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Indians general manager Chris Antonetti began the offseason by saying that Matt LaPorta would have to come to spring training and win the first base job. Antonetti made no secret of the fact that in searching for another hitter, he was considering any and all available first basemen below the two marquee free agents, Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder.
That search ended Feb. 3 when Cleveland signed free agent Casey Kotchman to a one-year, $3 million contract. Antonetti said the addition of Kotchman improves the Indians' offense but, of equal importance, enhances the team's defense.
Upgrading the defense, particularly the infield defense, was another priority for the offseason, and with good reason.
7 Feb 2012 at 12:47am
The 2012 Cleveland Indians interleague schedule begins in May with a three-game series against the Miami Marlins from May 18-20. Cleveland will play against teams from the National League East and Central during the 2012 MLB season.
6 Feb 2012 at 7:30pm
DENVER - The Colorado Rockies acquired veteran right-hander Jeremy Guthrie from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, a move that bolsters their young rotation.
6 Feb 2012 at 3:05pm
Atlanta GM Frank Wren is betting his team was already good enough to hold off improving teams in Miami and Washington.
3 Feb 2012 at 6:07pm
On Friday, February 3 the Cleveland Indians signed free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year $3 million contract, a day after reaching the agreement. In 146 games with the Tampa Bay Rays, Kotchman batted .306 with 10 home runs and 48 RBIs.
3 Feb 2012 at 6:05pm
In a somber tone, Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton acknowledged his latest relapse in drinking alcohol, issuing a raw statement live at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Friday. He acknowledged having a "weak moment" and apologized in the statement he said was not...
3 Feb 2012 at 6:02pm
On Friday, Feb. 3, the Cleveland Indians officially announced the signing of free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year deal. The Washington Post, amongst other media outlets, confirmed a deal between Kotchman and the Tribe on Thursday, Feb.
3 Feb 2012 at 4:01pm
The Cleveland Indians added Casey Kotchman on Friday, announcing they had signed the first baseman to a one-year deal. Kotchman, who hit .306 with 10 homers and 48 RBI in 146 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, did not have a spot in Tampa after the Rays re-acquired Carlos...
3 Feb 2012 at 1:16pm
According to the Associated Press, the Cleveland Indians signed free agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year, $3 million contract on Thursday, Feb. 2. I wish I could get exited about this deal, but after seeing free agent first basemen like Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder...
3 Feb 2012 at 10:58am
The Indians have officially added first baseman Casey Kotchman to their ever-changing roster. Cleveland finalized its $3 million, one-year deal with Kotchman on Friday, a day after reaching the agreement. Kotchman, who batted a career-high .306 last season for Tampa Bay, likely will be Cleveland's starting first basemen.
2 Feb 2012 at 6:30pm
Free agent first baseman Casey Kotchman has agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Cleveland Indians, according to multiple media reports. He could make more based on incentive clauses, the reports indicated. Kotchman figures to share first base with Carlos Santana, whom...
2 Feb 2012 at 5:15pm
Free agent pitcher Edwin Jackson joined his eighth organization on Thursday when he agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals. Terms of Jackson's deal weren't disclosed. Jackson, 28, is 60-60 with a 4.46 ERA in 10 seasons with Tampa Bay, the Dodgers, the White...
2 Feb 2012 at 11:12am
Left-hander Rafael Perez and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a one-year contract worth $2,005,000 and avoided salary arbitration. The agreement Thursday was for $5,000 above the midpoint between the $2.4 million he had asked for and the $1.6 million the Indians had offered when the sides exchanged arbitration figures last month.
1 Feb 2012 at 5:55pm
David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox are likely headed to an arbitration hearing to determine the designated hitter's 2012 salary, according to an ESPN.com report. A hearing isn't scheduled for this week, leaving time to negotiate, the report said, citing a source.
1 Feb 2012 at 5:54pm
The Cleveland Indians have much to get excited about this season at Progressive Field. Many memories were made in 2011 and plenty more will be created this upcoming season. Will this be the year Asdrubal Cabrera, Carlos Santana, and Justin Masterson lead the Indians to an AL...
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