Bob Feller Being Treated For Leukemia

Sad news out of the Associated Press and Espn, Indians Hall of Fame Pitcher Bob Feller is being treated for leukemia. This is terrible news for the 91 year old former Indians great. He said he is feeling better, but I still wish him the best and hope everything goes along smoothly.

Hector Rondon has Tommy John Surgery

The Associated Press reports that top prospect Hector Rondon had Tommy John Surgery from, no other than, Dr. James Andrews. Expected recovery time is 9-12 months.

Awful losses

I am embarrassed to be a Tribe fan after these past couple days. Not only has our starting pitching gotten shelled in the early innings, we provide no run support at all whatsoever. To make it all worse, it's to the Athletics that this is happening to.

Indians sign Saul Rivera

Just noticed on the Indians' transactions page that we signed pitcher Saul Rivera. Rivera has only pitched 3.2 innings this year yet has given up eleven hits and 9 runs. Rivera was assigned to AAA Columbus.

Michael Brantley Injured in Victory

That was one of the sloppiest wins I have ever seen. Five errors? Really? Hey, a "W" is a "W." Michael Brantley injured his ankle a ground ball out if you didn't see it. According to Anthony Castrovince, X-rays were negative. An update coming when more information is available.

Indians Agree to sign top picks

I'm finally back, but a bit under the weather. I do have good news to report in my return, the Indians agreed to terms with three top picks, according to Paul Hoynes on twitter.

Vacation Break, Links to Help You Manage

Well, I am going on road trip and won't have internet. I'll be back around the 15th or so. While waiting or my return, here are some good links.

Anthony Castrovince, the Indians beat writer for MLB.com, has a twitter he updates frequently about all things Tribe.

If there is a transaction or even a slight grumble, MLB Trade Rumors has you covered.

For all things Minor League, check out Baseball America.

Indians Acquire Argenis Reyes and Juan Apodaca

According to Brian MacPherson, the Indians have acquired Argenis Reyes and Juan Apodaca from the Red Sox for future considerations.

Interesting Stat

The Indians had the Red Sox's number last night. On a completely unrelated note, the Indians have traded their opening day starter three years in a row. Jake Westbrook, Cliff Lee, C. C. Sabathia.

UPDATE: Carlos Santana Injured

Good win. Bad Loss. Seeing him go down like that...as soon as I know anything I will update.

UPDATE: According to the official Cleveland Indians twitter page, "Santana's knee tested well with the training staff and will have an MRI in Cleveland tomorrow"

It was good to see Fausto Carmona support his friend and team mate. If you watched the game, you will notice Fausto immediately went toward the clubhouse to be with Santana once he was pulled.

UPDATE: Here are more details on the injury