The Indians have acquired Russ Canzler, the top player in the International League last season, from the Rays for cash.
Canzler, 25, played four positions -- right and left field, third and first base -- last season for Triple-A Durham, where he batted .314 with 18 homers and 83 RBIs in 131 games for the Bulls.
He was expected to be on Tampa Bay's roster this season; however, the club re-signed first baseman Carlos Pena and free agent infielder Jeff Keppinger.
Via Associated Press
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Roy Oswalt has let both the Indians and Blue Jays know that he is not interested in signing with either club, according to a report.
Oswalt is making it clear that he wants to sign with either St. Louis or Texas.
Via Peter Gammons/MLB.com (via Twitter)
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The Indians agreed to terms with free agent reliever Dan Wheeler on a minor league contract, according to an ESPN.com report on Thursday.
Wheeler, who pitched in 37 games for Boston last season, will be in training camp with a chance to win a spot in the bullpen.
Via ESPN.com
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The Indians pitcher known as Fausto Carmona has been placed on the restricted list following his arrest for false identity.
Carmona, whose true identity has been established as Roberto Hernandez Heredia, was arrested last week in the Dominican Republic on charges he falsified his name and birthdate to play in the United States.
With him on the restricted list, the Indians don't have to count him toward their 25- or 40-man rosters, and he won't be paid until he reports.
Via ESPN.com
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The Indians are trying to help get the pitcher known as Fausto Carmona to the United States.
Manny Acta claims the team is making the necessary moves to get Carmona to the United States for the coming season, but also will be prepared to go without him.
Carmona is accused of using a false identity to play baseball in the U.S. and faces a judicial process in the Dominican Republic. He was released from jail on Friday.
Via Associated Press
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Indians Jan 2012 Archive
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Hard Ball Talk | Jan 22, 2012
The Indians have signed Julio Lugo to a Minor League contract.
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Associated Press | Jan 21, 2012
The Indians acquired right-hander Kevin Slowey from the Rockies on Friday for minor league reliever Zach Putnam and cash considerations.
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Associated Press | Jan 20, 2012
Fausto Carmona was released following his arrest for allegedly using a false identity to play baseball in the Major Leagues.
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Associated Press | Jan 20, 2012
Looking for added depth this season, the Indians have added right-hander Jeremy Accardo and outfielder Fred Lewis to their roster.
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ESPN.com | Jan 19, 2012
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested Fausto Carmona and accused him os using a false ID to try to obtain a U.S. visa.
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ESPN.com | Jan 19, 2012
The Indians have agreed to minor league deals with pitcher Jeremy Accardo and outfielder Fred Lewis.
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Associated Press | Jan 13, 2012
The Indians have no plans to reunite with Manny Ramirez, who is looking to make a comeback to Major League Baseball.
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Enrique Rojas/ESPN.com | Jan 13, 2012
Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has revealed the five teams which have expressed interest in his services.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jan 13, 2012
Carlos Pena made $10 million under a one-year deal with the Cubs in 2011.
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MLB.com | Jan 4, 2012
Shin-Soo Choo endured a rough 2011 season that saw him deal with both injuries and off-field problem.
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Associated Press | Jan 3, 2012
The Indians have agreed to a minor league contract with free-agent reliever Robinson Tejeda and invited him to Spring Training.