Recent moves help Tribe fortify first base

Entering the offseason, the Indians' front office set improving their offense among their top priorities. Specifically, adding production from the first-base position was said to be an important objective. They are now much closer to that goal.
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Equipment trucks embark on cross-country trek

The unofficial beginning of spring came Friday when two trucks, loaded with Indians gear, began a 2,075-mile journey to the team's spring facilities in Goodyear, Ariz.
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Asdrubal, Indians continuing long-term talks

Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and the Indians continue to work toward a long-term contract ahead of this month's scheduled arbitration hearing.
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Indians sign veteran Kotchman to one-year deal

The Indians have found their man for first base. Cleveland signed veteran free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year contract on Friday. The deal is worth $3 million plus incentives.
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Indians have deal in place with Kotchman

On Thursday night, the Indians reached an agreement on a one-year contract with free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman. MLB.com has learned that the deal is worth $3 million plus incentives, and an official announcement could come as early as Friday.
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Tribe reaches deal with lefty Perez

Tthe Tribe is now one autograph shy of settling on contracts with all seven of its arbitration-eligible players. On Wednesday, the Indians reached a one-year agreement with left-hander Rafael Perez to avoid going to arbitration.
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Acta works toward change in Dominican

As far as ambassadors go, few represent the Dominican baseball community as well as Manny Acta. The Indians skipper is a board member for the Dominican Prospect League, managed the Dominican team in the first World Baseball Classic and has created a charitable organization to rebuild ballfields in his hometown San Pedro de Macoris.
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Tribe acquires Canzler from Tampa Bay

The Indians have acquired first baseman Russ Canzler from Tampa Bay in exchange for cash considerations. A right-handed hitter with experience at the corner infield and outfield spots, Canzler, 25, is expected to compete for a bench role.
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Around the Horn: Health key to outfield success

Grady Sizemore, Shin-Soo Choo and Michael Brantley can be an electrifying group in the outfield when they are healthy. The Indians, who have stockpiled some outfield depth this winter, are counting on the threesome to be a formidable presence between the lines instead of in the trainer's room.
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Inbox: Is a move in the works for the bullpen?

Queries about the Indians' bullpen, Fausto Carmona, free agency and the club's ability to be competitive flooded the Inbox this week. Beat reporter Jordan Bastian provides his insight to these topics and more.
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