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Cabrera turns unassisted triple play; Jays deny Lee 7-0 start, earn split
Cleveland's Asdrubal Cabrera turned the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history, but Shannon Stewart hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and Aaron Hill added a two-run single as the Blue Jays beat the Indians 3-0 to salvage a split of the doubleheader Monday.

Francisco recalled in Tribe roster shake-up: Bisons notebook

May 5--Buffalo Bisons outfielder Ben Francisco is going back to the Cleveland Indians, and this time it might be for good.

Indians report: Notes, quotes
--LHP Cliff Lee pitched nine scoreless innings but did not get a win in the second game of a doubleheader Monday night because the Indians didn't score, getting shut out 3-0 by Toronto

Indians report: Roster

Indians report: Inside pitch
Cliff Lee continued his brilliant start Monday night, but he didn't get any help from the Indians' offense, which has been a recurring theme thus far for the Indians

Indians' Cabrera turns unassisted triple play in nightcap
Indians second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera turned the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history Monday.

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Injuries

LF	Shin-Soo Choo	Elbow	DL
RP	Joe Borowski	Triceps	DL
SP	Jake Westbrook	Ribs	DL
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Transactions

5/11	Jason Tyner	LF	Purchased From Minors
5/11	Tom Mastny	P	Sent to Minors
5/6	Bronson Sardinha	LF	Signed to a Minor League Contract
5/6	Jason Michaels	LF	Designated for Assignment
5/6	Ben Francisco	LF	Called Up from Minors
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What should we do to get ready for Choo?

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As you already know Shin-Soo Choo should be back in a Tribe uniform as earl as June 1st. When he comes back he has to be on the 25 man roster because he is out of options. So someone will have to be sent down or released. Jason Michaels has already been let go so here are my thoughts on what can be done:

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The best catcher in baseball without a doubt..

plays for the Cleveland Indians! We all know Vic has been one of the best hitting catchers for years but his defensive skills and his leadership has put him at the top of the game(obviously my opinion)! We all know the kind of catcher Vic was when he entered MLB(couldnt throw a guy out to save his life), now he has established him ...(more)

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$123K per hit

I recall last year on these boards when Hafner signed his deal with the Indians. Most everybody was pretty stoked. Then he went off to choke in the post season and hasn't recovered. He is on pace to get about 122 hits this year. I believe he makes $15 mil a year. He doesn't play the field so I calculate each h ...(more)

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Wow! Cliff Lee and Jake Westbrook!

Who would have thunk that after the 2nd week of the season, the tribes 2 most consistantly good pitchers would be Cliff Lee and Jake Westbrook! CC Sabathis is blowing his contract year, while Carmona is being a Jeckyl and Hyde! If we get C ...(more)

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If Laffey has a couple more good outings....

...do we consider trading Byrd when Westbrook gets back? I know some people may say dont you mean trading C.C., however, I'm still for keeping CC. The point though is that with CC/Fausto/Lee/Westbrook/Laffey -- presumable Adam Miller in the minors at some point contributing--what on earth do we need Byrd for at ...(more)

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Scoreboard

	W-L
Oakland	(23-16)
Cleveland	(19-19)
OAK: Duchscherer (3-1, 2.45) CLE: Byrd (1-3, 4.28)
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Two Week Schedule

MAY
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
4 KC L0-2	5	6 @NYY W5-3	7 @NYY W3-0	8 @NYY L3-6	9 Tor W6-1	10 Tor W12-0
11 Tor	12 Tor W3-0·L0-3	13 Oak	14 Oak	15 Oak	16 @Cin	17 @Cin
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Rumor Mill

The Akron Beacon Journal reports that GM Mark Shapiro is not blowing smoke when he says he has the leverage to sign other young players to long-term deals (Ryan Garko might be next), and that he is not pessimistic about re-signing C.C. Sabathia, despite his high standing among the next class of free agents. (updated: 04/28/2008)

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AL Central Standings
Team	W	L	Pct.	GB	Home	Road
Minnesota	20	17	.541	-	14-7	6-10
Cleveland	19	19	.500	1½	11-12	8-7
Chi. White Sox	18	19	.486	2	9-7	9-12
Kansas City	16	21	.432	4	7-12	9-9
Detroit	16	22	.421	4½	8-12	8-10

Player Stats

Batting
Player	P	GP	HR	RBI	AVG
V. Martinez	C	30	0	14	.342
G. Sizemore	CF	36	6	20	.273
F. Gutierrez	RF	35	2	12	.252
R. Garko	1B	34	2	13	.231
C. Blake	3B	34	2	25	.227
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Pitching
Player	GP	W	L	SV	ERA
C. Lee	7	6	0	0	0.67
F. Carmona	8	4	1	0	2.40
P. Byrd	7	1	3	0	4.28
C. Sabathia	8	2	5	0	6.55
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Fielding
Player	P	GP	AST	TC	E
R. Garko	1B	33	19	305	2
V. Martinez	C	27	10	183	1
A. Cabrera	2B	31	96	174	1
J. Peralta	SS	32	109	161	3
C. Blake	3B	34	60	117	5
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Minor League Affiliates

Class	League	Team
AAA	International	Buffalo Bisons
AA	Eastern	Akron Aeros
A	Carolin