The latest news from IndiansInk.net. IndiansInk.net covers the Cleveland Indians on the Scout.com Network http://indians.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://indians.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2009 IndiansInk.net and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. tribe@fanmonster.com info@scout.com Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:01:52 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SUMMIT) 60 The Indians purchased the contracts of seven players from their minor-league affiliates today. Left-hander Kelvin De La Cruz from Mahoning Valley, infielder Carlos Rivero, outfielder Nick Weglarz and right-hander Jeanmar Gomez from Akron and infielders Jason Donald and Wes Hodges and first baseman-outfielder Jordan Brown from Columbus were added -- putting Cleveland's roster at the 40-man limit. http://indians.scout.com/2/921700.html Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/2/921700.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMT 1 264 Cleveland indians Sandy Alomar Jr., one of the most popular players in Indians history, is new manager Manny Acta's first-base coach. Alomar, the 1990 AL Rookie of the Year, MVP of the 1997 All-Star Game, and a member of the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame, spent 11 seasons with the team as a player. He was a six-time AL All-Star during the 1990s -- the most sustained era of winning baseball in team history. http://indians.scout.com/2/920708.html Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/2/920708.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:44:00 GMT 0 264 Cleveland indians New Indians manager Manny Acta has added Tim Tolman, Scott Radinsky and Steve Smith to his coaching staff to join pitching coach Tim Belcher. Tolman will serve as bench coach, Radinsky as bullpen coach and Smith as infield and third-base coach. Acta was named manager last month, succeeding Eric Wedge, who was fired along with his entire staff with six games remaining in the 2009 season. http://indians.scout.com/2/920251.html Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/2/920251.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:51:00 GMT 1 264 Cleveland indians Andy Marte and Jordan Brown of the Columbus Clippers have been named to the 2009 Topps Triple-A All-Star team. The baseball card company recognized the productive hitting by both players. Marte has yet to fulfill high hopes in multiple opportunities with the Indians. Brown, despite winning the 2009 International League batting crown with a .336 mark, did not get a late-season call to Cleveland. http://indians.scout.com/2/919211.html Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/2/919211.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:24:00 GMT 0 264 Cleveland indians The Indians will open Cactus League spring exhibition play in 2010 with two games March 5-6 at Goodyear Ballpark against the Cincinnati Reds, who now share the complex. The two teams will wrap up spring play with games April 2-3. The Indians moved their spring camp to Goodyear from Winter Haven, Fla., in 2009. The Reds will be training there for the first time in 2010 after leaving Sarasota, Fla. http://indians.scout.com/2/917984.html Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/2/917984.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:48:00 GMT 0 264 Cleveland indians The Indians always try to develop players flexible enough to play more than one position. They believe versatility is vital to an organization that can't always go out and buy players to cover the big-league team in case of injuries and other factors. It is a sound philosophy, though as was pointed out here last week, can be taken a little too far and result in a club comprised of utility players. http://indians.scout.com/2/917384.html Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/2/917384.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:57:00 GMT 1 264 Cleveland indians Catcher Carlos Santana, generally regarded as the top prospect in the Indians' minor-league system, was named the Player of the Year in the Class AA Eastern League by Topps. The baseball card company annually selects a most valuable player in each of the minor leagues. Santana won after batting .290 with 23 homers and 97 RBI to help the Akron Aeros win the EL championship in 2009. http://indians.scout.com/2/917092.html Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/2/917092.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:08:00 GMT 0 264 Cleveland indians Tim Belcher is the Indians' new pitching coach. The 48-year-old was a special assistant to general manager Mark Shapiro the past eight season and becomes the first coach hired by new manager Manny Acta. A native Ohioan, Belcher pitched 14 years in the majors for seven teams. He pitched 2,442 2-3 major-league innings -- more than any other current pitching coach in MLB. http://indians.scout.com/2/916876.html Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/2/916876.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:45:00 GMT 0 264 Cleveland indians General manager Mark Shapiro often emphasizes how important "flexibility" and "versatility" are to the Indians. The reasoning is sound -- to a point. The organization can't afford high-priced stars playing only one position, so Shapiro tries to make sure the club is covered at multiple spots should injuries occur. The danger is that it can morph into inconsistent play all over the diamond. http://indians.scout.com/2/916857.html Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/2/916857.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:45:00 GMT 1 264 Cleveland indians Hot News for SS Carlos Rivero http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=915741&nid=4278422&fhn=1 Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=915741&nid=4278422&fhn=1 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:05:13 GMT 1 264 Cleveland indians A total of 24 players from the Indians organization have been playing this off-season in various leagues throughout Arizona, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Venezuela. Several more are expected to join them or begin playing soon in Puerto Rico or other warm-weather nations. Some players are doing well, such as Matt McBride, Roman Pena, Jesus Merchan, Niuman Romero and Michael Tejera. http://indians.scout.com/2/915487.html Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/2/915487.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:46:00 GMT 1 264 Cleveland indians Hot News for IF Niuman Romero http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=914805&nid=4547808&fhn=1 Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=914805&nid=4547808&fhn=1 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:51:37 GMT 0 264 Cleveland indians Hot News for P Scott Lewis http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=914800&nid=4209140&fhn=1 Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=914800&nid=4209140&fhn=1 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:44:24 GMT 0 264 Cleveland indians Hot News for RP Michael Gosling http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=914794&nid=4385084&fhn=1 Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=914794&nid=4385084&fhn=1 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:30:32 GMT 0 264 Cleveland indians Manny Acta has signed a three-year contract to manage the Cleveland Indians, the team announced late this afternoon. The 40-year-old becomes the 40th manager in team history and will succeed Eric Wedge, who was fired with six games remaining in his seventh year on the job in September. Acta will be officially presented to Cleveland fans and media at Progressive Field on Monday at 4 p.m. http://indians.scout.com/2/912856.html Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/2/912856.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:49:00 GMT 1 264 Cleveland indians Hot News for P Josh Judy http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=912259&nid=4519596&fhn=1 Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=912259&nid=4519596&fhn=1 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:37:55 GMT 0 264 Cleveland indians Hot News for OF Matt McBride http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=912253&nid=4395107&fhn=1 Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=912253&nid=4395107&fhn=1 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:29:19 GMT 0 264 Cleveland indians Hot News for 1B Jordan Brown http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=912246&nid=4209137&fhn=1 Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=912246&nid=4209137&fhn=1 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:18:59 GMT 0 264 Cleveland indians Hot News for OF Lucas Montero http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=911858&nid=4239765&fhn=1 Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=911858&nid=4239765&fhn=1 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:14:15 GMT 0 264 Cleveland indians Hot News for OF Roman Pena http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=911854&nid=4239775&fhn=1 Chuck Murr http://indians.scout.com/a.z?s=264&p=9&c=2&cid=911854&nid=4239775&fhn=1 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:58:04 GMT 1 264 Cleveland indians