This morning the Indians optioned LHP Jeremy Sowers and C Wyatt Toregas to Triple-A Columbus and reassigned RHP Greg Aquino, INF Michael Aubrey, OF Michael Brantley, OF Matt LaPorta, and RHP Kirk Saarloos to minor league camp. Currently there are 37 players in Major League camp.
Also, with Sowers being optioned out, it is a two-dog race for the 5th starter spot now between Scott Lewis and Aaron...
As a wrapup to the Indians Top 100 Prospect list, here are some answers to some popular questions from the listing. While I left the scouting reports more to fact and insight from scouts, players, and coaches, I left out my personal thoughts on each player for obvious reasons.
How strong is the system?
Compared to the other 29 clubs in baseball, the Indians farm system is now a Top...
Here are the box scores from the minor league spring games on Monday March 23rd against the Milwaukee Brewers affiliates. Again, as a note, "FPS" under the pitching stats stands for "first pitch strikes". Also, some stats are missing like the runs scored in the Columbus game and the velocities in the Mahoning game....these were not entered during the game.
RHEBrewers9122Columbus13142...
Here is the final weekend rundown of the offseason. Starting this Thursday, the daily coverage of the Indians minor league affiliates will kick into gear, and my weekly
Here are the box scores from the minor league spring games on Sunday March 22nd against the Los Angeles Dodgers affiliates. FYI, some have asked what "FPS" means under the pitching stats. This stands for "first pitch strikes".
RHEDodgers1 1Columbus490
Player NamePOSPAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSE1.Constanza, JoseCF2201000000000 Sub Camacaro, ArmandoDH11000000000002....
Here are the box scores from the minor league spring games on Saturday March 21st against the Chicago White Sox affiliates. It was feast or famine as Akron scored 19 runs on 21 hits including 7 home runs. On the flip side, Kinston managed just one hit in their entire game.
(Note, for the Mahoning Valley box score, no offensive stats were compiled and some of the pitching stats are missing)...
Not much to report at the moment with releases, but apparently on Thursday the Indians made some cuts. One of those players was supposedly Todd Martin. Hopefully I can find out who some of the other guys may have been soon.
Also, I haven't mentioned this yet, but last week right-hander Joe Ness was released. Also, apparently catcher Brian Juhl has retired, though I am awaiting confirmation...
The box scores from Friday 3/20 were posted late because of the Ohio State and Cleveland State games tonight (priorities!). So, if you want to see them, scroll down and look below the Weglarz scouting report.
Here are the box scores from Friday's minor league spring games against the Dodgers minor leaguers:
RHEDodgers582Columbus780
Player NamePOSPAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSE1. Lombard, GeorgeCF44220100001002. Valbuena, Luis2B43230002001003. Hodges, Wes3B43000000120004. Brown, Jordan1B43010001000005. Santana, CarlosCA3210000010000Sub Camacaro, ArmandoCA11000000000006. Weglarz, NickLF41100000300007....
Today was a camp day, so the minor leaguers were broken up into six groups where three intrasquad seven-inning games were played. Columbus played Akron, Kinston played Lake County, and Mahoning Valley scrimmaged itself.
You'll notice some Indians big leaguers like Carmona, Perez, Hafner, Shoppach and others played in the Columbus/Akron game, and one item of note to come from that game is Carmona...
Paul and I are back on the cyberwaves tonight from 9:30-10:30pm as we continue to roll toward the start of Indians season. With only three episodes left until the season starts, we will continue on with our team preview and this week focus in on the Tribe infield. We will also talk about the recent Adam Miller developments and take phone calls and e-mails. You can call the show at 646-716-8012 or email...
This morning the Indians optioned out RHP John Meloan, RHP Adam Miller, RHP Juan Salas, LHP Tony Sipp, and INF Luis Valbuena to AAA Columbus. RHP Hector Rondon and CA Carlos Santana were optioned to AA Akron. They also re-assigned RHP Jack Cassel, LHP David Huff, CA Armando Camacaro, INF Jordan Brown, INF Wes Hodges, INF Jesus Merchan, INF Beau Mills, and OF Stephen Head to minor league camp. There...
The 2013 Cleveland Indians Baseball Insider book featuring the Indians' Top 100 Prospects and more is now available. Also, previous editions from 2008-2012 are also available at a discounted rate. Just click on the book image for more information. Thanks again for all the support!
