MLB (Free subscription) | 17/12/2008
Grady Sizemore, Kelly Shoppach, Ryan Garko, Ben Francisco and Josh Barfield have been regulars in the Indians' new Spring Training facility in Goodyear, Ariz., thus far this winter, and they are heaping high praise on the new digs.
Bleeding Blue and Teal (Free subscription) | 14/12/2008
... improve their second base depth, and clear a spot in the outfield so that Shin-Soo Choo and Ben Francisco can play full time. Obviously, there are those that disagree, but generally everyone is happy. Perhaps this is how most trades work, but I’ve simply been on the wrong end of Bill Bavasi and Woody Woodward trades. I am excited for the acquisition of Gutierrez, and I can’t wait to see...
WaitingForNextYear (Free subscription) | 11/12/2008
... What this means is that at worst, the Tribe outfield will include Sizemore, Shin Soo Choo and Ben Francisco. Of course that only will be the case if the Tribe doesn’t go out and get Pat Burrell who is reportedly being passed over by the Phillies. (I can dream, can’t I?) The Tribe has also have been efficiently inactive.I was really confused when I heard that the Indians were still interested...
