Kelly Shoppach News

Whether it was turning a triple play, amassing 22 wins, notching five extra-base hits, making the extraordinary look routine or simply kicking the bucket, several Indians players had moments to remember from ...

Recently, Walk Like a Sabermetrician took a look at 2008 hitting by position . They calculated runs created and runs created per game for each position, and used that to create a Runs Above Average metric that ...

The 2008-2009 Cleveland Indians offseason has been a long and silent process so far.

Incumbent catcher Victor Martinez also offers the Tribe a first-base option, giving the team more choices to work with.

After four consecutive years of being slotted as Cleveland's number one overall prospect, Adam Miller's injury bug has him slipping in the latest rankings according to Baseball America.

Unless he's given an exemption, Shin-Soo Choo must start a two-year commitment in his native South Korea's army no later than 2010.

Quotes on Indians Cy Young winner Cliff Lee: 1. Manager Eric Wedge "I've never seen a season like that.

Would the Cleveland Indians be willing to trade catcher and team leader Victor Martinez if the return could net the Tribe with the biggest gain? First off, let me just get this off my chest...I'm not insane.

Mark Shapiro and Chris Antonetti have been thinking about it for a while. Are the Indians a better team with Kelly Shoppach catching and Victor Martinez playing first base or are they better if they trade ...

By Jonah Keri Special to ESPN.com The defending champion Indians figured to battle with the offensively loaded Tigers for the 2008 AL Central crown.

Sal and his 'stache are hitting the open market. Catcher Sal Fasano filed for free agency on Monday, as his short tenure with the Tribe has likely come to a close.

We will be taking a look around all 30 major league teams and see which players and pitchers failed, which excelled and which youngsters you might want to keep in mind as you begin to prepare for your 2009 ...

Cliff Lee won 22 games for the Indians and was named Comeback Player of the Year.

If you were in an AL-only league, it is highly unlikely that you enjoyed a successful season without a few of these sleepers falling into your lap.

With Travis Hafner apparently heading toward some type of shoulder surgery, the Indians are hoping he will be ready for 2009 but know they can't count on him.

Mark Shapiro's Indians have never been afraid to make a gutsy, blockbuster trade -- at least when it comes to dealing away some of their best players for prospects.

For starters, I'd like to recognize the 30th anniversary of Bucky Dent's famous home run at Fenway Park.

Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach impressed with power at the plate and leadership ability behind it, according to a big-league scout.

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will have offseason surgery on his sore right shoulder but should be ready to throw by spring training.

Cleveland Indians C Kelly Shoppach, one of the bright spots in a disappointing year for the team, had surgery on his right knee but expects to be ready for spring training.