Yan Gomes News

Marson was dropped from Cleveland's roster on Monday, making the 27-year-old a free agent.

Looking for ways to bolster their lineup on a budget, the Cleveland Indians may resort to a truly unconventional solution to their third base problem.

He's probably not going to be as productive as he was in 2013, but that doesn't mean he won't still be good.

Sep 29, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Henderson Alvarez delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Marlins Ballpark.

Carlos Santana has been taking infield practice at third base over the last couple weeks* and could play the position in some games back in his home country of the Dominican Republic, this per Cleveland Plain Dealer Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes.

Lots to talk about from the Browns regrouping for the Steelers to the Cavs woes to the Tribe adding an outfielder.

The Indians turned things around in a major way in 2013, winning 92 games and a Wild Card spot just one after after finishing 68-94.

As a whole, Jays relief pitching ranked 9thin the league this year in both ERA and WHIP.

Well, there really isn't that much Indians news right now, so let's talk about some longer-term strategy, using this Hey Hoynsie! question as a jumping-off point: Hey, Hoynsie: I know it's only winter ball, but first baseman Jesus Aguilar has been hitting a ton.

It's not often that a player loses his job in the middle of the season while performing at a high level.

Curtis Granderson, Mark Melancon and LaTroy Hawkins are among several big leaguers who will take part in camps and clinics around the world this offseason.

Yan Gomes was a 10th round draft pick of Toronto's in 2009. He was never listed among their top 20 prospects by Baseball America and while he did post strong hitting numbers in 2012, it was with the Las Vegas 51s, who play in one of the best parks for hitters in the Pacific Coast League, probably the hitters' league in American professional ... (more)

Yan Gomes wins a defensive honor... One of the earliest photos of Cleveland baseball I've seen... A roundup of hot stove reports... and more! Hot stove season is heating up nicely.

At the end of the 2013 season, Wahoo's on first put together a short, ten question survey to gauge fan reactions to the season, certain players, and a handful of key issues heading into the offseason.

By the end of the year, Gomes had not only reached the big leagues, but worked his way into the starting role during Cleveland's run to the postseason.