Indians captain’s dad improves after knee surgery
Cleveland Indians manager Mike Hargrove returned to lead his 53 win over Toronto after visiting his father Dudley in Perryton Texas where he had knee replacement surgery earlier in the week. Hargrove said doctors considered him out of the woods and expects another week in hospital. The team wore blue jerseys for the game and shuffled the No 2 hitter spot with Omar Vizquel moving up and Julio Franco dropping to sixth.
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Indians trade Clark as Hart shifts focus to Rivera era
Indians GM John Hart trades Mark Clark to the Mets for outfielder Ryan Thompson and pitcher Reid Cornelius as spring training opens. Clark’s value and future sparked debate while the organization reshuffles a thinning catching depth with Eric Helfand and Tom Wilson set to catch at Buffalo. Bud Selig weighs possible action after Reds owner Marge Schott’s postgame remarks following umpire John McSherry’s death.
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Payroll blues for Tigers despite thin payroll ranks
The Detroit Tigers tote one of baseballs lowest payrolls at 21.941 million. Cecil Fielder earns 9.2375 million and Travis Fryman 5.15 million, totaling 14.3875 million, while the other 23 players receive 7.5535 million. Thirteen Tigers earn under 200 thousand. Steve Herrick covers the Indians for The Chronicle.
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Last generation recalls slow summers at the Indians games
The writer reflects on a bygone era of Cleveland baseball with public clubs, a strict Bavasi policy ending visiting rights, crowded press boxes, and neighborhood culture shifts. Leonard Schur left behind a patch of memory, while the pace and charm of summer nights linger in nostalgia.
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Indians From 81 Mesa Rally In Short Start
Nagy worked out of trouble in the fourth and fifth as the Indians from 81 Mesa retired the side in 20 pitches. After a single and a walk to start the fourth Sprague flied out Carlos Delgado and Shawn Green struck out. The key moment came on a 3 2 count to Delgado.
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Indians aim for title as Belle contract stalemate looms
Cleveland plots a bold run to end a 48 year drought while weighing payroll limits and the risk of losing Albert Belle to free agency. The club faces tough choices between Belle and Kenny Lofton as budget constraints bite after a high spending era, with roster plans tied to future signings and potential league realignments.
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David Coney
Gene Guidi Writes On Detroit Sports Heartbeat
Detroit Free Press columnist Gene Guidi delivers a brisk sports column outlining Detroit teams, key games, and fan sentiment. He analyzes early season expectations, pivotal matchups, and the evolving competitive landscape shaping local chatter.
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Overweight umps spar with media after McSherry death
Umpire Ken Kaiser 266 pounds discusses health talk sparked by John McSherry's death. He questions overweight media claims and defends umpire fitness while detailing daily routines and travel strain. Kaiser notes NL umpires average 214 pounds and AL umpires 204, and criticizes outdated league data.
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