Jhonny Peralta

Sox could look a lot different in '09 Quentin swinging a bat

Mike Downey | In the wake of the news Cubs, schmubs. Let's concentrate on a team that can win a playoff game. Hmmm, what are those White Sox up to, anyhow? I see they just made a trade for Yankees pitching prospect Jhonny...

White Sox could look very different

Hmmm, what are those White Sox up to, anyhow? I see they just made a trade for Yankees pitching prospect Jhonny Nunez, who along with Cleveland's Jhonny Peralta makes me think I should spell my name Mkie. They also acquired...

Opinion: Indians not far from contending again

Sporting News: Baseball awards season serves as a reminder that the Cleveland Indians can get back to contender status in a hurry. Left-hander Cliff Lee should win the AL Cy Young Award on Thursday. And Grady Sizemore already...

Dominicans regroup for second Classic

Added star power should make up for '06 disappointment Albert Pujols batted .286 with a homer and three RBIs at the inaugural Classic. Stan Javier, who replaced Manny Acta after serving as GM for the first go-round -- will have...

Mailbag: Hot corner, 'pen upgrades

Who is this Sloopy? Anyway, let's get to this week's questions, from Ohioans and others ... Please tell me the Indians are at least considering a trade for the Rockies' Garrett Atkins. Christopher F., Maumee, Ohio If the...

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...

Indians Hot Stove report

The most-specific reports involving the Rockies' efforts to trade left fielder Matt Holliday, -- with the chiming in -- center on Cards right fielder Ryan Ludwick in an All-Star-for-All-Star deal. But, as the Philadelphia...

2008 SS Defense by PMR

Team: PMR / RAA | 1B: PMR / RAA | 2B: PMR / RAA | 3B: PMR / RAA | SS: PMR / RAA | LF: PMR / RAA | CF: PMR / RAA | RF: PMR / RAA Each season, David Pinto releases his Probablistic Measure of Range (PMR) ratings based on...

Phils, Cards lead pursuit for Holliday

Dan O'Dowd is strategically vague when discussing trade scenarios involving Matt Holliday. But in a fluid situation, two teams left the St. Regis Hotel with more serious interest than others: The Phillies and Cardinals.

Texas Rangers' Michael Young earns his first Gold Glove

shortstop and All-Everything Michael Young earned the first Gold Glove of his career today, after leading all American League shortstops in fielding in 2008. Young earned the award in his fifth season as the Rangers shortstop....

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