August 12, 2008 by John M. Guilfoil  
Filed under Baseball, Boston Local, Sports

The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed starter Paul Byrd from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named and/or cash considerations. [...]

July 6, 2008 by Micah Warren  
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Trades, Transactions

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Brewers have traded for Indians pitcher C.C. Sabathia. Last year’s AL Cy Young winner was dealt to the Brew Crew for prospects, including Double-A outfielder Matt LaPorta, who is hitting .288 with 20 homers and 66 RBIs in 84 games for Huntsville, and two other minor leaguers in [...]

So much for the Joe Borowski era in Cleveland, as the Indians have designated their closer for assignment. The Indians desperately need to clean up their lousy bullpen and get a look at some of the younger guys.
The Indians also designated right-hander Rick Bauer, which will make room for Jensen Lewis and Brian Slocum to [...]