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By Sheldon Ocker
Beacon Journal staff writer
POSTED: 10:00 p.m. EDT, Apr 22, 2009
CLEVELAND: According to a story on CBSSports.com, the Tribe is willing, and maybe anxious, to trade Cliff Lee.
To quote the article, ''Multiple officials familiar with the Indians said this week that they wouldn't be at all surprised to see Lee get traded if the Indians fell far out of the race.''
One of these officials was quoted as saying, ''I think they'd love to trade him.''
Why?
The story speculates that Tribe operatives aren't sure whether Lee is a legitimateNo. 1 starter or middle of the rotation pitcher. Consequently, they aren't sure what kind of contract to offer him in the future.
''They might think this is the time to sell high on him,'' another baseball official was quoted.
Lee asked to negotiate a contract extension in spring training and was turned down, General Manager Mark Shapiro telling Lee that the uncertain economy had put a hold on those kinds of talks.
The Indians have an option on Lee for 2010, so there would be no reason to rush to judgment.
TWENTY MEANS 20 — Wedge said that David Dellucci (strained calf) might have to complete the entire 20 days of his rehab assignment in Columbus.
''There's a chance that will happen,'' the manager said. ''It's not because of his injury. He didn't have much spring training, and he needs the repetitions.''
ELECTION SEASON — Voting online for the All-Star Team began Wednesday.
Fans can log onto http://Indians.com and vote up to 25 times for their favorites. Balloting at the ballpark and in Indians Team Shops begins Tuesday. Voting will continue through June 17. The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 in St. Louis.
FARM FACTS — Wyatt Toregas hit two home runs and had four RBI in Columbus' 14-4 win over Louisville. Matt LaPorta had three hits to raise his average to .362. . . . Lonnie Chisenhall hit a grand slam and drove in five runs in Kinston's 15-5 win over Myrtle Beach. Lucas Montero tripled, doubled and drove in two runs. Eric Berger (1-1, 1.93 ERA) allowed one hit in five innings. . . . Joe Mahalic worked five scoreless innings, giving up two hits, as Lake County blanked Lakewood 2-0.
CLEVELAND: According to a story on CBSSports.com, the Tribe is willing, and maybe anxious, to trade Cliff Lee.
To quote the article, ''Multiple officials familiar with the Indians said this week that they wouldn't be at all surprised to see Lee get traded if the Indians fell far out of the race.''
One of these officials was quoted as saying, ''I think they'd love to trade him.''
Why?
The story speculates that Tribe operatives aren't sure whether Lee is a legitimateNo. 1 starter or middle of the rotation pitcher. Consequently, they aren't sure what kind of contract to offer him in the future.
''They might think this is the time to sell high on him,'' another baseball official was quoted.
Lee asked to negotiate a contract extension in spring training and was turned down, General Manager Mark Shapiro telling Lee that the uncertain economy had put a hold on those kinds of talks.
The Indians have an option on Lee for 2010, so there would be no reason to rush to judgment.
TWENTY MEANS 20 — Wedge said that David Dellucci (strained calf) might have to complete the entire 20 days of his rehab assignment in Columbus.
''There's a chance that will happen,'' the manager said. ''It's not because of his injury. He didn't have much spring training, and he needs the repetitions.''
ELECTION SEASON — Voting online for the All-Star Team began Wednesday.
Fans can log onto http://Indians.com and vote up to 25 times for their favorites. Balloting at the ballpark and in Indians Team Shops begins Tuesday. Voting will continue through June 17. The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 in St. Louis.
FARM FACTS — Wyatt Toregas hit two home runs and had four RBI in Columbus' 14-4 win over Louisville. Matt LaPorta had three hits to raise his average to .362. . . . Lonnie Chisenhall hit a grand slam and drove in five runs in Kinston's 15-5 win over Myrtle Beach. Lucas Montero tripled, doubled and drove in two runs. Eric Berger (1-1, 1.93 ERA) allowed one hit in five innings. . . . Joe Mahalic worked five scoreless innings, giving up two hits, as Lake County blanked Lakewood 2-0.
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Naples, FL
Posted 06:17 AM, 04/23/2009
If there was any queston that the All Star selection is anything but a popularity contest rather than a true show of the players having "All Star" years, the fact that balloting began yesterday, after aproximately 15 games played, has answered it.
Seminole, FL
Posted 08:35 AM, 04/24/2009
CleveRox: But the All Star game is in July....when half the games have been played. Seriously though, All Stars tend to distance themselves fairly early on. You don't need to wait till July or the end of the season to figure that one out...
