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<item><title><![CDATA[No long-term deal, but Asdrubal signs for 2012]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120210&amp;content_id=26642750&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:14:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120210&amp;content_id=26642750&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[No long-term deal, but Asdrubal signs for 2012]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With an arbitration hearing looming, putting Cleveland&#39;s impressive streak of avoiding such an event in jeopardy, the Indians and shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera found some common ground in contract negotiations.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Around the Horn: Indians infielders]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120210&amp;content_id=26645512&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:33:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120210&amp;content_id=26645512&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Around the Horn: Indians infielders]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Indians believe that strength up the middle is integral to a team&#39;s success. Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and second baseman Jason Kipnis represent an important part of that equation for the upcoming season.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Indians organization preview, Top 20 Prospects]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120208&amp;content_id=26622994&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120208&amp;content_id=26622994&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Indians organization preview, Top 20 Prospects]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking for impact-type guys who will help in 2012 might be an arduous task, with the real talent sitting at the bottom rungs of the system. But that doesn&#39;t mean Cleveland won&#39;t be receiving any help from the farm this year.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jonathan Mayo</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Indians beef up promotions schedule]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120208&amp;content_id=26610252&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:52:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120208&amp;content_id=26610252&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Indians beef up promotions schedule]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Progressive Field will serve as host for a heightened number of Dollar Dog Nights, Student ID nights and concerts this season. Not to mention, fans will have an extra opportunity to tote their canines to the ballpark.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Zack Meisel</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: How will Acta handle the lineup?]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120206&amp;content_id=26592662&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120206&amp;content_id=26592662&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Inbox: How will Acta handle the lineup?]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Indians beat writer Jordan Bastian answers questions about manager Manny Acta&#39;s lineup, what to expect from Casey Kotchman and the future of Fausto Carmona in his latest Inbox.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Recent moves help Tribe fortify first base]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120204&amp;content_id=26579002&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:45:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120204&amp;content_id=26579002&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Recent moves help Tribe fortify first base]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Entering the offseason, the Indians&#39; front office set improving their offense among their top priorities. Specifically, adding production from the first-base position was said to be an important objective. They are now much closer to that goal.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bernie Pleskoff</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Indians sign veteran Kotchman to one-year deal]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26556456&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26556456&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Indians sign veteran Kotchman to one-year deal]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Indians have found their man for first base. Cleveland signed veteran free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year contract on Friday. The deal is worth $3 million plus incentives.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Equipment trucks embark on cross-country trek]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&amp;content_id=26562258&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:21:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&amp;content_id=26562258&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Equipment trucks embark on cross-country trek]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The unofficial beginning of spring came on Friday, when two trucks -- loaded with Indians gear -- began a 2,075-mile journey to the team&#39;s spring facilities in Goodyear, Ariz.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Asdrubal, Indians continuing long-term talks]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&amp;content_id=26562090&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:39:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&amp;content_id=26562090&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Asdrubal, Indians continuing long-term talks]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and the Indians continue to work toward a long-term contract ahead of this month&#39;s scheduled arbitration hearing.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Tribe reaches deal with lefty Perez]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26549164&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:55:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26549164&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Tribe reaches deal with lefty Perez]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cleveland is now one autograph shy of settling on contracts with all seven of its arbitration-eligible players. The Indians on Wednesday reached a one-year agreement with left-hander Rafael Perez to avoid going to arbitration.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Acta works toward change in Dominican]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&amp;content_id=26534652&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&amp;content_id=26534652&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Castrovince: Acta works toward change in Dominican]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[As far as ambassadors go, few represent the Dominican baseball community as well as Manny Acta. The Indians skipper is a board member for the Dominican Prospect League, managed the Dominican team in the first World Baseball Classic and has created a charitable organization to rebuild ballfields in his hometown San Pedro de Macoris.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Anthony Castrovince</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Tribe acquires Canzler from Tampa Bay]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120131&amp;content_id=26523172&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120131&amp;content_id=26523172&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Tribe acquires Canzler from Tampa Bay]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Indians have acquired first baseman Russ Canzler from Tampa Bay in exchange for cash considerations. A right-handed hitter with experience at the corner infield and outfield spots, Canzler, 25, is expected to compete for a bench role.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Around the Horn: Health key to outfield success]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120130&amp;content_id=26508054&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:44:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120130&amp;content_id=26508054&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Around the Horn: Health key to outfield success]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore, Shin-Soo Choo and Michael Brantley can be an electrifying group in the outfield when they are healthy. The Indians, who have stockpiled some outfield depth this winter, are counting on the threesome to be a formidable presence between the lines -- instead of in the trainer&#39;s room.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: Is a move in the works for the bullpen?]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120130&amp;content_id=26508044&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:18:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120130&amp;content_id=26508044&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Inbox: Is a move in the works for the bullpen?]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Queries about the Indians&#39; bullpen, Fausto Carmona, free agency and the club&#39;s ability to be competitive flooded the Inbox this week. Beat reporter Jordan Bastian provides his insight into these topics and more.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[GM Antonetti holds town hall with Tribe fans]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120127&amp;content_id=26492980&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120127&amp;content_id=26492980&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[GM Antonetti holds town hall with Tribe fans]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Indians general manager Chris Antonetti took questions from fans on topics ranging from Fausto Carmona to the club&#39;s commitment to winning during a town hall meeting in the Idea Center at Playhouse Square.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Perry leads Indians&#39; 2012 Hall of Fame class]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120127&amp;content_id=26489886&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:52:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120127&amp;content_id=26489886&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Perry leads Indians&#39; 2012 Hall of Fame class]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cleveland announced on Friday that it will induct right-hander Gaylord Perry into the team&#39;s Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Aug. 11 before the Tribe&#39;s game against the Red Sox. The organization will also induct Jim Warfield and Jack Graney into the club&#39;s Distinguished Hall of Fame for non-uniformed personnel.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Indians kick off &#39;Tribe on Tour&#39; event at mall]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26483702&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:44:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26483702&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Indians kick off &#39;Tribe on Tour&#39; event at mall]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A handful of Indians players sat on a stage inside SouthPark Mall, with manager Manny Acta to their left and a large gathering of fans circled all around. The event was the first on the four-stop &quot;Tribe on Tour&quot; event that will roll into nearby North Olmsted, Akron and Beachwood over the next three days.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Indians place Carmona on restricted list]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26476910&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:24:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26476910&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Indians place Carmona on restricted list]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Under the circumstances, Cleveland was left with little choice but to place Fausto Carmona on Major League Baseball&#39;s restricted list. The Indians announced the move on Thursday, but officially filed the paperwork one day earlier.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Tribe inks veteran Wheeler to Minors contract]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26480634&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:23:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120126&amp;content_id=26480634&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Tribe inks veteran Wheeler to Minors contract]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Indians continued to pad their bullpen depth on Thursday, signing free-agent reliever Dan Wheeler on a Minor League contract. The deal includes a non-roster invitation to attend Spring Training with the big league club.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Lindor rated among baseball&#39;s top prospects]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&amp;content_id=26462926&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&amp;content_id=26462926&amp;vkey=news_cle&amp;c_id=cle&amp;partnerId=rss_cle</guid><description><![CDATA[Lindor rated among baseball&#39;s top prospects]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Francisco Lindor was an easy choice as Cleveland&#39;s top prospect -- and the team&#39;s only prospect -- listed on MLB.com&#39;s Top 100 Prospects list for the 2012 season. Selected with the eighth pick in the first round in last summer&#39;s First-Year Player Draft, Lindor heads into his first full campaign ranked 32nd overall.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jordan Bastian</dc:creator>
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