Rumors for Cleveland Indians
Jhonny Peralta wants to stay with Detroit Tigers for 2011
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Jhonny Peralta has been with the Detroit Tigers for less than one month, and he’s already to eager to stay another year with the team, according to John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press.
“I want to be here,” Peralta said. “I hope they pick up the option. But I want to be here. I like everybody here.”
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Joe Girardi addresses Cubs managerial vacancy
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In Joe Girardi’s first appearance in Chicago since Lou Piniella stepped down from his position as the Cubs’ manager, the native from Peoria, IL, fielded questions from the media in regards to the possibility of him managing the Cubbies. The New York Yankees are in town to face the White Sox.
“I’m going to talk about it for a few minutes today and that’s going to be it,” Girardi said via Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. “As I’ve said all along, my responsibility is to the Yankees. I was hired by the Yankees to do a job, we’re in a division race – a very tight division race – and my job is to prepare this team to play every day. That’s what I’m focusing on.
“My faith has always been extremely important to me. I’ve never worried about next year. I’m happy with my contract situation, I feel I’m fortunate to be one of 30 managers with a contract right now managing in the big-leagues. There are people in this organization that have done a lot more for this organization than I have that don’t have contracts. We’re not worried about it for next year. I’m worried about right now.” Read More→
Chicago Cubs interview Eric Wedge for vacant managerial position
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Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry confirmed that he had dinner with former Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge and spent all day with him today for an interview, according to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune. Wedge is the first known candidate the Cubs after interviewed.
Wedge will not be the last the team interviews. Several possible successors to the Cubs’ throne include interim manager Mike Quade, Hall of Fame great Ryne Sandberg, former Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez, former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Brenly, current New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi and Washington Nationals coach Pat Listach. Outside possibilities include Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre and ESPN analyst Bobby Valentine.
Cleveland Indians sign Saul Rivera
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According to the Cleveland Indians’ transaction page, the team has signed right-handed reliever Saul Rivera and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus.
Rivera, 32, was 0-0 in 4 appearances with the Arizona Diamondbacks this season. He gave up 9 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings for a 22.09 ERA. Rivera was originally acquired by the Diamondbacks from the Indians in May, but was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks in June.
Indians acquire RHP Zach McAllister as PTBNL from Austin Kearns deal
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Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports says via Twitter that right-handed pitcher Zach McAllister is the player to be named later from the July 30th Austin Kearns deal with the New York Yankees.
| Team | Acquires |
| New York Yankees | OF Austin Kearns |
| Cleveland Indians | RHP Zach McAllister |
McAllister, 22, is 8-10 with a 5.09 ERA in 24 starts this year for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He has a 1.530 WHIP with a 6.0 SO/9 ratio.
2010 PRO Rumors MLB Draft Tracker
Posted by: | CommentsTo make thing easier for our readers, we’ve created a 2010 PRO Rumors MLB Draft Tracker. You can see at our homepage at http://www.prorumors.com. It’ll be updated throughout the night. You’ll see the player, team, position, whether they signed or not, what they signed for and the slot recommendation by Major League Baseball. Enjoy!
Cleveland Indians acquire catcher Luke Carlin from Pittsburgh Pirates for PTBNL
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According to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, the Indians have acquired catcher Luke Carlin from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named later. Carlin will be assigned to Triple-A Columbus.
Carlin, 29, is a lifetime .152/.246/.223 hitter. He last played in the Major Leagues in 2009 with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Cleveland Indians claim INF/OF Drew Sutton from Reds
Posted by: | CommentsAccording to MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince, the Cleveland Indians have claimed infielder-outfielder Drew Sutton off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
In two games this season with the Reds, he was 2-for-3 with one home run. He’s a lifetime .232/.312/.406 hitter.
