Torre’s brother: What Yanks did to Joe ‘was not right’

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Torre’s brother: What Yanks did to Joe ‘was not right’
Frank Torre, the 76-year-old brother of Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, walked onto the field Thursday at Citizens Bank Park, and had one question:

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Dodger rejects are stepping up for Phils

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Dodger rejects are stepping up for Phils
For Jayson Werth, it was all about the injury. For Shane Victorino, it was about getting a chance.

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Isaac welcome back in another role
Isaac welcome back in another role If Luis Isaac wants to add to his 44 years in the Indians‘ organization, the decision is in his hands.

Dodgers’ Furcal rushes throw, and game changes in a hurry
Speed kills — and it does it quickly.

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Utley, Burrell power Phillies past Dodgers in NLCS opener
Pat Burrell, Chase Utley and the Philadelphia Phillies had more than enough power to offset Manny Ramirez in the NL championship series opener.

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Indians Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

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Indians Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The biggest thing the Indians learned in 2008 is that you can’t lose the two biggest hitters out of the middle of your lineup for three months without it dramatically affecting your record. That’s what happened to the Indians, who played most of this season with designated hitter Travis Hafner and catcher Victor Martinez on the disabled list.

Having a bullpen in a constant state of turmoil also can torpedo a season. The Indians experienced all of that in 2008, a season in which they were expected to contend for a spot in the postseason but instead were trading away their veterans by midseason.

The lost season did allow the team to further evaluate some of its younger players by giving them increased playing time.

Indians Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

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Indians Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The biggest thing the Indians learned in 2008 is that you can’t lose the two biggest hitters out of the middle of your lineup for three months without it dramatically affecting your record. That’s what happened to the Indians, who played most of this season with designated hitter Travis Hafner and catcher Victor Martinez on the disabled list.

Having a bullpen in a constant state of turmoil also can torpedo a season. The Indians experienced all of that in 2008, a season in which they were expected to contend for a spot in the postseason but instead were trading away their veterans by midseason.

The lost season did allow the team to further evaluate some of its younger players by giving them increased playing time.

Tribe learns lesson on standing pat

The Indians went with what they had this year, adding little in the offseason to a team that won the Central Division and came a win away from reaching the World Series.

Kissell, former Cardinals coach, dies after car crash

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Kissell, former Cardinals coach, dies after car crash
Hospital officials say longtime St. Louis Cardinals official George Kissell has died after he was injured in a traffic accident …

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For fair ball, postseason baseball format needs tweak
The collapse in Chicago is complete, while, in Southern California, the Angels have fallen. It’s nearly mid-October, and Major …

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Phillies pitchers quietly flourishing
They don’t hit soaring home runs that send Philadelphia Phillies fans dancing in the aisles.

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Old, new players spurred Dodgers to NLCS
Much of the buzz about the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ rise to the National League Championship Series has been about the midseason …

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Indians Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The biggest thing the Indians learned in 2008 is that you can’t lose the two biggest hitters out of the middle of your lineup for three months without it dramatically affecting your record. That’s what happened to the Indians, who played most of this season with designated hitter Travis Hafner and catcher Victor Martinez on the disabled list.

Having a bullpen in a constant state of turmoil also can torpedo a season. The Indians experienced all of that in 2008, a season in which they were expected to contend for a spot in the postseason but instead were trading away their veterans by midseason.

The lost season did allow the team to further evaluate some of its younger players by giving them increased playing time.

Tribe learns lesson on standing pat

The Indians went with what they had this year, adding little in the offseason to a team that won the Central Division and came a win away from reaching the World Series.

Do the Indians even NEED a corner outfielder for 2009?

The Cleveland Indians head into the 2008 offseason with a considerable list of holes that need to be filled.

Yankees scrap closing ceremony at stadium
Plans for a closing ceremony at Yankee Stadium have been scrapped. The team had discussed organizing an event on the weekend …

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Shapiro: We’ll be ‘relentless’ shoppers

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Shapiro: We’ll be ‘relentless’ shoppers
Shapiro: We’ll be ‘relentless’ shoppers Re-iterating the disappointment of the Tribe’s 2008 season, general manager Mark Shapiro said the club will be “relentless” in its pursuit to upgrade the team’s bullpen, infield and starting rotation this offseason.

Tribe learns lesson on standing pat

The Indians went with what they had this year, adding little in the offseason to a team that won the Central Division and came a win away from reaching the World Series.

Indians Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The biggest thing the Indians learned in 2008 is that you can’t lose the two biggest hitters out of the middle of your lineup for three months without it dramatically affecting your record. That’s what happened to the Indians, who played most of this season with designated hitter Travis Hafner and catcher Victor Martinez on the disabled list.

Having a bullpen in a constant state of turmoil also can torpedo a season. The Indians experienced all of that in 2008, a season in which they were expected to contend for a spot in the postseason but instead were trading away their veterans by midseason.

The lost season did allow the team to further evaluate some of its younger players by giving them increased playing time.

NLCS preview: Dodgers vs. Phillies

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NLCS preview: Dodgers vs. Phillies
USA TODAY’s Jorge L. Ortiz and statistical analyst Ron Shandler of BaseballHQ.com break down the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies:

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Division series TV ratings down from last year (AP)

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Division series TV ratings down from last year (AP)
Television ratings for baseball’s division series declined from last year. The 15 games on TBS averaged a 2.8 rating, the network said Tuesday. That’s down 26 percent from a 3.8 for 13 games in 2007. The absence of the New York Yankees, with their large market and national appeal, hurt. Their four-game division series with the Cleveland Indians last year averaged a 5.2 rating.

Indians Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The biggest thing the Indians learned in 2008 is that you can’t lose the two biggest hitters out of the middle of your lineup for three months without it dramatically affecting your record. That’s what happened to the Indians, who played most of this season with designated hitter Travis Hafner and catcher Victor Martinez on the disabled list.

Having a bullpen in a constant state of turmoil also can torpedo a season. The Indians experienced all of that in 2008, a season in which they were expected to contend for a spot in the postseason but instead were trading away their veterans by midseason.

The lost season did allow the team to further evaluate some of its younger players by giving them increased playing time.

Vizquel undergoes eye surgery (AP)
Omar Vizquel, the 11-time Gold Glove shortstop who will be looking for work this winter, is recovering from laser surgery on his right eye. “All went well,” Vizquel said in an e-mail. He had the procedure last week once the season ended, then had to wait several days as the eye healed before returning to his home in the Seattle area.

Indians DH Travis Hafner mulling shoulder surgery (AP)
Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner may need right shoulder surgery after a disappointing end-of-the-season physical exam. Hafner spent more than three months on the disabled list with a strained shoulder. During his exit physical, team doctors found the strength did not return to levels that the club had hoped following the extended rehab, general manager Mark Shapiro said Tuesday.

Hafner might need surgery after all
Hafner might need surgery after all A surgical procedure for Pronk is now a possibility. During his annual post-mortem with reporters Tuesday, general manager Mark Shapiro revealed that designated hitter Travis Hafner’s end-of-season physical found his right shoulder to be weaker than anticipated.

Cubs reliever Marmol hurt in car accident

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Cubs reliever Marmol hurt in car accident

Chicago Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol suffered minor injuries in a car accident early Tuesday in the Dominican Republic.

Hafner might need surgery after all
Hafner might need surgery after all A surgical procedure for Pronk is now a possibility. During his annual post-mortem with reporters Tuesday, general manager Mark Shapiro revealed that designated hitter Travis Hafner’s end-of-season physical found his right shoulder to be weaker than anticipated.

Tribe learns lesson on standing pat

The Indians went with what they had this year, adding little in the offseason to a team that won the Central Division and came a win away from reaching the World Series.

Cleveland Indians DH Hafner likely headed for surgery

Travis Hafner’s sore right shoulder has not progressed as he and the team had hoped.

Slider tabbed for Mascot Hall of Fame

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Slider tabbed for Mascot Hall of Fame
Slider tabbed for Mascot Hall of Fame Slider, the Indians‘ mascot since 1990, is joining sports’ great entertainers in the Mascot Hall of Fame.

Indians DH Travis Hafner mulling shoulder surgery (AP)
Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner may need right shoulder surgery after a disappointing end-of-the-season physical exam. Hafner spent more than three months on the disabled list with a strained shoulder. During his exit physical, team doctors found the strength did not return to levels that the club had hoped following the extended rehab, general manager Mark Shapiro said Tuesday.

Mailbag: What will it take to fix Tribe?
Mailbag: What will it take to fix Tribe? What will the Tribe do to address this season’s shortcomings? Was the CC Sabathia trade the right one? Anthony Castrovince answers in the mailbag.

Hafner might need surgery after all
Hafner might need surgery after all A surgical procedure for Pronk is now a possibility. During his annual post-mortem with reporters Tuesday, general manager Mark Shapiro revealed that designated hitter Travis Hafner’s end-of-season physical found his right shoulder to be weaker than anticipated.

The Sunday Drive with the Indians corner infielders

Eric Wedge had a lot to say about the future of the Indians this week . One of his main focuses appears to be at the corner infield and outfield positions for the start of the 2009 season.

Indians Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The biggest thing the Indians learned in 2008 is that you can’t lose the two biggest hitters out of the middle of your lineup for three months without it dramatically affecting your record. That’s what happened to the Indians, who played most of this season with designated hitter Travis Hafner and catcher Victor Martinez on the disabled list.

Having a bullpen in a constant state of turmoil also can torpedo a season. The Indians experienced all of that in 2008, a season in which they were expected to contend for a spot in the postseason but instead were trading away their veterans by midseason.

The lost season did allow the team to further evaluate some of its younger players by giving them increased playing time.