Week In Review: 2/3/13 – 2/9/13
2013/02/week-in-review-2313-2913.htmlThe Indians avoided arbitration with Mike Aviles, agreeing to a two-year contract worth $6MM.
Offseason In Review: Toronto Blue Jays
2013/03/offseason-in-review-toronto-blue-jays.htmlAcquired IF Mike Aviles from Red Sox for P David Carpenter.
Indians Notes: Stubbs, Bauer, Aviles
2013/03/indians-notes-stubbs-bauer-aviles.htmlAfter a pair of offseason trades, the Indians' Mike Aviles seems to be happy to be reunited with former Red Sox manager Francona, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.
Offseason In Review: Boston Red Sox
2013/03/offseason-in-review-boston-red-sox.htmlNotable Losses James Loney, Jerry Sands, Danny Valencia, Mike Aviles, Cody Ross, David Carpenter, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Mark Melancon, Vicente Padilla, Zach Stewart.
Offseason In Review: Cleveland Indians
2013/03/offseason-in-review-cleveland-indians-2.htmlAcquired IF Mike Aviles and UT Yan Gomes from Blue Jays for P Esmil Rogers.
Quick Hits: Red Sox, Cubs, Cabrera
2013/03/quick-hits-red-sox-cubs-cabrera.htmlPluto also notes that Cabrera could receive more off days this season, thanks to the addition of Mike Aviles.
Indians, Kipnis Table Extension Talks
2013/04/indians-kipnis-table-extension-talks.htmlThe Indians worked out one other extension this winter when they agreed to a two-year pact with infielder Mike Aviles.
Jays Already Considering Reyes Replacements
2013/04/jays-already-considering-reyes-replacements.html(Links via Twitter.) Other trade targets could include Mike Aviles, John McDonald, Yuniesky Betancourt, Jonathan Herrera, Ramiro Pena, Cesar Izturis, or even Dee Gordon, writes Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star.
AL Notes: Carp, Overbay, Grossman
2013/04/al-notes-carp-overbay-grossman.htmlIt was a combination of a pretty strong minor-league track record and some big-league success and, subjectively, our scouts have always liked his swing and approach." MacPherson says Carp is part of a recent trend in which the Red Sox cheaply acquire former prospects (like Jeremy Hermida, Andrew Miller, Mike Aviles and Franklin Morales) with the idea that they might take steps forward that they didn't with their previous organizations.
Central Notes: Twins, Reynolds, Gomes, Choo
2013/05/central-notes-twins-reynolds-gomes-choo.htmlYan Gomes' play makes the offseason trade that brought Gomes and Mike Aviles to the Indians for Esmil Rogers look like "a steal," MLB.com's Jordan Bastian writes (on Twitter).
Cafardo on Tanaka, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Phillies
2013/05/cafardo-on-blue-jays-red-sox-phillies.htmlOther teams (such as the Yankees, Red Sox, Braves, and Royals) received "thumbs up", but the Indians' additions of Mark Reynolds, Jason Giambi, Michael Bourn, Nick Swisher, Rich Hill, Yan Gomes and Mike Aviles have been enough for the club to stay on top of both Cafardo's list and the AL Central.
Quick Hits: Angels, Montero, Gomes, Dodgers
2013/05/quick-hits-angels-montero-gomes-dodgers.htmlGomes, who arrived in Cleveland with Mike Aviles when the Indians sent Esmil Rogers to the Blue Jays last offseason, is hitting .311/.328/.672 with five home runs in 61 at bats so far.
Dr. Lewis Yocum Passes Away
2013/05/dr-lewis-yocum-passes-away.htmlWilson, Josh Tomlin, Vinnie Pestano, and Mike Aviles.
Notable Transactions From June 2012
2013/06/notable-transactions-from-june-2012.htmlAfter Rogers finished the season strong, Cleveland flipped him to the Blue Jays over the offseason for infielder Mike Aviles and backstop Yan Gomes.
AL East Notes: Soriano, Cashman, Red Sox
2013/07/al-east-notes-soriano-cashman-red-sox-middlebrooks.htmlMacPherson notes that the Sox added catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia (2010), shortstop Mike Aviles (2011), and reliever Craig Breslow (2012) when the price proved right and the deal met the club's multi-year needs.
AL Central Notes: White Sox, Raburn, Indians, Kazmir
2013/08/al-central-notes-white-sox-raburn-indians-kazmir.htmlFor his part, manager Terry Francona noted that the club's relatively low payroll means that it must rely on players like Raburn and fellow benchmate Mike Aviles to compete.
Indians Notes: Giambi, Cabrera, Kazmir, Smith, Cloyd
2013/10/indians-notes-giambi-cabrera-kazmir-smith-cloyd.htmlMike Aviles is capable of bridging the gap between the declining Cabrera and top prospect Francisco Lindor, writes Pluto.
Offseason Outlook: Cleveland Indians
2013/10/offseason-outlook-cleveland-indians.htmlGuaranteed Contracts Nick Swisher, 1B/OF: $45MM through 2016 Michael Bourn, OF: $41MM through 2016 Carlos Santana, C: $19.6MM through 2017 Asdrubal Cabrera, SS: $10MM through 2014 Ryan Raburn, UT: $4.9MM through 2015 Mike Aviles, 2B: $3.75MM through 2014 Trevor Bauer, P: $1.2MM through 2014 Arbitration Eligibles Justin Masterson, SP (5.108): $9.7MM Chris Perez, RP (5.136): $9MM (non-tender candidate) Drew Stubbs, OF (4.047): $3.8MM (non-tender candidate) Michael Brantley, OF (3.131): $3.7MM Marc Rzepczynski, RP (3.131): $1.4MM Vinnie Pestano, RP (2.159): $1.3MM (non-tender candidate) Josh Tomlin, SP (3.071): $1.1MM (non-tender candidate) Lou Marson, C (4.036): $1MM (non-tender candidate) Blake Wood, RP (3.107): $800K (non-tender candidate) Frank Herrmann, RP (2.147): $600K (non-tender candidate) Contract Options Ubaldo Jimenez, $8MM club option, $1MM buyout; Jimenez may void option after being traded by Rockies Jason Kubel, OF: $7.5MM mutual option, $1MM buyout Free Agents Joe Smith, Matt Albers, Kelly Shoppach, Rich Hill, Scott Kazmir, Jason Giambi The Indians' additions of Swisher and Bourn were important parts of the their 2013 season, but those weren't the only reasons they succeeded.
AL Central Notes: Royals, Asdrubal, Indians, Hahn
2013/10/al-central-notes-asdrubal-indians-hahn.htmlShortstop prospect Francisco Lindor isn't ready and is coming off a significant back injury, and Mike Aviles is a better…
Indians Sign Elliot Johnson
2014/01/indians-sign-elliot-johnson.htmlMike Aviles presents another option to back up Kipnis as well as shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, but Johnson could fight his way into the mix for a utility spot.
Indians Acquire Justin Sellers, Designate David Cooper
2014/03/indians-acquire-justin-sellers-designate-david-cooper.htmlHe gives the Tribe more middle infield depth, as he'll be in the mix with Mike Aviles and Elliot Johnson as the primary infield backup to Jason Kipnis and Asdrubal Cabrera.