Andy Cannizaro News

Stability has been one of the trademarks of the Indians' farm system since Mark Shapiro became general manager.

The Cleveland Indians today announced the minor league free agent signings of INF ANDY CANNIZARO & CA DAMASO ESPINO .

The Buffalo Bisons almost stopped the Rochester Red Wings from clinching a winning season Sunday.

News and notes from around the Indians' minor-league system. Statistics are through Thursday.

From the Tampa Tribune : ST. PETERSBURG - He doesn't expect to be quite back to full speed, but SS Jason Bartlett believes he will be ready to come off the disabled list when the Rays open a seven-game road ...

From the Tampa Tribune : ST. PETERSBURG - He doesn't expect to be quite back to full speed, but SS Jason Bartlett believes he will be ready to come off the disabled list when the Rays open a seven-game road ...

HITTING THE ROAD: The Durham Bulls were off Monday. They will begin a 10-game road trip today with the first of two games against the Charlotte Knights.

“It's still not where it needs to be”

The Rays host a four-game series with the Yankees, but they won't have to worry about facing Alex Rodriguez. via St. Petersburg Times

“The doctor told me I can play the same day [the pins are removed]”

Ben Zobrist could be available to play as early as Monday night's game against the Yankees. via Major League Baseball

“If he gets enough at-bats and sees enough pitches and thinks he's okay, I'm fine with that.”

By the time the Yankees come to Tropicana Field next week, the Rays could have a significantly different look. via St. Petersburg Times

“It's a great opportunity and I'm going to try and take full advantage of it. This is another opportunity for me to put on a Major League uniform, and that's a very special thing.”

Posted by Tulane Athletic Communications April 27, 2008 12:40PM 2001 All-American and Green Wave Hall of Famer to suit up for Tampa Bay today against Boston NEW ORLEANS, La.- Former Tulane baseball All-American ... via NOLA.com

“I think this is definitely a big series”

After Saturday night's win, the Rays have a chance to sweep the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field. via Major League Baseball