Indians news, features and notes
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- Indians notebook: Jason Giambi commands respect, even when doing spot on TV
- Cleveland Indians report: Nick Swisher rejoins team after three days away for birth of daughter
- Indians: Matchups for upcoming games
- Nick Swisher back with Indians after birth of his daughter, Cord Phelps optioned to the minors
- Indians 12, Red Sox 3: Terry Francona’s return to Boston starts with blowout victory
- Indians report: Terry Francona receives warm welcome in return to Fenway Park
- Cleveland Indians notebook: Michael Bourn stews over assisted home run
- Indians call up Scott Barnes, move out David Huff from bullpen
- Tigers 11, Indians 7: Ubaldo Jimenez gets rocked; Miguel Cabrera finishes it off with bouncing homer
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Nick Swisher still a hot topic around Indians
GOODYEAR, Ariz.: After watching Nick Swisher up close, Carlos Baerga can relate to the new Indians right fielder.
"We need a guy like him in the clubhouse to keep everybody alive,’’ Baerga said. “He’s kind of a crazy guy, like me."
Baerga, the former Tribe second baseman, is in camp to help tutor players.
Added bench coach Sandy Alomar, “A guy like Swisher reminds me of Carlos. He’s a happy guy with the same kind of intensity. Those kids of players are important in the locker room.’’
Something to guard against is Swisher trying to do too much because he signed a large ($56 million) contract.
"I’ve talked to him about that and will continue to talk with him multiple times,’’ manager Terry Francona said. “”He does not have to carry this team on his shoulders.’’
