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Here’s to a great week!
DBack 12, Indians 3
Rough one for Indians’ pitchers. Chih-Wei Hu, Neil Ramirez, and Nick Wittgren all got roughed up in the loss.
Tribe News
Plutko aims to earn roster spot | Indians.com
His flexibility is a plus. From Mandy Bell:
Plutko made 12 starts for the Tribe last season, but also made five relief appearances. It’s clear he will not be in Cleveland’s rotation when Spring Training concludes in late March, but the 27-year-old is willing to take the ball in any situation in order to make the team.
“I’ll take the ball whenever they need me to,” Plutko said. “I’ve said that, I think, from Day One on May 3 [last year] when I got up the first time. I’ll take the ball any way I possibly can. I don’t want to give it up. I just want to keep the ball in my hand.”
Hanley Ramirez and upside | Cleveland.com
The “slugger” is likely to take his physical this week.
Around the League
- Clayton Kershaw feels good, still set for Opening Day
- Bryce Harper still not signed, Dodgers possibly in play now. Either Harper is hoping for every possible cent or doesn’t want to play in Philly.
- Padres may have more interest in Dallas Keuchel than Harper
- The rise of outfield shifts