Fryman Embraces Role With Indians After Trade
Lorain visit finds Travis Fryman reflecting on leaving Detroit after being traded to Arizona and then Cleveland. He stresses wearing his own shoes, not trying to fill Alan Trammell’s, while praising Mike Hargrove as a respected manager and acknowledging past boos from Indians fans. Fryman recalls high home run totals with Detroit and notes renewed ambition with Cleveland aiming for World Series contention.
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Auction raises 1540 for United Way in Lorain County
Seven items were auctioned at DeLuca's Place in the Park during a press tour stop. Proceeds benefit United Way of Greater Lorain County. Top sale was a framed autographed Sandy Alomar poster at 450 dollars. A Brian Giles autographed road jersey sold for 330 dollars and an All-Star banner went for 250 dollars.
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Indians Focus on Caution as McDonald Rehabs for 98 Season
Cleveland plans a slow return for Ben McDonald after a rotator cuff injury with Milwaukee. Pitching coach Mark Wiley says the big right-hander will be protected, with Jose Mesa likely to anchor the bullpen again this year. Eric Giles returns with Kenny Lofton back in center, while Steve Karsay reports good elbow health. Bud Black named Buffalo pitching coach replacing Gary Ruby. Black brings major league experience and attaches to the Tribe system.
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Ogea Back From Injury Drives Indians Postseason Boom
Ogea faced a scary injury but returned to form on the mound. In five postseason appearances he was 2-2 with a 2.32 ERA, pitching 31 innings, and starred in the World Series with wins in Games 2 and 6. He emphasized building up slowly, staying focused, and refining his breaking ball after developing all three pitches to attack hitters.
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