Team insiders were tight-lipped prior to today’s deal that brought 31-year-old third baseman Mark Melton to Cleveland. Melton is considered one of the league’s A-list players and certainly will enhance any chances the Indians have to win a playoff spot this year. In his career Melton is batting .293 with 1334 hits, 240 doubles, 31 triples and 147 home runs.
The Indians and Jerry Alvarado appeared before the Cleveland media today as the two sides emerged from marathon contract talks. Alvarado, a starting pitcher, is poised to make $66,250,000 over 4 years. In his career Alvarado has posted a record of 48-40 and compiled a 3.77 ERA.
Jose Lombana of the Cleveland Indians proved that you can step out of the shadows and onto the stage if you’ve got the talent and the drive to hone your skills. Hard work, long hours and a tireless resolve paid off for him today in the form of the American League Most Valuable Player Award. Lombana hit for a…
American League pitchers had trouble with this group of hitters all season long. The Silver Slugger Award winners for 2068 are: Catcher Adam Akin (Oakland Athletics) .287/.367/.457, 470 AB, 13 HR, 1 SB, 121 wRC+, 4.3 WAR First Baseman Josh Hofmann (Los Angeles Angels) .283/.342/.614, 614 AB, 53 HR, 5 SB, 104 R, 127 RBI, 5.1 WAR…
The American League has today announced the winners of the 2068 Gold Glove Award. The following players have been honored for defensive excellence: Pitcher Ken Steinberg (Minnesota Twins) Catcher Brian Hosier (Houston Astros) First Baseman Mike McElroy (Baltimore Orioles) Second Baseman Jose Lombana (Cleveland Indians) Third Baseman Rick Barnes (Houston Astros) Shortstop Xavier Beltran (Baltimore Orioles) Left Fielder Joey Carter (Texas Rangers)…