Indians spring camp notes from Winter Haven
Early spring reflections focus on Hafner as a top AL hitter and Sizemore vowing leadership. Indians face abdominal concerns for Cliff Lee and aging reliever Hernandez while Luna must improve conditioning. Winter Haven town reacts to 2009 training move and low home opener attendance sparks mixed feelings.
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Lefty Sowers shines as Miller tames Tigers in Lakeland
In Lakeland exhibition play, lefty Jeremy Sowers earned the win for Cleveland with two innings of two-hit work and a solo homer allowed. top prospect Adam Miller followed with two scoreless, no-hit frames striking out two while facing Detroit stars. Miller impressed coach Eric Wedge, who praised his control and stuff as Miller faced Sluggers like Rodriguez, Sheffield, Guillen, and Ordonez.
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Indians 11 Tigers 2 in spring exhibition action
Cleveland exploded for four runs in the third and five in the fourth to rout Detroit 11 to 2. Adam Miller impressed in two hitless innings, Jason Michaels drove in two with a double, and Mike Rose went 3-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI as Shin-Soo Choo collected his first spring hit. Charie Manuel, David Dellucci, and Aaron Fultz were highlighted for past connections to Philadelphia. C.C. Sabathia slated to debut in exhibition against Kenny Rogers, Borowski to appear. game aired on WTAM and WEOL.
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Braves manager hints at retirement after 2008 season
Braves skipper Bobby Cox, 66 in May, said he is weighing retirement after two more seasons though no decision is final. Cox, fifth on MLB all time wins list, has guided Atlanta since 1990s with 15 division titles and one World Series title. He stressed no tandem retirement with GM John Schuerholz.
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