Indians option LaPorta as Marte returns to lineup
Cleveland it moves Matt LaPorta to Triple A Columbus to clear room for Andy Marte who returns from the disabled list. Marte will back up first and third as LaPorta continues to be developed for daily play.
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Chronicle-Telegram
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Columbus
Andy Marte
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LaPorta
CC Sabathia
Milwaukee
Indians draft Drew Pomeranz fifth overall to bolster rotation
The Cleveland Indians chose left handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz from Ole Miss with the fifth pick in the draft, hoping he becomes a front end of the rotation starter. At 6'5" 231 pounds, he posted a 9-2 record and 2.24 ERA as a junior and was SEC Pitcher of the Year.
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Scott Boras
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Martinez recalls roots with Bixlers during Red Sox visit
Victor Martinez visits Warren home of Bob and Patty Bixler, his host family since 1999 when he joined Mahoning Valley. He praises Cleveland Indians ties and reflects on Yankees Red Sox rivalry while describing his 1000th hit at Fenway and his gratitude for his career path.
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Nationals land Bryce Harper with No 1 pick in draft
In Secaucus Washington selects 17 year old Bryce Harper from College of Southern Nevada as the No 1 overall pick. Harper, a 6 3 205 slugger who may move to outfield, hit .443 with 31 homers and 98 RBIs in college. Pirates take Jameson Taillon second, Machado goes to Orioles, Colon to Kansas City, Pomeranz to Cleveland.
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Indians fall short as Matsuzaka outduels Carmona at Progressive Field
Jason Donald and the Indians mix speeds and reach base but fail to muster runs as Dice-K Matsuzaka shines. Fausto Carmona allows two earned runs over six innings, keeping Cleveland in the game despite poor run support. Boston scores on a Scutaro double and a Martinez sacrifice fly, then adds an unearned run and a Martinez RBI double. Progressive Field woes persist for Cleveland as home slide continues.
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