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The Official News of the 2014 Indians Fantasy Camp Sunday, January 19, 2014 VETS SET PACE FOR ‘14 CAMPAIGN Sunday’s A record number of veterans are set to the world, including my brothers. Lineup take the field for a week of fun at the “We come from different places, 2014 Fantasy Camp. backgrounds, political and religious af- Sixty-nine. filiations. We range in age from 30 to 80 Incredibly, that’s the number of veter- and in ability from none to plenty. We 7:00 - 8:25 Breakfast at the complex ans who have attended at least one fan- have in common only a love of and the Cleveland Indians. And I cannot tasy camp before this year. The vets will 7:30 - 8:00 Bat selection be joined by twenty-six rookies, who wait to see all of them.” will get their first taste of what is argua- Back for his eighth camp is Chris’ bly the best experience a Cleveland Indi- brother, Bill Schubert. 8:30 - 8:55 Stretching on the field ans fan can have. “My favorite thing about fantasy Is it the fabulous Goodyear, AZ state- camp is spending a week with my 9:00 -10:15 Clinics on Fields of-the-art player development complex brother, where the only things we have that keeps them coming back? Some- to worry about is, can we get a base , 10:15 -11:30 Batting practice on all fields thing else? or throw a 3-2 strike, or catch a routine “I love baseball. I love the Tribe,” fly ball? 11:30 -12:55 Lunch said Bill Maire, back for his third camp. “There are many reasons that I keep going back to camp. “The guys I’ve met during my previ- 1:00 - 1:15 Stretching on game field ous trips to camp I now consider my “Chief among them would be the friends. chance to hang out with dozens of guys 1:15 - 3:00 Intra-squad games “Who wouldn’t want to skip Cleve- who have become my close friends over land winter and play baseball with their the years, and the irrational belief that friends for a week?” my best hit, catch, game, or week could 3:15 - 5:00 Draft (Coaches only) “Its like coming back for a family still be in front of me.” reunion,” eleven-year vet Dick Molder Fantasy camp is about playing base- 6:00 - 8:15 Team Dinner (see postings said. ball and the thrill of learning and putting of team assignments and For some that is literally the case. it into action. dinner locations at hotel) “Fantasy Camp is three great things in “Between the clinics and talking to one,” reflected twelve-year veteran Chris the pros, I've improved every aspect of 8:30 - ??? Kangaroo Kourt my game,” said Ken Seelie, who is in his Schubert. (Mandatory attendance) “First, it is quality time with my 18th consecutive year. “Both playing and when I coached brothers, who I don't see enough. “Second, I cannot wait to get out on kids, I remember parents telling me that their kids learned more in one year from those perfect fields, bathed in sunshine, (Subject to change ) wearing my uniform and getting to know me coaching them than they learned their and play with my new teammates and whole time playing ball. coaches. “That makes you feel good and it all “Finally, fantasy camp is a week-long comes from things I've learned from the party with some of my favorite people in pros.” ( turn to page 6 )

Smoke Signals will be published daily to keep you informed of all of the news and happenings of the 2014 Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camp. Each morning you will receive a fresh edition filled with game stories, stats, standings, schedules, and feature articles. The hard-working Smoke Signals staff is headed by life-long Clevelander Denny Linden, a veteran of the 1992 Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camp. Denny will be the one writing the game scoops, digging up the dirt, doing the interviews, crunching the numbers, and reporting the personal thrills and inside stories of your magical week as a Cleveland Indians player. A week that promises to be the greatest baseball ex- perience of your life! Each edition of Smoke Signals, camp photos, stats, and blog entries will be posted daily on the Internet for you, your family and friends to see at http://indiansfantasycamp.mlblogs.com/. Also follow Denny on Twitter @IndiansFC Page 2 PRO•FILES ...... THE COACHES MAX ALVIS * SCOTT BAILES 3B - Indians ‘62-69, Brewers ‘70 LHP - Indians ‘86-’89, Angels ‘90-’92, Rangers ‘97-’98 Major League Debut 9/11/62 Born 2/2/38 Jasper, TX Major League Debut 4/9/86 Born 12/18/61 Chillicothe, OH

Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO .247 1,013 3,629 421 895 142 22 111 373 39 44 .470 343 679.2 4.95 5 256 351 Signed by the Tribe as an amateur free agent in 1958, In making the jump from Class AA to the Major Max Alvis became the Indians regular in Leagues in 1986, Scott Bailes made the most of the oppor- 1963, and anchored that spot through the 1968 season. tunity. He went on to lead the Indians pitching staff with 62 appearances while posting a 10-10 record, appearing Max’s 1963 rookie campaign featured career highs in bat- both as a starter and a reliever. His 8 wins in relief set a ting average (.274), doubles (32), and home runs (22). He new Tribe record for rookie . became only the second rookie in team history to be After beginning the 1987 campaign as a starter, Scott elected Indians Man of the Year. That coveted honor was moved to the in May and responded by going 1-0, again bestowed upon Max in 1967 when he tallied career- with 5 saves, and a 0.60 ERA in his first 12 appearances. highs in RBI (70) and games played (161), while clubbing Continuing in a combined role, he achieved career-highs in starts (21), complete games (5), shutouts (2), and in- 21 home runs. nings pitched (145) in 1988. Scott landed on the disabled A Texas-tough competitor, Max was stricken with list during the 1989 season, and after being hampered by spinal meningitis on 6/26/64. After being hospitalized in injuries, he eventually retired in 1993. Boston for six weeks, Max made a remarkable recovery. With the market hot for southpaws in 1997, the now- Resolved to battle his way back to good health, Max went healthy 35-year old ended his retirement and pitched his way back to the majors with the Rangers. In 1998, Scott on to finish that season compiling a .252 batting average appeared in 46 games, the most since his rookie season. with 18 home runs in 107 games. In 1965, he returned Scott has been the TV color commentator for the with a solid overall performance and was named to the Class AA Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis) since 2003, All-Star team, a distinction the career and is the of Market Development. In 2013, third baseman also earned in 1967. Scott was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. CARLOS BAERGA ^* LEN BARKER * 2B/IF/DH - Indians ‘90-’96, ’99, Mets ’96-’98, Padres ‘99, RHP - Rangers ‘76-78, Indians ‘79-83, Braves ‘83-85, Brewers ‘87 Red Sox ’02, Diamondbacks ‘03-’04, Nationals ‘05 Major League Debut 9/14/76 Born 7/27/55 Fort Knox, KY Major League Debut 4/14/90 Born 11/4/68 Santurce, P.R. Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 74 76 .493 248 1,323.2 4.34 35 513 975 .291 1,630 5,439 731 1,583 279 17 134 774 During the 1980 season, Len Barker emerged as the Signed by the Padres at the age of sixteen, Carlos Baerga was acquired by the Indians in a trade before the 1990 season Tribe’s top . In posting a 19-12 record with an and became the regular during the 1991 cam- American League-leading 187 in 246.1 innings paign. In 1992, Carlos batted .312, played a career-high 161 (all career-bests), his performance created a promise of games, and was named to the American League All-Star team. things to come. He was also an AL All-Star in 1993 and again in 1995, when he That promise came on 5/15/81, when Len pitched the was voted the AL starting second baseman. tenth in history. In Always a fan-favorite for his energy and enthusiasm, Car- defeating the 3-0 at Municipal Sta- los batted .314 to help the Tribe win the 1995 AL Pennant. He dium, Len threw a total of 103 pitches, with 74 of them in won the Silver Slugger Award for AL second baseman in 1993, the strike zone. In all, he threw 41 (several batting a career-best .321, and again in 1994 (.314). Carlos, clocked at 96-plus mph), 60 curves, and 2 change-ups. named Indians Man of the Year in 1991 and 1992, joined His masterpiece featured 11 strikeouts (all swinging) and Rogers Hornsby in both 1992 and 1993 as the only other second drew the praise of his manager, baseball veteran Dave baseman in history to collect 200 hits, while batting over .300 Garcia, who said, “I’ve never seen a better pitched game.” with at least 20 home runs and 100 RBI. On 4/8/93 in the bot- Len’s strong first-half season performance earned him a tom of the seventh inning versus the Yankees, Carlos became spot on the 1981 AL All-Star team. He went on to finish the only player in Major League history to homer from both as the 1981 AL leader. sides of the plate in the same inning. Len was inducted into the Sports Carlos later became a commentator on ESPN Dos and Hall of Fame in 2001. He became assistant baseball ESPN Deportes. He coached Puerto Rico’s World Baseball coach at Notre Dame College in 2010, and was named Classic team and managed in the Winter League, capturing head baseball coach in 2012, where he continues in 2014. 2013 Manager of the Year honors. Carlos is an Indians Alumni Len is an Indians Alumni Ambassador and assists with Ambassador and is a guest instructor. Tribe baseball clinics. Page 3 PRO•FILES ...... THE COACHES * JOE CHARBONEAU * RHP - Indians ‘58-’67, Red Sox ‘67-‘68, Pilots ‘69, OF - Indians ‘80-’82 White Sox ‘69 Major League Debut 4/11/80 Born 6/17/55 Belvidere, IL Major League Debut 6/1/58 Born 11/17/36 San Antonio, TX Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO .266 201 647 97 172 26 4 29 114 121 117 .508 519 2,015 .368 71 842 1,378 In 1980, Joe Charboneau not only won the American Gary Bell showed great promise as both a starting League Rookie of the Year Award, he also won the hearts pitcher and in relief as a rookie during 1958, a season that of the hometown fans. Joe made a spectacular debut by smashing a home in just his second Major League at saw him win 12 games and post an American League sec- bat. In all, he tallied a .289 batting average with 23 home ond-best .213 batting average against. In 1959, Gary was runs and 87 RBI. a 16- game winner and helped the Tribe to a second place His play on the field, along with his colorful style, AL finish. Featuring an array of pitches and maintaining created his larger-than-life persona known as “Super Joe”. his effectiveness as a starter, Gary led the AL with 9 relief The subject of both book and song, Joe told stories of victories in 1962, and had 17 saves in 1965. In 1966, he drinking beer through a straw in his nose, and pulling out led the Tribe in (254) and complete games one of his teeth with a pair of pliers. Unfortunately, inju- (12). Of Gary’s 519 career appearances, 286 were in ries lead to two back operations, which ended his playing career in 1982. made in relief. Joe began his coaching career in 1999 with the Canton Always colorful and a true fan favorite, in all-time Crocodiles (Frontier), serving as hitting instructor, first Tribe history, Gary is eighth in strikeouts (1,104), fifth in base coach, and director of baseball operations through games played (419), and eleventh in saves (45). Traded to 2001. In 2002-03, he coached for the Washington Wild- the Red Sox during the 1967 season, Gary pitched well in things (Frontier), in 2004, for the Windy City Thunder- winning 12 games with 3 saves and a 3.16 ERA to help bolts (Frontier), and in 2005, for the Richmond Roosters his team gain the AL pennant and advance to the World (Frontier), serving as hitting instructor and bench coach in each of those posts. Joe became the hitting instructor for Series. Consistent and versatile, Gary was named to the the Lorain County Ironmen (Prospect) in 2011, where he AL All-Star team both in 1960 and 1966 while playing for continues in 2014. Since 2006, Joe has been working as a the Indians. He was named an AL All-Star a third time as Cleveland area hitting instructor, and works in the Indians a member of the Red Sox in 1968. Alumni Ambassador Program. DAVE BURBA ALVARO ESPINOZA RHP - Mariners ‘90-’91, Giants ‘92-’94,‘95,‘04, Reds ‘95, ‘96- SS/3B/2B/1B - Twins ‘84-’86, Yankees ‘88-’91, ’97, Indians ’98-’02, Rangers ‘02, Brewers ‘03-’04 Indians ‘93-’96, Mets ‘96, Mariners ‘97 Major League Debut 9/8/90 Born 7/7/66 Dayton, OH Major League Debut 9/14/84 Born 2/19/62 Valencia, Carabodo, VE

Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 115 87 .569 511 1,777.2 .449 6 762 1,398 .254 942 2,478 252 630 105 9 22 201 Versatility and durability characterized Dave Burba, who On the heels of three solid seasons as the Yankees was the Mariners’1987 second round draft pick after his junior shortstop, the Indians signed free agent Alvaro Espinoza year at the State University. After spending parts of two just before the 1993 season. Known for his smart fielding seasons in relief, Dave was traded to the Giants, who later added and contact hitting, Alvaro was an immediate contributor him to their starting rotation. In 1993, Dave posted a 10-3 re- batting .278 as the starting third baseman. cord contributing to the Giants 103-win season. Dave blossomed as a starter in Cincinnati after the Giants The versatile infielder enjoyed ‘home cooking’ in traded him in July, 1995. Following two and a half solid sea- 1994, the inaugural year of then-Jacobs Field, in compil- sons, the Indians traded for him just before the 1998 season ing a .327 home batting average. Appearing in 90 games opener. Dave responded with 15-win seasons in both 1998 and including 58 starts, Alvaro batted .279 on a two-strike 1999, pitching over 200 innings in each of those division- count, 7th best in the American League. winning campaigns. Those seasons also featured key playoff As a member of the 1995 AL Champion Indians, he appearances in both starting and relief roles. 1999 also saw him batted .252 in 66 games, including 33 starts and a .349 win the BBWA “Good Guy” Award. Dave then posted a career- road batting average. best 16-6 record for the Tribe in 2000. Alvaro began his coaching career in 1998, serving as In 2003, Dave signed with the Brewers and re-established Minor League infield coordinator for the . himself as a reliever. In 2004, he was 3-1 in 70.2 innings before a September trade to the Giants. Moving to the Dodgers organization in 1999, he made Dave served as the pitching coach for the Rockies’ short his managerial debut at Vero Beach (Class A) in the Flor- season Class A team, Tri-City Dust Devils, (NW) in 2011-12. ida State League. In 2000-01, Alvaro was the Dodgers He was promoted to its high Class A team, the Modesto Nuts Minor League Roving Infield Coordinator. (CA) in 2013 where he continues in 2014. Since 2007, Dave In 2002, he was signed by the and has worked in the Indians Alumni Ambassador Program. was named their 2004 infield instructor. Page 4 PRO•FILES ...... THE COACHES ^* STEVE KARSAY 1B/LF - Rangers ‘74-’78, Padres ‘79, Indians ‘79-’85 RHP - Athletics ‘93-’94, ‘97, ‘06, Indians ‘98-’01, Major League Debut 4/7/74 Born 10/26/49 Perryton, TX Braves ‘01, Yankees ‘02, ‘04-’05, Rangers ‘05 Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Major League Debut 8/17/93 Born 3/24/72 Flushing, NY .290 1,666 5,564 783 1,614 266 28 80 686 Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO Manager - Indians ‘91-’99, Orioles ‘00-’03, Mariners ‘05-’07 32 39 .451 357 603.1 .401 1 199 458 Career Totals: W L PCT A Blue Jays first round pick in the 1990 amateur draft, 1,188 1,173 .503 Steve Karsay was named the New York-Penn League’s #2 pros- After just two seasons in the minors, Mike Hargrove bat- pect by that year. Following elbow problems ted .323 for the Rangers and was named the 1974 American the next two seasons, he was traded to the A’s in 1993 and League Rookie of the Year. In 1975, he batted .303 and was ended that campaign as a member of their starting rotation. Af- named to the AL All-Star team. Prior to the 1979 season, Mike was traded to the Padres, who dealt him to the Indians on June ter a promising start to the 1994 season, elbow problems led to 14th in a trade regarded as one of the Tribe’s best-ever. Mike ‘Tommy John’ surgery in 1995. The determined pitcher made it batted .325 the rest of that season, and continued his hot hitting back to the A’s rotation to start the 1997 season, where he by tallying a career-best 179 hits along with a .304 average in would strike out 92 and pitch 132.2 innings, both career-highs. 1980, and a .317 average in 1981. Always well-regarded and The Indians traded for Steve before the 1998 season, which popular, Mike was named the Indians Man of the Year in those was marred by a series of injuries at AAA Buffalo. The Indians years, received BBWAA “Good Guy” Award honors in 1985 and 1991, and the Golden Tomahawk award in 1981. converted him to relief late that season. Steve came to spring The summer of 1986 saw Mike begin a new career. First as training in 1999 throwing 97-98 mph, and went on to compile a a Class A batting instructor, he became a top Minor League 10-2 record with a 2.97 ERA in 78.2 innings over 3 starts and manager and worked his way up to being named Tribe skipper 47 relief appearances. He was a part-time closer in 2000, notch- on 7/6/91. Over the next nine seasons, Mike compiled a 721- ing 20 saves and leading his team with 72 appearances. 591 record (.550) that ranks second in team history. He led the Tribe to five consecutive AL Central Division titles from 1995- Steve signed with his hometown Yankees for 2002, and 99, won AL Championships in ‘95 and ‘97, and was named AL was 6-4 with 12 saves and a 3.26 ERA in 88.1 innings. He was Manager of the Year in 1995 after posting a 100-44 record. 1-0 in the 2002 ALDS in 4 appearances. Mike later managed the Orioles and Mariners. In 2011, the Indi- In 2012, Steve began his career as a Tribe pitching coach ans hired Mike as a special advisor, where he continues in 2014. with the Arizona Rookie League team (Goodyear). He was On 9/26/13, Mike was inducted into the Greater Cleveland promoted to the (Class A) in 2013, and to Sports Hall of Fame. the (high Class A) for 2014. MIKE JACKSON * RHP - Phillies ‘86-’87, Mariners ‘88-’91, ‘96, Giants ‘92-’94, CF - Indians ‘75-’83, Brewers ‘83-’87 Reds ‘95, Indians ‘97-’99, Astros ‘01, Twins ‘02, White Sox ‘04 Major League Debut 5/23/75 Born 9/2/54 Niagara Falls, NY Major League Debut 8/11/86 Born 12/22/64 Houston, TX Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO .257 1,555 5,248 664 1,349 189 43 56 458

62 67 .481 1,005 1,188.1 3.42 0 464 1,006 The Indians made Rick Manning their number one Drafted by the Phillies in January, 1984, Mike Jackson selection in the 1972 amateur draft. A shortstop at the moved quickly through their farm system and made his Major time, Rick was immediately switched to center field in a League debut in less than three seasons at the age of 21. After move designed to capitalized on his good speed and solid tossing a career-high 109.1 innings in 1987, the Mariners traded defensive skills. for him before the 1988 season, where he went on to lead his In 1975, Rick reached the Major Leagues at the age of team with 62 appearances while posting a 2.63 ERA. In 1989, 20, batted .285 as a rookie, and established himself as one he struck out a career-high 94 batters. Traded to the Giants be- of the best defensive center fielders in the game. The fol- fore the 1992 season, Mike made a -best 81 lowing season he won a Gold Glove while batting a career appearances in 1993 to establish a franchise record, and led the -best .292. “Archie”, as he is known among teammates Major Leagues with 33 holds. The Mariners reacquired Mike and friends, also won the 1980 BBWAA “Good Guy” for the 1996 season, where he finished as their all-time leader in award. In 1983, Rick led all Major League appearances (335) and ERA (3.38). with 478 chances and tied a record for center fielders by The Indians signed Mike before the 1997 season, where he was outstanding in setup and closing roles. He was 1-0 in 13 handling 12 chances in a 15-inning game while playing post-season appearances for the AL champions, yielding just for the Brewers. one for a 0.62 ERA in 13.1 innings pitched, and tied After retiring as a player, Rick began his broadcasting a single-season ALCS record with 5 appearances. Mike became career. Since 1990, he has delighted Tribe fans with his the 1998 full-time closer and notched a career-best 40 saves color commentary while telecasting games on Sports with a 1.55 ERA. In 1999, he saved 39 games, giving him a Channel, Fox Sports Net, Fox network, and SportsTime total of 94 for the Tribe, fifth-most in franchise history. Ohio, where he continues in 2014. Mike coaches high school baseball players during the sum- Rick was also the Tribe’s 2004 outfield and base run- mer and is involved with the Gator Baseball Academy. ning coach, and is a former spring training coach. Page 5 PRO•FILES ...... THE COACHES JASON STANFORD RHP - Indians ‘94-’98, Phillies ‘99 LHP - Indians ‘03-’04, ‘07 Major League Debut 5/3/94 Born 11/9/70 Lake Charles, LA Major League Debut 7/6/03 Born 1/23/77 Tucson, AZ Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO 37 35 .514 129 632.2 4.88 3 214 369 2 5 .286 23 87.1 3.61 0 28 51 In his first season after being drafted by the Indians in Jason Stanford attended Barton County Community the third round in June, 1991, Chad Ogea won the 1992 College in Great Bend, KS in 1996 and 1997, where he Award for being the top Indians Minor League was an Academic All-American. In 1998 and 1999, he pitcher at Class A Kinston. Quickly rising through the attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Tribe’s farm system, he was called up on 5/26/95. A was an All-Conference USA selection both years. The dominating 6.2 inning relief performance nine days later Indians signed him as an amateur free agent in November, in one of the most thrilling come-from-behind victories in 1999. Jason was named 2000 Minor League Pitcher of the Year after going a combined 12-7 with a 2.62 ERA in club history earned Chad a spot in the starting rotation. 26 starts at then Class A Columbus, Class A Kinston, and Chad compiled career-highs in wins (10), strikeouts Class AA Akron. He led the 2001 Akron club with 108 (101), and innings pitched (146.2) as a starter in 1996 strikeouts and was second with 141.2 innings pitched. while battling injuries that also hampered him in 1997. That November, Jason played for Team USA, going 2-0 Hard work and resiliency enabled Chad to finish the sea- in 3 starts with a 0.75 ERA and won a Silver medal. The son strong with a solid September that propelled him to an Indians called him up in 2003, where he was impressive in outstanding post-season, where he compiled a 2-2 record 5 September starts. Jason was limited to 2 Tribe starts in with a 2.32 ERA in 5 appearances over 31 innings. Both 2004 due to elbow problems that led to reconstructive sur- wins were in his two starts in while gery. He made it back to the Indians in 2007, appearing posting a 1.54 ERA. Chad was the WS Game 6 hitting as a starter and reliever. star, first stroking a two-run bases-loaded single in the In 2009, Jason became a TV studio baseball analyst second, and then a first-pitch leadoff in the fifth. for SportsTime Ohio, appearing on the Tribe Report, Indi- He become the first Indians pitcher to drive in a WS run ans Minor League Magazine, and Indians On-Deck. In since 1920, and the first Indian to win two WS games 2013, Jason was seen on Indians Live, where he continues since in 1948. in 2014. Jason was the Howland Tigers head coach in 2010-12, and Youngstown State University pitching coach Following a trade to the Phillies, Chad hurled 168 in- in 2012-13. Jason also owns and operates a Warren-area nings in 36 games in 1999, both career-highs. baseball academy. PAT TABLER * OF/SS/DH/IF - Indians ‘86-‘90, White Sox ‘91, 1B/DH/OF/3B - Cubs ‘81-’82, Indians ‘83-’88, Blue Jays ‘91, Giants ‘92, Dodgers ‘93-’94 Royals ‘88-’90, Mets ‘90, Blue Jays ‘91-’92 Major League Debut 6/13/86 Born 11/11/62 Inglewood, CA Major League Debut 8/12/81 Born 2/2/58 Hamilton, OH Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI Career Totals: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI .247 1,068 3,656 439 902 178 13 149 488 .282 1,202 3,911 454 1,101 190 25 47 512

Cory Snyder was the Indians’ number one amateur Pat Tabler’s career was marked by his uncanny ability draft choice in 1984, a year he also starred on the U.S. to hit in the clutch. A consistent line-drive hitter, Pat’s Olympic team after being named a first-team All- specialty was bases-loaded situations. In his five-plus American third baseman at Brigham Young University. seasons with the Indians, Pat went 29-for-55 (.527) when After playing less than two seasons in the Minor batting with the sacks full. After playing several different Leagues, the Indians made Cory their starting right fielder positions, Pat settled in as the Tribe’s regular first base- in June, 1986, due to his strong throwing arm. In his man. He was also used at . rookie campaign, Cory smashed 24 home runs and had 69 In 1986, Pat hit a career-best .326 and finished fourth RBI over 103 games. In 1987, his first full season in the in the race for the American League batting champion- Major Leagues, Cory tallied career-bests with 33 homers ship. Pat followed in 1987 with career-bests in every and 82 RBI. He followed in 1988 with 26 home runs other major offensive category. He also posted a .307 while posting a career-best .272 batting average. Tribe batting average, was named to the AL All-Star team, and fans were often thrilled by Cory’s throws from the out- won the Golden Tomahawk award. field and when at shortstop, where he was often moved in Pat retired as a member of the the late innings of tight ballgames when an extra outfield champion Blue Jays and began his television broadcasting bat was needed in the lineup. career in 1993. First working nationally on TSN (ESPN Cory managed the St. George (UT) Roadrunners Canada) doing baseball highlights, game updates, analy- (Golden) from 2007-2009, and in 2010, the Koa Ikaika sis, and interviews, Pat became the color analyst on Blue (Strong Warriors) in Maui. Corey served as the hitting Jays telecasts in 2001 and will continue to be seen on coach for the Mariners’ Class AA Jackson (TN) Generals Rogers Sports Net in 2014. Pat has also served as an Indi- (Southern) from 2011-13, and was promoted to the Class ans spring training instructor and as a Minor League hit- AAA Tacoma (WA) Rainiers (Pacific Coast) for 2014. ting instructor. Page 6 PRO•FILES ...... THE COACHES RHP - Indians ‘97-’02, Padres ‘03, Braves ’03-’04, Yankees ’05-’06, Orioles ‘07 Major League Debut 6/24/97 Born 12/29/75 Anaheim, CA Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO 68 60 .531 226 972.2 5.09 2 467 694 The meteoric rise of Jaret Wright to the Major Leagues in 1997 is one of the Tribe’s best all-time stories. Jaret opened the season in Akron (Class AA) and was pro- moted to Buffalo (Class AAA) in May. Just 21 years old, he made his Indians debut the following month and went on to compile an 8-3 record in helping his team capture the Division crown. As the youngest pitcher ever to start an AL Division Series game, Jaret thrilled Tribe fans by beating the Yan- kees twice, including the fifth and deciding game. A Game 4 winner in the , he became the second-youngest pitcher ever to start a game 7. In 1998, his first full season in the majors, Jaret won 12 games while pitching a career-high 192.2 innings. Un- fortunately shoulder problems landed him on the disabled list twice in 1999, and twice again in 2000, leading to sea- son-ending surgery. Determined to work his way back to good health, Ja- ret worked both as a starter and in relief. He won 15 games and struck out 159, both career-bests, as a member of the Braves 2004 rotation.

(from page 1) “ I have played eleven weeks of baseball in my Greg, a crafty southpaw, said the pros have taught him well. life,” Chris Schubert explained. “There's a lot of tips-one is so simple. If you throw strikes, “Everything I know about playing baseball I learned from the regardless of your stuff, you can have success.” likes of Chad Ogea, Scotty, Large Lenny, Grover and Super Joe. Also back for his 18th consecutive year is Steve Sutker, who I hit like Tabby, Cory, and Carlos, throw like Feller, run like along with his close friend Seelie holds the record for the most Archie, and field like Max (‘take a little crow hop’) Alvis.” camps attended. “Most of my favorite interactions with the pros are the im- “Pat Tabler making me a catcher,” reflected Sutker on one of promptu conversations that take place at meals, during the his early experiences that led him to become a fixture behind games, at the hotel bar, or playing cards,” said third year veteran home plate ever since. Scott Bilsky. “I think about what I would call for pitches when I watch “For one week, these guys let us in to their baseball fraternity games now, and what the pitcher is throwing.” and treat us as if we are one of them. Rookies, with so much experience and veteran presence in “The stories these guys tell from in some cases, four or five camp, be sure to ask questions and make new friends with this decades of baseball are unbelievable.” very special group. Favorite Fans are a special part of fantasy camp. Back for The Cleveland Indians strive to connect families and genera- their twelfth camp are Tom Adamik and his wife, Suzi. tions to its team and rich history. Inaugurated in 1990, fantasy “I need to pay homage to the trainers, who treat the injuries camp is a core part of that connection. and keep us out on the field,” Tom said. Bob DiBiasio, Indians Senior Vice President, Public Affairs “From day one, injuries of varying degrees happen and influ- and Fantasy Camp Commissioner, has a special gift for those ence the team’s performance. It’s amazing to see how the campers who are attending at least their 15th camp. trainer’s skills allow us to finish the week.” One of the hidden treasures at , known as Jane and Greg VanValkenburgh, who is back for his 17th one of the premier ballparks in all of Major League baseball, is consecutive camp, are another veteran couple, and are sharing the Hargrove Suite. the experience with their sons Alex and Kevin this year. Billy Market, a 15-year veteran, along Ken Seelie, Steve Sut- “How great to play under Mike Hargrove,” Greg exclaimed. ker, Greg VanValkenburgh, and their families, will have the “One time during a game, he visits the mound, and calls me pleasure of joining Mike and Sharon Hargrove in their suite for in, presumably to pitch. He asks me ‘can you throw strikes?’ a Tribe game this season. “I say, ‘I think so’. He sends me back to the outfield, because Thank you, veterans. Your passion, enthusiasm, and endless ‘think so’ wasn't good enough!” appetite for fun is why our camp is the best. Play ball! Page 7 THE HEROES AND LEGENDS ^ Inducted into the CLEVELAND INDIANS HAHALLLL OF FAME

The Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame was established in 1951 to recognize those players who achieved greatness in a Cleveland uniform. Selected by a committee consisting of baseball historians, writ- ers, broadcasters and executives, inductees must have been active at least three seasons for Cleveland and be retired at least one year. In 2009, the Distinguished Hall of Fame was established to honor non-uniformed personnel whose contributions made a significant impact on the fortunes of the franchise.

(Bold denotes enshrined in Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY. Italic denotes uniform number retired by Cleveland Indians.) Inducted Inducted Sandy Alomar (1990-2000) – C 2009 Ken Keltner (1937-49) – 3B 1951 (1929-39) – OF 1951 Napoleon Lajoie (1902-14) – 2B, MGR 1951 Carlos Baerga (1990-96, 99) — 2B/IF/DH 2013 Bob Lemon (1946-58) – RHP 1960 Jim Bagby, Sr. (1916-23) – RHP 2007 (1992-96, 1998-2001, 2007) – OF 2010 (1938-50) – SS, MGR 1954 Al Lopez (1951-56) – MGR 2006 Bill Bradley (1901-10) – 3B 1957 Sam McDowell (1961-71) – LHP 2006 (1912-20) – SS 2006 (1990-2000) – RHP 2007 Rocky Colavito (1955-59, 1965-67) – OF 2006 Steve O’Neill (1911-23) – C, MGR 1951 (1916-24) – RHP 1966 Satchel Paige (1948-49) – RHP 1965 (1947-55, 1958) – OF 1966 (1972-75) - RHP 2012 Bob Feller (1936-56) – RHP 1957 (1947-56) – 3B 2006 (1927-33) – RHP 2009 (1955-59) – LHP 2006 (1902-10) – OF 1963 (1920-31) – SS 1951 Mike Garcia (1948-59) – RHP 2007 Cy Slapnicka (1935-61) – GM, Scout 2010 Joe Gordon (1947-50, 1958-60) – 2B/MGR 2008 Louis Francis Sockalexis (1897-99) – OF 2006 (1933-53) - Broadcaster 2012 (1916-26) – OF, MGR 1951 (1927-47) – RHP 1951 (1977-87) – 1B/DH 2007 Mike Hargrove (1979-99) – 1B/MGR 2008 Hal Trosky (1933-41) – 1B 1951 (1991-01) — GM 2013 (1946-49) – Owner 2009 Jim Hegan (1941-57) – C 1966 Jim Warfield (1965-2002) - Trainer 2012 Joe Jackson (1910-15) – OF 1951 (1949-57, 1963) – RHP 1972 Richard E. Jacobs (1986-2000) – Owner 2009 (1889-99, 1909-11) – RHP 1951 (1902-10) – RHP 2006

*Named to the TOP 100 GREATEST INDIANS ROSTER

As part of the 2001 season-long 100th Anniversary Celebration, a panel of baseball writers, historians, and executives selected a roster of the Top 100 Greatest Indians. Included on this roster are players whose sheer presence, ability, achievements, and in some cases, simply their intrinsic popularity established them as being special. Since 1901, more than 1,700 players have graced the diamonds of , Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Ja- cobs Field, and now Progressive Field. It is through the men on the Top 100 Great- est Indians roster, and the 1,700-plus who were their teammates, that the rich heri- tage of in Cleveland was established. On the magical afternoon of July 21, 2001, 38 of the Top 100 Greatest Indians gathered to be honored, and to celebrate the Cleveland Indians 100th Anniversary along with a sellout crowd of fans, fam- ily, and friends. We congratulate, salute, and offer thanks to each of these men, and are thrilled and honored to welcome 8 of these players as 2014 Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camp Pros. Page 8 THE PLAYERS

Adamik, Tom (12) Cleveland, OH Cosentino, Ed (7) Girard, OH

Albanese, Bill (1) Akron, OH Daniel, Terry (2) Columbus, OH

Arnholt, Rick (5) Strongsville, OH DeJohn, Ross (8) Kirtland, OH

Barone, Carl (1) North Royalton, OH Ernst, Chuck (1) Seven Hills, OH

Barriball, Denny (3) Chagrin Falls, OH Forrestal, Tim (1) Hudson, OH

Battles, Dorothy (4) Thompson, OH Forster, Max (1) Swanton, OH

Batzel, Jim (5) Littleton, CO Franklin, Jerry (1) Parma, OH

Bell, Maury (2) Chicago, IL Garcia, Rich (2) Shaker Heights, OH

Bilsky, Scott (3) Orange Village, OH Geiser, Willie (7) Holland, OH

Bishop, Jim (2) Lakewood, OH Ginty, John (2) Olmsted Falls, OH

Bitgood, Barb (1) Laurel, MD Giviskos, Gus (4) Sarasota, FL

Bitgood, Jim (5) Laurel, MD Glazier, Scott (1) Lake Sherwood, MO

Bonnet, Kevin (1) Sheffield Lake, OH Gutin, Dave (1) Shaker Heights, OH

Bryant, Chad (1) Twinsburg, OH Gutin, Marc (3) La Canada, CA

Burns, Mike (4) Sharpsville, PA Gutkoski, Phil (3) Perrysburg, OH

Cadden, John (2) Canton, OH Harkness, Dick (3) Eau Claire, WI

Cadden, Pete (3) Maumee, OH Harkness, Tom (3) Hudson, OH

Catanzarite, Tony (5) Strongsville, OH Huang, Joey (2) Ashtabula, OH

Chaney, Shawn (2) Clyde, OH James, Ken (2) Alton, NH

Ciani, Mike (1) Aurora, OH Kacenga, Ken (1) Sierra Vista, AZ

Cibulskas, Pete (8) Olmsted Twp, OH Koler, Jerry (1) North Royalton, OH

Civiello, Michael (4) Scottsdale, AZ Krainski, Ed (2) Fairview, PA

Cole, Marty (8) Jefferson, OH Kula, Bob (1) Middleburg Heights, OH

Cole, Matt (6) Cincinnati, OH Kula, Ken (1) Independence, OH

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Kula, Randy (2) Seven Hills, OH Schubert, Chris (12) Seattle, WA

Lewis, Jack (7) Petersburg, OH Seelie, Ken (18) Valparaiso, IN

Longacre, Dan (1) Woodstock, GA Segall, Nate (4) Toledo, OH

Maire, Bill (3) Streetsboro, OH Shipps, David (3) Dublin, OH

Mansbery, Dave (9) Brecksville, OH Shipps, Mark (4) Dublin, OH

Mansbery, Steve (1) Raleigh, NC Sigworth, Dave (4) Ridgefield, CT

Marcelli, Steve (5) Canton, OH Smith, Doug (3) Woodville, OH

Market, Billy (15) Put in Bay, OH Soos, George (3) Cleveland, OH

Lyndhurst, OH Matoney, Mike (4) Soos, Will (3) Middleburg Heights, OH

Mills, Bruce (4) Gurnee, IL Sparrow, Paul (2) Huntersville, NC

Molder, Dick (11) Erie, PA Stohrer, Bert (9) Columbus, OH Morris, Jeff (1) Middlefield, OH Sutker, Steve (18) Beachwood, OH Murdock, Tim (8) North Royalton, OH Tracy, Chad (1) Parma, OH Murdock, Vic (5) Norton, OH VanValkenburgh, Greg (17) North Royalton, OH Murphy, John (3) Cleveland, OH VanValkenburgh, Kevin (1) Beaver, PA Oster, Bob (1) Olmsted Twp, OH Voth, Bobby (5) Richfield, OH Parsons, Charly (2) Charlotte, NC Waler, Jon (2) Broadview Heights, OH Parsons, Rick (6) Charlotte, NC Walsky, Eric (8) Humble, TX Poyar, Ray (1) Concord, OH Weseloh, John (1) Walton Hills, OH Price, Howie (5) Madison, OH Westmoreland, Cody (6) Springfield, LA Ream, Joe (1) Hudson, OH Wilhelm, Brett (5) Denver, CO Reiff, Curt (1) Celina, OH Zelenak, Tim (4) Hinckley, OH Sarapa, Michael (3) Garfield Heights, OH

Schubert, Bill (8) Cleveland Heights, OH Zimmerman, Bud (2) Mount Kisco, NY

(Camp #) Page 10 THE FANS

Adamik, Suzi Cleveland, OH James, Wendy Alton, NH

Alvis, Honey Jasper, TX Paletta, Tammy Columbia Station, OH

Bailey, Staci Holland, OH Poyar, Janis Concord, OH

Batzel, Abigail Littleton, CO Reiff, Rebecca Celina, OH

Burns, Cindy Sharpsville, PA Sarapa, Cheryl Garfield Heights, OH

Ciani, Dail Aurora, OH Sparrow, Barbara Huntersville, NC

Cole, Julie Jefferson, OH Tracy, Dave Red Wing, MN

Forster, Terri Swanton, OH VanValkenburgh, Alex North Royalton, OH

Hargrove, Sharon Richfield, OH VanValkenburgh, Jane North Royalton, OH

Heiser, Weslee North Canton, OH Vuolo, Russ Medina, OH

Hornsby, John Mandeville, LA Zelenak, Jane Hinckley, OH THE STAFF FANTASY CAMP OPERATIONS Bob DiBiasio …………………...……………………………...………… Camp Commissioner Rick Manning ………………..……………………….……....……….…...... Camp Manager Gary Bell …………………..………………………….…….....……… Kangaroo Kourt Judge Joe Bartolone ……………...………………………………....…… Director, Camp Operations Denny Linden ……..………..….….……...... … Director, Camp Information / Announcer FRONT OFFICE Bob DiBiasio …….….……..……………….…….….…. Senior Vice President, Public Affairs Curtis Danburg …….……....….…………….………...... Senior Director, Communications Nate Janoso ……………..……..…..…. Coordinator, Cleveland Indians Charities and Alumni Ryan Lantz ………..…………..……….…….……...… Manager, Spring Training Operations Mike Perry ……………………………..………....…...... …… Sales Associate / Fan Services Page 11 THE STAFF PRO ASSISTANTS Doug DiVita Mike Laffey Ray Fanta Ronnie Ralph Vic Finomore Steve Saltzman Joe Katzenstein Jim Smith TRAINERS Teddy Blackwell ..……….. Head Trainer Matt Beauregard Jeremy Heller CLUBHOUSE

Fletcher Wilkes ………...……. Manager Steve Moravecek Matt Pruzinsky Nate Sandler CULINARY

Chris Miles ……….…. Culinary Leader Martha Delgado Tim Gonzalez Franco Merino Michael Fulkerson Jose Luis Elizabeth Reyes Joey Rivera VIDEOGRAPHERS Mike Symonds ….…….…… Video Crew Leader Steve Ball Dan Larson Chris Madden

Scott Johnson Ryan Scott PHOTOGRAPHERS Dan Mendlik ……………. Indians Team Photographer Mike Perry ……….……..…. Photo Room Ambassador Joe Tames Don McPhee TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS John Farinacci Donnie Foutty Joe Griffin Mark Wilson

UMPIRES Dan Cohen Mike Long John Miklus Kevin Morris Page 12

Established in 1989, Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC) is a self-sustaining charitable organization that con- centrates on creative partnerships with select organizations in the community. Through fundraising, CIC provides the opportunity to jointly create and execute youth educational and recreational opportunities. These programs help young people learn to play the game of baseball, develop necessary life skills, learn responsibility, and develop con- fidence to face today's hurdles. Since 1989, CIC has donated more than $9 million to youth-oriented agencies and organizations of North- east Ohio. CIC has established relationships with several local organizations that focus on youth education and youth recreation, including the Cleveland Metropolitan School District High School Baseball and Programs, the Cleveland Baseball Federation Larry Doby Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Program (RBI), and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland. About 5,000 ballplayers, from age 5 to 19, play in Cleveland Baseball Federation summer leagues through- out the city. John Carter, CBF executive director and formerly of the Indians community relations department, said he knows from his time with the ballclub that the Tribe is "easily within the top five" of Major League teams in con- tributions to youth baseball. Monies donated by CIC have been raised through a variety of fund-raising events, including the Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camp. The Cleveland Indians organization and its players have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the youth of . Since Progressive Field opened in 1994, over 275,000 fans have toured the ballpark, generating more than $730,000 for CIC. This behind-the-scenes exclusive tour includes the , batting cages, visiting bullpen, Heri- tage Park, and more. Be sure to take advantage of this unique affordable opportunity. The Annual CIC Celebrity Golf Classic continues to be the number one CIC fundraiser with more than $125,000 raised to benefit the community outreach efforts of Cleveland Indians Charities.

Considered the greatest Cleveland Indians player of all time and arguably the greatest right-handed pitcher of all time, Bob Feller (11/3/18-12/15/10) was the link to 75 years of Cleveland Indians baseball and in many re- spects, to all of Major League baseball. That was never more evident than at the Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camp, where Bob served as camp commissioner and was the #1 starter on the team of Cleveland Indians Pros for 21 consecutive years. Bob played his entire career for the Cleveland Indians and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1962. The story of his 92-year life is deeply rooted in his farm upbringing and pride in his native Van Meter, IA, a town of 900. In 1936, Bob moved to Cleveland, where he resided for the rest of his life. But Bob never truly left Van Meter. He carried his hometown with him everywhere he went and returned often, eventually establishing the Bob Feller Museum, which opened June 10, 1995. “The museum is doing very well,” Bob said in a 2009 Smoke Signals interview. “My wife, Anne, did the lighting. She was a lighting expert with General Electric for many years at Nela Park. My son, Steve, who is an architect in Orlando, designed the museum. It’s probably the best private baseball museum in the world. It’s not subsidized by anybody.” Classic Bob. Brutally honest and always frank. Just like his blazing and knee-buckling curve. The museum grand opening was a great day for Bob, with over 800 people attending and touring Van Me- ter’s newest jewel. For donation information and to become a museum member: Bob Feller Museum 310 Mill Street, P.O. Box 95 Van Meter, IA 50261 (515) 996-2806 / Toll Free: 1-866-996-2806 / Fax: (515) 996-2952 www.bobfellermuseum.org Page 6 supplemental PRO•FILES ...... THE COACHES SID MONGE LHP - Angels ‘75-’77, Indians ‘77-’81, Phillies ‘82-’83, Padres ‘83-’84, Tigers ‘84 Major League Debut 9/12/75 Born 4/11/51 Agua Prieta, MX Career Totals: W L PCT G IP ERA CG BB SO 49 40 .551 435 764 3.53 4 356 471 Following a solid 1976 season with the Angels where Sid Monge hurled 117.2 innings and posted a 3.37 ERA, the Indians traded for him on 5/11/77. Featuring excellent control, a good fastball, slider, and screwball, the south- paw reliever began to blossom in 1978 in leading the team with 2.76 ERA in 84.2 innings pitched. Sid followed in 1979 with the best season of his 10-year career. He be- came the all-time franchise leader with 12 wins in relief and 76 appearances by a lefty. Sid posted career-highs with a 2.40 ERA, 19 saves, 108 strikeouts, 131 innings pitched, and 12 wins. Adding to his standout season, he was named to the American League All-Star team and won the BBWA “Good Guy” award. His 46 saves tie him for 9th-most in Indians franchise history. Traded to the Phillies in 1982, Sid notched a 7-1 re- cord. He followed with a 10-3 combined mark for the Phillies and Padres in 1983, and finished his career as a member of the 1984 world champion Tigers. Sid began his coaching career in 1988, working in the minors for the Expos, Tigers, Padres, and Cardinals, and winter ball teams in Mexico for the past 23 years. He cur- rently coaches Mazatlan. On 6/14/04, Sid was inducted into the Salón de la Fama del Beisbol Profesional de México (the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame).

Special thanks to Fantasy Camp veteran Sid Monge for pinch-hitting this week for Carlos Baerga.

Carlos had to cancel last-minute because his Puerto Rico Winter League team advanced to the World Series. That best-of-seven championship is being played this week.