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Kimbrel earns 100th career save
SAN FRANCISCO -- When Craig Kimbrel struck out four of the six batters he faced while helping the Braves win Game 2 of the 2010 National League Division Series against the Giants, he was a highly regarded middle reliever who was showing signs of his great potential. Visions of that memorable outing danced through Kimbrel's […]
Keep ReadingIndians: Hopes are high after Francisco Lindor first pro season
The Indians had sky-high expectations for shortstop Francisco Lindor when they made him the eighth overall pick in the first round of the June 2011 Draft. Based on his performance for the Captains during the 2012 season, his first full season in professional baseball, Lindor is well on his way to living up to those […]
Keep ReadingSavvy Francisco Lindor ready for minors: Cleveland Indians farm report
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- By extending All-Star shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera's contract through 2014, the Indians secured the position short term. Long term, look 20 miles east of Progressive Field. Francisco Lindor, the Tribe's first-round pick (eighth overall) in last year's draft and potential heir apparent, will bat third for the Class A Lake County Captains. He […]
Keep ReadingKimbrel 10-pitch frame an impressive feat
ATLANTA -- As he constructed his dominant ninth inning in Friday night's 2-1 win over the Nationals, Craig Kimbrel nearly became the first pitcher in Braves history to throw just nine pitches while striking out the only three batters he faced in a game. Kimbrel's bid to throw the minimum nine pitches ended when Ian […]
Keep ReadingIndians Minor League Manager David Wallace Discusses Top Shortstop Prospect Francisco Lindor
On Lindor’s work ethic: “I had to get on him one time this year, because he came looking for me one time wanting to take some extra ground balls and he couldn’t find me. His natural reaction is just to grab the next guy he can find to go hit him some ground balls, so he […]
Keep ReadingConversation with Craig Kimbrel; Braves reliever from Huntsville talks pitching, on and off the field
ATLANTA, Georgia -- Craig Kimbrel confesses he needs to work on his pitches -- off the field. Such is his review of a radio commercial. The second-year relief pitcher from Huntsville's Lee High, who was named National League Rookie of the Year in 2011, also discusses his hitting (and lack thereof), his role with the […]
Keep ReadingVP Atkins heaps high praise on prospect Lindor
CLEVELAND -- In speaking with the media on Sunday, Ross Atkins raved about shortstop prospect Francisco Lindor. Doesn't everybody? Atkins, the Indians' vice president of player development, said the 19-year-old has been "unbelievable." "The guy every night gets two or three hits, makes an exceptional play," Atkins said. "The leadership, his commitment, his professionalism, we […]
Keep ReadingLindor crack top 20 in prospect rankings
CLEVELAND -- Indians shortstop prospect Francisco Lindor wants to achieve greatness over the course of his career on a baseball diamond. Standing inside the visitors' clubhouse at Progressive Field on a recent afternoon, the young shortstop was asked which area he hopes to improve in the coming season. "Everything," he replied. "I want to be […]
Keep ReadingCleveland Indians' top prospect Francisco Lindor wants to be a great player
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Francisco Lindor, selected 8th overall in the 2011 MLB draft out of high school, adjusted to the daily grind of being a pro during his first year with the Cleveland Indians' Class A Lake County Captains. The shortstop was in town for the Tribes' Winter Development Program. Lindor played last season for […]
Keep ReadingKimbrel sets rookie record
FOX Sports South talks with Craig Kimbrel after the Braves' 3-1 win over the Nationals. Video: Kimbrel sets rookie record
Keep ReadingKimbrel should win NL Cy Young
Some years, it's easy to be a Cy Young voter. Those are the years a Justin Verlander goes 24-5, leads the world in every category except most resin bags tossed, and makes it simple. But then there are years like this. If you're a National League Cy Young voter in 2012, there's way too much […]
Keep ReadingQ&A: Francisco Lindor, Indians Top Prospect
Francisco Lindor is the Cleveland Indians’ shortstop of the future and the top prospect in the system. At the age of 18, he also likely several years away from the big leagues. Drafted eighth overall in 2011, the switch-hitting native of Puerto Rico spent the season with low-A Lake County where he hit .257/.352/.355. An […]
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