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Impressionable newcomers Prospects make mark as Tribe routs Astros in first game of spring
By Sheldon Ocker
Beacon Journal sportswriter
Published on Friday, Feb 29, 2008
WINTER HAVEN, FLA.: It looked like real baseball. The grass was green, the infield dirt was smooth as glass and many of the players had recognizable names.
There was Grady Sizemore, Jason Michaels, Travis Hafner, Victor Martinez and Ryan Garko for the Indians. The Houston Astros were a little thin on legitimate big-leaguers, but smack in the middle of the lineup was Ty Wigginton along with Darin Erstad and Mark Loretta.
The game didn't count, of course. The 12-2 Tribe win kicked off the spring exhibition season, but a couple of things didn't feel right. For one thing, there was a wind chill, because the air temperature was 56 degrees with an 8-mph breeze.
But there was something else. Who were all of these could-be and never-will-be major-leaguers in the Indians' lineup? Whoever they were, most made a good impression on their bosses.
Michael Aubrey singled twice in three at-bats and drove in a run. On Wednesday, he doubled and homered in an intrasquad game. Trevor Crowe, the outfield prospect who struggled at Double-A Akron last year, doubled, singled and had three RBI.
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Impressionable newcomers Prospects make mark as Tribe routs Astros in first game of spring
By Sheldon Ocker
Beacon Journal sportswriter
Published on Friday, Feb 29, 2008
WINTER HAVEN, FLA.: It looked like real baseball. The grass was green, the infield dirt was smooth as glass and many of the players had recognizable names.
There was Grady Sizemore, Jason Michaels, Travis Hafner, Victor Martinez and Ryan Garko for the Indians. The Houston Astros were a little thin on legitimate big-leaguers, but smack in the middle of the lineup was Ty Wigginton along with Darin Erstad and Mark Loretta.
The game didn't count, of course. The 12-2 Tribe win kicked off the spring exhibition season, but a couple of things didn't feel right. For one thing, there was a wind chill, because the air temperature was 56 degrees with an 8-mph breeze.
But there was something else. Who were all of these could-be and never-will-be major-leaguers in the Indians' lineup? Whoever they were, most made a good impression on their bosses.
Michael Aubrey singled twice in three at-bats and drove in a run. On Wednesday, he doubled and homered in an intrasquad game. Trevor Crowe, the outfield prospect who struggled at Double-A Akron last year, doubled, singled and had three RBI.
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Westbrook says he feels strong despite soreness Pitcher plans to start against Tigers Sunday at Chain O' Lakes Park
By Sheldon Ocker
Beacon Journal sportswriter
Published on Friday, Feb 29, 2008
WINTER HAVEN, FLA.: Jake Westbrook tested his arm Thursday and reported no ill effects from a 48-pitch session.
On Wednesday, the Indians said Westbrook was being scratched from his start in Thursday's exhibition opener because of ''general soreness,'' according to manager Eric Wedge.
''I felt strong today,'' Westbrook said. ''This is something that I get just about every year, and it lasts until about the middle of spring training.''
Westbrook refused to be more specific than his manager in describing the location of the soreness, saying, ''The soreness is in my arm. That's all I will say.''
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Westbrook says he feels strong despite soreness Pitcher plans to start against Tigers Sunday at Chain O' Lakes Park
By Sheldon Ocker
Beacon Journal sportswriter
Published on Friday, Feb 29, 2008
WINTER HAVEN, FLA.: Jake Westbrook tested his arm Thursday and reported no ill effects from a 48-pitch session.
On Wednesday, the Indians said Westbrook was being scratched from his start in Thursday's exhibition opener because of ''general soreness,'' according to manager Eric Wedge.
''I felt strong today,'' Westbrook said. ''This is something that I get just about every year, and it lasts until about the middle of spring training.''
Westbrook refused to be more specific than his manager in describing the location of the soreness, saying, ''The soreness is in my arm. That's all I will say.''
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Cleveland Indians prospects and non-roster invitees put on show for scouts
Friday, February 29, 2008Paul Hoynes
Plain Dealer Reporter
Winter Haven, Fla.- The scouts stayed to the last pitch of the last out. On a cold sun-splashed Thursday, 10 to 15 of them were bent into the seats behind the plate at Chain of Lakes Park, firing their radar guns and taking notes.
The Grapefruit League opener between the Indians and Houston was the kind of game scouts go to spring training to see. The veterans on both teams put in their two at-bats and four innings like they were going to church. When Grady Sizemore, Jason Michaels, Travis Hafner, Victor Martinez, Ryan Garko and Casey Blake left the game after the fourth inning, there was no score and little sizzle.
Then came the guys trying to make an impression. Not just for the Indians or Astros, but for the scouts sitting behind the plate. These are the players - a mix of fringe big-leaguers and prospects - the scouts rarely get a good look at.
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Cleveland Indians prospects and non-roster invitees put on show for scouts
Friday, February 29, 2008Paul Hoynes
Plain Dealer Reporter
Winter Haven, Fla.- The scouts stayed to the last pitch of the last out. On a cold sun-splashed Thursday, 10 to 15 of them were bent into the seats behind the plate at Chain of Lakes Park, firing their radar guns and taking notes.
The Grapefruit League opener between the Indians and Houston was the kind of game scouts go to spring training to see. The veterans on both teams put in their two at-bats and four innings like they were going to church. When Grady Sizemore, Jason Michaels, Travis Hafner, Victor Martinez, Ryan Garko and Casey Blake left the game after the fourth inning, there was no score and little sizzle.
Then came the guys trying to make an impression. Not just for the Indians or Astros, but for the scouts sitting behind the plate. These are the players - a mix of fringe big-leaguers and prospects - the scouts rarely get a good look at.
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INDIANS INSIDER
Cleveland Indians' Jensen Lewis knows spot in bullpen not guaranteed
Friday, February 29, 2008
INDIANS INSIDER
Lewis taking nothing for granted
Winter Haven, Fla.- Manager Eric Wedge, in going over the pitchers in his bullpen, told reporters early in spring training that Jensen Lewis had all but guaranteed himself a job based on his performance last year.
Then he added a qualifier, saying that Lewis was basically still a rookie and could not afford to take a backward step in preparation for the start of the regular season March 31.
Wedge needn't have worried.
In his meeting with Wedge and General Manager Mark Shapiro at the start of camp, Lewis told them what they wanted to hear.
"I told Mark and Wedgie, 'Last year is last year,' " said Lewis. "There were some good things, but I'm coming in as a rookie, with that mind-set, and I just want to win a job. By the time it's all said and done, hopefully, I'm going back to Cleveland and the snow."
Lewis pitched a scoreless third inning Thursday as the Indians beat Houston, 12-2, in their Grapefruit League opener.
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INDIANS INSIDER
Cleveland Indians' Jensen Lewis knows spot in bullpen not guaranteed
Friday, February 29, 2008
INDIANS INSIDER
Lewis taking nothing for granted
Winter Haven, Fla.- Manager Eric Wedge, in going over the pitchers in his bullpen, told reporters early in spring training that Jensen Lewis had all but guaranteed himself a job based on his performance last year.
Wedge needn't have worried.
In his meeting with Wedge and General Manager Mark Shapiro at the start of camp, Lewis told them what they wanted to hear.
"I told Mark and Wedgie, 'Last year is last year,' " said Lewis. "There were some good things, but I'm coming in as a rookie, with that mind-set, and I just want to win a job. By the time it's all said and done, hopefully, I'm going back to Cleveland and the snow."
Lewis pitched a scoreless third inning Thursday as the Indians beat Houston, 12-2, in their Grapefruit League opener.
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Westbrook expected to pitch Sunday
Friday, February 29, 2008
By Andy Call
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
WINTER HAVEN, FLA. Former Indians Manager Mike Hargrove used to characterize problems with his team as either a "concern" or a "worry."
Jake Westbrook's right arm, as of today, remains a concern ? bordering on a worry.
"Am I worried? Well, I'm worried that I had to do this," Westbrook said of being scratched from Thursday's spring training opener due to soreness in his right arm. "But I'll take the ball Sunday and we'll go from there."
Westbrook threw a 45-pitch bullpen session before Cleveland's 12-2 victory over Houston and appears set to make his first start of the spring Sunday.
"Everything felt like I wanted it to," said Westbrook, who threw off the bullpen mound on the main field at Chain of Lakes Park as pitching coach Carl Willis and bullpen coach Luis Isaac watched.
Westbrook said he had been experiencing "general soreness" in his arm, but did not pinpoint a specific spot.
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Westbrook expected to pitch Sunday
Friday, February 29, 2008
By Andy Call
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
WINTER HAVEN, FLA. Former Indians Manager Mike Hargrove used to characterize problems with his team as either a "concern" or a "worry."
Jake Westbrook's right arm, as of today, remains a concern ? bordering on a worry.
"Am I worried? Well, I'm worried that I had to do this," Westbrook said of being scratched from Thursday's spring training opener due to soreness in his right arm. "But I'll take the ball Sunday and we'll go from there."
Westbrook threw a 45-pitch bullpen session before Cleveland's 12-2 victory over Houston and appears set to make his first start of the spring Sunday.
"Everything felt like I wanted it to," said Westbrook, who threw off the bullpen mound on the main field at Chain of Lakes Park as pitching coach Carl Willis and bullpen coach Luis Isaac watched.
Westbrook said he had been experiencing "general soreness" in his arm, but did not pinpoint a specific spot.
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Indians notebook
Friday, February 29, 2008
BY Andy Call
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
Coming up
The Indians will face Houston this afternoon at 1:05 at Kissimmee. Paul Byrd will start against Roy Oswalt. Those scheduled to follow Byrd to the mound include Joe Borowski, Rafael Betancourt, Rafael Perez and Masa Kobayashi. There is no radio broadcast.
The dotted line
The Indians announced Thursday they have agreed to contract terms with 13 players: Michael Aubrey, Josh Barfield, Asdrubal Cabrera, Fausto Carmona, Franklin Gutierrez, Scott Lewis, Andy Marte, Adam Miller, Edward Mujica, Rafael Perez, Tony Sipp, Jeremy Sowers and Wyatt Toregas. None of the 11 unsigned players remaining on the 40-man roster are eligible for arbitration, so they must sign by March 11.
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Indians notebook
Friday, February 29, 2008
BY Andy Call
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
Coming up
The Indians will face Houston this afternoon at 1:05 at Kissimmee. Paul Byrd will start against Roy Oswalt. Those scheduled to follow Byrd to the mound include Joe Borowski, Rafael Betancourt, Rafael Perez and Masa Kobayashi. There is no radio broadcast.
The dotted line
The Indians announced Thursday they have agreed to contract terms with 13 players: Michael Aubrey, Josh Barfield, Asdrubal Cabrera, Fausto Carmona, Franklin Gutierrez, Scott Lewis, Andy Marte, Adam Miller, Edward Mujica, Rafael Perez, Tony Sipp, Jeremy Sowers and Wyatt Toregas. None of the 11 unsigned players remaining on the 40-man roster are eligible for arbitration, so they must sign by March 11.
Baby, baby
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Young Indians get a chance in exhibition opener
Friday, February 29, 2008
By ANDY CALL
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
WINTER HAVEN, FLA. If the first game is any indication, this is going to be a great season.
In Buffalo.
The Indians scored all of their runs long after the regulars had left the field Thursday as spring training opened with a 12-2 victory over Houston in front of 3,460 at Chain of Lakes Park.
"I like watching the young kids play and giving opportunities to six-year free agents or guys trying to revive their career," Manager Eric Wedge said. "It may not come into play on Opening Day, but it certainly could over the course of the next six months."
The Indians enter spring training with basically the same team that reached the American League Championship Series. Few battles exist for roster slots, even fewer for the starting lineup. Much of the early part of spring training, then, will be devoted to establishing the organizational depth chart.
This is when guys like Michael Aubrey, Andy Gonzalez, Danny Sandoval and Wyatt Toregas can make a name for themselves ? a name Wedge just might remember when injuries or ineffectiveness provoke the need to tap organizational depth.
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Young Indians get a chance in exhibition opener
Friday, February 29, 2008
By ANDY CALL
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
WINTER HAVEN, FLA. If the first game is any indication, this is going to be a great season.
In Buffalo.
The Indians scored all of their runs long after the regulars had left the field Thursday as spring training opened with a 12-2 victory over Houston in front of 3,460 at Chain of Lakes Park.
"I like watching the young kids play and giving opportunities to six-year free agents or guys trying to revive their career," Manager Eric Wedge said. "It may not come into play on Opening Day, but it certainly could over the course of the next six months."
The Indians enter spring training with basically the same team that reached the American League Championship Series. Few battles exist for roster slots, even fewer for the starting lineup. Much of the early part of spring training, then, will be devoted to establishing the organizational depth chart.
This is when guys like Michael Aubrey, Andy Gonzalez, Danny Sandoval and Wyatt Toregas can make a name for themselves ? a name Wedge just might remember when injuries or ineffectiveness provoke the need to tap organizational depth.
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Dispatch
Word from Indians camp
Friday, February 29, 2008 2:58 AM
HOME FIELD: CHAIN OF LAKES PARK, WINTER HAVEN, FLA.
WEB SITE: The Official Site of The Cleveland Indians: Homepage
? Yesterday's game: Beat Houston 12-2. Former first-round picks Trevor Crowe and Michael Aubrey combined for four hits and four RBI.
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Word from Indians camp
Friday, February 29, 2008 2:58 AM
HOME FIELD: CHAIN OF LAKES PARK, WINTER HAVEN, FLA.
WEB SITE: The Official Site of The Cleveland Indians: Homepage
? Yesterday's game: Beat Houston 12-2. Former first-round picks Trevor Crowe and Michael Aubrey combined for four hits and four RBI.
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