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Indians 6, Mariners 3 — a walk-off win built on speed for Cleveland

Ryan Divish — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:11:37 +0000

CLEVELAND – The highlights show will feature Jason Kipnis’ walk-off, laser of a line-drive, three-run homer as the reason the Cleveland Indians beat the Seattle Mariners, 6-3 in 10 innings, on Friday night at Progressive Field, and deservedly so.

But while Kipnis’ power display off of hanging slider from Lucas Luetge was impressive, what really cost the Mariners a victory was speed. If not for the blazing speed of Drew Stubbs and Michael Bourn, Kipnis doesn’t come to the plate in the 10th inning and get to be a hero.

“Their speed got us there at …

Today’s lineup for Cactus League opener

Todd Dybas — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:03:28 +0000

We’re about to play ball here in Peoria. Here’s the posted lineup for the first outing against the Padres which starts at noon Pacific Time:

1. Michael Saunders (L) CF

2. Kyle Seager (L) 3B

3. Kendrys Morales (S) DH

4. Michael Morse RF

5. Raul Ibanez (L) LF

6. Jesus Montero C

7. Mike Jabos (L) 1B

8. Robert Andino SS

9. Carlos Truinfel 2B

SP: Hector Noesi

Extra Pitchers:

39 Danny Farquhar……………………. RHP

40 D.J. Mitchell………………………… RHP

57 Chance Ruffin………………………. RHP

59 Oliver Perez………………………….. LHP

64 Anthony Fernandez………………… LHP

67 Andrew Carraway………………….. RHP

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Wedge says Smoak will get ‘bulk’ of time at first, Morales at DH

Todd Dybas — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:53:17 +0000

Mariners manager Eric Wedge said today the plan is for Justin Smoak to get the bulk of time at first base and Kendrys Morales to get the same at DH this season. Wedge said how spring training goes is a factor in determining how their time will be split/spent, but that it would take something “drastic” in order for that approach to the change.

Also of note is that the Mariners have until Thursday to make a decision on Mike Carp, who was DFA’d Feb. 12. The Boston Globe’s well-connected Nick Cafardo says a trio of teams have …