Indians must stop selling hope and play better now
Chris Assenheimer argues Indians general manager Mark Shapiro can reshape a flawed payroll driven rebuild but warns fans deserve more than a hopeful Central Division bid. He notes past glory and current mediocrity, questions ownership spending, and challenges the plan to chase a World Series rather than a division crown.
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Alomar key play helps White Sox rally past Indians in 10
Robbie Alomar hustled from home to first on a ninth inning infield hit that Baez mishandled allowing Carl Everett and Joe Crede to score and tie the game at four. Paul Konerko’s three run homer in the 10th gave Chicago a 7-4 win.
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Hafner Returns to Fill First Base Spot for Indians
Tr avis Hafner, 25, promoted from Buffalo replacing Matt Lawton on the 15 day DL with a dislocated right middle finger. Lawton will miss at least 34 weeks. Hafner, acquired from the Rangers, will spell Ben Broussard at first and see time at DH while adjusting after a wrist injury.
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