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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1997
Page
3
Steve Herrick previews Cleveland baseball for 1997 opening night in Oakland. The capsule lists the Tribe's opening day roster and key players for the season kickoff.
The Indians may lean on Charles Nagy as ace after his best season. Orel Hershiser could provide veteran reliability at 38 but question marks remain. Jack McDowell’s health and form are uncertain after a poor year, Chad Ogba looks to start 30 games, Bartolo Colon emerges as top prospect at 21. Manager John Hart is expected to pursue Curt Schilling or Pedro Martinez to strengthen the rotation.
Jose Mesa status unknown as potential closer. Paul Shuey gets chance. Eric Plunk totals 20 wins and 26 saves with a 2.81 ERA over five years, while Mike Jackson may get a second closer shot. Albie Lopez trade talk rises. Steve Kline wins a job from nowhere. Sandy Alomar slumped. Pat Borders set to back up and improve over Tony Pena. Analysts say Alomar and Pena offered little last season and more production is needed.
The lineup faces rocky first base adjustment for Jim Thome and questions at second base with Julio Franco. Omar Vizquel shoulder returns, Matt Williams shows no injury effects, Tony Fernandez covers multiple roles, Kevin Seitzer seeks playing time until positions clear. Manager Mike Hargrove must create at bats amid these shifts.
The Indians lineup features David Justice Marquis Grissom Manny Ramirez Brian Giles Kevin Mitchell Chad Curtis and Hart’s depth gives manager Hargrove room to shop for a starter. Justice adds left handed pop while Grissom handles center field and Ramirez balances defense and baserunning concerns.
A heartfelt plea urges John Hart to extend Mike Hargrove’s contract with the Cleveland Indians. The piece emphasizes Hargrove’s track record, loyalty to the team, and the need for stability after core players left. It frames the manager as the glue holding a reshaped club together.
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