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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 20th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi

AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi

Odrisamer Despaigne threw no hit ball until there were 2 outs in the 8th inning. He wound up going 7 2/3 innings with 2 hits and 3 walks, allowing just one run. He didn’t get the decision but the Padres walked off 2-1 winners against the Mets.

Jon Lester threw 8 shutout innings, giving up 4 hits and striking out 8, earning the 6-0 victory for the Red Sox and completing the sweep of the Royals.

Neil Walker got 3 hits including a homer, scoring a pair as the Pirates topped the Rockies 5-3.

Jacoby Ellsbury got on base 5 times, including a double and a pair of stolen bases. He scored the game winning run as the Yankees walked off as 3-2 winners over the Reds.

They owned baseball on July 20, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 19th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

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DUANE BURLESON/GETTY IMAGES

Corey Kluber game within an out of a complete game, finishing with 10 strikeouts over 8 2/3 innings allowing just 2 runs in the Indians 6-2 win that began a double header sweep of the Tigers.

Cole Hamels dominated Atlanta with 7 strong innings, allowing just 4 hits and 1 run, striking out 9 while walking none, earning the 2-1 decision for Philadelphia.

Adam Jones reached base 3 times, homered and drove in 5 runs as the Orioles took a potential playoff preview 8-4 in Oakland.

Paul Goldschmidt reached base 5 times, doubled, homered, drove in 3 runs and scored 3, powering the Diamondbacks past the Cubs, 9-3.

 

They owned baseball on July 19, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 18th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

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Denis Poroy – Getty Images

Travis d’Arnaud got 3 hits including an RBI single in the first and the go ahead RBI single in the 9th that lead the Mets to a 5-4 victory in San Diego.

Jason Kipnis homered twice including a 3 run homer that gave Cleveland the lead in a 7 run 7th inning and a 9-3 win over Detroit.

Madison Bumgarner pitched 6 strong innings, allowing just 4 hits and 1 run while striking out 7 Marlins. He was lifted as the game got out of hand and the Giants took a 9-1 laugher.

Yu Darvish struck out 12 batters in 6 2/3 in 5 innings, allowing just 1 run and got the decision as the Rangers topped Toronto 5-1.

They owned baseball on July 18, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 15th – ALL – Star Game Edition) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

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L.G. PATTERSON/MLB.COM

Mike Trout earned All Star Game MVP honors by doubling and tripling, driving in a pair of runs including the eventual game winning run for the American League.

Glen Perkins closed out the game and home field advantage for the American League in front of his home town fans with a 1-2-3 ninth.

They owned baseball on July 15, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 14th – HR Derby) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

Photo: Jesse Johnson, USA TODAY Sports

Photo: Jesse Johnson, USA TODAY Sports

Yoenis Cespedes won the Home Run Derby last night with 9 home runs in the championship round, and 30 overall. He earned a full WOB.

Todd Frazier came in second place with 1 homer in the final round, but 11 overall, earning 1/2 a WOB.

They owned baseball on July 14, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 13th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

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Bob Levey, Getty Images

 

Clay Buchholz threw a complete game 3 hit shutout, striking out 12 and walking no Houston batters as the Red Sox rolled, 11-0.

Madison Bumgarner not only pitched into the 7th and earned the decision, but he also went 2-3 with a grand slam in the Giants 8-4 win over Arizona.

Brian Dozier homered twice and doubled, driving in 4 runs in the Twins 13-5 victory over the Rockies.

Scooter Gennett got on base 4 times, including a double, scored twice and drove in 2 runs as the Brewers stayed in first place by pummeling St. Louis, 11-2.

They owned baseball on July 13, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 12th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

Photo: David Kohl, AP

Photo: David Kohl, AP

Andrew McCutchen went 3-5, launching a game tying homer in the 9th and a go ahead blast in the 11th as the Pirates stunned the Reds 6-5 in 11.

Wade Miley pitched 7 scoreless innings, earning the 2-0 win for the Diamondbacks and knocking San Francisco out of first place.

Jason Castro tripled, homered and moved a runner along in the game winning 8th inning rally, helping the Astros top the Red Sox 3-2.

Hisashi Iwakuma pitched a shutout into the 9th inning, settling for 8 2/3 innings of 5 hit, 2 run ball, striking out 8 Oakland batters and winning the game for Seattle, 6-2.

They owned baseball on July 12, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 11th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

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MIKE STOBE/GETTY IMAGES

David Wright went 4-4 with a homer and 2 RBI as the Mets roughed up the Marlins, 7-1.

Tim Lincecum pitched 7 shutout innings, allowing just 3 hits and pushed the Giants back into a first place tie with a 5-0 triumph over Arizona.
Jose Reyes went 3-5 with 2 runs scored, 2 RBI and doubled in the game winning rally in the 9th as Toronto won 8-5 in Tampa Bay

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Felix Hernandez pitched 8 innings, allowing just 2 runs and struck out 9 in a tense AL West battle that Seattle took, 3-2, from Oakland.

They owned baseball on July 11, 2014.

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ALL – Time Tommy John Surgery List 1974 – Present

For all the talk of baseball players (pitchers mostly) that will be undergoing Tommy John Surgery, we will be keeping a running list!  E-mail us at mlbreports@gmail.com if you have any names to add to our totals.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 10th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

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Photo: Stephen Dunn – Getty Images

Clayton Kershaw saw his scoreless inning streak end at 41, but a single run did not blemish another amazing start. He threw a complete game, allowing just 3 hits, striking out 11 and walking 1 and beating San Diego 2-1 for his 11th win.

Arismendy Alcantara was supposed to be sent to the minors. Instead he went 4-5, missing the cycle by a homer, drove in 3, scored 2 and got a hit in the 12th to spark the game winning rally as the Cubs won 6-4 in Cincinnati.

Scott Kazmir threw 7 shutout 3 hit innings, striking out 9 while walking only one Giant batter, leading Oakland to a 6-1 victory.

Mike Trout led an Angel offensive onslaught with 4 hits, including a homer, 4 RBI and 3 runs scored in a 15-6 thrashing of the Rangers.

They owned baseball on July 10, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 9th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

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BRIAN BLANCO/GETTY IMAGES

Salvador Perez went 2-5 including a dramatic 3 run 9th inning come from behind homer to give the Royals a 5-4 victory in Tampa Bay.

Troy Tulowitzki homered twice as the Rockies beat the Padres 6-3.

Max Scherzer kept the Dodgers from rallying and finished with 7 innings, 1 run and 7 strikeouts, getting the 4-1 decision for the Tigers.

Roberto Hernandez pitched 8 innings of 3 hit, 1 run ball, leading the Phillies past the first place Brewers, 4-1.

They owned baseball on July 9, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 8th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

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ELSA/GETTY IMAGES

Jacob deGrom threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 11 and walking none, earning the 8-3 win for the Mets over Atlanta.

Billy Hamilton, got on base 5 times, including a double and a triple, stole two bases, scored a run and drove in 2 over the course of the Reds double header sweep of the Cubs. His final hit was a 9th inning walk off flair that gave Cincinnati a come from behind 6-5 victory.

Phil Hughes pitched into the 8th innings, finishing with 7 1/3 shutout frames, striking out 8 and walking no Seattle batter as the Twins triumphed, 2-0.

Michael Brantley smacked 2 doubles and a homer, driving in 3 runs as the Indians came from behind to beat the Yankees, 5-3.

They owned baseball on July 8, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 7th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Manny Machado collected 5 hits including a double and a 2 run homer in the wild 11th inning rally, helping the Orioles stay in first with an 8-2 win in Washington.

Chase Utley got on base 3 times, including a homer, and drove in a pair, helping the Phillies edge the first place Brewers 3-2.

James Shields threw 7 three hit shutout innings, striking out 10, walking 1 and helping the Royals stop Tampa Bays’ winning streak, 6-0.

Ian Kennedy pitched 7 innings of 4 hit, 1 run ball at Coors Field, earning the Padres 6-1 victory over Colorado.

They owned baseball on July 7, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 6th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

 

DAVE ARRIGO/PIRATES

DAVE ARRIGO/PIRATES

Jeff Locke pitched 8 innings of 3 hit and 1 walk baseball, allowing just 1 earned run and getting the decision as Pittsburgh topped Philadelphia, 6-2.

Corey Kluber made it to the 9th inning, finishing with 8 1/3, striking out 10 and letting up 1 run, giving the Indians a 4-1 win over the Royals.

Paul Goldschmidt got on base 3 times and homered, helping the Diamondbacks beat the Braves, 3-1.

Desmond Jennings kept the red hot Rays winning with a 3-5 performance, missing the cycle by a triple and driving in 2 runs in the 7-3 Sunday Night victory in Detroit.

They owned baseball on July 6, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 5th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

Al Behrman, Associated Press

Al Behrman, Associated Press

Matt Garza won a tight pitchers duel for the Brewers, 1-0, with a complete game 2 hit shutout in Cincinnati.

Casey McGehee went 3-5, the last one was a 2 out, 2 strike game tying hit. He would come around and score the winning run for the Marlins, 6-5, in St. Louis.

Chris Archer pitched into the 9th inning, allowing just 2 runs on 2 solo homers and 6 hits over 8 1/3. He got the 7-2 decision for the Rays over the Tigers.

Nelson Cruz went 5-5 with 2 doubles and a homer, helping the Orioles top the Red Sox in the second half of the double header, 7-4.

They owned baseball on July 5, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 4th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

Peter Diana/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Peter Diana/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Andrew McCutchen was a home run shy of the cycle, going 4-5 with a pair of doubles, a triple, 2 runs batted in and a run scored, leading the Pirates to an 8-2 win over the Phillies.

Clayton Kershaw was brilliant, once again. He tossed 8 shutout frames, letting up just 2 hits and 1 walk while striking out 8 Rockies, earning the 9-0 decision for the Dodgers.

Brian Roberts collected 4 extra base hits, 3 doubles and a triple, scoring 2 and driving in 1 as the Yankees held on, 6-5, in Minnesota.

Chris Sale threw a complete game, allowing 1 run, striking out 12 and walking no Mariner matter as the White Sox earned a 7-1 victory..

 

‘They owned baseball on July 4, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 3rd) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

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David Zalubowski / Associated Press

Zack Greinke pitched 8 innings, allowing 2 runs, only one being earned and striking out 8 in Coors Field, earning Los Angeles’ 3-2 victory against Colorado.

Max Scherzer threw 2 hit ball over 8 innings, walking just one, beating the Rays 8-1 in Detroit.

David Peralta went 3 for 4 with a homer and 4 RBI as the Diamondbacks crushed the Pirates, 10-2.

Steve Pearce slugged the Orioles into a first place tie with his 4-5 performance, including a pair of doubles and runs batted in, topping Texas 5-2.

They owned baseball on July 3, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 2nd) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

Photo: Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY Sports

Photo: Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY Sports

Edwin Encarnacion got on base 3 times including a 3 run, 2 out, bottom of the 9th walk off home run that gave the 7-4 game to Toronto against Milwaukee.

John Danks pitched into the 8th inning, finishing with 7 2/3, letting up 2 runs while striking out 10. He did not get the decision but helped set up the White Sox 3-2 walk off win against the Angels.

Justin Ruggiano singled,doubled and homered, driving in 5 runs in the Cubs 16-9 drubbing of the Red Sox.

Tyson Ross threw a 3 hit shutout with 9 strikeouts and none helping the Padres blank Cincinnati, 3-0.

 

They owned baseball on July 2, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (July 1st) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

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Photo: Denis Poroy – Getty Images

Seth Smith was a triple shy of being the first Padres hitter to hit for the cycle. He would reach base 4 times, finish 3-4 in the 8-2 laugher against the Reds.

Eduardo Nunez reached base 4 times, homered, scored 3 runs and drove in a pair, helping the Twins blow out the Royals, 10-2.

Rick Porcello threw the first complete game shutout without a walk nor strikeout since 1989. He allowed 4 Oakland hits as the Tigers won 3-0.

Tim Lincecum followed up his no hitter with 8 innings of 4 hit shutout ball, earning the 5-0 victory over St. Louis in San Francisco.

They owned baseball on July 1, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 30th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

Photo: Charles Krupa - AP

Photo: Charles Krupa – AP

Jake Arrieta threw a no hitter into the 8th inning, finishing with 7 1/3 innings of 1 hit, 1 walk and 10 strikeout ball, earning the 2-0 win for the Cubs in Boston.

Ubaldo Jimenez gave the Orioles 8 innings, allowing just 4 hits and 1 unearned run, getting the 7-1 victory for the Orioles against the Rangers.

Ryan Zimmerman went 3-4 with a pair of doubles, scored twice and drove in a run, helping the Nationals past the Rockies, 7-3.

Rajai Davis got 2 hits, including a walk off come from behind grand slam that gave the Tigers a stunning 5-4 triumph over the A’s.

 

They owned baseball on June 30, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 29th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

 

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TED S. WARREN/AP

Felix Hernandez threw his 9th straight start of at least 7 innings and at most 2 earned runs. Today’s game was 8 innings of 1 hit, 9 strikeout shutout ball of the Indians, earning the 3-0 win for the surging Mariners.

Homer Bailey made a bid for his third career no hitter. He finished with a 3 hit complete game shutout and a 4-0 victory for the Reds in San Francisco.

Matt Joyce missed the cycle by a triple, went 5-6 with 4 RBI, 3 runs scored and a pair of homers as the Rays offense went berzerk on the Orioles, 12-7.

Pedro Alvarez went 2-4 with a 3 run homer, helping the Pirates past the Mets, 5-2.

They owned baseball on June 29, 2014.

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Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (June 28th) – Updated Yearly WOB Totals For 2014

Ted S. Warren - AP

Ted S. Warren – AP

Josh Tomlin threw a complete game 1 hit shutout, striking out 11 and walking no Seattle Mariners, taking the game 5-0 for Cleveland.

Ian Kinsler hit a 2 out, 3 run homer in the top of the 9th that turned a 2-1 Astros lead into a 4-2 Detroit advantage and eventually a 4-3 final.

Zack Greinke held the Cardinals to 4 hits, 1 run on a solo homer, and walked none while striking out 10, as the Dodgers cruised to a 9-1 victory.

Anthony Rendon went 3-4, missing the cycle by a homer, and helped the Nationals beat the Cubs 7-2.

They owned baseball on June 28, 2014.

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Cleveland Indians Payroll In 2014 + Contracts Going Forward

By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): & Jeff Kleiner (Org Depth + Payroll Expert – find his website here)

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The Indians were big players in the 2012 offseason – heading into the 2013 year.

The club stepped up and signed 1B/OF Nick Swisher to a 5 YRs/$70 MIL deal – and inked OF Michael Bourn to a 4 YR contract worth $48 MIL.

Indians Management also took a risk on SP Scott Kazmir.

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Cleveland Indians State Of The Union For 2014

The Indians hosted the Wild Card Play in Game for the right to play Boston in the ALDS, but were ultimately ousted by the Tampa Bay Rays.  Now minus several pieces from last years team, they turn to their franchise depth in hopes of another playoff berth in 2014.  The club ended the year on a 10 game winning streak and extended it by 1 in the Season Opener at Oakland.  The Indians are pretty much hanging with 'status quo' among their franchise this winter.  They have also lost Scott Kazmir, and potentially Ubaldo Jimenez to Free Agency as well,  Of course Joe Smith signed with the Angels and they released Chris Perez, so other than Terry Francona winning the Manager of The Year in the AL, it hasn't been a banner offseason in Cleveland thus far.

The Indians hosted the Wild Card Play in Game for the right to play Boston in the ALDS in 2013, but were ultimately ousted by the Tampa Bay Rays. Now minus several pieces from last years team, they turn to their franchise depth in hopes of another playoff berth in 2014. The club ended the year on a 10 game winning streak – and extended it by 1 in the Season Opener at Oakland. The Indians are pretty much going with ‘status quo’ into this year. They lost key Starters Scott Kazmir and Ubaldo Jimenez to Free Agency.  Of course they saw Joe Smith sign with the Angels and they released Chris Perez, so other than Terry Francona winning the Manager of The Year in the AL, it wasn’t a banner offseason.

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The Indians had one hell of a rollercoaster ride in the 2013 year.  It ended with the club making their 1st playoff game since the 2007 ALCS.

To make it to the #1 Wild Card Slot, Cleveland reeled of 10 straight victories, and hosted the one game battle against the Rays.

Albeit the team could not beat the Rays, and were left to settle with one home date in the postseason.

With 92 Wins, with no lineup player having an exceptional year except for maybe Jason Kipnis, there was no doubt Terry Francona peeled off one of the great managerial jobs ever.

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Cleveland Indians Payroll In 2014 + Contracts Going Forward

By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): & Jeff Kleiner (Org Depth + Payroll Expert – find his website here)

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The Indians were big players in the 2012 offseason – heading into the 2013 year.

The club stepped up and signed 1B/OF Nick Swisher to a 5 YRs/$70 MIL deal – and inked OF Michael Bourn to a 4 YR contract worth $48 MIL.

Indians Management also took a risk on SP Scott Kazmir.

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The Cleveland Indians Players In All Organizational Affiliates, Prospects + Depth Charts (MLB + MiLB) 2014

The Indians hosted the Wild Card Play in Game for the right to play Boston in the ALDS, but were ultimately ousted by the Tampa Bay Rays.  Now minus several pieces from last years team, they turn to their franchise depth in hopes of another playoff birth in 2014,

The Indians hosted the Wild Card Play in Game for the right to play Boston in the ALDS, but were ultimately ousted by the Tampa Bay Rays. Now minus several pieces from last years team, they turn to their franchise depth in hopes of another playoff birth in 2014.

By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): & Jeff Kleiner (Org. Depth Chart Expert)

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The Indians had a triumphant and surprising year in 2013.  They blasted their way out of the gate led by Mark Reynolds and Jason Kipnis and Justin Masterson.

Halfway through the year, renaissance pitching from Ubaldo Jimenez and Scott Kazmir helped jump into the foray among all the best AL clubs.

This club took advantage of a cupcake schedule – in order to reel off a 10 game winning streak to tend the campaign.

For those people who failed to see what a tough May.15 – June.15 schedule they had, in which they played almost all of the Division leaders across the board in the MLB, being all over .500 teams.

Because of that stretch, they deserved the late season ease of sked.

Jason Kipnis Highlight Reel 2013

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Cleveland Payroll In 2013: Indians Organizational Rosters + Depth Charts – (MLB + MiLB)

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The Indians were one of the top franchises for organizational Drafts, signing players, making trades and having their core players locked up to long term contract during the 1990's. In the early part of the millennium, they traded several of these players for a new core of players.  This time, their return wasn't as significant.  The club prides itself on not making big mistakes on the Free Agent market and developing its own talent.  For the first time in 2 decades, the management is really under scrutiny for team operations

The Indians were one of the top franchises for organizational Drafts, signing players, making trades and having their core players locked up to long term contract during the 1990’s. In the early part of the millennium, they traded several of these players for a new core of players. This time, their return wasn’t as significant. The club prides itself on not making big mistakes on the Free Agent market and developing its own talent. For the first time in 2 decades, the management is really under scrutiny for team operations.

By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): and welcome Jeff Kleiner (Salary, Roster and Depth Chart Expert for the MLB) – visit his website  here  

You guys are all in for a treat.  Jeff Kleiner recently contacted me about a partnership merge for the website.  He has developed a site (prosportsrosters.com) that covers all organizational affiliates in the Minors for all of the Major League Baseball Clubs.  We are going to combine efforts to bring you the best look at salaries, current 25 Man Player Rosters and Depth Charts for all 30 teams. 

Jeff is going to provide the documents in form of spreadsheets and I am going to accompany the posts with deep analysis of what the numbers tell us from my perspective.  If you can’t wait for all of my assessments for each club, go and visit Jeff’s website over at http://www.prosportsrosters.com.

In Speaking with Jeff, he is one of the more passionate fans I have come across towards the game of baseball.  He spends enough time in updating his MLB Facts for it to be a Full-Time Job.  So after the usual Video Clip and READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY button, you will find some serious &*!@?!#!

Jeff updates this page below on a daily basis.  After you click on it….Bookmark it.  There is a 3 year salary forecast and stats not listed here on this page.  Jeff updates these pages daily and these changes include any Roster moves!

For a Full 3 year Salary Outlook plus last years Stats for every player in the Royals Organization click here

The 1st half of the Central Division winning Indians 2007

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