Aeros Clinch Division, Though Fall 5-3
The Aeros missed an opportunity to clinch the Southern Division title in front of the home faithful Sunday afternoon, dropping a 5-3 final to the Binghamton Mets before 4,867 fans at Canal Park. Akron (81-53) clinched the title with a loss by Reading in a game played later in the evening.
The B-Mets struck first in the first, as consecutive doubles...
No, this is not a coronation. It’ll take more than a two-week hot streak and a couple game-winning homeruns to turn a former prospect’s dusty cocoon into a butterfly. But for Tribe fans desperate for a feel-good story at the end of a lost season, the ballad of Andy Marte just might be one worth latching on to.
As with any great coming-of-age drama, Marte’s quest for success and self-discovery...
I'm getting word that Triple-A Columbus right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco is Cleveland bound and will be officially added to the roster on Tuesday. He will make his major league debut and start Tuesday night in Detroit.
Clippers topple Louisville 5-3
The Clippers came out on top of a 5-3 decision over the Louisville Bats Saturday at Slugger Field.
Columbus jumped on young left-hander Travis Wood in the first inning with a pair of runs and scored two more in the third on a Wes Hodges single. Clippers starter Chuck Lofgren, meanwhile, shut out the Bats over the first four innings before yielding a run...
The report in the Cleveland Plain Dealer late last night about Low-A Lake County fireballing right-hander Jason Knapp's situation being more grave than initially anticipated and that we underwent an MRI on Friday set off a firestorm in my e-mail inbox last night and today.
With that in mind, I wondered myself 1.) how hurt Knapp really was 2.) how concerned the Indians really are and 3.) why...
"Minor Happenings" covers the important developments and news in the Indians farm system. While most of the information in this report is from my own research and through interviews I have conducted with organizational personnel, some information in this report is collected and summarized from the various news outlets that cover each team.
First off, for those wondering, Paul Cousineau and I...
Aeros Drop Rain-Shortened Affair, 3-1
The Aeros managed just one hit and Binghamton scored single runs in three straight innings before rain halted Friday night
The Indians today acquired right-handed pitcher Yohan Pino from the Minnesota Twins to complete the August 7th trade that sent right-hander Carl Pavano for a player to be named later.
Pino, 25, has split the 2009 season between AA New Britain and AAA Rochester where he has gone a combined 7-3 w/a 3.03 ERA in 40 games/12 starts (113.0IP, 98H, 38ER, 27BB, 108K). The 3.03 ERA is the 6th lowest...
The Eastern League announced their 2009 Eastern League All-Star Team today, and right-handed starting pitcher Jeanmar Gomez and catcher Carlos Santana were named to the team. The selections to the team were voted on by respective Eastern League team managers and coaching staffs, sportswriters, radio and television broadcast personnel and other members of the media.
Catcher: Carlos Santana,...
As the deadline approached this past July 31st for teams to make non-waiver deals, right-hander Bryan Price was on the bus getting ready for his next start for High-A Salem, a Boston Red Sox affiliate. Little did he know that while he and his teammates were making the short trip from the team hotel to the field in Wilmington, DE that his baseball career was about to take a big turn.
Price,...
Aeros clinch playoff spot
Akron clinched its fifth straight trip to the post-season and also set a new Eastern League record by winning at least 80 games for the fifth straight year with an 11-5 triumph over Bowie before 1,612 fans at Prince George's Stadium Thursday night. The Aeros improved to 80-51 and finished 4-4 on this eight-game road trip, while the Baysox slipped to 66-64. The Aeros...
I had listed seven players the other day who were going to play in the Arizona Fall League, but apparently it will now be eight players. The addition from the previous listing is right-hander Carlton Smith. Here is the full list:
RHP Connor Graham
RHP Josh Judy
RHP Zach Putnam
RHP Carlton Smith
INF Josh Rodriguez
1B/OF/C Matt McBride
INF Carlos Rivero
strong>Columbus: Carlos Carrasco at Louisville @ 7:05 pm
Akron: Josh Tomlin at Bowie @ 7:05 pm
Kinston: Alexander Perez vs. Frederick @ 7:05 pm
Lake County: Nick Hagadone vs. Delmarva @ 7:05 pm
Mahoning Valley: Marty Popham vs. Batavia @ 7:05 pm
AZL Indians: Rob Bryson at Dodgers @ 7:00 pm MS
Clippers lose again
Columbus had no answer for Brian Myrow and Ty Taubenheim as Indianapolis beat the Clippers 4-1.
After beating the Clippers with a walk-off single Tuesday night, Myrow started Wednesday's scoring with a solo blast off Kenny Ray in the first inning. Indy tacked on two more runs in the third with hits by Myrow and Jeff Clement. Ray went five innings before making way...
With the 2009 season winding down, it is soon time to begin work on next year's prospect book. With that in mind, I have some inventory from the 2009 edition that I would like to part before that work starts.
If anyone is interested, I am selling the 2009 Cleveland Indians Top 100 Prospects book for 50% off (while my supplies last). Up until now, the book was being sold for $14.99 plus shipping/handling...
The Arizona Fall League (AFL) rosters were released on Tuesday, and while there are still some changes to be made to the rosters, the Indians at this point will be sending seven players to the AFL this year:
RHP Connor Graham
RHP Josh Judy
RHP Zach Putnam
INF Josh Rodriguez
1B/OF Matt McBride
INF Carlos Rivero
OF Nick Weglarz
They will play...
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!
