1. The Morning Journal
- Jim Ingraham summarizes the decision to bring back Fultz and the two B’s and reminds readers that Grady’s Gold Glove is the first by an Indians outfielder since Kenny in 1996.
- In case you missed it, M.Miller is gone, and Kenny, Trot, and Gomez have all filed for free agency while Shapiro edged out Dan O’Dowd for executive of the year.
2. The News Herald
- No new news.
3. The Akron Beacon Journal
- Larry Dolan was kind enough to do a Q&A session. My worst favorite question and answer, “Q: How do you feel in terms of confidence about re-signing C.C. Sabathia? A: I hate to use this answer: I don't know.”
- Sheldon Ocker also summarizes the resigning of the little three and brings up an interesting point for Kenny lovers—money is not the issue; rather, whether or not Kenny can accept a reserve/platoon role is. I don’t think I’m alone when I yell, “NO MORE PLATOONS!”
- For those of us with a poor short-term memory, Ocker also points out that Shapiro has now won 2 of the last 3 Sporting News Executive of the Year awards and the guy he narrowly beat out in 2007 is a former Tribe assistant GM.
4. The Canton Repository
- In the wake of picking up Byrd’s option, Andy Call is quick to provide details of Paul’s HGH controversy. He also gives Joe B. a chance to remind fans that if not for a few awful outings, his numbers would have been outstanding across the boad.
5. The Cleveland Plain Dealer
- If you want to listen to Hoynsie summarize 2007 and look forward into the future, here is the link.
- Apparently, Shapiro made a run at Brad Lidge and Miguel Cabrera at the GM Meetings, and perhaps due to his opportunistic (we don’t have many holes) approach, came up empty.
- If you are interested in some rumors around the league, Paul Hoynes has a few for you.
- The HGH thing just won’t go away for Byrd and Paul Hoynes says he faces a 50-game suspension. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought the first offense was only a 25-gamer?
- Not surprisingly, re-signing C.C. is the #1 thing on the Tribe’s agenda. What is becoming increasingly clear is that the situation between the Twins and Johan Santana will be intertwined indirectly with our situation throughout the off-season.
- Some fans just won’t give up on the super cereal named Coco Crisp as the Red Sox will attempt to move him. Thankfully, Hoynsie feels like most of us, “That ship has sailed.”
6. The Chronicle Telegram
- No new news
7. ESPN.com
- Phil Rodgers summarizes the Tribe’s outlook and tells us our three primary needs: 1) Fix the corner outfielders 2) Backup Closer plan 3) Resign C.C.. The problem is, he throws Casey Blake into the resigning C.C. thing and call me crazy, but I don’t think Mr. Blake is worthy of being on the top of anyone’s “To-Do” list. There is more good stuff right here.
8. MLB.com
- Anthony Castrovince reminds us that the Tribe has a plan and is sticking with it. In other words, we are still broke. The good news is the “Jake” looks like it will be the “Jake” for at least one more year.
- You can get your Spring Training travel packages right here.
- Larry Dolan was honored with the Humanitarian Award, but unfortunately there was no “Prize Money” to go with it.
- Despite it being only #3 on Phil Rodger’s list, Castrovince says resigning C.C. is the Tribe’s #1 goal.
- Josh Barfield is up for a Yearly Award—just wait until you see which one (hint...click on blooper of the year).
9. Rotoworld.com
- A look around Rotoworld tells us that Adam Miller is not pitching too well in winter ball, a long-term contract is being prepared for C.C. and will soon be waiting approval from ownership, Michael Aubrey is actually healthy this month (check back in a week or two), the Mets have shown interest in Cliff Lee, and Luis Rivas realized that with Josh Barfield on the roster, there are too many questions to answer for him to sick around here.
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