Indians news, features and notes
- Cleveland Indians notebook: Chris Perez deactivates Twitter account after receiving offensive tweets
- Cleveland Indians report: Top prospect Francisco Lindor remains on fast track to big leagues
- Perez forsakes Twitter; the Cabrera dilemma; Swisher a new father
- ESPN's Mike & Mike hit Progressive Field
- Indians 10, Mariners 8 (10 innings): Yan Gomes hits 3-run homer in walk-off victory to complete sweep
- Cleveland Indians notebook: Justin Masterson named American League Player of the Week
- Indians: Matchups for upcoming games
- Cleveland Indians report: Three top relievers give up homers but Bryan Shaw, Matt Albers solid in crazy win over Mariners
- Indians 6, Mariners 0: Tribe puts Hernandez through hard labor
- Pitcher Carrasco getting job done in Columbus
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Tribe declines Sizemore's option, exercises Carmona's
The Indians are looking for a new center fielder after declining Grady Sizemore's $9 million option for 2012. However, the Tribe decided to exercise Fausto Carmona's $7 mllion option for next season, keeping him in the rotation.
It isn't clear yet whether the club will attempt to sign Sizemoer for a lessser amount. If so, it will be difficult now that he can declare to be a free agent.
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Radinsky new Tribe pitching coach
The Indians filled their three coaching vacancies today by promoting from within, including naming Scott Radinsky pitching coach as a replacement for Tim Belcher, who resigned to spend more time with his family.
In addition, Dave Miller has been named bullpen coach, replacing Radinsky, and Tom Wiedenbauer is the new first base coach, succeeding Sandy Alomar, who will take over as manager Manny Acta's bench coach. Alomar replaces Tim Tolman, who retired because of health problems.
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Masterson undergoes surgery
Justin Masterson underwent surgery to repair his left (non-throwing) shoulder today by Dr. Craig Morgan in Wilimington, Del.
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Sizemore undergoes surgery; should be OK for 2012
Dr. Richard Steadman performed arthroscopic surgery on Grady Sizemore's right knee Monday in Vail, Colo.
Recovery time for the relatively minor procedure is expected to be six to eight weeks and should not prevent the 29-year-old center fielder from starting spring training on time and be fully healthy.
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