The Indians have added an MVP to their roster, and a possible replacement at first base. Cleveland acquired versatile Russ Canzler, the top player in the International League last season, on Tuesday from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. The 25-year-old Canzler played four positions — right and left field, third and first base — last season for Triple-A Durham, where he batted .314 with 18 homers and…

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By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

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The Fausto Carmona saga continues to unfold in Cleveland, but at the very least the starter can take solace knowing other Cleveland Indians faced equally or more embarrassing off-field blunders previously. The right-hander initially came under the media spotlight after getting…

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General manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. appears to have created an outfield that is better than last season’s group. If early impressions turn into reality, this area of the roster could prove to be a team strength. The Phillies entered spring training a year ago with various outfield…

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Leo Nuñez of the Miami Marlins is actually Juan Carlos Oviedo, and a year older than we thought. Fausto Carmona of the Cleveland Indians is really Roberto Hernandez Heredia — and three years older. Who will be the next Major … Continue reading →

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Prince Fielder never thought it could happen, but it did. The Prince appeared at a Comerica Park news conference to announce his $214 million, nine-year contract, the fourth-largest deal in baseball history. “It’s awesome,” Fielder said.

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Manny Acta was warmly greeted in the hallway by Slider, the Indians’ pink mascot, who wrapped his furry arms around Cleveland’s affable manager. After the week he’s had, Acta needed a hug. First, Acta learned that pitcher Fausto Carmona, his countryman from the Dominican Republic and one of his starters, was arrested on charges he falsified his identity to play in the U.S.

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Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season. Players and owners have already agreed to add an additional wild-card team in each league, but are still deciding whether it would take effect this year or in 2013. Selig said there are scheduling issues to be worked out — once they are, the new 10-team format would begin with a one-game playoff.

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The first instinct is to make fun of Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta and his way-too-sincere embrace of Slider, the team’s whatizit mascot. But after further review, I can’t ascertain that this isn’t the moment that Acta first learned of … Continue reading →

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The Cleveland Indians have placed Fausto Carmona on the restricted list, meaning he will not count against the 25- or 40-man roster, nor will he be paid until he is able to report. The Indians are set to open spring training beginning in February.

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