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Indians sign first baseman Kotchman

TribeMember — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:58:23 +0000

The Cleveland Indians added Casey Kotchman on Friday, announcing they had signed the first baseman to a one-year deal. Kotchman, who hit .306 with 10 homers and 48 RBI in 146 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, did not have a spot in Tampa after the Rays re-acquired Carlos…

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Cleveland Indians Sign First Baseman Casey Kotchman: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

TribeMember — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:59:54 +0000

On Friday, Feb. 3, the Cleveland Indians officially announced the signing of free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year deal. The Washington Post, amongst other media outlets, confirmed a deal between Kotchman and the Tribe on Thursday, Feb.

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MLB Roundup: Hamilton admits ‘weak moment’

TribeMember — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:58:42 +0000

In a somber tone, Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton acknowledged his latest relapse in drinking alcohol, issuing a raw statement live at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Friday. He acknowledged having a “weak moment” and apologized in the statement he said was not…

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Cleveland Indians Ready to Go with Casey Kotchman on First: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

TribeMember — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:57:45 +0000

On Friday, February 3 the Cleveland Indians signed free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year $3 million contract, a day after reaching the agreement. In 146 games with the Tampa Bay Rays, Kotchman batted .306 with 10 home runs and 48 RBIs.

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Casey Kotchman, the Cleveland Indians’ $3 Million Man: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

TribeMember — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:59:00 +0000

According to the Associated Press, the Cleveland Indians signed free agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year, $3 million contract on Thursday, Feb. 2. I wish I could get exited about this deal, but after seeing free agent first basemen like Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder…

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AP Sources: Indians, Kotchman agree to 1-year deal

TribeMember — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:56:55 +0000

After exploring other options and coming up empty this winter, the Cleveland Indians may have finally found their new first baseman: Casey Kotchman. The team agreed to terms Thursday night on a one-year, $3 million contract with Kotchman, a free agent, two people familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press.

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Rafael Perez, Indians agree to 1-year deal

TribeMember — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:57:09 +0000

Left-hander Rafael Perez and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a one-year contract worth $2,005,000 and avoided salary arbitration. The agreement Thursday was for $5,000 above the midpoint between the $2.4 million he had asked for and the $1.6 million the Indians had offered when the sides exchanged arbitration figures last month.

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MLB Roundup: Ortiz likely headed to arbitration, Lannan and Nats go head to head

TribeMember — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:57:22 +0000

David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox are likely headed to an arbitration hearing to determine the designated hitter’s 2012 salary, according to an ESPN.com report. A hearing isn’t scheduled for this week, leaving time to negotiate, the report said, citing a source.

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Chipper Jones upbeat about 18th season with Braves (PA SportsTicker)

TribeMember — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:58:02 +0000

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer

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MLB Roundup: Oswalt meets with Rangers officials

TribeMember — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:57:33 +0000

Lunch went well for Roy Oswalt and the Texas Rangers in a Monday face-to-face meeting, according to an ESPN.com report. Oswalt, his wife, Nicole, and agent, Bob Garber, met Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and CEO and president Nolan Ryan.

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