teams from asking, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huff and Aquino called up from minors]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/huff-and-aquino-called-up-from-minors.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have purchased the contracts of pitchers David Huff and Greg Aquino from Triple-A Columbus.Huff made his major league debut as Sunday's starter against Tampa Bay. Aquino will work out of the bullpen.To make room on the roster, Clevel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rays Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-rays-preview-2681.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton hit seven home runs on the Tampa Bay Rays' run to the World Series last fall, but hadn't rediscovered his power stroke in his first 28 games this season.The Cleveland Indians probably don't need any more proof that he's found it.Upton's first t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rays Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-rays-preview-2667.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton hit seven home runs on the Tampa Bay Rays' run to the World Series last fall, but hadn't rediscovered his power stroke in his first 28 games this season.The Cleveland Indians probably don't need any more proof that he's found it.Upton's first t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garza baffles Tribe as Rays get win]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/garza-baffles-tribe-as-rays-get-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Maddon is hopeful the Rays are back to playing championship-caliber baseball.B.J. Upton homered for the second consecutive day, Matt Garza pitched six effective innings and Tampa Bay beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2 on Saturday."I expect us to get back ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/mlb-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians- Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[So, what's new? ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/so-what-s-new-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays' struggles against Indians continue with 11-7 setback.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2671.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians seem to be getting other problem areas of the club settled down, but the biggest problem of all remains bigger than ever. That would be the bullpen, which had another dramatic meltdown Friday. The relievers had a total implosion as the Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2672.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Asdrubal Cabrera, C Victor Martinez, and OF Shin-Soo Choo each had four hits in the Indians' 11-7 win over Tampa Bay Thursday. That marked the first time three Indians had four hits each in a game since Tommy Hinzo, Joe Carter, and Mel Hall did it on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2673.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Grady Sizemore's leadoff home run in the top of the first inning Friday was the 19th leadoff home run of Sizemore's career. That breaks the club record of 18 that had been shared by Sizemore and Kenny Lofton. --RHP Luis Vizcaino, in his first appeara]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vizcaino signs, joins the bullpen ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/vizcaino-signs-joins-the-bullpen-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians wallop Rays]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-wallop-rays.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedge & Associates]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/wedge-associates.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't blame Eric Wedge for everything that is wrong with theIndians. I don't even blame theIndians' manager for much of what is wrong with the team that took the field Thursday night against Tampa Bay with a 13-22 record, worst in the American League.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recapturing that feeling ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/recapturing-that-feeling-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rays Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-rays-preview-2662.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Eric Wedge is losing patience with the Cleveland Indians' bullpen following another huge collapse.After allowing the Tampa Bay Rays to rally from a seven-run deficit to walk off with the biggest comeback in franchise history, the last-place Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 8, Indians 7]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rays-8-indians-7.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Down seven runs, the Tampa Bay Rays never felt they were going to lose."You could see it in guys' eyes," B.J. Upton said after his ninth-inning homer capped the biggest comeback in franchise history and gave the defending AL champions an 8-7 victory over ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton's HR caps historic Tampa rally]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/upton-s-hr-caps-historic-tampa-rally.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[B.J. Upton's ninth-inning homer off Luis Vizcaino capped the biggest comeback in Tampa Bay history and the gave the Rays an 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night.The defending AL champions fell behind 7-0 before coming back with plenty of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2665.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Asdrubal Cabrera, who had a four-hit night Thursday, is hitting .356 over his last 20 games. Cabrera, one of the Indians' most consistent hitters this season, has raised his overall average to .336. --SS Jhonny Peralta made his first start of the se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2666.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Luis Vizcaino was signed to a major league contract and has been added to the bullpen. Vizcaino started the season with the Cubs, who released him April 23 after he made four scoreless appearances. --LHP Jeremy Sowers, who was 0-2 with a 12.00 ERA i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2649.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Asdrubal Cabrera, who had a four-hit night Thursday, is hitting .356 over his last 20 games. Cabrera, one of the Indians' most consistent hitters this season, has raised his overall average to .336. --SS Jhonny Peralta made his first start of the se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2650.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Luis Vizcaino was signed to a major league contract and has been added to the bullpen. Vizcaino started the season with the Cubs, who released him April 23 after he made four scoreless appearances. --LHP Jeremy Sowers, who was 0-2 with a 12.00 ERA i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2651.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians featured a new-look infield in an 11-7 win over Tampa Bay on Thursday. It's an alignment that could be more common as the season progresses. Jhonny Peralta moved from shortstop to third base, Mark DeRosa went from third base to first base, Asd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proving again this isn't 2008 ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/proving-again-this-isn-t-2008-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By JOE SMITH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[See Jhonny sit, see Jhonny hit ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/see-jhonny-sit-see-jhonny-hit-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee puts end to cruel duels]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/lee-puts-end-to-cruel-duels.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The opposition's starting pitcher finally gave Cliff Lee a break Wednesday afternoon. The reigning American League Cy Young winner made sure not to squander it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Indians at Tampa Bay Rays ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/on-deck-indians-at-tampa-bay-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Tonight through Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee can only do so much - and he has ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/lee-can-only-do-so-much-and-he-has-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee is back. Not to the thrilling days of yesteryear, although close enough to make every fifth day special for anIndians team that looks longingly at ordinary.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rays Preview 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-rays-preview-2657.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays star Scott Kazmir has had trouble getting into a groove this year. He might want to consider pitching around Cleveland Indians slugger Victor Martinez.With their pitchers struggling, the Rays hope Kazmir can find a way to shut down the Indi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2640.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Indians' 4-0 win over Chicago Wednesday gave them just their second series win of the year. They are 2-7-3 in series this year. --RHP Jensen Lewis struck out a career-high five batters in 2 1/3 innings Tuesday. --The Indians' 7-4 loss to the White S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2641.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cliff Lee pitched seven scoreless innings to get the win in the Indians' 4-0 win over Chicago Wednesday. In his last six starts, Lee has a 1.43 ERA but a record of only 2-3. He is 2-5 for the season. --C Victor Martinez's home run in the first innin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2642.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee, who was pitching well, wasn't winning many games in the first two months of the season. Lee solved that problem Wednesday. He pitched a little better. Lee tossed seven scoreless innings and combined with two relievers on a 4-0 shutout of the Ch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shapiro: 'Responsibility is shared' ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/shapiro-responsibility-is-shared-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians in over their heads]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-in-over-their-heads.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[White Sox 7,Indians 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gastronomical amounts]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/gastronomical-amounts.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pro athletes are treated to pregame and postgame buffets that could stuff a large wedding.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buckeyes' gift of football bliss]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/buckeyes-gift-of-football-bliss.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Somewhere out there is a 5?-year-old, born late in the afternoon of Nov. 22, 2003. She can write her name, maybe read a word or two, ride a bike without training wheels and run a lemonade stand (although correct change might be iffy). She'll enter kinderg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rays Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-rays-preview-2647.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays hope Carl Crawford makes a quick recovery from a shoulder injury. Their next opponent, though, may make it easier for them to rest their star outfielder.With Crawford banged up and having struggled in recent years against the Cleveland ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling Thome breaks out with pair of home runs ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/struggling-thome-breaks-out-with-pair-of-home-runs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Entering Tuesday night?s game at Cleveland mired in a 3-for-22 slump,WhiteSox designated hitter Jim Thome didn?t have his head down when he went to the plate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedge too busy managing to fret about his future ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/wedge-too-busy-managing-to-fret-about-his-future-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[They hit, they pitch - they win ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/they-hit-they-pitch-they-win-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Indians Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/white-sox-indians-preview-2633.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland's Cliff Lee is the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, but Chicago's Mark Buehrle is currently pitching like someone worthy of the honor.The two aces square off Wednesday when the White Sox and Indians meet in the finale of a three-game set at Pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 7, Indians 4]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/white-sox-7-indians-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't tell the Cleveland Indians that Jim Thome was struggling at the plate.He was hitting .212 and in a 3-for-22 slump entering Tuesday night's game, but he hit a pair of two-run homers to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 7-4 victory."It's hard when you'r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thome blasts pair as White Sox roll]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/thome-blasts-pair-as-white-sox-roll.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Thome hit a pair of two-run homers to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 7-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.Both home runs were off Cleveland starter Jeremy Sowers (0-2), and Thome's 42nd multi-homer game gave him 547 for his career.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' Shapiro disappointed with team's record]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-shapiro-disappointed-with-team-s-record.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro is standing by manager Eric Wedge despite the team's poor start.The Indians, picked by many to win the AL Central, had a 12-21 record and were in last place in the division going into Tuesday night's game aga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Box Score: Indians Wallop White Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/morning-box-score-indians-wallop-white-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 12, 2009 (Gothamist delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians activate INF Carroll, send down Barfield]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-activate-inf-carroll-send-down-barfield.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians activated infielder Jamey Carroll from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and optioned infielder Josh Barfield to Triple-A Columbus.Carroll broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch in the Indians' last exhibition game on April 4.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers are well armed]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tigers-are-well-armed.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND -- Progressive Field has been a Baseball version of "Masterpiece Theatre" in the first two games between theDetroitTigers and Cleveland Indians.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABOUT THE TRIBE BULLPEN . . . ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/about-the-tribe-bullpen-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:10:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the third time in four years, theIndians have one of the worst bullpens in Baseball. Heading into Saturday's game, they had a 6.58 ERA, ranking 13th in the American League. Hard to believe that any team is below that, but the Angels have made a dramat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Indians vs. Chicago White Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/on-deck-indians-vs-chicago-white-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:10:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Tonight through Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe falls: a sweep]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tribe-falls-a-sweep.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:10:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than 24 hours after a lengthy, players-only meeting Saturday night, theIndians charged out of the clubhouse Sunday and . . . lost again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedging in a meeting doesn't help ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/wedging-in-a-meeting-doesn-t-help-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:10:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The thing about players-only meetings in Baseball is they don't often have much of a shelf life. Another is that it's usually better if it's the players who call it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture translates, but pitches . . . ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/culture-translates-but-pitches-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:10:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss a case of theft]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/loss-a-case-of-theft.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:10:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peralta to sit and think about what he hasn't done ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/peralta-to-sit-and-think-about-what-he-hasn-t-done-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:10:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 THINGS ABOUT THE TRIBE . . . ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/5-things-about-the-tribe-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:10:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1. Baseball Prospectus has a fielding-rating system called defensive efficiency, and theIndians are among several franchises that value it. Well, the Tribe ranks 29th out of 30 in that category - only Baltimore is worse. Don't be surprised if you start to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scoreless-innings streak reaches 19 ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/scoreless-innings-streak-reaches-19-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:10:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers 4Indians 0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2613.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jhonny Peralta, who hit fourth for much of last season, was the No. 8 hitter in the lineup Sunday. Peralta came into the game hitting .127 over his last 15 games and .210 overall. He responded to the demotion by going 3-for-4 Sunday. --OF Matt LaPort]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2614.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In their last three games, the Indians' bullpen hasn't been the club's biggest problem. Now it's a lack of hitting. On Sunday, the Indians lost 5-3 to Detroit, getting swept in the three-game series with the visiting Tigers. The Indians only scored three ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2615.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Fausto Carmona pitched into the seventh inning, allowing two runs, but still got tagged with the loss Saturday as the Indians lost to the Tigers 4-0. The Indians also lost 1-0 on Friday. It's the first time the Indians have been shut out in consecut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Double ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/first-double-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeRosa still seeking comfort level ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/derosa-still-seeking-comfort-level-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (Akron Beacon Journal delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Indians Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/white-sox-indians-preview-2618.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time Carl Pavano faced the Chicago White Sox, he was enjoying the best season of his career.The Cleveland Indians right-hander has shown a return to that previous form this month after four trying years with the New York Yankees and will look to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porcello beats Tribe for Tigers sweep ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/porcello-beats-tribe-for-tigers-sweep-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians are digging themselves a deeper hole each day.Detroit rookie Rick Porcello added to their mounting frustrations Sunday, combining with four relievers to beat the struggling Indians 5-3 and complete a three-game sweep for the Tigers."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yahoo! Sports writer Jeff Passan calls Blue Jays fans obnoxious ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yahoo-sports-writer-jeff-passan-calls-blue-jays-fans-obnoxious-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (Digital Journal delivered byNewstex) --I like Jeff Passan. Enjoy his work. Been reading him ever since he joined Yahoo! Sports. But Passan doesn't feel the same way about me, or us. He thinks we - Toronto Blue Jays fans - are obnoxious, anno]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-2621.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have gotten strong performances on the mound after a poor start, enjoying their best run of the season. Most pitching staffs, though, would get a boost from facing the Cleveland Indians these days.After receiving yet another pitching ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-2604.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have gotten strong performances on the mound after a poor start, enjoying their best run of the season. Most pitching staffs, though, would get a boost from facing the Cleveland Indians these days.After receiving yet another pitching ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 4, Indians 0]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tigers-4-indians-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Jackson could hardly be heard over the blaring music in the Detroit Tigers' clubhouse.In the home team's locker room, the Cleveland Indians needed some privacy after another brutal loss.It wasn't until 42 minutes after Jackson and two relievers comb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tallet helps Jays stop slide ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tallet-helps-jays-stop-slide-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' streak reaches 19 scoreless]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-streak-reaches-19-scoreless.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Jackson and two Detroit Tigers relievers extended Cleveland's scoreless streak to 19 innings with a 4-0 win over the Indians on Saturday night.The Indians have not scored since the eighth inning of a 13-3 loss Thursday in Boston. Cleveland got only ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5-9-09 Morning Roundup ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/5-9-09-morning-roundup-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (Akron Beacon Journal delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny being caught]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/manny-being-caught.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For better or worse, RedSox left fielder Jason Bay will always be linked to Manny Ramirez, so he wasn't surprised when reporters huddled around his locker three hours before last night's game against the Indians.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox roar back to bash Indians ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sox-roar-back-to-bash-indians-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RedSox 13, Indians 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2611.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cliff Lee's hard luck season continued Friday as he pitched eight strong innings but still lost to Detroit 1-0. In his last four starts Lee has a 1.74 ERA but a record of 0-3. The Indians have scored a total of just two runs in those four games. --C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2612.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have had plenty of pitching woes this season, but the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner has made sure that every fifth day the Indians get a quality start. Cliff Lee did it again Friday night. Unfortunately for Lee and the Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-2595.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One run is all the Detroit Tigers needed to win their last game. Edwin Jackson is certainly deserving of much more support than that.The Tigers look to finally give Jackson some runs to work with in the middle game of their series with the Cleveland India]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 1, Indians 0]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tigers-1-indians-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander was dominant on the mound for Detroit. The Tigers' defense was even better behind him.Verlander (3-2) struck out 11 and outpitched reigning Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee for the second time in a week to beat the Cleveland Indians 1-0 Fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peralta gets mental health day ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/peralta-gets-mental-health-day-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2009 (Akron Beacon Journal delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander's gem upstages Lee in Cleveland]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/verlander-s-gem-upstages-lee-in-cleveland.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander was dominant on the mound for Detroit. The Tigers' defense was even better behind him.Verlander (3-2) struck out 11 and outpitched reigning Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee for the second time in a week to beat the Cleveland Indians 1-0 Fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians work out free agent RHP Luis Vizcaino]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-work-out-free-agent-rhp-luis-vizcaino.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for help for their beleaguered bullpen, the Cleveland Indians gave a tryout to free agent right-hander Luis Vizcaino.The 34-year-old threw a bullpen session in Cleveland on Friday."We worked him out today, but I want to talk with (pitching coach) ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth a triumph for Sox]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sixth-a-triumph-for-sox.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX 13, Indians 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth a triumph for Sox 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sixth-a-triumph-for-sox-2601.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX 13, Indians 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pavano beats old team ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/pavano-beats-old-team-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[rchimelis@repub.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians take the fifth vs. Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-take-the-fifth-vs-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a first at Fenway Park last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record 12-run inning lifts Red Sox past Indians]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/record-12-run-inning-lifts-red-sox-past-indians.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A dozen batters went to the plate. Before the Red Sox made a single out in the sixth inning, every one of them had scored.The most productive start to a major-league inning in 56 years boosted Boston to a 13-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox in good frame of mind]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sox-in-good-frame-of-mind.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Red Sox13Indians3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laffey is latest addition to bullpen ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/laffey-is-latest-addition-to-bullpen-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laffey gives relief]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/laffey-gives-relief.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-2590.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been nearly a decade since the AL had a repeat Cy Young Award winner. It doesn't look like that will change this season.Reigning Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee looks to bounce back from another tough defeat as he takes the ball for the Cleveland Ind]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox break record AL record in win over Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/bosox-break-record-al-record-in-win-over-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox rounded the bases at a rapid rate and broke an 84-year-old AL record.Twelve batters came up and all 12 scored before Boston made its first out more than a half hour into the bottom of the sixth inning of a 13-3 win over the Cleveland Indians o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masterson drops 1st Fenway Park decision ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/masterson-drops-1st-fenway-park-decision-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Masterson experienced his first failing at Fenway Park in last night's 9-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banged-up Sox scuffle]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/banged-up-sox-scuffle.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RedSox general manager Theo Epstein took in batting practice yesterday from beside the cage, but his focus wasn't on the field. Instead, Epstein spoke with trainers Paul Lessard and Mike Reinold. They had no shortage of subject matter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RED SOX NOTEBOOK]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/red-sox-notebook.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Joba Chamberlain thinks the RedSox plan to forget the 93-mph fastball with which he drilled Jason Bay, he's got another thing coming.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barfield right at home in Toronto ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/barfield-right-at-home-in-toronto-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:10:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays blast Tribe's bungling bullpen ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/jays-blast-tribe-s-bungling-bullpen-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:10:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto - Why Rafael Perez and Jensen Lewis in the seventh inning Tuesday in another bullpen embarrassment at Rogers Centre? TheIndians have no one else, that's why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5-5-09 Morning RoundUp ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/5-5-09-morning-roundup-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:10:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Akron Beacon Journal delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5-4-09 Morning RoundUp ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/5-4-09-morning-roundup-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:10:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Akron Beacon Journal delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why April matters II ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/why-april-matters-ii-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:10:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Akron Beacon Journal delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barfield sees the whole spectrum ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/barfield-sees-the-whole-spectrum-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:10:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Akron Beacon Journal delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt LaPorta gets tossed right into the pool ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/matt-laporta-gets-tossed-right-into-the-pool-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:10:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Akron Beacon Journal delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Red Sox Preview 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-red-sox-preview-2584.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:10:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians got an immediate payoff from their bullpen shuffle. They hope the new starter as a result of those changes will also bring an instant dividend Thursday night when the Indians complete a two-game series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 9, Red Sox 2]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-9-red-sox-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:10:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano endured four injury-plagued years in which he gave the New York Yankees very little for their $39.95 million.So far he's been a big bargain for the Cleveland Indians.Pavano pitched his third strong game in three weeks, Victor Martinez homered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Red Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-red-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians-RedSox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third rally decisive in 12-inning victory ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/third-rally-decisive-in-12-inning-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe's best just isn't good enough ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tribe-s-best-just-isn-t-good-enough-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Red Sox Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-red-sox-preview-2571.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After his relievers blew another late lead, Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge suggested the club might look for outside help to improve its beleaguered bullpen.The Boston Red Sox certainly have some options Wedge would be happy with.The Red Sox hope on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 10, Indians 6]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/blue-jays-10-indians-6.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's not much relief in the Cleveland Indians bullpen these days.Adam Lind hit a three-run home run and Scott Rolen added a solo shot to punctuate a seven-run seventh inning for the Toronto Blue Jays in their 10-6 win Tuesday over the Indians.Trailing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectacular 7th gets Blue Jays past Indians]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/spectacular-7th-gets-blue-jays-past-indians.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Lind hit a three-run home run and Scott Rolen added a solo shot to punctuate a seven-run seventh inning for the Toronto Blue Jays in their 10-6 win Tuesday over the Cleveland Indians.Trailing 6-3 after Cleveland scored four times in the top of the se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miner change, major benefit]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/miner-change-major-benefit.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- Zach Miner's earned run average fell from 6.75 to 4.50 on Sunday -- and he did not even throw a pitch.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[He's ba-ack]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/he-s-ba-ack.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- Justin Verlander did not pitch like a Cy Young Award winner, he pitched better than one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays lose wild one]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/jays-lose-wild-one.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays were in control of things for most of last night, but they were never able to deliver a big blow and, in the end, it cost them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe has chance, can't score for Lee ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tribe-has-chance-can-t-score-for-lee-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Indians at Toronto ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/on-deck-indians-at-toronto-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Tonight and Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early flurry is just enough]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/early-flurry-is-just-enough.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 6, Tigers 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian bummer ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indian-bummer-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EDITORIALS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaPorta one of four to join Tribe ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/laporta-one-of-four-to-join-tribe-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By:]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/presented-by-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen blows it again]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/bullpen-blows-it-again.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit - It could have been worse. Anyone who has seen theIndians' bullpen knows that's true.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's the plan for the new guys ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/here-s-the-plan-for-the-new-guys-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays flatter to deceive, lose 9-7 ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/jays-flatter-to-deceive-lose-9-7-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays were in control of things most of the night yesterday, but they were never able to deliver a big blow and, in the end, it cost them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Blue Jays Preview 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-blue-jays-preview-2567.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A big reason for the Toronto Blue Jays' early success has been their play at home. That still doesn't seem to matter to the Cleveland Indians.The Blue Jays look to avoid a fifth consecutive loss to the Indians at Rogers Centre on Tuesday in the finale of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday wrap and thoughts ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sunday-wrap-and-thoughts-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --BY ADAM RONIS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Blue Jays Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-blue-jays-preview-2550.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays can credit their success against the AL Central as a big reason for their strong start.The Blue Jays look to continue taking advantage of that division Monday when they open a two-game set against the Cleveland Indians at Rogers Cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander Ks 11 as Tigers down Indians]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/verlander-ks-11-as-tigers-down-indians.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians learned what the New York Yankees discovered six days earlier: Justin Verlander is back to his dominant form.Verlander struck out 11 and Curtis Granderson delivered another go-ahead hit as the Detroit Tigers beat the Indians 3-1 Sund]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 1, Indians 0(2)]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tigers-1-indians-0-2-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asdrubal Cabrera lost three RBIs Sunday morning, almost 24 hours after picking them up in a Saturday afternoon game.In the fifth inning of Detroit's 9-7 win over the Cleveland Indians, Cabrera hit a deep fly ball to left with the bases loaded. Ryan Raburn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starting Five: LaPorta Gets The Call ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/starting-five-laporta-gets-the-call-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Jeff Fletcher  Starting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's Baseball action, with a quick nod to what is ahead.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON BASEBALL]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/on-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good time for a freeze frame. At the end of April, no team had a larger lead in its division than the Dodgers did in the National League West. Playoffs, baby!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOT CORNER ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/hot-corner-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WHO'S UP - Fitted for a crownCardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (right) finished April within hailing distance of the Triple Crown that Atlanta manager Bobby Cox once said Pujols was capable of winning. Pujols led the league in RBIs (28), was second wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make the MLB draft more interesting]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/how-to-make-the-mlb-draft-more-interesting.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NFL draft is big and keeps getting bigger. Joel Sherman has a few suggestions for how MLB can copy that success.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fastball command eludes Niemann ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/fastball-command-eludes-niemann-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaPorta headed for the Big Leagues ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/laporta-headed-for-the-big-leagues-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 2, 2009 (Miami Herald delivered byNewstex) --By Mike McCall Former Florida Sultan of Swat Matt LaPorta was called up to the majors by theClevelandIndians on Friday: LINK (it's a good read, check it out). LaPorta, UF's all-time home runs leader (a reco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-2543.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A lack of run support has been a major factor in Cliff Lee's slow start, but given the way the Cleveland Indians are swinging the bats recently, he could get some help in his next outing.The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner takes the mound Sunday when th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers get to Tribe 'pen, win soon follows]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tigers-get-to-tribe-pen-win-soon-follows.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers were on the verge of another frustrating early season loss when Curtis Granderson and the struggling Cleveland Indians bullpen saved them.Granderson hit a two-run homer in Detroit's three-run eighth inning and the Tigers beat the Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some interesting Yankee Stadium attendance numbers ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/some-interesting-yankee-stadium-attendance-numbers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 2, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2546.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians began a seven-game road trip Friday by finally getting a look at the Carl Pavano they hoped to see this year, after signing him over the winter as a free agent to a one-year $1.5 million contract. Pavano pitched into the eighth inning to get h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2547.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--On Saturday, the Indians will attempt to do something they've only done once this year: win consecutive games. The only time the Indians have won consecutive games was April 15 and 16. --C Victor Martinez's triple in the first inning Wednesday was his f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2548.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians offense, which had been among the best in the American League the first two weeks of the season, has struggled to score over the last week as the team continues to languish at the bottom of the Central Division. Those offensive woes coupled wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEST AND WORST TRADES IN CLEVELAND SPORTS. ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/best-and-worst-trades-in-cleveland-sports-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From left,Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel, Cavs center Brad Daugherty and Browns quarterback Frank Ryan are among Cleveland's best acquisitions. The Browns sending away receiver Paul Warfield, second from right, and theIndians getting rid of outfielder Roc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Throw, hit, catch the ball: Tribe is 0-for-3 ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/throw-hit-catch-the-ball-tribe-is-0-for-3-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheIndians were 8-14 in April.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHAT A DEAL]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/what-a-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1.Indians acquire OF Tris Speaker from the Boston Red Sox for P Sam Jones, IF Fred Thomas and $55,000, April 8, 1916. All-time great CF Speaker hit .354 in 11Indians seasons and managed them to 1920 World Series title.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox thrown for loss]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/red-sox-thrown-for-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays6Red Sox2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slinging Aero coming on fast]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/slinging-aero-coming-on-fast.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians IN THE SYSTEM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-2538.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians opened their three-game series at Comerica Park with a strong performance from their oldest starting pitcher.Now, they hope their youngest can provide a similar effort Saturday as the Indians search for a ninth straight win over the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians recall 3 from minors]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-recall-3-from-minors.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians designated infielder Tony Graffanino for assignment and recalled three players from Triple-A Columbus on Friday night after their victory over Detroit.Graffanino hit .130 in seven games this season.Outfielder Matt LaPorta, the bigges]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pavano's strong start lifts Tribe over Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/pavano-s-strong-start-lifts-tribe-over-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano made his best start since joining the Cleveland Indians, but had to sweat out the final five outs before he could celebrate his first victory with the club.After he pitched 7 1-3 effective innings, the bullpen held off the Detroit Tigers 6-5 o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/-2541.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOW THE RUNS SCORED]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former farmhand plows over Tribe ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/former-farmhand-plows-over-tribe-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Red Sox 6Indians 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ailing shoulder has Pronk on DL ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/ailing-shoulder-has-pronk-on-dl-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox start slowly]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sox-start-slowly.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND - On the heels of an 11-game winning streak, here's an uplifting thought: The RedSox haven't come anywhere close to playing their best Baseball yet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox better late]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sox-better-late.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX 6, Indians 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journey fulfilled]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/journey-fulfilled.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX 6, Indians 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox bullpen tiptoes tightrope ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sox-bullpen-tiptoes-tightrope-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND - Last night, a quartet of RedSox relievers kept the RedSox alive with four innings of scoreless work in a 6-5 10-inning win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-2530.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Armando Galarraga is showing that last season's success with the Detroit Tigers wasn't a fluke.Galarraga looks to improve to 4-0 on Friday when the Tigers will try to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Cleveland Indians in the opener of a three-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox have a blast]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sox-have-a-blast.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND - Jonathan Van Every's former roommate in the Indians organization stood on the mound with two outs in the 10th inning. The score was tied, as it had been in every game of this series upon reaching the ninth inning, with Van Every the last chanc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2532.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a day they lost their designated hitter for at least two weeks, the Indians came up short offensively in a 6-5 loss to Boston in 10 innings. Prior to the game, the Indians announced they were putting Travis Hafner on the disabled list. Hafner has soren]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2515.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a day they lost their designated hitter for at least two weeks, the Indians came up short offensively in a 6-5 loss to Boston in 10 innings. Prior to the game, the Indians announced they were putting Travis Hafner on the disabled list. Hafner has soren]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2516.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Victor Martinez's triple in the first inning Wednesday was his first in five years, and only his second career three-bagger. Martinez's other triple came on June 2, 2004, vs. Texas. He went 2,032 at bats between triples. --RHP Anthony Reyes lasted jus]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2517.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians offense, which had been among the best in the American League the first two weeks of the season, has struggled to score over the last week as the team continues to languish at the bottom of the Central Division. Those offensive woes coupled wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right off the bat]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/right-off-the-bat.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now it's theAngels' turn to enter the apparent twilight zone in Yankee Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers' LaPorta, Valbuena making cases for call-ups ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/clippers-laporta-valbuena-making-cases-for-call-ups-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can this season get any worse? ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/can-this-season-get-any-worse-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe sends Sox to foggy bottom ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tribe-sends-sox-to-foggy-bottom-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 6, Indians 5(10)]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/red-sox-6-indians-5-10-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Van Every couldn't have written a better script for his first major league home run.Boston's backup outfielder homered with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 6-5, comeback win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night."Thi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Travails of Travis ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/the-travails-of-travis-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit batter haunts frustrated Shields ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/hit-batter-haunts-frustrated-shields-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays can't quite break trend ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rays-can-t-quite-break-trend-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians get the drop on Red Sox in ninth ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-get-the-drop-on-red-sox-in-ninth-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians9Red Sox8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugly loss? No argument here ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/ugly-loss-no-argument-here-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NINTH-INNING HOMER SINKS TRIBE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Indians Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/red-sox-indians-preview-2510.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After snapping their lengthy win streak in disheartening fashion, the Boston Red Sox will try to start another behind an improving starter who has never lost to the Cleveland Indians.Looking for a third straight quality start, Jon Lester will attempt to h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 9, Red Sox 8]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-9-red-sox-8.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Javier Lopez took his eyes off the ball for an instant - and Boston's 11-game winning streak was over.Mark DeRosa had four hits and scored from second base on Lopez's error with two outs in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat the Red]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More on Maddux and Pedro ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/more-on-maddux-and-pedro-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 28, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeRosa, Indians end Red Sox's 11-game win streak]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/derosa-indians-end-red-sox-s-11-game-win-streak.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark DeRosa had four hits and scored from second base on an error with two outs in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 9-8 on Tuesday night, snapping their 11-game winning streak.The Indians won for only the second time in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/-2514.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOW THE RUNS SCORED]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay continues to carve out his own niche ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/bay-continues-to-carve-out-his-own-niche-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:10:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND - The Dodgers have designated an area at Dodger Stadium ``Mannywood'' in honor of Manny Ram?rez. They are selling seats in the left-field corner for $99 a pair, and they come with ``Mannywood'' T-shirts. Ram?rez, of course, wears No. 99.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox streak to 11th]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sox-streak-to-11th.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:10:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Red Sox3Indians1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niemann gives Rays something to build on ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/niemann-gives-rays-something-to-build-on-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:10:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carmona is better, but not good enough ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/carmona-is-better-but-not-good-enough-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:10:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Indians vs. Boston ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/on-deck-indians-vs-boston-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:10:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Tonight through Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrier family reunion a hit in '08 ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/guerrier-family-reunion-a-hit-in-08-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:10:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sipp pours it on, Twins taste defeat ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sipp-pours-it-on-twins-taste-defeat-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:10:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 4 Twins 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A good deal: Wedge shuffles lineup ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/a-good-deal-wedge-shuffles-lineup-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:10:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay's homer in 9th gives Red Sox 11th straight win]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/bay-s-homer-in-9th-gives-red-sox-11th-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:10:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For eight innings, there were nothing but zeros stretching across the giant scoreboard at Progressive Field.Jason Bay changed that with one swing.Boston's outfielder - with a flair for drama - hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning off Cleveland closer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Indians Preview]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/red-sox-indians-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even during his stellar Cy Young season last year, Cliff Lee couldn't beat the Boston Red Sox.Right now, it seems that no one can.Coming off an unbeaten homestand, the Red Sox will take their 10-game winning streak on the road, where they'll start a nine-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians trip up Perkins in 4-2 victory over Minnesota Twins ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-trip-up-perkins-in-4-2-victory-over-minnesota-twins-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND -- For the first time this season Glen Perkins' invincibility faltered, and for the third time this season, his offense couldn't pick him up in Minnesota's 4-2 loss to the Indians Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Span or Gomez? ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/span-or-gomez-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 26, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laffey helps Tribe double up Twins]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/laffey-helps-tribe-double-up-twins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Laffey and Tony Sipp used to talk about pitching for the Cleveland Indians when they were roommates at Triple-A Columbus this year. The scenario was Laffey would start and Sipp would close out a victory.Sunday didn't play out exactly how they planne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giambi, A's turn up power]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/giambi-a-s-turn-up-power.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROUNDUP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins whip Cleveland behind Kevin Slowey ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/minnesota-twins-whip-cleveland-behind-kevin-slowey-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND -- At times Saturday night Mike Redmond was the model of consistency, calling for fastball after fastball. At times, the catcher said, Kevin Slowey's signature pinpoint command left no need for anything else.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Indians Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/twins-indians-preview-2494.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Minnesota Twins swept the Cleveland Indians on the road, construction hadn't started on Progressive Field and first baseman Justin Morneau was less than a month removed from his 10th birthday.With Morneau and outfielder Jason Kubel looki]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slowey pitches Twins past Indians 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/slowey-pitches-twins-past-indians-2495.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Slowey pitched eight strong innings and Jason Kubel hit two solo homers, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night.Slowey (3-0) carried a five-hit shutout into the ninth but allowed three singles to op]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games of the Day ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/games-of-the-day-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 26, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Indians Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/twins-indians-preview-2482.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Minnesota Twins swept the Cleveland Indians on the road, construction hadn't started on Progressive Field and first baseman Justin Morneau was less than a month removed from his 10th birthday.With Morneau and outfielder Jason Kubel looki]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 7, Indians 1]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/twins-7-indians-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians manager Eric Wedge was fuming after watching his team struggle at the plate for the second straight night.Kevin Slowey pitched eight sharp innings and Jason Kubel hit two solo homers, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 7-1 victory over Wedge's club ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slowey pitches Twins past Indians]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/slowey-pitches-twins-past-indians.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Slowey pitched eight strong innings and Jason Kubel hit two solo homers, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night.Slowey (3-0) carried a five-hit shutout into the ninth but allowed three singles to op]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2485.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Thanks to the struggles of their starting pitcher, the Indians are almost always behind early in games. They have been out-scored 14-5 in the first inning of their 17 games thus far.  --RHP Adam Miller, once the organization's top pitching prospect, is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2486.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went 3-4 on a trip to Kansas City and New York and returned home for their first extended homestand of the season. Their biggest challenge is getting their pitching in order. The starting rotation remains inconsistent, but the bullpen has been]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2487.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Indians have struggled to win games in the first two and a half weeks of the season, they haven't struggled to hit or score runs. Until now. Now the Indians are in a hitting slump. Friday night, for the third consecutive game, the Indians didn't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sizemore points way to an Indians win]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sizemore-points-way-to-an-indians-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 5,Royals 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Indians vs. Minnesota ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/on-deck-indians-vs-minnesota-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Today through Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm not just rambling]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/i-m-not-just-rambling.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More musings from planet me:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shapiro: Lee trade not even on radar ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/shapiro-lee-trade-not-even-on-radar-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins dominate Cleveland from the start ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/minnesota-twins-dominate-cleveland-from-the-start-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND; At some point in each of theTwins' first 16 games of the season, they trailed their opponent. In nine of those games, they couldn't rally. Friday night, for the first time this year, they didn't have to.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Indians Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/twins-indians-preview-2479.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano has yet to record a victory as a member of the Cleveland Indians, but he appears to be getting closer.Still hoping to revive his career, Pavano looks to help the Indians avoid a second straight loss to the visiting Minnesota Twins on Saturday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morneau belts HR in Twins win over Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/morneau-belts-hr-in-twins-win-over-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau and Nick Blackburn just love facing the Cleveland Indians.Morneau homered and Blackburn pitched seven solid innings in the Minnesota Twins' 5-1 victory on Friday night.It was the first time in 17 games this season that the Twins didn't trai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' Miller faces career-threatening surgery]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-miller-faces-career-threatening-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Miller, the top pitching prospect in the Cleveland Indians organization, will likely undergo career-threatening surgery on his right middle finger next week.Indians head trainer Lonnie Soloff said Miller will meet with Dr. Thomas Graham in Baltimore ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuilt arm builds up Sipp ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rebuilt-arm-builds-up-sipp-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fill-in leaves Tribe empty ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/fill-in-leaves-tribe-empty-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Royals BLANK TRIBE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2467.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went 3-4 on a trip to Kansas City and New York and returned home for their first extended homestand of the season. Their biggest challenge is getting their pitching in order. The starting rotation remains inconsistent, but the bullpen has been]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2468.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore is one of the few leadoff hitters in the majors capable of leading his team in home runs. Sizemore, in fact, did exactly that last year, topping the Indians with a career-high 33 homers. Sizemore's power has surfaced again this year, and Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2469.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Trailing 2-1, the Indians scored four runs in the eighth inning Thursday to beat Kansas City 5-2. Before that win the Indians were 0-8 in games they were trailing after the sixth inning. --LHP Jeremy Sowers, who failed in his bid to win a spot in the ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cliff Lee Could Be Traded ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cliff-lee-could-be-traded-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 23, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Tom Fornelli  TheIndians are off to a slow start to the 2009 season, as is last year's AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee. After going 22-3 in 2008, Lee has already matched last season's loss total only]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Indians Preview 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/twins-indians-preview-2471.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians know they need to start winning series in order to have success.So far, that's been a problem for the Twins on the road.Minnesota looks to break out of its road funk when it opens a three-game series against the I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 5, Royals 2]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-5-royals-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after grumbling about Cleveland's inability to produce good at-bats, Grady Sizemore took matters into his own hands.Sizemore greeted reliever Ron Mahay with a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the eighth inning Thursday and the Indians beat the Kansas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe score 4 in 8th, rally past Royals]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tribe-score-4-in-8th-rally-past-royals.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore greeted reliever Ron Mahay with a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the eighth inning Thursday and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2.Royals starter Gil Meche (1-1) had retired 16 straight batters and took a 2-1 lead into t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laffey, Tribe turn two into victory ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/laffey-tribe-turn-two-into-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 8 Royals 7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Indians Preview 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/royals-indians-preview-2457.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Solid starting pitching has been a big reason for the Kansas City Royals' early success in 2009.Gil Meche hopes to continue that trend and help the Royals to a second straight victory Thursday in the decisive contest of a three-game road set with the Clev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cy Young winner Lee ties '08 loss total]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cy-young-winner-lee-ties-08-loss-total.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Bannister was excited to be back in the major leagues - and even more delighted his first start came in Cleveland.Bannister (1-0) and two relievers outpitched reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Indians 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spartans showing no fear during winning streak ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/spartans-showing-no-fear-during-winning-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ralph Remus went to the mound after a leadoff double in the seventh inning of a one-run game with rival Benet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks post GKLL Major winROUNDUP ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yanks-post-gkll-major-winroundup-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Amato (struck out all 15 batters he faced), Nick Bruno (two-run homer) and Glenn Glennerster (two doubles, two RBI) led theYankees over the Indians 8-0 in Great Kills LL Major play yesterday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians send LHP Zach Jackson to Triple-A Columbus]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-send-lhp-zach-jackson-to-triple-a-columbus.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians sent left-handed pitcher Zach Jackson to Triple-A Columbus and called up lefty Tony Sipp from the Clippers on Wednesday.Indians manager Eric Wedge announced the move following Tuesday night's 8-7 victory over Kansas City, a game in w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[EVERYTHING GOES WANG FOR YANKS]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/everything-goes-wang-for-yanks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 22]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDIANS: HISTORIC 14-RUN INNING WAS 'FUN' ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-historic-14-run-inning-was-fun-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 45,167 in attendance atYankee Stadium yesterday had never seen their team surrender 14 runs in an inning. The reason? Well, no one had.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLAGGETT'S DEBUT BOMBS ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/claggett-s-debut-bombs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dream came true for Anthony Claggett. The call-up to the major leagues, to theYankees, came Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shapiro says umpires made right homer call]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/shapiro-says-umpires-made-right-homer-call.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Indians vs. Kansas City Royals ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/on-deck-indians-vs-kansas-city-royals-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Today through Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Indians Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/royals-indians-preview-2449.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last season was undoubtedly Cliff Lee's finest, and the Cleveland Indians' pitcher was at his best when facing the Kansas City Royals.Following a slow start this year, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner will look to continue his turnaround Wednesday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 8, Royals 7]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-8-royals-7.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians pitcher Aaron Laffey was pleased he was able to keep the ball down during key spots. Kansas City manager Trey Hillman was upset with his team's approach at the plate.The result was an impressive night for Cleveland's defense.Grady Sizemore hit a t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet stream, New York style ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/jet-stream-new-york-style-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 21, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sizemore hits 3-run jack as Tribe tops Royals]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sizemore-hits-3-run-jack-as-tribe-tops-royals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Indians turned double plays in six straight innings in an 8-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.Sizemore connected in Cleveland's four-run fourth inning as the Indians built a 6-1 l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What was really behind that 22-4 Yankees loss? ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/what-was-really-behind-that-22-4-yankees-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 21, 2009 (The Orlando Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[STRUGGLING MATSUI'S LEFT KNEE 'A CONCERN' ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/struggling-matsui-s-left-knee-a-concern-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[YANKEE NOTES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series preview]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/series-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where: Progressive Field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonnanstine feels ready to step up ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sonnanstine-feels-ready-to-step-up-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Much of Rays' strength kept in their reserves ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/much-of-rays-strength-kept-in-their-reserves-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia left, but city still has a hold]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sabathia-left-but-city-still-has-a-hold.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HEY, HOYNSIE! ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/hey-hoynsie-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Got anIndians question? Send it in. Plain DealerIndians beat writer Paul Hoynes will choose several to answer each Sunday. Submit your question to cleveland.com/heyhoynsie. Read Paul's answers each Sunday here in the sports section. All of Paul's answers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RANT OF THE WEEK ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rant-of-the-week-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has happened almost every April under manager Eric Wedge. TheIndians come out of spring training looking unprepared. Saturday's rout notwithstanding, theIndians have managed just four wins in the first 12 games and sentenced themselves to another long ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[22-4]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/22-4.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interfere and loathing]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/interfere-and-loathing.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New York - Yankees manager Joe Girardi went to his bench, the umpires went to the videotape and theIndians left the Bronx with a 7-3 loss Sunday to New York. TheIndians split the four-game series at new Yankee Stadium, but they were positioned to sweep.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedge deflects credit for milestone ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/wedge-deflects-credit-for-milestone-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe hitting philosophy takes hold ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tribe-hitting-philosophy-takes-hold-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[From bad to worse ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/from-bad-to-worse-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posada homers, Yanks split first series at stadium]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/posada-homers-yanks-split-first-series-at-stadium.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jorge Posada lost track of his high-arcing drive to right and was counting on the wind in new Yankee Stadium to help push yet another ball into the stands.The chilly breeze was swirling a little differently Sunday, and Posada's ball came down in a tangle ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple Victories ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/multiple-victories-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple Victories  2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/multiple-victories--2432.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treehouse Fort Headlines For April 19 - "Upside The Head" ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/treehouse-fort-headlines-for-april-19-upside-the-head-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (Blogcritics.org delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 7, Indians 3]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yankees-7-indians-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even while the umpires checked the replay, Yankees manager Joe Girardi never wavered in his certainty that Jorge Posada's fly to right was a home run.The way the ball has been flying out of the new Yankee Stadium, who could blame him?After an 8 1/2-minute]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 7, Indians 3 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yankees-7-indians-3-2435.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pinch-hitter Jorge Posada's drive to right in the seventh inning was ruled a two-run homer by video replay, and the New York Yankees spoiled former teammate Carl Pavano's return with a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.Balls have been flyin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees need video help to edge Indians]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yankees-need-video-help-to-edge-indians.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pinch-hitter Jorge Posada's drive to right in the seventh inning was ruled a two-run homer by video replay, and the New York Yankees spoiled former teammate Carl Pavano's return with a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.Balls have been flyin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lurie: Major league pitching has been unseasonably cold so far this season ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/lurie-major-league-pitching-has-been-unseasonably-cold-so-far-this-season-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two weeks of the 2009 Baseball season now concluded have we learned anything from the performance of the teams?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wang Still Wrong ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/wang-still-wrong-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Yankee Stadium a hitter's paradise]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/new-yankee-stadium-a-hitter-s-paradise.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aerodynamics and putrid pinstripe pitching have turned the new Yankee Stadium into a deadly den of dingers, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dellucci to start rehab stint Monday]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/dellucci-to-start-rehab-stint-monday.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians outfielder David Dellucci is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Monday.Dellucci went on the disabled list March 30 with a strained left calf. He hit .240 (6-for-25) with two homers and five RBIs in eight spri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 22, Yankees 4]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-22-yankees-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The jokes started flying as the Cleveland Indians piled up runs in the second inning Saturday. Ben Francisco was glad he wasn't in the field. Ryan Garko was hoping to avoid making another out.It was one fun day for the Tribe at the New York Yankees' swank]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Yankees Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-yankees-preview-2424.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New York Yankees fans weren't happy after an embarrassing, lopsided loss. Their mood is unlikely to improve when they see who the Cleveland Indians are starting Sunday.The Indians will send Carl Pavano - a bust with the Yankees for four years - to the mou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians use 14-run 2nd to embarrass Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-use-14-run-2nd-to-embarrass-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians set the bar for Yankee Stadium's new record book Saturday, scoring 14 runs in the second inning of a 22-4 victory.Asdrubal Cabrera hit a grand slam and an RBI single in the second as the Indians chased struggling starter Chien-Ming W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland scores 14 runs in second against Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-scores-14-runs-in-second-against-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asdrubal Cabrera hit his first career grand slam and drove in five runs Saturday as the Cleveland Indians scored 14 runs in the second inning, the biggest inning ever against the New York Yankees.It was the most runs by a major league team in an inning si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gameday Live 12: Yankees at Indians ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/gameday-live-12-yankees-at-indians-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLIPPERS ROSTER ANALYSIS ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/clippers-roster-analysis-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitching]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grady's grand opening]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/grady-s-grand-opening.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peralta smacks two doubles, one elbow ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/peralta-smacks-two-doubles-one-elbow-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees' opener special for Tribe, too ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yankees-opener-special-for-tribe-too-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariano Rivera, home plate ump combine for save ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/mariano-rivera-home-plate-ump-combine-for-save-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live from New York: Yanks open their new home in the Bronx ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/live-from-new-york-yanks-open-their-new-home-in-the-bronx-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- It's been a crazy 2 1/2 hours since the gates opened and the pregame media functions began for today'sYankee Stadium inaugural against the Cleveland Indians. They've just trotted out John Fogarty to sing "Center Field" and the crowd roared whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening the doors]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/opening-the-doors.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- When 85-year-oldYankee Stadium closed in September, the folks here promised to bring the ghosts across the street. Seems like it works. Monument Park is in center field and the famous frieze is back atop the upper deck.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 6, Indians 5]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yankees-6-indians-5.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter stepped to the plate with the score tied in the eighth inning, turned on a fastball and sent it into the right-field seats. Mariano Rivera then finished off a New York Yankees win.Some things didn't change with the move across 161st Street.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees House-proud but pitch-poorStupendous new Stadium dwarfs pen's putrid performance vs. Indians ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yankees-house-proud-but-pitch-poorstupendous-new-stadium-dwarfs-pen-s-putrid-performance-vs-indians-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE - Big.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Yankees Preview 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-yankees-preview-2419.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The setting was different, but the finish was very familiar for the New York Yankees.After franchise legends Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera led them to their first win at their new ballpark, the Yankees look to ride the emotion of that victory as they con]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the air ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/on-the-air-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* Taped event]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laffey, Wood help Tribe for a second win ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/laffey-wood-help-tribe-for-a-second-win-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kansas City, Mo. - Kerry Wood earned his first save, Aaron Laffey earned another start and theIndians finally looked like an opportunistic team in a 5-4 victory over the Royals on Wednesday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GILBERT, DOLAN PUSH FOR DELAY]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/gilbert-dolan-push-for-delay.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL MART VOTE TODAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Punchless bats ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/punchless-bats-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Indians at New York Yankees ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/on-deck-indians-at-new-york-yankees-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Today through Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackie honored for number of reasons ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/jackie-honored-for-number-of-reasons-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAME THAT CORPORATE SPONSOR ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/name-that-corporate-sponsor-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter and company will break in the newYankee Stadium against the Cleveland Indians tonight, playing host at a venue with all the amenities and nuances of today's finest start-of-the-art facilities. However, there is one obvious, albeit refreshing, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks' new ace can't deliver win on big day]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yanks-new-ace-can-t-deliver-win-on-big-day.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC's dud and a quiet crowd made for a subdued Yankee Stadium opener. What is this, Bob Klapisch asks, the House that Couth Built?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 10, Yankees 2]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-10-yankees-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and other stars from the New York Yankees' famous pinstriped past would have been embarrassed.After an 85-year run in a stadium that was home to 26 World Series champions, the Yankees opened baseball's fanciest and priciest ballpark ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nady's injury rocks Yanks' outfield]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/nady-s-injury-rocks-yanks-outfield.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfield was supposed to be an area of strength for the Yankees. Xavier Nady's injury makes it dangerously thin, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Yankees Preview 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-yankees-preview-2395.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Appropriately, the first official pitch at America's most expensive stadium will be thrown by the pitcher with the richest contract, CC Sabathia.From Sabathia's fat deal to single-game ticket prices of $2,625, everything about the regular-season opener Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laffey helps Indians avoid sweep vs. Royals]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/laffey-helps-indians-avoid-sweep-vs-royals.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While failing to get a win on his 24th birthday, Aaron Laffey may have landed a job.The left-hander, who almost made the rotation in spring training, went 5 1-3 innings and allowed only two runs Wednesday while Cleveland picked up its first road win and a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOR RAYS, A GLOWING REMINDER ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/for-rays-a-glowing-reminder-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians recall pitcher Laffey to make start]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-recall-pitcher-laffey-to-make-start.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have recalled left-hander Aaron Laffey from Triple-A Columbus on his 24th birthday to start Wednesday's series finale at Kansas City.Laffey is starting in place of Scott Lewis, who strained his elbow on opening day and is on the 15-d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2399.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafael Perez was the Indians' most consistent reliever the last two seasons. He has been consistent this season as well, but in a negative way. Perez had another rocky outing Tuesday in the Indians' 9-3 loss to Kansas City. In 1 1/3 innings, Perez gave up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2400.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Going into the season, the Indians knew a big part of their success or failure would hinge on their starting pitching. The rotation's struggles explain the team's early record. Cleveland starters are 1-6 with a 10.13 ERA, and the team is 1-7 overall. --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2401.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first week of the season couldn't have gone much worse for the Indians, who lost their first five games. The starting rotation was a mess, with Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee losing twice, No. 2 starter Fausto Carmona giving up six runs in five innin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally - a game with a happy ending]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/finally-a-game-with-a-happy-ending.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TRIBE OPENING WEEKEND 2009]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Indians at Kansas City ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/on-deck-indians-at-kansas-city-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Tonight through Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Lewis' arm injury is not serious ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/scott-lewis-arm-injury-is-not-serious-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians make losing reappear ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-make-losing-reappear-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kansas City, Mo. - TheIndians found out Monday night that bad starts do not vanish with one victory. In fact, the occasional victory only serves to make a bad start that much more aggravating.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Royals Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-royals-preview-2389.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sidney Ponson didn't have an easy time against one of his many former teams in his Kansas City Royals debut. His next start might not be any easier.On Wednesday, the veteran right-hander again looks for his first victory against the Cleveland Indians whil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buck's bat sparks Royals' win over Indians]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/buck-s-bat-sparks-royals-win-over-indians.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The big biceps get the attention. Now John Buck has a strong core to do the important work.Figuring a solid core would help with his flexibility and give him more stamina for the entire season, Buck changed his offseason workouts to emphasize the muscles ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians on deck \ ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-on-deck--.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEXT GAME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TEIXEIRA WRIST OK ON MRI ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/teixeira-wrist-ok-on-mri-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[YANKEE NOTES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/major-league-baseball-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AMERICAN LEAGUE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 games in, and Tribe's 0-for-2009 ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/5-games-in-and-tribe-s-0-for-2009-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TRIBE OPENING WEEKEND 2009]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton makes impact in return ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/upton-makes-impact-in-return-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carroll resigned to healing process ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/carroll-resigned-to-healing-process-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad April play brings no October play ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/bad-april-play-brings-no-october-play-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TALKIN' TO MYSELF AS THE TRIBE HAS STARTED 0-5 THIS SEASON . . .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A day like no other]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/a-day-like-no-other.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TRIBE OPENING WEEKEND 2009]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad elbow puts Lewis on the DL ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/bad-elbow-puts-lewis-on-the-dl-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Royals Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-royals-preview-2383.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:16:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano's attempt at reviving his pitching career with the Cleveland Indians got off to a rough start.Kyle Davies, meanwhile, appears to keep getting better for the Kansas City Royals.Pavano looks to bounce back from an awful debut and help the Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greinke helps Royals double up Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/greinke-helps-royals-double-up-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zack Greinke reached 25 scoreless innings in a row. It wasn't easy.Greinke (2-0) wiggled out of trouble for five scoreless innings, before departing after 104 pitches and the Kansas City Royals held on to defeat the Indians 4-2 Monday night.He stranded tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fall to Cleveland ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/blue-jays-fall-to-cleveland-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays lost just their second game of the season on Sunday, surrendering two home runs in an 8-4 defeat in Cleveland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doc puts on a show as Jays win again]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/doc-puts-on-a-show-as-jays-win-again.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watching Roy Halladay mow down batters the way he did here yesterday against the Indians brought two separate sensations - awe and concern.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Royals Preview 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-royals-preview-2370.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before the start of the season, the Cleveland Indians were considered a sleeper to win the AL Central.After one week, the only surprise has been how long it took to get their first win.The Indians look to build off their first victory of the season when t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reyes lifts Indians to first win of season]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/reyes-lifts-indians-to-first-win-of-season.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Anthony Reyes' six efficient innings looked like a masterpiece to the win-starved Cleveland Indians.Reyes turned in the longest outing this season by a Cleveland starter and the Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Sunday to earn their first victory ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians break through at Jays' expense ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-break-through-at-jays-expense-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AROUND THE BASES ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/around-the-bases-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYERS OF THE WEEK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians LHP Scott Lewis has strained forearm]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-lhp-scott-lewis-has-strained-forearm.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians left-hander Scott Lewis will not throw for five to 10 days because of a strained left forearm.Trainer Lonnie Soloff confirmed Sunday that an MRI showed no structural damage but some inflammation."Scott has a moderate left forearm strain,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the best and worst in baseball]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/breaking-down-the-best-and-worst-in-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Need to know who's the best player in the game? Joel Sherman talked to scouts and execs to get the inside scoop on that and more.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians pitcher Lewis has strained forearm]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-pitcher-lewis-has-strained-forearm.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians left-hander Scott Lewis will not throw for five to 10 days because of a strained left forearm.Trainer Lonnie Soloff confirmed Sunday that an MRI showed no structural damage but some inflammation."Scott has a moderate left forearm strain,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays survive late scare in Cleveland ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/blue-jays-survive-late-scare-in-cleveland-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays survived a ninth-inning breakdown Saturday to beat the Cleveland Indians 5-4 in Ohio.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays pound out win ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/jays-pound-out-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays squeeze one out ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/jays-squeeze-one-out-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Indians Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/blue-jays-indians-preview-2362.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball's hottest offense has the Toronto Blue Jays one win away from matching their best start in 15 years. The league's worst pitching staff has the Cleveland Indians on the verge of doing something they've avoided for much longer.A loss Sunday afterno]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 5, Indians 4]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/blue-jays-5-indians-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians are on the verge of matching a 95-year-old record. It's not a mark they ever imagined approaching.Cliff Lee couldn't stop his team's season-opening slide on Saturday as Roy Halladay outpitched the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays hang on to keep Indians winless]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/blue-jays-hang-on-to-keep-indians-winless.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not even Cliff Lee could stop Cleveland's slide.The reigning Cy Young Award winner lost his second consecutive start and the Indians, expected to contend this season, remained the AL's only winless team, losing 5-4 to Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winless Indians place starting pitcher Lewis on DL]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/winless-indians-place-starting-pitcher-lewis-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have placed starter Scott Lewis on the 15-day disabled list with an elbow strain.Lewis pitched 4 1-3 innings in Friday's home-opening loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The left-hander beat out several other pitchers for a spot in Clevel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's good that Tribe fans are aghast ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/it-s-good-that-tribe-fans-are-aghast-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Baseball, apathy is more dangerous than early-season panic over a pitifully pitched first four games. At least panic proves the fan base is engaged.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians on deck ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-on-deck-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:10:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEXT GAME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2350.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. LHP Cliff Lee, the reigning Cy Young Award winner, will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically and was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2351.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have been waiting for designated hitter Travis Hafner to show something close to the kind of power he displayed a few years ago when he was one of the most feared sluggers in the American League. Friday, Hafner did exactly that. In the first i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2352.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Indians are 0-4, the first time they have lost their first four games of the season since 1985, when they started 0-5. --RHP Carl Pavano gave up nine runs in one-plus inning in his first start for the Indians. In getting swept in their three-game se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVERING ALL THE BASES]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/covering-all-the-bases.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[COVER STORY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pavano completes a terrible trifecta]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/pavano-completes-a-terrible-trifecta.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller looks to deliver good news ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/miller-looks-to-deliver-good-news-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Indians Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/blue-jays-indians-preview-2356.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In one start, Cliff Lee has already amassed numbers he didn't reach until the eighth outing of his 2008 AL Cy Young Award season.Given that those statistics are runs allowed and losses, that's not a good thing.Lee seeks to bounce back from a dreadful open]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays pound Indians' bullpen in win]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/blue-jays-pound-indians-bullpen-in-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians waited through nearly four hours of rain to resume their soggy home opener.Their first win is still being delayed.After rallying for three runs in the seventh inning to tie Toronto, the Indians' bullpen gave up six runs in the eighth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swisher leads Yankees to first win ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/swisher-leads-yankees-to-first-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BALTIMORE - The New York Yankees finally got their first win, using standout performances by newcomers A.J. Burnett, Nick Swisher and Mark Teixeira to beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wieters, Price lead cavalcade of stars]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/wieters-price-lead-cavalcade-of-stars.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, it was outfielder Jay Bruce and third baseman Evan Longoria.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee offers clarity to soothe feelings ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/lee-offers-clarity-to-soothe-feelings-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians chatter ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-chatter-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clubhouse confidential: On the video scoreboard Wednesday, high above the right-field seats at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, manager Eric Wedge watched Chris Coste catch Brad Lidge's final pitch as the Phillies came from behind to beat Atlanta, 12-11.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two down in Texas]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/two-down-in-texas.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL roundup Indians pick up 10-0 win over F-M ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/baseball-roundup-indians-pick-up-10-0-win-over-f-m-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From staff reports]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washburn out-duels Perkins in M's 2-0 win ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/washburn-out-duels-perkins-in-m-s-2-0-win-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mariners 2, TWINS 0 -- At Minneapolis, Jarrod Washburn gave up five hits in eight innings and Brandon Morrow got his first save of the season for the Mariners.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIARY ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/diary-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AUTOS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2348.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Lewis will be the starting pitcher in the Indians' home opener Friday. Lewis is only the second rookie to start the Indians' home opener in the last 55 years, the first since RHP Ryan Drese in 2002. --RHP Carl Pavano gave up nine runs in one-p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2349.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. LHP Cliff Lee, the reigning Cy Young Award winner, will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically and was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rangers Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-rangers-preview-2332.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano seems confident he can revive his once-promising career now that he's a member of the Cleveland Indians.The oft-injured right-hander gets his first chance Thursday when he tries to help the Indians avoid being swept in a three-game road series]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruz, Andrus power Rangers past Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cruz-andrus-power-rangers-past-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Elvis Andrus reached the majors so soon because the Texas Rangers thought he could help shore up their infield defense.The rookie showed Wednesday night that he can hit a little, too.Andrus hit his first career homer, and Nelson Cruz added two solo shots ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball: Former Cal pitcher adjusting to life in pros ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/baseball-former-cal-pitcher-adjusting-to-life-in-pros-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyson Ross can immediately recall the toughest at-bat of his first spring training.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball's top 100 highest-paid players ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/baseball-s-top-100-highest-paid-players-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2009 salaries for the top 100 highest-paid major league baseball players on opening day rosters and disabled lists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With season underway, big names still teamless]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/with-season-underway-big-names-still-teamless.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can you pair these faces to the places they'll end up? Ken Rosenthal thinks the answers may not reveal themselves until July.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2337.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cliff Lee gave up more earned runs (seven) in five innings on opening day than he gave up in his first seven starts combined last year (four). --The average age of the players on the Indians' 25-man roster is 28.67 years, making them the third-young]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2338.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. LHP Cliff Lee, the reigning Cy Young Award winner, will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically and was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2339.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Eric Wedge's plan to give backup catcher Kelly Shoppach more playing time this season has begun. Shoppach was the Indians' opening-day catcher, with starter Victor Martinez playing first base. On Wednesday, in the second game of the season, Martin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rangers Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-rangers-preview-2340.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians had to like their chances to win their season opener with the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner starting and a healthy and dynamic offense backing him up.The Indians, however, couldn't keep up with the Texas Rangers on the mound or a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rangers Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-rangers-preview-2328.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians had to like their chances to win their season opener with the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner starting and a healthy and dynamic offense backing him up.The Indians, however, couldn't keep up with the Texas Rangers on the mound or a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2329.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. LHP Cliff Lee, the reigning Cy Young Award winner, will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically and was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2330.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jhonny Peralta began the 2009 season needing one home run to pass Woodie Held for the Indians' record for most career home runs by a shortstop. Peralta began the season tied with Held with 85 career home runs. --RHP Joe Smith, acquired from the Mets ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2331.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:10:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were hoping a change of scenery would help reigning Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee shake his spring doldrums. But that didn't happen on opening day Monday against Texas. Lee gave up seven runs on 10 hits in five innings. The outing looked a l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2320.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. LHP Cliff Lee, the reigning Cy Young Award winner, will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically and was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2321.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jhonny Peralta began the 2009 season needing one home run to pass Woodie Held for the Indians' record for most career home runs by a shortstop. Peralta began the season tied with Held with 85 career home runs. --RHP Joe Smith, acquired from the Mets ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2322.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were hoping a change of scenery would help reigning Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee shake his spring doldrums. But that didn't happen on opening day Monday against Texas. Lee gave up seven runs on 10 hits in five innings. The outing looked a l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSDAY PICKS ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sportsday-picks-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TIM COWLISHAW]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 9, Indians 1]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rangers-9-indians-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks celebrates opening day almost like Christmas, complete with a family dinner the night before. This year's festivities included some "pretty optimistic" talk that he joked may only have been partly caused by the wine.Maybe the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers blast Indians ace Lee for easy win]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rangers-blast-indians-ace-lee-for-easy-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers can still hit. Cliff Lee can attest to that.The AL Cy Young Award winner allowed seven runs and 10 hits in five innings, including Hank Blalock's three-run homer, and the Rangers routed the Cleveland Indians 9-1 Monday in their season op]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians put utilityman Carroll on DL]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-put-utilityman-carroll-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have placed utilityman Jamey Carroll on the 15-day disabled list with a broken left hand.Carroll was hit by a pitch in Saturday's exhibition game against Houston.Manager Eric Wedge said before the season opener Monday in Texas that C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broken hand sends Indians' Carroll to 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/broken-hand-sends-indians-carroll-to-15-day-dl.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have placed utilityman Jamey Carroll on the 15-day disabled list with a broken left hand.Carroll was hit by a pitch in Saturday's exhibition game against Houston, and the team said he will undergo further examination in Baltimore. It]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Cleveland Indians Roster]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/2009-cleveland-indians-roster.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rangers Preview 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-rangers-preview-2314.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millwood will start his fourth consecutive season opener since joining the Texas Rangers, yet he has a lot to do this year to guarantee the chance for a fifth.Cliff Lee was on the back end of Cleveland's rotation to start last season, a year after b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millwood, Lee highlight Rangers-Indians opener]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/millwood-lee-highlight-rangers-indians-opener.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millwood will start his fourth consecutive season opener since joining the Texas Rangers, yet he has a lot to do this year to guarantee the chance for a fifth.Cliff Lee was on the back end of Cleveland's rotation to start last season, a year after b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what to expect in 2009]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/here-s-what-to-expect-in-2009.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No one expected the Rays to reach the World Series last year. With that in mind, Joel Sherman tells you what to expect in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2317.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. LHP Cliff Lee, the reigning Cy Young Award winner, will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically. DH Tra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2318.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into spring training expecting to contend for the American League Central title. They will go into the regular season with the same expectation. Much will depend on a starting rotation that features the reigning Cy Young Award winner but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2319.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Travis Hafner, who did not hit a home run in his first 41 at-bats of the spring, finally showed some power by hitting two homers in three days in the last week of camp. Hafner missed most of last year with a right shoulder injury, which required offs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 4, Astros 3]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-4-astros-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lance Berkman is healthy and ready for the regular season.Berkman hit a go-ahead RBI double in the sixth inning for the Houston Astros but the Cleveland Indians scored three runs in the ninth for a 4-3 win Saturday in the final exhibition game for both te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2307.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. LHP Cliff Lee, the reigning Cy Young Award winner, will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically. DH Tra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2308.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into spring training expecting to contend for the American League Central title. They will go into the regular season with the same expectation. Much will depend on a starting rotation that features the reigning Cy Young Award winner but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2309.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Travis Hafner, who did not hit a home run in his first 41 at-bats of the spring, finally showed some power by hitting two homers in three days in the last week of camp. Hafner missed most of last year with a right shoulder injury, which required offs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIX TO WATCH: AMERICAN LEAGUE SIX TO WATCH: NATIONAL LEAGUE ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/six-to-watch-american-league-six-to-watch-national-league-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SIX TO WATCH: AMERICAN LEAGUE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for the 2009 MLB season ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/predictions-for-the-2009-mlb-season-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--2312.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2300.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. LHP Cliff Lee, the reigning Cy Young Award winner, will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically. DH Tra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2301.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into spring training expecting to contend for the American League Central title. They will go into the regular season with the same expectation. Much will depend on a starting rotation that features the reigning Cy Young Award winner but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2302.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Travis Hafner, who did not hit a home run in his first 41 at-bats of the spring, finally showed some power by hitting two homers in three days in the last week of camp. Hafner missed most of last year with a right shoulder injury, which required offs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros 2, Indians 0]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/astros-2-indians-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros are counting on Brian Moehler to fill out a rotation with plenty of question marks behind ace Roy Oswalt.Moehler's final spring performance is exactly what the Astros need plenty of during in the regular season from the veteran right-ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for all 30 MLB teams]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/predictions-for-all-30-mlb-teams.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You've waited five months for baseball to return. It's time to get serious. It's time for Ken Rosenthal's predictions for all 30 MLB teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--2305.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2296.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF David Dellucci was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a left calf strain. To fill in for him, the Indians recalled OF Trevor Crowe from Class AAA Columbus, where he had been optioned two days earlier. --LHP Zach Jackson earned the Indians' fin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2297.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. Reigning Cy Young Award winner LHP Cliff Lee will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically. DH Travis Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2298.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into spring training expecting to contend for the American League Central title. They will go into the regular season with the same expectation. Much will depend on a starting rotation that features the reigning Cy Young Award winner but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs 9, Indians 8]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cubs-9-indians-8.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite giving up a pair of home runs, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster was more than happy with his outing in Thursday's 9-8 victory over the Cleveland Indians.The Cubs won the game in the bottom of the ninth on a single by Andres Blanco.Demps]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2288.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF David Dellucci was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a left calf strain. To fill in for him, the Indians recalled OF Trevor Crowe from Class AAA Columbus, where he had been optioned two days earlier. --LHP Zach Jackson earned the Indians' fin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2289.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. Reigning Cy Young Award winner LHP Cliff Lee will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically. DH Travis Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2290.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into spring training expecting to contend for the American League Central title. They will go into the regular season with the same expectation. Much will depend on a starting rotation that features the reigning Cy Young Award winner but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 14, Mariners 14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-14-mariners-14.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This move was hardly a surprise: Felix Hernandez will get the ball on opening day for the Seattle Mariners.Manager Don Wakamatsu revealed his expected choice after Hernandez threw six innings in his final spring start Wednesday against the Cleveland India]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres acquire RHP Mujica from Indians]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/padres-acquire-rhp-mujica-from-indians.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An offseason bullpen shuffle that began with Trevor Hoffman's departure continued Wednesday when the San Diego Padres acquired Edward Mujica from the Cleveland Indians.The hard-throwing right-hander, who was out of options, was acquired for cash or a play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians send RHP Edward Mujica to San Diego Padres]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-send-rhp-edward-mujica-to-san-diego-padres.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have traded right-hander Edward Mujica to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday for future considerations or cash.Right-hander Jae Kuk Ryu, claimed on waivers by Cleveland from the Padres on Thursday, was returned to San Diego. The deal ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels have big concerns heading into the season]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/angels-have-big-concerns-heading-into-the-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Their top three starting pitchers are all nursing injuries. Tracy Ringolsby says that's a valid reason for the Angels to be worried.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imagining one crazy summer in New York]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/imagining-one-crazy-summer-in-new-york.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:10:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do Beyonce, Bobby Valentine and the Royals have in common? Ken Rosenthal can envision them contributing to a Yankees fiasco.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2283.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into spring training expecting to contend for the American League Central title. They will go into the regular season with the same expectation. Much will depend on a starting rotation that features the reigning Cy Young Award winner but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2284.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF David Dellucci was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a left calf strain. To fill in for him, the Indians recalled OF Trevor Crowe from Class AAA Columbus, where he had been optioned two days earlier. --LHP Zach Jackson earned the Indians' fin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2285.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. Reigning Cy Young Award winner LHP Cliff Lee will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically. DH Travis Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners 12, Indians 4]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/mariners-12-indians-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Lewis can't wait to leave Arizona.Russell Branyan homered twice and the Seattle Mariners scored 10 runs off Lewis in a 12-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday.Lewis has struggled since being named Cleveland's No. 4 starter. In two starts ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A long, gallant comeback for Indians pitcher]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/a-long-gallant-comeback-for-indians-pitcher.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitcher Juan Lara will be back in a Cleveland Indians minor league uniform this week after he was nearly killed in a car crash.His car had stopped at a traffic light when it was hit by a speeding motorcycle in November 2007. He was heading home after play]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 5, Padres 2]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-5-padres-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Hafner hit his first homer since October shoulder surgery and Carl Pavano pitched effectively into the seventh inning for the Cleveland Indians in a 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday.Hafner opened the second inning with a homer to right-c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson earns spot on Indians staff]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/jackson-earns-spot-on-indians-staff.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Jackson will open the season as the final pitcher on the Cleveland Indians' staff.The left-hander was told Monday by manager Eric Wedge that he will be with the team when Cleveland opens the season in Texas against the Rangers on April 6."I'm excited]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians forced to place OF Dellucci on DL]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-forced-to-place-of-dellucci-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians placed David Dellucci on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a strained left calf and recalled outfielder Trevor Crowe from Triple-A Columbus.Dellucci hit .240 (6-for-25) with two homers and five RBIs in eight spring games for Cleve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenthal hands out the preseason hardware]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rosenthal-hands-out-the-preseason-hardware.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yovani Gallardo for NL Cy Young? Grady Sizemore for AL MVP? Ken Rosenthal has some stunners in his preseason predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2281.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into spring training expecting to contend for the American League Central title. They will go into the regular season with the same expectation. Much will depend on a starting rotation that features the reigning Cy Young Award winner but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2282.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Lewis has won the one open spot in the starting rotation. Lewis beat out LHP Aaron Laffey, LHP Jeremy Sowers, LHP Zach Jackson and LHP David Huff and will be in the No. 4 spot. At the time the decision was made, he had a 3.52 ERA, having allow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 7, Cubs 5]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-7-cubs-5.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark DeRosa and Kerry Wood each had an excellent day against their former team.DeRosa homered his first two times up, doubled and hit a sacrifice fly to lead the Cleveland Indians over the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Sunday.Wood, who pitched for the Cubs from 199]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2272.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into spring training expecting to contend for the American League Central title. They will go into the regular season with the same expectation. Much will depend on a starting rotation that features the reigning Cy Young Award winner but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2273.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Lewis has won the one open spot in the starting rotation. Lewis beat out LHP Aaron Laffey, LHP Jeremy Sowers, LHP Zach Jackson and LHP David Huff and will be in the No. 4 spot. At the time the decision was made, he had a 3.52 ERA, having allow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2274.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. Reigning Cy Young Award winner LHP Cliff Lee will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically. DH Travis Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians GM has no comment on Lee contract 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-gm-has-no-comment-on-lee-contract-2275.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro would not comment Saturday on reports that he told AL Cy Young winner Cliff Lee he wouldn't negotiate a contract extension for the left-hander."Over the course of spring training, we meet with a number of pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians send OF Crowe, Gimenez to minors 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-send-of-crowe-gimenez-to-minors-2276.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians optioned outfielder Trevor Crowe and utility player Chris Gimenez to Triple-A Columbus of the International League on Saturday.Crowe, drafted in the first round out of Arizona in 2005, lost a battle to veterans Tony Graffanino and Jo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2265.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into spring training expecting to contend for the American League Central title. 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At the time the decision was made, he had a 3.52 ERA, having allow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2267.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians settled on LHP Scott Lewis, who won a spring training competition, to fill the lone opening in the rotation. Reigning Cy Young Award winner LHP Cliff Lee will be the No. 1 starter, although Lee had a horrible spring statistically. DH Travis Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 5, Indians 3]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-indians-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer, slowed by shoulder inflammation this spring, pitched five solid innings Saturday as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Indians 5-3.The 23-year-old right-hander allowing four hits, one earned run, struck out three and didn't walk a b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians GM has no comment on Lee contract]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-gm-has-no-comment-on-lee-contract.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro would not comment Saturday on reports that he told AL Cy Young winner Cliff Lee he wouldn't negotiate a contract extension for the left-hander."Over the course of spring training, we meet with a number of pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians send OF Crowe, Gimenez to minors]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-send-of-crowe-gimenez-to-minors.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians optioned outfielder Trevor Crowe and utility player Chris Gimenez to Triple-A Columbus of the International League on Saturday.Crowe, drafted in the first round out of Arizona in 2005, lost a battle to veterans Tony Graffanino and Jo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 10, Indians 3]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/giants-10-indians-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[American League Cy Young winner Cliff Lee again struggled for the Cleveland Indians, giving up 12 hits and seven runs in five innings of a 10-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday."I definitely have to make an adjustment somewhere," said Lee, who h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2260.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jae Kuk Ryu is on his third organization in three months after he was claimed off waivers by the Indians from the Padres on March 26. San Diego had claimed him off waivers from Tampa Bay in January. Ryu allowed 11 earned runs in 9 1/3 innings with S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2261.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2262.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Scott Lewis, who was outstanding in a September call-up to the Indians last year, will be the Indians' fourth starter, manager Eric Wedge announced March 25. Right-hander Anthony Reyes, recovered from a 2008 elbow injury, will hold the fifth s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contentious AL Central could be quite the race]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/contentious-al-central-could-be-quite-the-race.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Think the stock market is tough to figure out? Try deciphering the volatile AL Central. Ken Rosenthal takes a shot at it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--2264.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2253.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jae Kuk Ryu is on his third organization in three months after he was claimed off waivers by the Indians from the Padres on March 26. San Diego had claimed him off waivers from Tampa Bay in January. Ryu allowed 11 earned runs in 9 1/3 innings with S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2254.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2255.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Scott Lewis, who was outstanding in a September call-up to the Indians last year, will be the Indians' fourth starter, manager Eric Wedge announced March 25. Right-hander Anthony Reyes, recovered from a 2008 elbow injury, will hold the fifth s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 8, Indians 5]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/angels-8-indians-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Torii Hunter and the Los Angeles Angels put on an impressive power display Thursday.Hunter hit two of the team's four home runs in an 8-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians, showing no ill effects of being hit in the cheekbone by a fly ball that ricochete]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians send veteran INF Andy Cannizaro to minors]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-send-veteran-inf-andy-cannizaro-to-minors.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Infielder Andy Cannizaro has been assigned to the Cleveland Indians' minor league training camp.Cannizaro hit .227 with one home run and two RBIs in 16 spring training games.The Indians are the third organization for the 30-year-old, who has a .274 averag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis, Reyes earn spots in Indians' rotation 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/lewis-reyes-earn-spots-in-indians-rotation-2258.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Scott Lewis and right-hander Anthony Reyes will open the season as the Cleveland Indians' fourth and fifth starters.Manager Eric Wedge told Lewis Wednesday he won the No. 4 spot in the rotation. Aaron Laffey was optioned to Triple-A Columbus o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2247.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Scott Lewis, who was outstanding in a September call-up to the Indians last year, will be the Indians' fourth starter, manager Eric Wedge announced March 25. Right-hander Anthony Reyes, recovered from a 2008 elbow injury, will hold the fifth s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2248.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Fausto Carmona, whose right forearm was bruised when he was struck by a line drive March 19, returned to action March 24. He held the White Sox scoreless over five innings. --OFs Matt LaPorta and Michael Brantley, both acquired from Milwaukee in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2249.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 8, Padres 4]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-8-padres-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano rebounded from a rough outing with six strong innings Wednesday, and the Cleveland Indians beat the San Diego Padres 8-4.Pavano, who appeared in only 26 games in four seasons for the Yankees after signing a $39.95 million contract in 2005, has]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis, Reyes earn spots in Indians' rotation]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/lewis-reyes-earn-spots-in-indians-rotation.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Scott Lewis and right-hander Anthony Reyes will open the season as the Cleveland Indians' fourth and fifth starters.Manager Eric Wedge told Lewis Wednesday he won the No. 4 spot in the rotation. Aaron Laffey was optioned to Triple-A Columbus o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your team will win the Series ... in one sentence]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/why-your-team-will-win-the-series-in-one-sentence.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series ... in one sentence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2241.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Fausto Carmona, whose right forearm was bruised when he was struck by a line drive March 19, returned to action March 24. He held the White Sox scoreless over five innings. --OFs Matt LaPorta and Michael Brantley, both acquired from Milwaukee in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2242.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2243.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Scott Lewis, who was outstanding in a September call-up to the Indians last year, has moved to the front of the pack of candidates for the No. 5 spot in the rotation. Lewis separated himself from the competition with an outstanding outing Marc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 2, Indians 2(10)]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/white-sox-2-indians-2-10-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fausto Carmona showed no adverse affects of being hit in the arm by a line drive last week, pitching five scoreless innings for the Cleveland Indians in a 2-2, 10-inning tie with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night."I was scared when it happened, but I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians send LHP Sowers, 6 others to minors]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-send-lhp-sowers-6-others-to-minors.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have sent left-hander Jeremy Sowers, outfield prospects Matt LaPorta and Michael Brantley and four others to the minors.Sowers, the sixth overall pick in the 2004 draft, lost out in a competition for the final spot in Cleveland's rot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-2246.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2237.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:10:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2238.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:10:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Scott Lewis, who was outstanding in a September call-up to the Indians last year, has moved to the front of the pack of candidates for the No. 5 spot in the rotation. Lewis separated himself from the competition with an outstanding outing Marc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2239.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:10:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Miller could be facing career-threatening finger reconstructive surgery. Miller has been unable to pitch in games because of continued pain in the middle finger of his right hand. According to trainer Lonnie Soloff, the problem is that the liga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:10:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA ill-served by Johnson]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/team-usa-ill-served-by-johnson.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Letting Adam Dunn hit in the fifth was only one of Davey Johnson's absurd decisions in Team USA's loss, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. won't win without taking WBC seriously]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/u-s-won-t-win-without-taking-wbc-seriously.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third place? The U.S. should be ashamed.Maybe now American baseball will start taking the WBC seriously, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies 4, Indians 3]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rockies-4-indians-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee and Aaron Cook were masterful in a matchup of staff aces.Lee finally resembled his Cy Young Award form while Cook showed crafty command Sunday in the Colorado Rockies' 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians.Lee had struggled this spring, allowing 14]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2233.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Scott Lewis, who was outstanding in a September call-up to the Indians last year, has moved to the front of the pack of candidates for the No. 5 spot in the rotation. Lewis separated himself from the competition with an outstanding outing Marc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2234.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Miller could be facing career-threatening finger reconstructive surgery. Miller has been unable to pitch in games because of continued pain in the middle finger of his right hand. According to trainer Lonnie Soloff, the problem is that the liga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2235.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/today-s-top-sports-briefs-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOCAL & STATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 6, Indians 4]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/dodgers-6-indians-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Anthony Reyes had another strong start in his bid to win a job with the Cleveland Indians.Reyes pitched two-hit ball over five shutout innings, striking out two and walking none in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers."It was another good day fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2227.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Scott Lewis, who was outstanding in a September call-up to the Indians last year, has moved to the front of the pack of candidates for the No. 5 spot in the rotation. Lewis separated himself from the competition with an outstanding outing Marc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2228.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Miller could be facing career-threatening finger reconstructive surgery. Miller has been unable to pitch in games because of continued pain in the middle finger of his right hand. According to trainer Lonnie Soloff, the problem is that the liga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2229.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 7, Athletics 6]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-7-athletics-6.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Anderson brushed off his tweaked forearm like a seasoned veteran. Carl Pavano also didn't seem too concerned Friday about his difficult day on the mound.Anderson threw two scoreless innings in the Oakland Athletics' 7-6 loss to the Cleveland Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2223.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Hafner, one of the most watched players in the Indians' training camp, has begun to play in spring training games. That's the next step in Hafner's return from offseason shoulder surgery, which followed a 2008 season in which he spent most of the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2224.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Fausto Carmona is day-to-day with a bruised right forearm after being struck by a line drive March 19. He was hurt while pitching in a minor league intrasquad game. --RHP Adam Miller, who has been struggling with inflammation in the middle finger of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2225.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2215.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Hafner, one of the most watched players in the Indians' training camp, has begun to play in spring training games. That's the next step in Hafner's return from offseason shoulder surgery, which followed a 2008 season in which he spent most of the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2216.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Fausto Carmona is day-to-day with a bruised right forearm after being struck by a line drive March 19. He was hurt while pitching in a minor league intrasquad game. --RHP Adam Miller, who has been struggling with inflammation in the middle finger of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2217.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RHP Fausto Carmona hit by line drive on right arm]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rhp-fausto-carmona-hit-by-line-drive-on-right-arm.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland right-hander Fausto Carmona was hit on the right arm by a line drive while pitching in a minor league intrasquad game.An Indians spokesman said Thursday X-rays were negative and that Carmona is "day to day with a right forearm contusion."Carmona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 7, Indians 5]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/brewers-7-indians-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee pitcher Manny Parra is still trying to fine-tune his mechanics.Parra allowed three runs, five hits and two walks over four innings, but the Brewers rallied from an early three-run deficit to beat the Cleveland Indians 7-5 on Thursday."I was off,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perhaps the Angels and Nats should talk]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/perhaps-the-angels-and-nats-should-talk.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than three weeks until the start of the season, some needs are starting to become more clear. The Nationals may provide an opportunity for the Angels to address a need on their club.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closers can't find the keys to the vault]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/closers-can-t-find-the-keys-to-the-vault.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can bank on the best closers to put away games, but they can't bank on blockbuster deals, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2208.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Miller, who has been struggling with inflammation in the middle finger of his right hand, has less than two weeks to see if he can avoid surgery. If Miller is unable to pitch without pitch, he would need surgery that would cost him at least a s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2209.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2210.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Hafner, one of the most watched players in the Indians' training camp, has begun to play in spring training games. That's the next step in Hafner's return from offseason shoulder surgery, which followed a 2008 season in which he spent most of the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians pitcher Miller facing surgery]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-pitcher-miller-facing-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians reliever Adam Miller is facing career-threatening reconstructive finger surgery if he is unable to find a new way to pitch effectively.Miller, who underwent surgery on his right middle finger last year, will spend the next seven to 10 da]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' Miller facing career-threatening finger surgery]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-miller-facing-career-threatening-finger-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians reliever Adam Miller is facing career-threatening reconstructive finger surgery if he is unable to find a new way to pitch effectively.Indians trainer Lonnie Soloff said Wednesday, Miller, who underwent surgery on his right middle finger]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--2213.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 6, Indians 3 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/brewers-6-indians-3-2214.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kerry Wood worked one scoreless inning for Cleveland before the Milwaukee Brewers scored four runs in the eighth inning off Kirk Saarloos to defeat the Indians 6-3 Sunday.Casey McGehee hit a two-run homer and minor-leaguer Carlos Corporan a two-run double]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 11, Indians 5]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rangers-11-indians-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee was just trying to spot his fastballs. The Texas Rangers had no trouble finding them.The reigning Cy Young winner gave up 10 runs, nine earned, on 11 hits in 2 2-3 innings during an 11-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.The Rangers opened th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2203.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Travis Hafner was 3-for-10 with a double, no home runs and two RBIs in his first four spring training games, as he began to test his surgically repaired right shoulder. Hafner had surgery last October to clean out the shoulder joint. The 31-year-old ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2204.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2205.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Hafner, one of the most watched players in the Indians' training camp, has begun to play in spring training games. That's the next step in Hafner's return from offseason shoulder surgery, which followed a 2008 season in which he spent most of the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--2206.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 6, Indians 3 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/brewers-6-indians-3-2207.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kerry Wood worked one scoreless inning for Cleveland before the Milwaukee Brewers scored four runs in the eighth inning off Kirk Saarloos to defeat the Indians 6-3 Sunday.Casey McGehee hit a two-run homer and minor-leaguer Carlos Corporan a two-run double]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2195.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Travis Hafner was 3-for-10 with a double, no home runs and two RBIs in his first four spring training games, as he began to test his surgically repaired right shoulder. Hafner had surgery last October to clean out the shoulder joint. The 31-year-old ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2196.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2197.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Hafner, one of the most watched players in the Indians' training camp, has begun to play in spring training games. That's the next step in Hafner's return from offseason shoulder surgery, which followed a 2008 season in which he spent most of the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 4, Mariners 1]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-4-mariners-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Sowers got a helpful tip from veteran catcher Sal Fasano last summer."It's as simple as throwing both a four-seam fastball and a two-seamer to both sides of the plate," Sowers said. "You do that, you're essentially doubling what a hitter has to wor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 6, Indians 3 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/brewers-6-indians-3-2199.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kerry Wood worked one scoreless inning for Cleveland before the Milwaukee Brewers scored four runs in the eighth inning off Kirk Saarloos to defeat the Indians 6-3 Sunday.Casey McGehee hit a two-run homer and minor-leaguer Carlos Corporan a two-run double]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs remain team to beat in NL Central]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cubs-remain-team-to-beat-in-nl-central.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs look like a good bet to stay on top of the NL Central. But that isn't enough anymore these days. Can they do better?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians cut 3 pitchers, including veteran Ohka 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-cut-3-pitchers-including-veteran-ohka-2201.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have cut veteran right-hander Tomo Ohka and two other pitchers.Ohka was in camp as a non-roster invitee. He and left-hander Ryan Edell were sent to Cleveland's minor league training camp on Sunday. Left-hander Rich Rundles was option]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians pitching prospect Miller to see doctor]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-pitching-prospect-miller-to-see-doctor.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians prospect Adam Miller will have his right middle finger examined by a doctor on Monday and manager Eric Wedge said the right-hander won't break camp with the team.It's another setback for Miller, whose development has been delayed by one ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 6, Indians 3]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/brewers-6-indians-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kerry Wood worked one scoreless inning for Cleveland before the Milwaukee Brewers scored four runs in the eighth inning off Kirk Saarloos to defeat the Indians 6-3 Sunday.Casey McGehee hit a two-run homer and minor-leaguer Carlos Corporan a two-run double]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians cut 3 pitchers, including veteran Ohka]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-cut-3-pitchers-including-veteran-ohka.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have cut veteran right-hander Tomo Ohka and two other pitchers.Ohka was in camp as a non-roster invitee. He and left-hander Ryan Edell were sent to Cleveland's minor league training camp on Sunday. Left-hander Rich Rundles was option]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians cut 3 pitchers, including veteran Ohka 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-cut-3-pitchers-including-veteran-ohka-2190.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have cut veteran right-hander Tomo Ohka and two other pitchers.Ohka was in camp as a non-roster invitee. He and left-hander Ryan Edell were sent to Cleveland's minor league training camp on Sunday. Left-hander Rich Rundles was option]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA takes step backward in one-sided loss 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/team-usa-takes-step-backward-in-one-sided-loss-2191.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How bad was the USA's lopsided loss to Puerto Rico on Saturday? Gerry Fraley calls it one of the darkest days in team history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2192.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Travis Hafner was 3-for-10 with a double, no home runs and two RBIs in his first four spring training games, as he began to test his surgically repaired right shoulder. Hafner had surgery last October to clean out the shoulder joint. The 31-year-old ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2193.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2194.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Hafner, one of the most watched players in the Indians' training camp, has begun to play in spring training games. That's the next step in Hafner's return from offseason shoulder surgery, which followed a 2008 season in which he spent most of the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA takes step backward in one-sided loss]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/team-usa-takes-step-backward-in-one-sided-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How bad was the USA's lopsided loss to Puerto Rico on Saturday? Gerry Fraley calls it one of the darkest days in team history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 8, Padres 6]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-8-padres-6.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jhonny Peralta is ready for the regular season to start.The Cleveland shortstop continued his impressive spring with a two-run single and the Indians beat a San Diego Padres split squad 8-6 on Saturday.Peralta went 1-for-3 and is hitting .565 with two hom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2184.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Travis Hafner was 3-for-10 with a double, no home runs and two RBIs in his first four spring training games, as he began to test his surgically repaired right shoulder. Hafner had surgery last October to clean out the shoulder joint. The 31-year-old ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2185.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2186.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Hafner, one of the most watched players in the Indians' training camp, has begun to play in spring training games. That's the next step in Hafner's return from offseason shoulder surgery, which followed a 2008 season in which he spent most of the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantley impresses Indians]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/brantley-impresses-indians.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his first camp with the Cleveland Indians, outfielder Michael Brantley hasn't wasted any time in making a positive impression.Brantley was the player to be named later in the blockbuster trade that sent CC Sabathia from Cleveland to Milwaukee last summ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 4, Athletics 3]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-4-athletics-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After two rough outings, Aaron Laffey was pleased with his latest effort.The 23-year-old left-hander, vying to earn the fifth spot in Cleveland's rotation, pitched four hitless innings as Indians defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Friday.Laffey is amon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox Sports announces 2009 MLB on FOX schedule]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/fox-sports-announces-2009-mlb-on-fox-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Game of the Week Begins Saturday, April 11 at New Time: 4 p.m. ET]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure starts now for CC, A.J. and Tex]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/pressure-starts-now-for-cc-a-j-and-tex.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to A-Rod, the Yanks' big additions haven't faced much scrutiny this spring. Bob Klapisch says that's all about to change.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2179.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Smith, sidelined for two weeks with a viral infection, finally got into a Cactus League game on March 11. He pitched a scoreless inning against Colorado. --OF Grady Sizemore has recovered from a sore left groin. In his second game since returnin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2180.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2181.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Shin-Soo Choo came to spring training as the favorite to win the starting job in right field. However, those plans could potentially be impacted by the seriousness of an elbow condition that was revealed shortly after Choo began play with the K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2168.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Smith, sidelined for two weeks with a viral infection, finally got into a Cactus League game on March 11. He pitched a scoreless inning against Colorado. --OF Grady Sizemore has recovered from a sore left groin. In his second game since returnin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2169.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2170.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Shin-Soo Choo came to spring training as the favorite to win the starting job in right field. However, those plans could potentially be impacted by the seriousness of an elbow condition that was revealed shortly after Choo began play with the K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers not willing to take risk at Pedro's ask price]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/dodgers-not-willing-to-take-risk-at-pedro-s-ask-price.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedro looks to be in good form and the Dodgers need another starter. So what's the problem? Ken Rosenthal has the answer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians clear Choo to continue playing in WBC 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-clear-choo-to-continue-playing-in-wbc-2172.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo was cleared Wednesday to keep playing for South Korea in the World Baseball Classic.Choo was examined by the Indians medical staff at the team's spring training complex after complaining of a sore left triceps a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No excuse for Dominican performance in WBC 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/no-excuse-for-dominican-performance-in-wbc-2173.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Netherlands stunned the Dominican Republic again and sent them packing. Ken Rosenthal says there's simply no excuse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--2174.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2160.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Shin-Soo Choo came to spring training as the favorite to win the starting job in right field. However, those plans could potentially be impacted by the seriousness of an elbow condition that was revealed shortly after Choo began play with the K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2161.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Smith, sidelined for two weeks with a viral infection, finally got into a Cactus League game on March 11. He pitched a scoreless inning against Colorado. --OF Grady Sizemore has recovered from a sore left groin. In his second game since returnin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2162.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies 5, Indians 0]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rockies-5-indians-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Cook struck out seven over five innings to outpitch AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Cleveland Indians 5-0 on Wednesday.Dan Ortmeier had three hits for the Rockies, who scored four runs off Lee in the first three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians clear Choo to continue playing in WBC]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-clear-choo-to-continue-playing-in-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo was cleared Wednesday to keep playing for South Korea in the World Baseball Classic.Choo was examined by the Indians medical staff at the team's spring training complex after complaining of a sore left triceps a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No excuse for Dominican performance in WBC 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/no-excuse-for-dominican-performance-in-wbc-2165.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Netherlands stunned the Dominican Republic again and sent them packing. Ken Rosenthal says there's simply no excuse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview '09: Tribe poised for rebound ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/preview-09-tribe-poised-for-rebound-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike this time last year, nobody's expecting much from the Indians. That could mean big things if certain players rebound.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 9, White Sox 3 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-9-white-sox-3-2167.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore was back to his usual self Monday, racing around the bases to score for the Cleveland Indians.Sizemore went 3-for-3, scored twice and drove in two more to lead Cleveland to a 9-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox in his second game back af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2153.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Grady Sizemore has recovered from a sore left groin. In his second game since returning to action, he went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs, and he ran well. --RHP Adam Miller was shut down for a week to 10 days after he was unable to pitch in his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2154.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2155.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Shin-Soo Choo came to spring training as the favorite to win the starting job in right field. However, those plans could potentially be impacted by the seriousness of an elbow condition that was revealed shortly after Choo began play with the K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No excuse for Dominican performance in WBC]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/no-excuse-for-dominican-performance-in-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Netherlands stunned the Dominican Republic again and sent them packing. Ken Rosenthal says there's simply no excuse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 8, Indians 4]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/angels-8-indians-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A pair of high-profile pitchers made their first spring appearances in the Angels' 8-4 win over the Indians on Tuesday.New Indians closer Kerry Wood worked a scoreless inning with a strikeout in relief.Angels starter Jered Weaver allowed four hits and a r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 9, White Sox 3 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-9-white-sox-3-2158.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore was back to his usual self Monday, racing around the bases to score for the Cleveland Indians.Sizemore went 3-for-3, scored twice and drove in two more to lead Cleveland to a 9-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox in his second game back af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: Are Reds the new Rays?]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/under-the-bleachers-are-reds-the-new-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best MLB writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2147.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Shin-Soo Choo came to spring training as the favorite to win the starting job in right field. However, those plans could potentially be impacted by the seriousness of an elbow condition that was revealed shortly after Choo began play with the K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2148.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Grady Sizemore has recovered from a sore left groin. In his second game since returning to action, he went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs, and he ran well. --RHP Adam Miller was shut down for a week to 10 days after he was unable to pitch in his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2149.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 9, White Sox 3 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-9-white-sox-3-2150.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore was back to his usual self Monday, racing around the bases to score for the Cleveland Indians.Sizemore went 3-for-3, scored twice and drove in two more to lead Cleveland to a 9-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox in his second game back af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OF Shin-Soo Choo will be examined by Indians docs]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/of-shin-soo-choo-will-be-examined-by-indians-docs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shin-Soo Choo will be examined by team doctors at the Cleveland Indians' spring training camp on Tuesday.The outfielder complained of a sore left triceps last week while playing for South Korea in Japan during the World Baseball Classic. Choo had ligament]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: Why Yanks can't win]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/under-the-bleachers-why-yanks-can-t-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best MLB writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 8, Indians 5]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/athletics-8-indians-5.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore missed out on the World Baseball Classic. He's not about to miss Opening Day.The Cleveland outfielder, recovering from a strained left groin, returned to the lineup for the first time since Feb. 26 and went 0-for-1 with a walk as a designat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians SS Peralta gets taste of third base]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-ss-peralta-gets-taste-of-third-base.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One major move is enough this spring for Jhonny Peralta of the Cleveland Indians.The veteran shortstop is delighted the Indians moved from Florida into a new spring training home this year - but skeptical about shifting over to play third base."I don't wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2144.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. 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However, those plans could potentially be impacted by the seriousness of an elbow condition that was revealed shortly after Choo began play with the K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2146.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Miller was shut down for a week to 10 days after he was unable to pitch in his first scheduled appearance in a spring training game on Feb. 27. Miller was diagnosed with inflammation in the middle finger of his right hand, an injury that has pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2138.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2139.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Shin-Soo Choo came to spring training as the favorite to win the starting job in right field. However, those plans could potentially be impacted by the seriousness of an elbow condition that was revealed shortly after Choo began play with the K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2140.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Miller was shut down for a week to 10 days after he was unable to pitch in his first scheduled appearance in a spring training game on Feb. 27. Miller was diagnosed with inflammation in the middle finger of his right hand, an injury that has pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 9, Indians 4]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/royals-9-indians-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Laffey would love to follow in the footsteps of last year's No. 5 starter for the Cleveland Indians.The left-hander knows he'll need better results than he got Saturday in a 9-4 exhibition loss to the Kansas City Royals to win the job.Laffey allowed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2133.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2134.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Shin-Soo Choo came to spring training as the favorite to win the starting job in right field. However, those plans could potentially be impacted by the seriousness of an elbow condition that was revealed shortly after Choo began play with the K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2135.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Miller was shut down for a week to 10 days after he was unable to pitch in his first scheduled appearance in a spring training game on Feb. 27. Miller was diagnosed with inflammation in the middle finger of his right hand, an injury that has pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 17, Indians 7]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/brewers-17-indians-7.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee arrived at the ballpark feeling sky high, a day after riding in an F-16 fighter jet. The Milwaukee Brewers quickly reminded him he was back on the ground.The Cleveland Indians' ace allowed two runs and three hits over one inning in his first gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TAKE FIVE: TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS  ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/take-five-today-s-top-sports-briefs-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOCAL & STATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This could be the beginning of A-Rod's breakdown]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/this-could-be-the-beginning-of-a-rod-s-breakdown.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about mental pressure, the Yanks have another type of A-Rod breakdown to sweat. It's time to worry, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' Shin-Soo Choo set to play for South Korea]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-shin-soo-choo-set-to-play-for-south-korea.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shin-Soo Choo has been cleared by South Korea to play in the World Baseball Classic, though a sore left arm will limit him to designated hitter duties only in the first round.A representative of the Korean club sent an e-mail to Indians officials on Thurs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2130.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians didn't plan to look at a lot of different center fielders during spring training, but an injury to Grady Sizemore early in camp has changed that. Sizemore was sidelined after the second game of the exhibition season because of a strained groin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2131.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kerry Wood, who has been slowed by a sore back this spring, threw batting practice without incident on March 4. He said he expects to be ready for Opening Day. --RHP Adam Miller remains sidelined with a sore right middle finger, and he will not thro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2132.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2121.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2122.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians didn't plan to look at a lot of different center fielders during spring training, but an injury to Grady Sizemore early in camp has changed that. Sizemore was sidelined after the second game of the exhibition season because of a strained groin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2123.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kerry Wood, who has been slowed by a sore back this spring, threw batting practice without incident on March 4. He said he expects to be ready for Opening Day. --RHP Adam Miller remains sidelined with a sore right middle finger, and he will not thro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 5, Cubs 4]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-5-cubs-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Milton Bradley was back in the Cubs lineup for the first time in nearly a week and had a double in three at-bats during Chicago's split-squad, 5-4 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.Bradley walked in his first at-bat for the Cubs on Feb. 26 but wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' Wood progressing, Miller still out]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-wood-progressing-miller-still-out.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kerry Wood reported no problems with his aching back after pitching batting practice for the first time Wednesday, and the Cleveland Indians' new closer appears to be on track to start the season with the club.Wood, who signed a two-year, $20.5 million co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: Is it Harden's year?]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/under-the-bleachers-is-it-harden-s-year-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best MLB writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--2127.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 9, Royals 9(10)]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-9-royals-9-10-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oddly enough, both starting pitchers were happy after Cleveland and Kansas City slugged their way to a 28-hit, 9-9 tie Tuesday.Cleveland right-hander Anthony Reyes, who was shut down last September by a sore elbow, is encouraged that something new he's tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland's Lee set to take off]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-s-lee-set-to-take-off.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[American League Cy Young award winner Cliff Lee is in for quite ride.The Cleveland Indians left-hander will be riding in an F-16 aircraft assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron on Thursday - The Wild Ducks - at Luke Air Force Base, located close to the te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2117.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians didn't plan to look at a lot of different center fielders during spring training, but an injury to Grady Sizemore early in camp has changed that. Sizemore was sidelined after the second game of the exhibition season because of a strained groin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2118.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Grady Sizemore is sidelined because of a strained groin, suffered in the first week of training camp. Sizemore tested the groin in the Indians' first two exhibition games but then decided to shut it down for several days. "I wasn't able to get throug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2119.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tracking-the-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats could go a number of directions for new GM]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/nats-could-go-a-number-of-directions-for-new-gm.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The GM search is on for Nats President Stan Kasten. Ken Rosenthal has a list of options, including some intriguing names.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 8, Indians 7]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rangers-8-indians-7.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Omar Vizquel hasn't worn an Indians uniform in five years, yet he's still wildly popular with Cleveland fans.Vizquel, in camp as a non-roster player with Texas, started at shortstop in Monday's 8-7 win over the Indians. He was mobbed by autograph seekers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2112.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians didn't plan to look at a lot of different center fielders during spring training, but an injury to Grady Sizemore early in camp has changed that. Sizemore was sidelined after the second game of the exhibition season because of a strained groin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2113.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Grady Sizemore is sidelined because of a strained groin, suffered in the first week of training camp. Sizemore tested the groin in the Indians' first two exhibition games but then decided to shut it down for several days. "I wasn't able to get throug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2114.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians confident Carmona can regain 2007 form]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-confident-carmona-can-regain-2007-form.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The weight of the Cleveland Indians' success in 2009 doesn't rest entirely on the right arm of Fausto Carmona.However, if the pitcher has a repeat of last season - when he was injured for two months and didn't pitch well even when healthy - don't look for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 6, Rockies 4]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-6-rockies-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Sowers and Zach Jackson stayed about even in the race to be Cleveland's No. 5 starter. They both had mediocre outings.The left-handers each allowed a run and four hits in two innings of the Indians' 6-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowden Calls it Quits]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/bowden-calls-it-quits.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The center attraction in the Nationals most recent circus has decided to end his run. General manager Jim Bowden announced his resignation Sunday morning amid a swirling controversy regarding prospects from the Dominican Republic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2107.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians didn't plan to look at a lot of different center fielders during spring training, but an injury to Grady Sizemore early in camp has changed that. Sizemore was sidelined after the second game of the exhibition season because of a strained groin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2108.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Grady Sizemore is sidelined because of a strained groin, suffered in the first week of training camp. Sizemore tested the groin in the Indians' first two exhibition games but then decided to shut it down for several days. "I wasn't able to get throug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2109.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. 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Sizemore was sidelined after the second game of the exhibition season because of a strained groin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2099.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Grady Sizemore is sidelined because of a strained groin, suffered in the first week of training camp. Sizemore tested the groin in the Indians' first two exhibition games but then decided to shut it down for several days. "I wasn't able to get throug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2100.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians P Miller sidelined with sore finger]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-p-miller-sidelined-with-sore-finger.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians pitcher Adam Miller is sidelined with soreness in the same right-hand finger that required surgery last season.Miller, one of Cleveland's top prospects and a candidate to earn a spot in the bullpen, had surgery on the middle finger on hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 1, Indians 0]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/athletics-1-indians-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano made his debut for the Cleveland Indians, working two perfect innings in a 1-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Saturday.A bust in New York where he spent most of four years on the disabled list, Pavano signed a one-year, free-agent deal with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 3B DeRosa embraces new challenges]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-3b-derosa-embraces-new-challenges.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark DeRosa is used to meeting new teammates and getting his work in during spring training.This year has been a little different.DeRosa is in his first spring camp with Cleveland after the Indians acquired him from the Chicago Cubs on Dec. 31. But the ve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 5, Padres 3]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-5-padres-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Victor Martinez hit two home runs, Fausto Carmona pitched two scoreless innings and the Cleveland Indians beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 Friday.A two-time All-Star catcher, Martinez was limited to 73 games last season because of injuries. He pulled a hamst]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sore groin takes Indians' Sizemore out of WBC]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sore-groin-takes-indians-sizemore-out-of-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians All-Star center fielder Grady Sizemore will not play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic because of soreness in his left groin.The injury has been bothering Sizemore for about a week and he had been considering not playing in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sore groin takes Sizemore out of WBC]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sore-groin-takes-sizemore-out-of-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians All-Star center fielder Grady Sizemore will not play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic because of soreness in his left groin.The injury has been bothering Sizemore for about a week and he has been considering not playing in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2095.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2096.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians' continuing concern about their bullpen depth was evident by the fact that they were still adding bullpen arms even after the start of training camp. The latest pickup was right-hander Juan Salas, acquired from Tampa Bay in exchange for minor ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2097.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kerry Wood hasn't pitched in several days due to a sore back, and the Indians will not rush his return to practice. The ailment is not serious, manager Eric Wedge said. --RHP Joe Smith will miss the first few days of the Cactus League season due to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2088.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. 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The latest pickup was right-hander Juan Salas, acquired from Tampa Bay in exchange for minor ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2090.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kerry Wood hasn't pitched in several days due to a sore back, and the Indians will not rush his return to practice. The ailment is not serious, manager Eric Wedge said. --RHP Joe Smith will miss the first few days of the Cactus League season due to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 15, Indians 9]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/diamondbacks-15-indians-9.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While it seems unlikely that Matt LaPorta will make the Cleveland Indians' opening-day roster, he's already making his presence felt in spring training.LaPorta hit a solo homer off All-Star pitcher Dan Haren in the second inning Thursday before the Arizon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2081.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kerry Wood hasn't pitched in several days due to a sore back, and the Indians will not rush his return to practice. The ailment is not serious, manager Eric Wedge said. --RHP Joe Smith will miss the first few days of the Cactus League season due to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2082.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2083.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians' continuing concern about their bullpen depth was evident by the fact that they were still adding bullpen arms even after the start of training camp. The latest pickup was right-hander Juan Salas, acquired from Tampa Bay in exchange for minor ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians closer Kerry Wood slowed by sore back]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-closer-kerry-wood-slowed-by-sore-back.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians insist their new closer's sore back is nothing. But with Kerry Wood, it always seems to be something.Wood, who had a history of arm injuries with the Chicago Cubs, hasn't thrown off a mound since last weekend because of an aching bac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 10, Indians 7]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/giants-10-indians-7.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hall of Famer Bob Feller threw out the ceremonial first pitch, four F-16 fighter jets screamed by in a fly-over and snakes stayed out of the press box.Under brilliant sunshine and an infinite blue sky, the Cleveland Indians began a new era of spring baseb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians closer Wood slowed by sore back]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-closer-wood-slowed-by-sore-back.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians closer Kerry Wood hasn't thrown off a mound since last weekend because of a sore back, and Cleveland manager Eric Wedge says the team will give him a few more days of rest before he pitches again.Wedge revealed Wood's back problem for the first ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[3B Andy Marte back with Indians]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/3b-andy-marte-back-with-indians.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians third baseman Andy Marte cleared waivers and was sent outright to the club's Triple-A Columbus affiliate on Wednesday.Marte, a major disappointment since coming to Cleveland in a 2006 trade from Boston, was designated for assignment by t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' Grady Sizemore driven to greatness]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-grady-sizemore-driven-to-greatness.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All ballplayers have a statistical offensive ceiling, the intersection where potential collides with talent. Grady Sizemore may not have touched his limits.Just 26 years old, Cleveland's supremely gifted All-Star center fielder has hit at least 20 homers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2078.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians' continuing concern about their bullpen depth was evident by the fact that they were still adding bullpen arms even after the start of training camp. The latest pickup was right-hander Juan Salas, acquired from Tampa Bay in exchange for minor ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2079.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Juan Salas was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay. 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DH Travis Hafner and C Victor Martinez, two key middle-of-the-order bats who missed most of 2008 because of injuries, are, in a sense, r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' Cliff Lee set for Cy Young sequel]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-cliff-lee-set-for-cy-young-sequel.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stretched out on a chair in front of his locker, Cliff Lee delicately balanced a laptop computer on his thighs. Scratching his head, the AL's reigning Cy Young Award winner plotted his next move in an online chess game before heading outside for another d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians OF fools reporters with alligator attack story 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-of-fools-reporters-with-alligator-attack-story-2076.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians outfielder David Dellucci concocted a great story about how he sliced open his left thumb and needed stitches. Too bad it wasn't true.On Saturday morning, a sullen Dellucci gathered three reporters at his locker to explain why he would miss Clevel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' Hafner back in the swing]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-hafner-back-in-the-swing.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At times last year Travis Hafner's right shoulder hurt when he lifted a fork. On Sunday, he raised a bat and swung it with all his might.When he connected, the baseball soared into the Arizona sky."I was happy with the flight of the ball," he said. "It wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians OF fools reporters with alligator attack story 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-of-fools-reporters-with-alligator-attack-story-2067.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians outfielder David Dellucci concocted a great story about how he sliced open his left thumb and needed stitches. Too bad it wasn't true.On Saturday morning, a sullen Dellucci gathered three reporters at his locker to explain why he would miss Clevel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2068.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. 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He spent most of last season at Class AAA Durham, where in 28 relief appearances he was 4-5 with a 2.62 E]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: A-Rod linked to trainer banned by MLB 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/report-a-rod-linked-to-trainer-banned-by-mlb-2071.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has had a long relationship with a steroid-linked trainer who's been banned from major-league clubhouses, The Daily News in New York reported Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians sign catcher from Czech Republic]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-sign-catcher-from-czech-republic.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scouring the globe for talented baseball players, the Cleveland Indians plucked one from Eastern Europe - a Czech mate behind the plate.The club signed 16-year-old catcher Martin Cervenka of the Czech Republic to a non-drafted minor league contract on Sat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians sign 16-year-old Czech catcher]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-sign-16-year-old-czech-catcher.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scouring the globe for talented baseball players, the Cleveland Indians plucked one from Europe.The club signed 16-year-old catcher Martin Cervenka of the Czech Republic to a non-drafted minor league contract Saturday. Peter Gahan, who scouts Europe and A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians OF fools reporters with alligator attack story]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-of-fools-reporters-with-alligator-attack-story.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians outfielder David Dellucci concocted a great story about how he sliced open his left thumb and needed stitches. Too bad it wasn't true.On Saturday morning, a sullen Dellucci gathered three reporters at his locker to explain why he would miss Clevel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2062.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. 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They dissected resumes, poured over pitching charts, examined medical reports and scrutinized ERAs, walk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians add reliever Salas, Marte designated]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-add-reliever-salas-marte-designated.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Marte was once viewed as Cleveland's third baseman of the future. He may now be in their past.Marte was designated for assignment on Thursday after the club acquired reliever Juan Salas from the Tampa Rays for minor league infielder Isaias Velasquez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2051.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. 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It isn't expected to happen definitively this spring, but for the first time Indians officials ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' Pavano getting fresh start]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-pavano-getting-fresh-start.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano left Cleveland's training complex a few days ago wearing a black Rolling Stones' T-shirt with the iconic protruding-tongue logo on the front.No, it wasn't a message directed at the Yankees or New York's media.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nomads no more?]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/nomads-no-more-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Spring training is where comebacks take ROOT. TheDetroitTigers have the makings of a couple pretty good rising-from-the-ashes stories in camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/2009-grapefruit-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TAMPA BAY Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians take first step toward big goal]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-take-first-step-toward-big-goal.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As manager Eric Wedge paced slowly in the center of Cleveland's clubhouse, his players sat attentively in their chairs, almost frozen in fear. Every eye and every ear were trained on Wedge as he delivered his annual speech before the club's first full-squ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odalis Perez has second thoughts on contract]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/odalis-perez-has-second-thoughts-on-contract.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Odalis Perez is having second thoughts on the minor league deal that he agreed to with the Nationals. Now, the 31 year old left-hander believes he deserves a better deal from the Nationals or somebody else.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-2040.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians were fairly active during the offseason, addressing needs in their rotation and bullpen and at third base. 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The 36-yea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-2031.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the developing subplots to be watched as the Indians begin spring training is the potential conversion of Victor Martinez from catcher to first baseman. It isn't expected to happen definitively this spring, but for the first time Indians officials ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-2032.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Frank Viola, who won the American League Cy Young Award while with Minnesota in 1988, has been hired by the Indians as a spring training instructor. 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CC Sabathia just can't win, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1959.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Garko has averaged 490 at-bats in each of the last two years as the Indians' first baseman. Whether Garko gets that many at-bats in 2009 remains to be seen. It's very possible that Garko will not, given a series of events in 2008 that could reduce hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1960.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Garko could get some starts in left field in spring training as Indians officials look to find ways to get him more at-bats. 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DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a bad time to be an out-of-work veteran 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/it-s-a-bad-time-to-be-an-out-of-work-veteran-1962.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Garrett Anderson is one of many free agents waiting on a market that's making even the Yankees trim payroll, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia in a no-win situation 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sabathia-in-a-no-win-situation-1963.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yanks fans will bash him if he struggles. Haters will call him a sellout if he succeeds. CC Sabathia just can't win, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1954.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Garko has averaged 490 at-bats in each of the last two years as the Indians' first baseman. Whether Garko gets that many at-bats in 2009 remains to be seen. It's very possible that Garko will not, given a series of events in 2008 that could reduce hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1955.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Garko could get some starts in left field in spring training as Indians officials look to find ways to get him more at-bats. 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CC Sabathia just can't win, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1950.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Garko has averaged 490 at-bats in each of the last two years as the Indians' first baseman. Whether Garko gets that many at-bats in 2009 remains to be seen. It's very possible that Garko will not, given a series of events in 2008 that could reduce hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1951.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Garko could get some starts in left field in spring training as Indians officials look to find ways to get him more at-bats. 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CC Sabathia just can't win, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1946.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1947.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Garko could get some starts in left field in spring training as Indians officials look to find ways to get him more at-bats. 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CC Sabathia just can't win, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1943.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1944.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Garko could get some starts in left field in spring training as Indians officials look to find ways to get him more at-bats. 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DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1941.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:10:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Garko has averaged 490 at-bats in each of the last two years as the Indians' first baseman. Whether Garko gets that many at-bats in 2009 remains to be seen. It's very possible that Garko will not, given a series of events in 2008 that could reduce hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be foolish, the Yankees aren't done yet 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/don-t-be-foolish-the-yankees-aren-t-done-yet-1942.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:10:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks have had a nice offseason haul, and they're not finished. Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1935.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Garko could get some starts in left field in spring training as Indians officials look to find ways to get him more at-bats. If Garko shows he can play the outfield, he would likely do so against left-handed pitchers because the Indians are load]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1936.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. 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Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1929.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1930.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Garko has averaged 490 at-bats in each of the last two years as the Indians' first baseman. Whether Garko gets that many at-bats in 2009 remains to be seen. 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A new waitress explained that she would be taking over their table because the waiter had to serve a hockey team that was staying in the h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia in a no-win situation 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sabathia-in-a-no-win-situation-1933.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yanks fans will bash him if he struggles. Haters will call him a sellout if he succeeds. CC Sabathia just can't win, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be foolish, the Yankees aren't done yet 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/don-t-be-foolish-the-yankees-aren-t-done-yet-1934.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks have had a nice offseason haul, and they're not finished. Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1923.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not many Indians players saw their stock rise during the club's disappointing 2008 season. But one who did was backup catcher Kelly Shoppach, who made the most of his dramatic increase in playing time because of injuries to starter Victor Martinez. Shoppa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1924.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Vinnie Chulk signed a minor league deal with the Indians and was invited to the team's big-league spring camp. 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CC Sabathia just can't win, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be foolish, the Yankees aren't done yet 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/don-t-be-foolish-the-yankees-aren-t-done-yet-1928.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks have had a nice offseason haul, and they're not finished. Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL'S DESERT BLOOM ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/baseball-s-desert-bloom-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Recession or no recession, these are heady times for Arizona's Cactus League.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What We're Hearing]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/what-we-re-hearing.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sometimes, quiet is good. 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Shoppa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1920.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Vinnie Chulk signed a minor league deal with the Indians and was invited to the team's big-league spring camp. Chulk went 0-3 with a 4.83 ERA in 27 games for San Francisco last year before finishing the season in the minors. --DH Travis Hafner says ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1921.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. 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Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big deal: Jenks' raise is large, not unmanageable ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/big-deal-jenks-raise-is-large-not-unmanageable-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his first season of arbitration eligibility, Bobby Jenks will be paid 10 times more than last season, but he remains one of Baseball's best bargains because of his age.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1913.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1914.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not many Indians players saw their stock rise during the club's disappointing 2008 season. But one who did was backup catcher Kelly Shoppach, who made the most of his dramatic increase in playing time because of injuries to starter Victor Martinez. Shoppa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1915.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Vinnie Chulk signed a minor league deal with the Indians and was invited to the team's big-league spring camp. Chulk went 0-3 with a 4.83 ERA in 27 games for San Francisco last year before finishing the season in the minors. --DH Travis Hafner says ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/o-s-have-tough-choices-dodgers-primed-to-pounce-1916.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going by the numbers]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/going-by-the-numbers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For true fans of Baseball, as well as other sports, uniform numbers are key parts of a player's identity. Ted Williams' No. 9, Jackie Robinson's No. 42 and Alex Rodriguez's No. 13 commit themselves to our collective memory as much as the faces and movemen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1907.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1908.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not many Indians players saw their stock rise during the club's disappointing 2008 season. But one who did was backup catcher Kelly Shoppach, who made the most of his dramatic increase in playing time because of injuries to starter Victor Martinez. Shoppa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1909.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Vinnie Chulk signed a minor league deal with the Indians and was invited to the team's big-league spring camp. Chulk went 0-3 with a 4.83 ERA in 27 games for San Francisco last year before finishing the season in the minors. --DH Travis Hafner says ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/o-s-have-tough-choices-dodgers-primed-to-pounce.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hendry fields ¿em from all directions ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/hendry-fields-¿em-from-all-directions-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cubs general manager Jim Hendry was neither combative nor defensive, but he was forceful in his explanations about what he has accomplished so far this off-season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adding Giambi could be a coup for A's]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/adding-giambi-could-be-a-coup-for-a-s.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Compared to other similar players, the A's signing of Jason Giambi for a bargain basement price is starting to look like a steal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenney: Holy water my sin]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/kenney-holy-water-my-sin.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Crane Kenney offered a mea culpa Saturday at the Cubs Convention after a fan asked the club chairman why he had a Greek priest spread holy water in the dugout before last season's playoff opener against the Dodgers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopefully, Piniella a quick study]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/hopefully-piniella-a-quick-study.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dr. Lou was in the house Saturday, ready to fix the Cubs' problems with a little psychology.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1903.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not many Indians players saw their stock rise during the club's disappointing 2008 season. But one who did was backup catcher Kelly Shoppach, who made the most of his dramatic increase in playing time because of injuries to starter Victor Martinez. Shoppa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1904.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Vinnie Chulk signed a minor league deal with the Indians and was invited to the team's big-league spring camp. Chulk went 0-3 with a 4.83 ERA in 27 games for San Francisco last year before finishing the season in the minors. --DH Travis Hafner says ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1905.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1892.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not many Indians players saw their stock rise during the club's disappointing 2008 season. But one who did was backup catcher Kelly Shoppach, who made the most of his dramatic increase in playing time because of injuries to starter Victor Martinez. Shoppa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1893.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Vinnie Chulk signed a minor league deal with the Indians and was invited to the team's big-league spring camp. Chulk went 0-3 with a 4.83 ERA in 27 games for San Francisco last year before finishing the season in the minors. --DH Travis Hafner says ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1894.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next year is here--again]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/next-year-is-here-again.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Because the Cubs Convention always seems to fall on the coldest weekend of the winter, proper layering is recommended, even if that means putting on a blue Zambrano jersey over a black "Central Division champs" hoodie over a yellow "No Lights" T-shirt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball fandamonium ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/baseball-fandamonium-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For anyone who thinks the only worthwhile conventions are in Las Vegas, may we remind you of two grand meetings taking place in the heart of Chicago this month: The Cubs Convention is this weekend, and SoxFest is in two weeks. (RedEye's suggested marketin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't teams calling for Hudson? 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/why-aren-t-teams-calling-for-hudson--1897.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He can run, throw, hit and field. So how is Orlando Hudson still without a team? Ken Rosenthal tries to knock some sense into GMs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OTHER VIEWS: THE READERS HAVE THEIR SAY  2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/other-views-the-readers-have-their-say--1898.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA['Forgotten' team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't teams calling for Hudson?]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/why-aren-t-teams-calling-for-hudson-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He can run, throw, hit and field. So how is Orlando Hudson still without a team? Ken Rosenthal tries to knock some sense into GMs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CUBS CONVENTION]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cubs-convention.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Because the Cubs Convention always seems to fall on the coldest weekend of the winter, proper layering is recommended, even if that means putting on a blue Zambrano jersey over a black "Central Division Champs" hoodie over a yellow "No Lights" T-shirt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1889.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into the offseason with a list handful of priorities they hoped to address. Club officials didn't expect to fill all their needs, but they hoped to fill as many as possible. With the start of spring training about a month away, the Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1890.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kirk Saarloos signed a minor league deal with the Indians and was invited to spring training. Saarloos, 29, made eight appearances for Oakland last season, posting a 5.47 ERA and winning his lone decision. He also has seen major league action with t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1891.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1881.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into the offseason with a list handful of priorities they hoped to address. Club officials didn't expect to fill all their needs, but they hoped to fill as many as possible. With the start of spring training about a month away, the Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1882.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kirk Saarloos signed a minor league deal with the Indians and was invited to spring training. Saarloos, 29, made eight appearances for Oakland last season, posting a 5.47 ERA and winning his lone decision. He also has seen major league action with t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1883.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians DH Travis Hafner confident of comeback]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-dh-travis-hafner-confident-of-comeback.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Never fashion conscious, Travis Hafner prefers to wear ratty T-shirts. One of his favorites says: "I'm not smart, but I can lift heavy things."He can soon take it out of the bottom drawer.The man known as Pronk is ready to help carry the Indians.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Winter Haven sues Cleveland Indians]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/city-of-winter-haven-sues-cleveland-indians.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The city of Winter Haven has filed a lawsuit against its former spring training tenant, the Cleveland Indians.The lawsuit filed Dec. 31 claims the team owes the city $107,454 in parking, concession, ticket and advertising revenues. The city is also seekin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians invite 8 minor leaguers to camp]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-invite-8-minor-leaguers-to-camp.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielders Matt LaPorta and Michael Brantley, the key acquisitions in Cleveland's trade of CC Sabathia to Milwaukee last summer, are among eight minor league players invited to the Indians' spring training camp.Others getting invitations were: left-hande]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitcher Byrd will sit out first half of MLB season]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/pitcher-byrd-will-sit-out-first-half-of-mlb-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Byrd isn't retiring. But he also will not be playing baseball at the start of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1878.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into the offseason with a list handful of priorities they hoped to address. Club officials didn't expect to fill all their needs, but they hoped to fill as many as possible. With the start of spring training about a month away, the Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1879.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Kelly Shoppach, who hit .261 with 21 home runs with the Indians last year, avoided salary arbitration by accepting a one-year, $1.95 million contract offer to stay with the team. --RHP Carl Pavano, signed to a one-year $1.5 million contract loaded wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1880.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lackey could be next year's offseason gem]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/lackey-could-be-next-year-s-offseason-gem.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for next year's prized free-agent arm? Ken Rosenthal says it's going to be John Lackey unless the Angels get busy soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding new pitches]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/finding-new-pitches.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom McDonald's job isn't usually this stressful. For the past decade, the San Francisco Giants' senior vice president of consumer marketing could sell pennant races, Barry Bonds and one of America's most widely praised ballparks to one of its most affluen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1874.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into the offseason with a list handful of priorities they hoped to address. Club officials didn't expect to fill all their needs, but they hoped to fill as many as possible. With the start of spring training about a month away, the Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1875.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Kelly Shoppach, who hit .261 with 21 home runs with the Indians last year, avoided salary arbitration by accepting a one-year, $1.95 million contract offer to stay with the team. --RHP Carl Pavano, signed to a one-year $1.5 million contract loaded wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1876.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON DECK . . . ARIZONA]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/on-deck-arizona.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians' NEW SPRING HOME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sleepy little town' of Goodyear now a flourishing city ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/-sleepy-little-town-of-goodyear-now-a-flourishing-city-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Goodyear, Ariz. - Nearly a century ago, a group from Northeast Ohio traveled to the arid land west of Phoenix in search of perfect cotton.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1867.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into the offseason with a list handful of priorities they hoped to address. Club officials didn't expect to fill all their needs, but they hoped to fill as many as possible. With the start of spring training about a month away, the Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1868.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Kelly Shoppach, who hit .261 with 21 home runs with the Indians last year, avoided salary arbitration by accepting a one-year, $1.95 million contract offer to stay with the team. --RHP Carl Pavano, signed to a one-year $1.5 million contract loaded wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1869.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians, C Kelly Shoppach agree to 1-year contract]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-c-kelly-shoppach-agree-to-1-year-contract.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of baseball's longest streaks endures.The Cleveland Indians agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract Monday with catcher Kelly Shoppach, extending their streak of avoiding salary arbitration to 18 years.The club has not gone to an arbitration hear]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians, Shoppach agree to 1-year, $1.95M deal]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-shoppach-agree-to-1-year-1-95m-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract Monday with catcher Kelly Shoppach, keeping up their streak of avoiding salary arbitration.Shoppach batted .261 with 21 homers and 55 RBIs in 112 games last season. He led AL catchers in h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1862.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1863.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into the offseason with a list handful of priorities they hoped to address. Club officials didn't expect to fill all their needs, but they hoped to fill as many as possible. With the start of spring training about a month away, the Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1864.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Carl Pavano, signed to a one-year $1.5 million contract loaded with $5.3 million worth of incentives, figures to go into the No. 3 spot in the rotation behind LHP Cliff Lee and RHP Fausto Carmona. The last two spots in the rotation will come from a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs Want to Add More Pitching]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/d-backs-want-to-add-more-pitching.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have lost Randy Johnson, Juan Cruz, and Brandon Lyon to free agency, and they traded reliever Conor Robertson for lefty specialist Scott Schoeneweis.With their offseason pitching transactions in the red, the club may look to add a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1858.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into the offseason with a list handful of priorities they hoped to address. Club officials didn't expect to fill all their needs, but they hoped to fill as many as possible. With the start of spring training about a month away, the Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1859.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Carl Pavano, signed to a one-year $1.5 million contract loaded with $5.3 million worth of incentives, figures to go into the No. 3 spot in the rotation behind LHP Cliff Lee and RHP Fausto Carmona. The last two spots in the rotation will come from a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1860.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for three minor-leaguers: RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OTHER VIEWS: THE READERS HAVE THEIR SAY ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/other-views-the-readers-have-their-say-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A vote for Grace]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1854.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians officials believe they addressed their two most glaring needs by signing free agent closer Kerry Wood and trading for versatile Mark DeRosa, who will become the club's starting third baseman in 2009. General manager Mark Shapiro admits the two acq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1855.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Mark DeRosa was acquired in a trade in which the Indians sent three minor league pitchers to the Cubs. DeRosa, who will make $5.5 million in 2009, the last year of his contract, will be the Indians' everyday third baseman. "He's a player who brin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1856.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for minor league pitchers RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer, and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Additions don't equal subtractions]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/additions-don-t-equal-subtractions.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Hendry was waving a caution flag, the Cubs general manager knowing full well his offseason moves to date haven't exactly washed away the stench of an awful October -- or made the last 100 years any easier to accept.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1851.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians officials believe they addressed their two most glaring needs by signing free agent closer Kerry Wood and trading for versatile Mark DeRosa, who will become the club's starting third baseman in 2009. General manager Mark Shapiro admits the two acq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1852.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Mark DeRosa was acquired in a trade in which the Indians sent three minor league pitchers to the Cubs. DeRosa, who will make $5.5 million in 2009, the last year of his contract, will be the Indians' everyday third baseman. "He's a player who brin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1853.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for minor league pitchers RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer, and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs general manager Jim Hendry refused to call it a salary dump, but the Cubs w ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cubs-general-manager-jim-hendry-refused-to-call-it-a-salary-dump-but-the-cubs-w-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cubs general manager Jim Hendry refused to call it a salary dump, but the Cubs wound up saving a few bucks Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positive tests for Romero, Mitre: ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/positive-tests-for-romero-mitre-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Positive tests for Romero, Mitre:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1844.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for minor league pitchers RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer, and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1845.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians officials believe they addressed their two most glaring needs by signing free agent closer Kerry Wood and trading for versatile Mark DeRosa, who will become the club's starting third baseman in 2009. General manager Mark Shapiro admits the two acq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1846.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Mark DeRosa was acquired in a trade in which the Indians sent three minor league pitchers to the Cubs. DeRosa, who will make $5.5 million in 2009, the last year of his contract, will be the Indians' everyday third baseman. "He's a player who brin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick Hits ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/quick-hits-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IT'S TIME FOR ... THE LEADOFF MAN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A mixed bag on Bradley]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/a-mixed-bag-on-bradley.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Milton Bradley was still days away from actually signing a contract with the Cubs, but if the early returns are any indication, Chicago fans are ready to give the talented but controversial veteran outfielder the benefit of the doubt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEF: Florida Marlins sign reliever Proctor, miss out on Pavano ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/brief-florida-marlins-sign-reliever-proctor-miss-out-on-pavano-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 7--The Marlins wrapped up one acquisition Tuesday, signing reliever Scott Proctor, but fell short in their bid to obtain starter Carl Pavano.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians, Carl Pavano agree to $1.5M, 1-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-carl-pavano-agree-to-1-5m-1-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians and free-agent pitcher Carl Pavano, a four-year bust with the New York Yankees because of injuries, agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract on Tuesday.Indians general manager Mark Shapiro said that Pavano, who turns 33 on Thursda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians, Pavano reach incentive-laden deal]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-pavano-reach-incentive-laden-deal.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent right-hander Carl Pavano, a subject of ridicule during his tenure with the Yankees, is on the verge of finding a new home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[King of spring]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/king-of-spring.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even in the black hole otherwise known as early January, Baseball still fills up the cosmos with news, rumors and gossip. It?s impossible to ignore the buzz; the industry has its tentacles wrapped tightly around you, from here to pitchers and catchers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1839.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians officials believe they addressed their two most glaring needs by signing free agent closer Kerry Wood and trading for versatile Mark DeRosa, who will become the club's starting third baseman in 2009. General manager Mark Shapiro admits the two acq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1840.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Mark DeRosa was acquired in a trade in which the Indians sent three minor league pitchers to the Cubs. DeRosa, who will make $5.5 million in 2009, the last year of his contract, will be the Indians' everyday third baseman. "He's a player who brin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1841.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for minor league pitchers RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer, and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too many quality free agents remain]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/too-many-quality-free-agents-remain.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny and Derek Lowe are available this close to spring training? That bothers Dayn Perry, who tells us where they should go.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1833.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians officials believe they addressed their two most glaring needs by signing free agent closer Kerry Wood and trading for versatile Mark DeRosa, who will become the club's starting third baseman in 2009. General manager Mark Shapiro admits the two acq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1834.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Mark DeRosa was acquired in a trade in which the Indians sent three minor league pitchers to the Cubs. DeRosa, who will make $5.5 million in 2009, the last year of his contract, will be the Indians' everyday third baseman. "He's a player who brin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1835.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for minor league pitchers RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer, and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1828.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians officials believe they addressed their two most glaring needs by signing free agent closer Kerry Wood and trading for versatile Mark DeRosa, who will become the club's starting third baseman in 2009. General manager Mark Shapiro admits the two acq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1829.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Mark DeRosa was acquired in a trade in which the Indians sent three minor league pitchers to the Cubs. DeRosa, who will make $5.5 million in 2009, the last year of his contract, will be the Indians' everyday third baseman. "He's a player who brin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1830.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for minor league pitchers RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer, and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians land versatile infielder DeRosa from Cubs 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-land-versatile-infielder-derosa-from-cubs-1831.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians acquired versatile infielder Mark DeRosa on Wednesday in a trade that sent three minor leaguers to the Chicago Cubs.The Indians sent minor league pitchers Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer and John Caub to Chicago.The 33-year-old DeRosa may]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking back on 2008's oddest games]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/looking-back-on-2008-s-oddest-games.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do Manny and Chase Utley have in common? Find out as we look back on baseball's strangest performances of 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1824.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians officials believe they addressed their two most glaring needs by signing free agent closer Kerry Wood and trading for versatile Mark DeRosa, who will become the club's starting third baseman in 2009. General manager Mark Shapiro admits the two acq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1825.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Mark DeRosa was acquired in a trade in which the Indians sent three minor league pitchers to the Cubs. DeRosa, who will make $5.5 million in 2009, the last year of his contract, will be the Indians' everyday third baseman. "He's a player who brin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1826.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for minor league pitchers RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer, and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians land versatile infielder DeRosa from Cubs 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-land-versatile-infielder-derosa-from-cubs-1827.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians acquired versatile infielder Mark DeRosa on Wednesday in a trade that sent three minor leaguers to the Chicago Cubs.The Indians sent minor league pitchers Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer and John Caub to Chicago.The 33-year-old DeRosa may]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1819.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians officials believe they addressed their two most glaring needs by signing free agent closer Kerry Wood and trading for versatile Mark DeRosa, who will become the club's starting third baseman in 2009. General manager Mark Shapiro admits the two acq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1820.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Mark DeRosa was acquired in a trade in which the Indians sent three minor league pitchers to the Cubs. DeRosa, who will make $5.5 million in 2009, the last year of his contract, will be the Indians' everyday third baseman. "He's a player who brin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1821.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians acquired INF/OF Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for minor league pitchers RHP Jeff Stevens, RHP Chris Archer, and LHP John Gaub. DeRosa will be the Indians' everyday third baseman in 2009. BIGGEST NEEDS: The only remaining question mark in the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians land versatile infielder DeRosa from Cubs 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-land-versatile-infielder-derosa-from-cubs-1822.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians acquired versatile infielder Mark DeRosa on Wednesday in a trade that sent three minor leaguers to the Chicago Cubs.The Indians sent minor league pitchers Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer and John Caub to Chicago.The 33-year-old DeRosa may]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs' longing for lefty hitters trumps DeRosa ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cubs-longing-for-lefty-hitters-trumps-derosa-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So why did Mark DeRosa have to go?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeRosa deal could restart Peavy talks]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/derosa-deal-could-restart-peavy-talks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After trading Mark DeRosa to theClevelandIndians and signing free-agent infielder Aaron Miles in correlated moves Wednesday, the Cubs are poised to complete their priority offseason activity as early as next week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians land versatile infielder DeRosa from Cubs 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-land-versatile-infielder-derosa-from-cubs-1815.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians acquired versatile infielder Mark DeRosa on Wednesday in a trade that sent three minor leaguers to the Chicago Cubs.The Indians sent minor league pitchers Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer and John Caub to Chicago.The 33-year-old DeRosa may]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1816.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the signing of free agent closer Kerry Wood and the acquisition of setup man Joe Smith from the Mets in a trade, Indians officials feel they have addressed their most glaring need this offseason, which was to bolster what was the American League's wo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1817.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Mark Teixeira's signing by the Yankees, along with the team's other big free agent signings, CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, moves the tab for New York's free agent shopping spree over $400 million. However, that is not causing Indians general manager ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1818.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Acquiring a closer was the club's No. 1 priority, and RHP Kerry Wood was signed to fill that void. Cleveland also added RHP Joe Smith to serve as a setup man, helping to prop up a beleaguered bullpen. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Indians have question marks at thir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians acquire INF Mark DeRosa to play third]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-acquire-inf-mark-derosa-to-play-third.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After some debate and a trade, the Cleveland Indians have decided not to shift their infield.The club acquired versatile infielder Mark DeRosa to place third base on Wednesday, trading three minor leaguers to the Chicago Cubs. They dealt pitchers Jeff Ste]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians land versatile infielder DeRosa from Cubs]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-land-versatile-infielder-derosa-from-cubs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians acquired versatile infielder Mark DeRosa on Wednesday in a trade that sent three minor leaguers to the Chicago Cubs.The Indians sent minor league pitchers Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer and John Caub to Chicago.The 33-year-old DeRosa may]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals Off-Season In Review]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/nationals-off-season-in-review.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Nationals spent a lot of time pursuing Mark Teixeira, but now that their pursuit for him is over, there's a lot of work to do. We've got a look back and forward at the Nationals off-season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera Officially Signs With Nationals]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cabrera-officially-signs-with-nationals.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Nationals acknowledge that they need help on the offensive side of the ledger, there is never a bad time to add pitching. The Nationals officially inked right-hander Daniel Cabrera to a one-year deal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1810.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the signing of free agent closer Kerry Wood and the acquisition of setup man Joe Smith from the Mets in a trade, Indians officials feel they have addressed their most glaring need this offseason, which was to bolster what was the American League's wo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1811.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Mark Teixeira's signing by the Yankees, along with the team's other big free agent signings, CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, moves the tab for New York's free agent shopping spree over $400 million. However, that is not causing Indians general manager ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1812.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Acquiring a closer was the club's No. 1 priority, and RHP Kerry Wood was signed to fill that void. Cleveland also added RHP Joe Smith to serve as a setup man, helping to prop up a beleaguered bullpen. 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The Indians traded OF Franklin Gutierrez to Seattle in exchange for INF Luis Valbuena. General manager Mark Shapiro said Smith, a side-arm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Smarter Way To Spend $20 Million]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/a-smarter-way-to-spend-20-million.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Nationals have a bunch of money dangling out there for Mark Teixeira to grab. While Teixeira is a great player, he's not Superman and won't cure all that's wrong with the Nationals. So, at this time of year, when we're all doing some shopping, here's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1745.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Acquiring a closer was the club's No. 1 priority, and RHP Kerry Wood was prepared to fill that void. He needed to pass a physical to complete his deal with the Indians. Cleveland also added RHP Joe Smith to serve as a setup man, helping to prop up a belea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1746.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians haven't had a closer with elite stuff since the heyday of Jose Mesa, who set a club record with 46 saves in the pennant-winning season of 1995. That drought ended with the signing of free agent Kerry Wood. Addressing the back of their bullpen ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1747.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Smith was acquired from the Mets as part of a three-team winter meetings trade that also included Seattle. The Indians traded OF Franklin Gutierrez to Seattle in exchange for INF Luis Valbuena. General manager Mark Shapiro said Smith, a side-arm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1748.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1739.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Acquiring a closer was the club's No. 1 priority, and RHP Kerry Wood was prepared to fill that void. He needed to pass a physical to complete his deal with the Indians. Cleveland also added RHP Joe Smith to serve as a setup man, helping to prop up a belea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1740.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians haven't had a closer with elite stuff since the heyday of Jose Mesa, who set a club record with 46 saves in the pennant-winning season of 1995. That drought ended with the signing of free agent Kerry Wood. Addressing the back of their bullpen ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1741.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Smith was acquired from the Mets as part of a three-team winter meetings trade that also included Seattle. The Indians traded OF Franklin Gutierrez to Seattle in exchange for INF Luis Valbuena. General manager Mark Shapiro said Smith, a side-arm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-Rod is delusional, Phillies are team to beat]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/k-rod-is-delusional-phillies-are-team-to-beat.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[K-Rod is running his mouth and Dayn Perry can't believe his ears. Hey, Frankie, the defending champs play in your new division.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1743.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers can't close deal in Vegas]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tigers-can-t-close-deal-in-vegas.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- To borrow the title of an old Meat Loaf song, "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" describes theDetroitTigers' endeavors at Baseball's winter meetings, which ended Thursday at the Bellagio.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1734.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians haven't had a closer with elite stuff since the heyday of Jose Mesa, who set a club record with 46 saves in the pennant-winning season of 1995. That drought ended with the signing of free agent Kerry Wood. 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Cleveland also added RHP Joe Smith to serve as a setup man, helping to prop up a belea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1737.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians sign pitcher Wood to two-year deal 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-sign-pitcher-wood-to-two-year-deal-1738.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kerry Wood is the Cleveland Indians' new closer.The club announced it signed the former Chicago Cubs star to a two-year deal worth nearly $20 million on Saturday. The deal includes a third-year option with a vesting mechanism.General manager Mark Shapiro ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1726.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians haven't had a closer with elite stuff since the heyday of Jose Mesa, who set a club record with 46 saves in the pennant-winning season of 1995. That drought ended with the signing of free agent Kerry Wood. Addressing the back of their bullpen ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1727.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Smith was acquired from the Mets as part of a three-team winter meetings trade that also included Seattle. The Indians traded OF Franklin Gutierrez to Seattle in exchange for INF Luis Valbuena. General manager Mark Shapiro said Smith, a side-arm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1728.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Acquiring a closer was the club's No. 1 priority, and RHP Kerry Wood was prepared to fill that void. He needed to pass a physical to complete his deal with the Indians. 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Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians sign pitcher Wood to two-year deal 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-sign-pitcher-wood-to-two-year-deal-1731.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kerry Wood is the Cleveland Indians' new closer.The club announced it signed the former Chicago Cubs star to a two-year deal worth nearly $20 million on Saturday. 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Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wood, Indians reach $20.5M, 2-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/wood-indians-reach-20-5m-2-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kerry Wood wasn't concerned the Cleveland Indians would find a red flag in his massive medical records.He was certain the elbow X-rays, MRI results on his shoulder and confidential documents would meet approval, clearing him to sign his first free-agent c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zduriencik's art of the deal ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/zduriencik-s-art-of-the-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS Barely an hour before completing a whopper of a first career trade, new Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik gave his take on the art of deal-making.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians sign pitcher Wood to two-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-sign-pitcher-wood-to-two-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kerry Wood is the Cleveland Indians' new closer.The club announced it signed the former Chicago Cubs star to a two-year deal worth nearly $20 million on Saturday. The deal includes a third-year option with a vesting mechanism.General manager Mark Shapiro ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1722.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Acquiring a closer was the club's No. 1 priority, and RHP Kerry Wood was prepared to fill that void. He needed to pass a physical to complete his deal with the Indians. Cleveland also added RHP Joe Smith to serve as a setup man, helping to prop up a belea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1723.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians haven't had a closer with elite stuff since the heyday of Jose Mesa, who set a club record with 46 saves in the pennant-winning season of 1995. That drought will end with the expected signing of free agent Kerry Wood. Addressing the back of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1724.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Smith was acquired from the Mets as part of a three-team winter meetings trade that also included Seattle. The Indians traded OF Franklin Gutierrez to Seattle in exchange for INF Luis Valbuena. General manager Mark Shapiro said Smith, a side-arm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer Wood takes physical for Indians 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/closer-wood-takes-physical-for-indians-1725.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians only need a positive note from their doctors to make Kerry Wood their closer.Wood took a physical on Thursday and the club is awaiting the test results before completing a contract with the free-agent right-hander, who has a long his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians not done with Wood deal]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-not-done-with-wood-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have Kerry Wood's medical records. They just aren't saying whether they like them.The club was internally discussing the results of Wood's physical and had no word Friday on whether they've reached agreement with the free agent close]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1712.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Acquiring a closer was the club's No. 1 priority, and RHP Kerry Wood was prepared to fill that void. He needed to pass a physical to complete his deal with the Indians. Cleveland also added RHP Joe Smith to serve as a setup man, helping to prop up a belea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1713.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians haven't had a closer with elite stuff since the heyday of Jose Mesa, who set a club record with 46 saves in the pennant-winning season of 1995. That drought will end with the expected signing of free agent Kerry Wood. Addressing the back of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1714.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Smith was acquired from the Mets as part of a three-team winter meetings trade that also included Seattle. 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That's the final question that had to be asked Thursday as Ken Williams boarded ''Air Jerry'' and took the private jet back to Phoenix with White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: American League 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-american-league-1717.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia was the big move. But as Ed Price sums up the state of the AL, he likes the Indians getting Kerry Wood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners trade Putz, 3 others]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/mariners-trade-putz-3-others.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS For the first time in days, a relaxed J.J. Putz had felt confident he wasn't going to be traded.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putz goes to Mets in 3-way deal ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/putz-goes-to-mets-in-3-way-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - The next time AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" blasts through the sound system at Safeco Field it's likely to be for somebody other than belovedSeattleMariners closer J.J. Putz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer Wood takes physical for Indians]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/closer-wood-takes-physical-for-indians.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians only need a positive note from their doctors to make Kerry Wood their closer.Wood took a physical on Thursday and the club is awaiting the test results before completing a contract with the free-agent right-hander, who has a long his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Meetings Rewind]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/winter-meetings-rewind.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who made more money this week, CC Sabathia or the Bellagio casino? Hard to tell. We've got a team-by-team look at the 2008 Winter Meetings and how teams fared in their attempts to improve.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heilman, Chavez traded to Seattle for reliever Putz ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/heilman-chavez-traded-to-seattle-for-reliever-putz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NOTEBOOK LAS VEGAS - The way the Mets and Yankees have been acting this week, they should have just had these winter meetings in New York.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: American League]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-american-league.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia was the big move. But as Ed Price sums up the state of the AL, he likes the Indians getting Kerry Wood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees give Sabathia $161M for 7 years -- tops for pitcher ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yankees-give-sabathia-161m-for-7-years-tops-for-pitcher-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking to rebuild their rotation, the New York Yankees showed they mean business Wednesday, reaching a tentative agreement with free-agent left-hander CC Sabathia on a record-setting seven-year, $161 million contract during Day 3 of the winter meetings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putz goes to Mets in 3-team trade with Indians 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/putz-goes-to-mets-in-3-team-trade-with-indians-1709.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets overhauled their much-maligned bullpen with two big moves Wednesday, obtaining J.J. Putz from Seattle as part of a three-team, 12-player trade that gives them a setup man for new closer Francisco Rodriguez.Hours after completing a $37 mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good move? We'll CC in October]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/good-move-we-ll-cc-in-october.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How and why he got here doesn't matter. What matters is if CC Sabathia can carry the Yanks to the playoffs, Mike Vaccaro says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putz goes to Mets in 3-team trade with Indians]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/putz-goes-to-mets-in-3-team-trade-with-indians.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets overhauled their much-maligned bullpen with two big moves Wednesday, obtaining J.J. Putz from Seattle as part of a three-team, 12-player trade that gives them a setup man for new closer Francisco Rodriguez.Hours after completing a $37 mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1695.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. The starting rotation needs bolstering with the acquisition of a veteran, and the bullpen needs a total makeover. BIGGEST NEEDS: Acquiring a closer is probably the club's No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1696.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[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. As the winter meetings began the Indians hadn't yet plugged holes in any of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1697.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kerry Wood agreed in principle to a two-year deal to become the Indians' closer. Reportedly the only thing holding up the contract was Wood passing a physical. His arrival would bring stability to the back end of the Cleveland bullpen, which was a t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Mets acquire Putz from Seattle]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sources-mets-acquire-putz-from-seattle.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mets have acquired a setup man for new closer Francisco Rodriguez &#151; and that setup man is another closer from the American League West.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Closer Wood in Cleveland for physical]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/report-closer-wood-in-cleveland-for-physical.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kerry Wood was in Cleveland on Wednesday night to take the physical needed before he can finalize a two-year deal with the Indians worth about $20 million.Wood's physical was scheduled for Thursday, a baseball official familiar with the arrangements said,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians will face Sabathia early]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-will-face-sabathia-early.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Excuse Eric Wedge if he can't quite envision it yet: the wild scene of CC Sabathia wearing pinstripes in the new Yankee Stadium for New York's home opener.Yes, Wedge and his Cleveland Indians will be there for the April 16 debut of the Yankees' $1.3 billi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB Notes: Wood to Indians, K-Rod signs with Mets  ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/mlb-notes-wood-to-indians-k-rod-signs-with-mets-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:10:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two teams to pick from in the American League Central, Kerry Wood appears to have rejected overtures from Detroit to take a deal with Cleveland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks, CC have third meeting in three days]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/yanks-cc-have-third-meeting-in-three-days.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees general manager Brian Cashman flew to San Francisco Tuesday night to meet with CC Sabathia. The meeting, first reported by Newsday, is the Yankees' third in three days with Sabathia and could indicate that negotations are coming to a head.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1686.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--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. However, while stating at the start of the offseason that the Indians hoped to be very active this winter,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1687.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. The starting rotation needs bolstering with the acquisition of a veteran, and the bullpen needs a total makeover. BIGGEST NEEDS: Acquiring a closer is probably the club's No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1688.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[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. As the winter meetings began the Indians hadn't yet plugged holes in any of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flannery Class A official ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/flannery-class-a-official-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[COLUMN: GARRY BROWN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Indians nearing deal with Wood]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/report-indians-nearing-deal-with-wood.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians are close to getting their closer.The club has offered free agent Kerry Wood, the former Chicago Cubs starter-turned-reliever, a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spok]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' Mastny headed to Japan]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/indians-mastny-headed-to-japan.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have sold right-hander Tom Mastny's contract to Yokohama of the Japanese Central League.Mastny split last season between the Indians and Triple-A Buffalo. With Cleveland, Mastny went 2-2 with a 10.80 ERA in 14 games. He was 2-2 with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuesday MLB winter meetings blog]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/tuesday-mlb-winter-meetings-blog.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LA? NYC? SF? CC Sabathia has plenty of suitors. Ken Rosenthal and our MLB crew have the latest updates from winter meetings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's ridiculous']]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/-it-s-ridiculous-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The longer he goes without getting the call from the Hall of Fame, the easier it is for Ron Santo to rebound.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Dodgers near deal 3-year deal with Blake]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sources-dodgers-near-deal-3-year-deal-with-blake.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny Acta Press Conference Transcript]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/manny-acta-press-conference-transcript.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Acta met with the media on day one of the Winter Meetings, answering a variety of questions. The topics ranged from the off-season to a discussion about Alex Rodriguez' plans for the 2009 World Baseball Classic and everything in between.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Cardinals serious about Burnett 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sources-cardinals-serious-about-burnett-1680.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett finished the 2008 season in Toronto, but sources tell Ken Rosenthal the Cardinals are seeking the righty's services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched-1681.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1682.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into the off-season hoping to address a handful of priorities, chief among them acquiring a closer, a middle infielder or third baseman, and a starting pitcher. As the winter meetings began the Indians hadn't yet plugged holes in any of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1683.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Indians arrived at the start of the winter meetings having done nothing in an off-season in which activity had been promised by club officials. However, while stating at the start of the off-season that the Indians hoped to be very active this winte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1684.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. The starting rotation needs bolstering with the acquisition of a veteran, and the bullpen needs a total makeover. BIGGEST NEEDS: Acquiring a closer is probably the club's No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Cardinals serious about Burnett]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sources-cardinals-serious-about-burnett.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett finished the 2008 season in Toronto, but sources tell Ken Rosenthal the Cardinals are seeking the righty's services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard to imagine Teixeira in D.C., no matter the price]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/hard-to-imagine-teixeira-in-d-c-no-matter-the-price.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's about money, not wins and losses, for Scott Boras' clients. But Ken Rosenthal still can't see Mark Teixeira signing with the Nats.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched-1674.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1675.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into the off-season hoping to address a handful of priorities, chief among them acquiring a closer, a middle infielder or third baseman, and a starting pitcher. As the winter meetings began the Indians hadn't yet plugged holes in any of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1676.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Indians arrived at the start of the winter meetings having done nothing in an off-season in which activity had been promised by club officials. However, while stating at the start of the off-season that the Indians hoped to be very active this winte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1677.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. The starting rotation needs bolstering with the acquisition of a veteran, and the bullpen needs a total makeover. BIGGEST NEEDS: Acquiring a closer is probably the club's No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1669.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians went into the off-season hoping to address a handful of priorities, chief among them acquiring a closer, a middle infielder or third baseman, and a starting pitcher. As the winter meetings began the Indians hadn't yet plugged holes in any of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1670.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Indians arrived at the start of the winter meetings having done nothing in an off-season in which activity had been promised by club officials. However, while stating at the start of the off-season that the Indians hoped to be very active this winte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1671.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. The starting rotation needs bolstering with the acquisition of a veteran, and the bullpen needs a total makeover. 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As the winter meetings began the Indians hadn't yet plugged holes in any of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1666.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Indians arrived at the start of the winter meetings having done nothing in an off-season in which activity had been promised by club officials. However, while stating at the start of the off-season that the Indians hoped to be very active this winte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1667.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. 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An injury to starter Victor Martinez resulted in backup catcher Kelly Shoppach getting far more playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1660.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Greg Aquino signed a minor league deal with the Indians and was invited to spring training. Aquino, 30, made just nine appearances for the Orioles this year, posting a 12.54 ERA before being released. --C Carlos Santana was the biggest name of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1661.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. 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BIGGEST NEEDS: Acquiring a closer is probably the club's No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regional scene ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/regional-scene-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockies get 15 spring games in Phoenix area]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mediocre 2008 may pay off big]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/mediocre-2008-may-pay-off-big.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1653.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the few pleasant surprises for the Indians in their disappointing season was that they learned they have more catching depth than they expected. An injury to starter Victor Martinez resulted in backup catcher Kelly Shoppach getting far more playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1654.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Greg Aquino signed a minor league deal with the Indians and was invited to spring training. Aquino, 30, made just nine appearances for the Orioles this year, posting a 12.54 ERA before being released. --C Carlos Santana was the biggest name of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1655.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. 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Not exactly the kind of behavior that screams, "We're proud of our teams."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In winter ball, hope and redemption ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/in-winter-ball-hope-and-redemption-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:10:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even in a time of austerity, the appeal of destinationssuch as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic will prove irresistible for some travelers, with the promise of warm weather and sunny beaches. 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BIGGEST NEEDS: Acquiring a closer is probably the club's No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1648.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Greg Aquino signed a minor league deal with the Indians and was invited to spring training. Aquino, 30, made just nine appearances for the Orioles this year, posting a 12.54 ERA before being released. --C Carlos Santana was the biggest name of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1649.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the few pleasant surprises for the Indians in their disappointing season was that they learned they have more catching depth than they expected. An injury to starter Victor Martinez resulted in backup catcher Kelly Shoppach getting far more playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[EL PADRINO]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/el-padrino.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic -- Rene Gayo is a mountain of a man in many ways, big as Santa Claus and, to some, no less generous. 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Aquino, 30, made just nine appearances for the Orioles this year, posting a 12.54 ERA before being released. --C Carlos Santana was the biggest name of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1643.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the few pleasant surprises for the Indians in their disappointing season was that they learned they have more catching depth than they expected. An injury to starter Victor Martinez resulted in backup catcher Kelly Shoppach getting far more playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All lit up, but no one to serve ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/all-lit-up-but-no-one-to-serve-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising skeleton star keeps dad's climb on her mind 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rising-skeleton-star-keeps-dad-s-climb-on-her-mind-1645.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AURORA, Colo. -- Former major league outfielder Ted Uhlaender was tethered 24/7 to a machine delivering life-sustaining fluids and medications when his daughter Katie visited him at the University of Colorado Hospital last month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1636.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. The starting rotation needs bolstering with the acquisition of a veteran, and the bullpen needs a total makeover. BIGGEST NEEDS: Acquiring a closer is probably the club's No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1637.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the few pleasant surprises for the Indians in their disappointing season was that they learned they have more catching depth than they expected. An injury to starter Victor Martinez resulted in backup catcher Kelly Shoppach getting far more playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1638.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Greg Aquino signed a minor league deal with the Indians and was invited to spring training. Aquino, 30, made just nine appearances for the Orioles this year, posting a 12.54 ERA before being released. --C Carlos Santana was the biggest name of the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates in the Caribbean: Mining for diamonds]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/pirates-in-the-caribbean-mining-for-diamonds.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising skeleton star keeps dad's climb on her mind 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rising-skeleton-star-keeps-dad-s-climb-on-her-mind-1640.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AURORA, Colo. -- Former major league outfielder Ted Uhlaender was tethered 24/7 to a machine delivering life-sustaining fluids and medications when his daughter Katie visited him at the University of Colorado Hospital last month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1632.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Carlos Santana was the biggest name of the five players the Indians added to their major league roster. 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BIGGEST NEEDS: Acquiring a closer is probably the club's No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1634.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the few pleasant surprises for the Indians in their disappointing season was that they learned they have more catching depth than they expected. An injury to starter Victor Martinez resulted in backup catcher Kelly Shoppach getting far more playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising skeleton star keeps dad's climb on her mind 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rising-skeleton-star-keeps-dad-s-climb-on-her-mind-1635.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AURORA, Colo. -- Former major league outfielder Ted Uhlaender was tethered 24/7 to a machine delivering life-sustaining fluids and medications when his daughter Katie visited him at the University of Colorado Hospital last month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1628.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Carlos Santana was the biggest name of the five players the Indians added to their major league roster. Acquired as part of a midseason trade in which the Indians dealt INF Casey Blake to the Dodgers, Santana had a monster minor league season that sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1629.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. The starting rotation needs bolstering with the acquisition of a veteran, and the bullpen needs a total makeover. BIGGEST NEEDS: Acquiring a closer is probably the club's No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1630.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the few pleasant surprises for the Indians in their disappointing season was that they learned they have more catching depth than they expected. An injury to starter Victor Martinez resulted in backup catcher Kelly Shoppach getting far more playing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising skeleton star keeps dad's climb on her mind]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rising-skeleton-star-keeps-dad-s-climb-on-her-mind.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AURORA, Colo. -- Former major league outfielder Ted Uhlaender was tethered 24/7 to a machine delivering life-sustaining fluids and medications when his daughter Katie visited him at the University of Colorado Hospital last month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The kindness of strangers ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/the-kindness-of-strangers-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SANTA FE SPRINGS - Christina Perez has stage four breast cancer, which has spread to her bones, but says she has plenty to celebrate on this day of thanks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1625.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After having one of the best bullpens in the majors in 2007, the Indians had one of the worst bullpens in 2008. They responded by firing longtime bullpen coach Luis Isaac. To replace Isaac, the Indians hired Chuck Hernandez, who had been the pitching coac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1626.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Andy Cannizaro and C Damaso Espino signed minor league deals with the Indians and were invited to spring training. Cannizaro, 29, played 13 games with the Yankees in 2006 and one game with the Rays in 2008. He hit .267 in Class AAA this year. Espino]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1627.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:10:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. The starting rotation needs bolstering with the acquisition of a veteran, and the bullpen needs a total makeover. BIGGEST NEEDS: Acquiring a closer is probably the club's No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Targets In The Rule 5 Draft]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/top-targets-in-the-rule-5-draft.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rule 5 Draft is just about two weeks away and DC Baseball News has a look at some of the top players available for the taking.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1621.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After having one of the best bullpens in the majors in 2007, the Indians had one of the worst bullpens in 2008. They responded by firing longtime bullpen coach Luis Isaac. To replace Isaac, the Indians hired Chuck Hernandez, who had been the pitching coac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1622.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Andy Cannizaro and C Damaso Espino signed minor league deals with the Indians and were invited to spring training. Cannizaro, 29, played 13 games with the Yankees in 2006 and one game with the Rays in 2008. He hit .267 in Class AAA this year. Espino]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1623.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. 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The event raised an estimated $185,000 for the Miracle League, a Baseball league f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Dodgers seek Pirates SS, balk at price]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sources-dodgers-seek-pirates-ss-balk-at-price.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers, seeking a possible replacement for free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, balked at the Pirates' asking price for shortstop Jack Wilson during recent trade talks, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1617.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After having one of the best bullpens in the majors in 2007, the Indians had one of the worst bullpens in 2008. They responded by firing longtime bullpen coach Luis Isaac. To replace Isaac, the Indians hired Chuck Hernandez, who had been the pitching coac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1618.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Andy Cannizaro and C Damaso Espino signed minor league deals with the Indians and were invited to spring training. Cannizaro, 29, played 13 games with the Yankees in 2006 and one game with the Rays in 2008. He hit .267 in Class AAA this year. Espino]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1619.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. The starting rotation needs bolstering with the acquisition of a veteran, and the bullpen needs a total makeover. BIGGEST NEEDS: Acquiring a closer is probably the club's No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1610.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After having one of the best bullpens in the majors in 2007, the Indians had one of the worst bullpens in 2008. They responded by firing longtime bullpen coach Luis Isaac. To replace Isaac, the Indians hired Chuck Hernandez, who had been the pitching coac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1611.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Andy Cannizaro and C Damaso Espino signed minor league deals with the Indians and were invited to spring training. Cannizaro, 29, played 13 games with the Yankees in 2006 and one game with the Rays in 2008. He hit .267 in Class AAA this year. Espino]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1612.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. 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Too lazy to cultivate the soil and too cowardly to resist Indian raids, "mongrel" Mexican men did ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies not done dealing after Holliday trade 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rockies-not-done-dealing-after-holliday-trade-1614.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockies aren't done dealing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's play Two]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/let-s-play-two.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thornton High School didn't have a basebALl team. Undeterred, Lou Boudreau started his own. The team organized by the future 24-year-old player-manager of theClevelandIndians played Bloom and other locAL nines on diamonds in and around Harvey.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1606.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. The starting rotation needs bolstering with the acquisition of a veteran, and the bullpen needs a total makeover. BIGGEST NEEDS: Acquiring a closer is probably the club's No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Inside Pitch 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-inside-pitch-1607.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After having one of the best bullpens in the majors in 2007, the Indians had one of the worst bullpens in 2008. They responded by firing longtime bullpen coach Luis Isaac. To replace Isaac, the Indians hired Chuck Hernandez, who had been the pitching coac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1608.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Andy Cannizaro and C Damaso Espino signed minor league deals with the Indians and were invited to spring training. 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Espino]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse racing]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/horse-racing.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reigning Horse of the Year Curlin will stand at stud next year at Lane's End, a Kentucky horse farm owned by a former U.S. ambassador to Britain.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies not done dealing after Holliday trade 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rockies-not-done-dealing-after-holliday-trade-1604.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockies aren't done dealing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox deal Crisp for Royals' Ramirez ]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/sox-deal-crisp-for-royals-ramirez-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Red Sox generAL manager Theo Epstein thought it would be easier to find a fourth outfielder than an effective eighth-inning reliever, so he didn't hesitate yesterday in trading Coco Crisp to theKansasCityRoyALs for Ramon Ramirez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1595.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Grady Sizemore has won his first career Silver Slugger award. 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Last year's winner, LHP CC Sabathia, was traded to Milwaukee in the middle of the Indians' disappointing 2008 season. Lee, who was 22-3 with a 2.54 ERA, led the Americ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1582.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. The starting rotation needs bolstering with the acquisition of a veteran, and the bullpen needs a total makeover. 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But Dayn Perry highlights several who should look for a Dunn deal. Or two.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1573.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cliff Lee is the second consecutive Indians pitcher to win the AL Cy Young award. Last year's winner, LHP CC Sabathia, was traded to Milwaukee in the middle of the Indians' disappointing 2008 season. Lee, who was 22-3 with a 2.54 ERA, led the Americ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-roster-report-1574.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians have question marks at third base, left field and the entire bullpen. 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However, those]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies not done dealing after Holliday trade 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/rockies-not-done-dealing-after-holliday-trade-1576.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockies aren't done dealing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit's days with D-backs could be numbered 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/big-unit-s-days-with-d-backs-could-be-numbered-1577.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson is only five wins away from 300, but Ken Rosenthal says he might not be accomplishing that feat in a D-backs uniform.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn, Teixeira can expect  plenty of interest 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/dunn-teixeira-can-expect-plenty-of-interest-1578.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not every team needs to break the bank this offseason. But Dayn Perry highlights several who should look for a Dunn deal. Or two.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payroll flexibility gives A's option to look at Furcal 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/payroll-flexibility-gives-a-s-option-to-look-at-furcal-1579.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With plenty of cash on hand, the normally tight-fisted A's are looking to do some shopping. Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1566.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cliff Lee is the second consecutive Indians pitcher to win the AL Cy Young award. Last year's winner, LHP CC Sabathia, was traded to Milwaukee in the middle of the Indians' disappointing 2008 season. 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But Dayn Perry highlights several who should look for a Dunn deal. Or two.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payroll flexibility gives A's option to look at Furcal 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/payroll-flexibility-gives-a-s-option-to-look-at-furcal-1572.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With plenty of cash on hand, the normally tight-fisted A's are looking to do some shopping. Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.indianszone.com/news/cleveland-indians-notes-quotes-1559.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:10:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cliff Lee is the second consecutive Indians pitcher to win the AL Cy Young award. Last year's winner, LHP CC Sabathia, was traded to Milwaukee in the middle of the Indians' disappointing 2008 season. 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