Jeremy Sowers

Lee wins 2008 AL Cy Young Award

After pacing league in wins and ERA, lefty earns well-deserved honor Cliff Lee won the Cy Young Award one year after being left off the Tribe's playoff roster. But even Lee has to be satisfied with what took place Thursday,...

Rockies plan to boost pitching talent

Potential offseason additions likely to come via trade route DENVER -- The Rockies are determined to go into 2009 with increased pitching talent. How they get there will be the biggest story to follow during a Hot Stove season...

Tribe must spend wisely this winter

GM Shapiro will likely not be in the market for top free agents CLEVELAND -- The Indians have several options when it comes to filling their infield. At third base, the club's free-agent options include Casey Blake, whom the...

Nationals Hot Stove report

Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd is spending the week in Dana Point, Calif., for the General Managers Meetings. He could be coming home with a decidedly new team. In a related development, according to the Rocky Mountain...

O'Dowd could shake up Rockies

Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd is spending the week in Dana Point, Calif., for the General Managers Meetings. He could be coming home with a decidedly new team. In a related development, according to the Rocky Mountain...

Indians have needs, not dollars

The Indians have several glaring needs this offseason, but, with a limited budget, it's doubtful they'll be able to fill them through free agency. Still, look for the Tribe to try to get involved in the trading game, possibly...

Mailbag: Free-agent dollars for Tribe?

MLB.com reporter Anthony Castrovince answers fans' queries Free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, who hit .305 with 29 doubles for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season, is likely to command a hefty price. We know what kind...

Prospectus Q and A: Jeremy Sowers by David Laurila

From Curt Schilling to Nate Silver, a growing number of baseball notables have offered their opinions and analysis, and not only on the pennant races, but also on the political races. Cleveland Indians left-hander Jeremy Sowers...

By the Numbers: Avoid the sophomore slumps

For those of us who remember Jamie Moyer as a young Cub, or even as a not-so-young Ranger or Oriole, it feels a little bizarre seeing him on the verge of 250 wins and sticking around long enough to pitch a World Series gem at...