Video Recap: More 2010 Videos

(Photo: MiLB) Here is a listing of all the final 2010 videos I shot this year that I have just uploaded for on-line viewing.  These have been on my You Tube page for a few weeks but I had not posted them on the IPI until just now.  Some of these players had videos made earlier in the year, but these are recent videos from July-September. Players shot include: Eric Berger, Bo Greenwell, Brian Heere, Bryan Price, Carlton Smith, Chase Burnette, Chun Chen,...

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Around the Farm: November 29

(Photo: MiLB) Here is a quick recap of how the players in the Cleveland Indians' system did in fall/winter league action on Monday November 29th. Note, only the Puerto Rico Winter League was in action (just one game) last night as both the Dominican Winter League and Venezeulan Winter League were off on Monday. Roberto Perez - C, Indios de Mayaguez: 1-for-2, BB, K. Perez got another hit in his third game of action since joining his team out in Puerto Rico and is now 2-for-6...

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Around the Farm: November 28

(Photo: MiLB) Here is a quick recap of how the players in the Cleveland Indians' system did in fall/winter league action on Sunday November 28th: Ezequiel Carrera - LF, Navegantes del Magallanes: 0-for-1, R, BB, K. Carrera's first game action in ten days as he was sidelined with an unknown injury. No power or much offense to speak of, but have to like the 14-10 walk to strikeout ration and his speed/defense. Roberto Perez - C, Indios de Mayaguez: 1-for-2, R, BB. Perez's...

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Tribe Happenings: Dolan's Once Again Create Stir

The Dolan's have had a strained relationship with Indians fans. (AP) Some news and notes from my Tribe notebook… Poor Timing Hopefully everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and had a chance or soon will check out the new "Snow Days" at Progressive Field. Good times. But in Indians land these days things are not so good. After the organization has purged just about every player from the team that went to the 2007 American League Championship Series, fans have let their disgust...

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Around the Farm: November 27

Photo: MLB Here is a quick recap of how the players in the Cleveland Indians' system did in fall/winter league action on Saturday November 27th: Asdrubal Cabrera - SS, Leones del Caracas: 1-for-6, 2 K. Cabrera made his winter league debut and got to play two in the process as Caracas played a double-header. He played SS in Game 1 and then was the DH in Game 2. Jerad Head - 1B, Gigantes de Carolina: 1-for-4. Head with at least one hit in four of his last five games. In...

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2010 Winter Ball Stats: Week 6

Here are the updated stats for all the Cleveland Indians players who are playing in fall/winter ball. Stats are updated as of 11/27/2010. BATTERSLGEGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLG Abraham, AdamAFL103678110398.222.378.306 Apodaca, JuanVWL113036200336.200.273.267 Carrera, EzequielVWL28106192860011139.264.361.321 Diaz, JuanDWL5912100213.222.300.333 Goedert, JaredVWL144571550041111.333.474.444 Head, JeradPWL2595152471318816.253.354.442 Kipnis, JasonAFL1978132311331959.295.337.628 McBride, MattDWL281101831608261019.282.344.555 Perez, RobertoAFL1144372005311.159.213.205 Phelps,...

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Around the Farm: November 26

Here is a quick recap of how the players in the Cleveland Indians' system did in fall/winter league action on Friday November 26th: Roberto Perez - C, Indios de Mayaguez: 0-for-2, BB, K. Perez made his debut in Puerto Rico after he had played in 11 games out in the Arizona Fall League (.159/.213/.417). Jerad Head - DH, Gigantes de Carolina: 1-for-2, RBI. Head was taken out in the 7th inning after being hit by a pitch earlier in the game, so it remains to be seen if he was...

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Video Recap: Instructional League 2010

(Photo: MiLB.com) Here is the full batch of videos I shot out at Instructional League a month back.  These have been on my You Tube page for a few weeks but I had not posted them on the IPI until just now. Players shot include: Zach McAllister, Alex Lavisky, Drew Pomeranz, Elvis Araujo, Hunter Jones, LeVon Washington, Felix Sterling, Alex Monsalve, Chase Burnette, Chia-Ching Lin, Enosil Tejada, Erik Gonzalez, Jorge Martinez, Jose Lopez, Juan Romero,...

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Around the Farm: November 24

(Photo: MiLB.com) Here is a quick recap of how the players in the Cleveland Indians' system did in fall/winter league action on Wednesday November 24th....Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Luis Valbuena - 2B, Cardenales de Lara: 0-for-3. After a two day break Valbuena was back in the lineup out in Venezuela. He continues to put the ball in play, but has had little luck so far in getting consistent base hits as he is hitting .212/.333/.323 in 30 games. Jerad Head - 1B, Gigantes...

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Ohio State, Michigan Rivalry Hits Home For Tribe's Putnam

Putnam's length of stay in Columbus will depend on the pitching need in Cleveland. (Photo - Tony Lastoria)  It's Rivalry Week in college football. All the big college rivalries are taking place all across the country. Auburn - Alabama, Stanford - California, Texas A&M – Texas, as well as Florida - Florida State. Heck, even huge college basketball rivals North Carolina and Duke square off on the gridiron this weekend. But the biggest rivalry in sports is...

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Around the Farm: November 23

Here is a quick recap of how the players in the Cleveland Indians' system did in fall/winter league action on Tuesday November 23rd: Jose Constanza - CF, Toros del Este: 1-for-4, R, K. Constanza's first night as an official member of the Atlanta Braves organization after signing with them as a free agent on Tuesday. As a result, this is the last time he will be mentioned in this space. Jose was one of my favorite players to watch over the years, and I wish him well in his...

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AFL Wrap Up

The Arizona Fall League has come to a close, and with it a loooong season of baseball for nine Indians prospects and Columbus manager Mike Sarbaugh. The Peoria Javelinas fell just short of the AFL title, losing 3-2 to the Scottsdale Scorpions in the AFL Championship game this past Saturday. In the championship game, Cord Phelps went 2-5 with a nice defensive play in the field at 3B. He also overthrew 1B on a play that was ruled a hit, but easily could have been scored as...

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Around the Farm: November 22

Here is a quick recap of how the players in the Cleveland Indians' system did in fall/winter league action on Monday November 22nd. Note: The Dominican Winter League and Venezuela Winter League were both off on Monday, so with only the Puerto Rico Winter League in action only one Indians player was in action on the night. Jerad Head - 1B, Gigantes de Carolina: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI, K. Head has been playing every day splitting time between left field and first base. He started...

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AFL Spotlight: Roberto Perez

Perez has big league catching dreams. (Photo: Tony Lastoria) The Arizona Fall League (AFL) wrapped up another season over the weekend. The players have all scattered to different destinations, but for Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez he leaves the AFL with the belief he took some positive steps in his development even though the numbers were not there at the plate. Perez, 21, hit .159 (7-for-44) with 0 HR, 5 RBI and a .417 OPS in 11 games out in the AFL. While...

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Around the Farm: November 21

Here is a quick recap of how the players in the Cleveland Indians' system did in fall/winter league action on Saturday November 21st: Matt McBride - RF, Gigantes del Cibao: 1-for-3, 2 RBI. Two more RBI by one of the Dominican Winter League's best run producers.  The bat has slowed down (3-for-21) of late, but McBride just continues to find ways to drive in runs. Jose Constanza - CF, Toros del Este: 2-for-4, R, 3B, 2 RBI. Another multi-hit game for Constanza, his 9th...

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Tribe Happenings: Phelps Makes A Statement

Phelps takes aim at second and third base in Cleveland. (Tony Lastoria) Some news, notes, and thoughts from my Tribe notebook… Phelps Improves His Standing Cleveland Indians second base prospect Cord Phelps had one heck of an impressive showing at the plate in the Arizona Fall League (AFL) this year. The league wrapped up play on Thursday, and in 19 games he hit .367 with 3 homers, 10 RBI, and a 1.031 OPS. As the leadoff hitter for the Peoria Javelinas he also stole...

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