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Seattle hires former Indians pitching coach Carl Willis
The Indians old coaching staff continues to find work. Carl Willis, Indians pitching coach for the last seven seasons, has been hired by Seattle to be its minor league pitching coordinator.
NY Yankee star helps pass out turkeys in Bay Area
Food pantries and churches around the Bay Area are running especially low on food to give to those who need it this holiday, but thanks to some last-minute generosity, at least two food programs will have enough to go around.
Verlander a dark horse for AL Cy Young
Maybe Justin Verlander really is a long shot to beat out Zack Greinke, Felix Hernandez and others for the American League Cy Young award.
Zack Greinke Wins AL Cy Young. Now Will KC Build Around Him?
Zack Greinke took home his first Cy Young Award today after a season that saw him go 16-8 with a spectacular 2.16 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 242 strikeouts.
A year after Johan Santana won the 2006 American League Cy Young Award, the Twins traded him away.
Greinke heads the list of AL Cy Young Award candidates
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke, shown here during a June game at Rogers Centre, is the favourite to win the AL Cy Young award on Tuesday.
Unrewarding campaign for Indians
Awards season was not a bountiful one for the Indians in 2009. While players the likes of Shin-Soo Choo and Asdrubal Cabrera had strong seasons, no one on the Tribe merited serious consideration for any of baseball's major awards -- be it the Baseball Writers' Association of America awards or the Gold Glove or Silver Slugger honors.
Whither the Cleveland Indians?
The decline of the Cleveland Indians over the past two years, from playoff contender in 2007, to league average in 2008, to cellar dweller in 2009, has been perhaps the most dramatic in the major leagues.
Cleveland Indians are in a deep hole, what will it take to climb out?
Let's start with the crater in the middle of the Indians' starting rotation. After trading CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee in consecutive years, it resembles the kind of indentation that astronomers study on the far side of the moon.
Lee could be in line for Sabathia-sized contract
News, notes and quotes from the General Managers meetings at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel.
Eager buyers in 2008, Cleveland Indians bring a more wary outlook to 2009 winter meetings
The Indians jumped into the free agent market early last winter. They signed closer Kerry Wood in December at the winter meetings in Las Vegas to a two-year, $20.5 million deal.
The Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010. The team announced the expected move on Friday, two days after losing the World Series to the New York Yankees.
Phillies pick $9M option on playoff stud Lee
's $9 million option for 2010. The team announced the expected move on Friday, two days after losing the World Series to the New York Yankees .
Four Corners: Not easy to put your finger on number of rings needed
How many World Series titles does a manager have to win to be considered extraordinary? It's not a requirement None.
Bob Ford: No shame in loss, but Phils' business unfinished
There's nothing particularly unique or shameful about losing a World Series to the New York Yankees.
Fox analyst Manny Acta is seeking coaches: Indians Insider
Indians manager Manny Acta will conduct interviews for coaches while serving as an analyst for Fox Sports' World Series coverage.
Levin: A Cleveland View of the Sabathia-Lee Matchup
As we await the first pitch of the 2009 World Series, you will forgive us Cleveland fans if we're not quite sure how we feel about this Game 1 matchup.
Kornegay watches former Kinston Indians play in World Series
Evelyn Kornegay hasn't missed a minute of the 2009 World Series between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies.
Hey, Hoynsie! Paul Hoynes answers your Cleveland Indians questions
If Indians fans were wondering what might have been when Cliff Lee squared off with CC Sabathia, Paul Hoynes certainly understood.
OK, world, get ready for a real Fall Classic
YOU can understand why many precincts in Queens will ignore a World Series between the Phillies and Yankees, and why a sizeable amount of Indians fans might not want to indulge in a Game 1 featuring their last two aces, Cliff Lee and CC Sabathia.
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