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Apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Not CLE related, but definitely baseball news.

Cedric Hunter has just a handful of MLB ABs and is 24. Matt Carson looks like an aging AAAA journeyman.

Surprised nobody had linked this up yet. Wonder which organization he might land in as a coach.

Insider content. "This started somewhat poorly with the overdraft of Tyler Naquin (1), a plus runner who should hit (albeit without power) but does have to prove he can play center field, since Texas A&M was busy with the 80-run, 20-hit Krey Bratsen out there. However, Cleveland rolled the dice on more ceiling with their next three picks, high school arms Mitch Brown (2) and personal favorite Kieran Lovegrove (3) as well as raw high school athlete D'Vone McClure (3)." SBN review here

Looks like Joe ran into one of those people who doesn't attend Indians games.

via Bastian, pending regularly scheduled setback.

Seems like the book might be good read.

Hit Tracker Online has Pronk's homer on Sunday measured out at 481 feet in "True Distance." That makes it the longest of his career or at least since 2006, where HTO's records start. video

via Bastian. This makes Jack Hannahan your starting third baseman for the start of the 2012 season.

B-Ref launches Negro League stats from 1903-1948. Rob Neyer writes about it.

Also. Suppose Fauxberto had no problem with this, now that the kickback to the Carmona family is gone.

Enjoy.

Looks to be a pretty good deal for the Pirates. They don't lose any major prospects and NY covers more than half of Burnett's remaining salary.

Some interesting tidbits on Choo, Asdrubal and the Dolans.

Perez will received a base of $2.005 million with the ability to receive another $25,000 in incentives.

Minor league deal.

English, SBN link, here.

One year, no word on monetary value as of yet.

As per Dionisio Soldevila. WFNY points out that the Yankees seem to be out because of the asking price, so it makes you wonder if the Indians will remain "in" much longer.

"The former big leaguer will be in uniform during Spring Training, providing infield instruction and filling other roles at both the Major and Minor League levels."

Another pony for the stable.

Congrats to Grady. We raise our glasses, or mugs, in your honor.

2yr/$15 million. Have to wonder if Parra becomes available. Not very exciting at the plate, but showed huge improvement last year in getting on base and is excellent in the field.

Looks like Sandy Alomar will end up being the Indians bench coach after all. Good to have him around for another year at least.

A rough MLB offseason for player safety just got much worse. His brother has, apparently, been arrested in connection with the stabbing.