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The "hardest working man on the internet" is taking a much-needed and well-deserved vacation, and while you can be sure to see him on occasion this week, he's taking the weekend off. Jim Pete is grabbing the reigns of Tribe Happenings this Sunday, and he'll be talking about Roberto Hernandez, and how he may affect the rotation, Cody Allen emergence and Carlos Santana's struggles. Join Jim with this week's Tribe Happenings, after the jump...

Today the Indians have announced that right-handed pitcher Roberto Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona, has been granted his visa by the U.S. Consulate in the Dominican Republic and is scheduled to arrive in Cleveland this evening. With the government's decision made and his return official, Major League Baseball handed down a three week suspension for age and idenity fraud. He is eligible to return on August 11th.

Enough treading water. The Indians need to make a move. With many saying this team can't win, or wait until next year, Jim Pete is off that bandwagon. This team can win, and win now. A big bat and a #2 or #3 pitcher could turn the tide. Easier said than done? Let Antonetti worry about that, it's his job...but get it done. Join Jim Pete on the Corner of Carnegie and Ontario as he rallies the trade wagons...after the jump...

Arthur Kinney brings his unique look to Second Thoughts today, filling in for Friday Night regular, Jim Berdysz. Arthur takes a look at one Mr. Derek Lowe, a spectacular (at times) defense, and the premiere of a potential bullpen ace in Cody Allen. Read all of Arthur's "Second Thoughts," after the jump....

Should the Indians deal Francisco Lindor? Should Carlos Santana be relieved of his duties? Is Johnny Damon and Shelley Duncan the answer in left field? Adam McGavin returns with his weekly look at what's right on, or way off. What's your verdict? Check in to see what Adam's verdict is, after the jump....

The Indians were up against a tough foe on Thursday as they tried to win the series against the Rays with their ace David Price on the mound. Things did not go so well as Price dominated and the Rays had a big sixth inning to blow the game open and win easily 6-0. Jason Ruggiero gives his "second thoughts" on the game...

The Indians exploded offensively last night and scored ten runs with two outs and beat the Rays 10-6 in a much needed win for them. Justin Masterson struggled, but the bullpen and defense kept them close until the offense found a way to break...and then Carlos Santana's moon shot put the game away. Charlie Adams breaks down the game only how he can in today's "Second Thoughts".

The Rays evened up the four game series with the Indians at 1-1 with a 4-2 win last night. Charlie Adams chimes in with analysis on Josh Tomlin's night and some trends he has shown of late, the continues struggles of Carlos Santana and the offense, the stellar showing by the middle relievers last night, and much more.

The Indians won a close one last night over the Rays, 3-2. The game was a lot closer than it should of been as the Indians blew several opportunities to add to an early 3-0 lead and put the game well out of reach, and then they held on for dear life late to get the win. With two tough Rays' lefties looming in the next three games last night was an important win to get, and Adam McGavin gives his "second thoughts" on the game...

The Indians had no offense to speak of on Friday, in a 1-0 win. The Indians rolled out nine runs on Saturday in a loss, then followed that up by getting shutout in Sunday's game, 3-0. It's good to see the Indians remain consistently inconsistent to start the second half. The Indians also fell into third place after Sunday's loss, thanks to the Tigers' victory, and are now four games behind the first place White Sox. Join Kevin Dean with his "Second Thoughts" on Sunday's ballgame...

As our resident co-editor Jim Pete takes in his birthday this fine Sunday, he also ponders the great wonders of time. Will the Indians time be in 2012 or 2013, or will GM Chris Antonetti pull the plug on this "window" and move onto the next. The market is a fickle thing, and he may not have a choice. Join Jim at the Corner of Carnegie and Ontario, as he ponders whether or not the Indians win a series before his birthday's end, after the jump...

Toronto sent 13 men to the plate against Indians starter Ubaldo Jimenez in the third inning, and scored eight runs on eight hits. Cleveland would make a late comeback in the ballgame after being down 10-2 by the top of the fourth, but it was too little too late as the Jays would still cruise to a 11-9 victory. Join Jim B with his Second Thoughts on Saturday night's ballgame...

Here's a look at the weekly edition of Cleveland Indians transitions from the majors through the minors. Check back each Saturday morning to catch up on the Indians transaction on our resident expert here at IPI, Arthur Kinney...

Justin Masterson entered the second half of 2012 with perhaps a chip on his shoulder. While much of his season has resembled his much heralded break-out season in 2011, he's had moments of struggle where his velocity was down, and his control was erratic. That wasn't the case on Friday Night, as Masterson dominated. Jim Berdysz shares his "Second Thoughts," after the jump.

Indians left-handed reliever Nick Hagadone suffered a self inflicted hand injury last Friday, and may be lost for the season. The Indians were not happy about it as they placed him on the minor league disqualified list which keeps him from getting paid, and now the Players Union may step in and file a grievance. With everything that is going on, Adam McGavin chimes in and says that while Hagadone has opened himself up to being labeled a hothead, trying hard is easier to forgive.

As we hit the All-Star break, the 44-41 Indians have used 35 different players on their active roster. Obviously, some were better than others, but who was the best? Who was the worst? How high does Lou Marson's hot streak have him? How much has Ubaldo Jimenez improved his stock? As always, Jim Piascik gives his opinion as he sifts through all 35 players and ranks them from worst to first.