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Lee to be honored by NLBM on Friday

Having lived in Cleveland since 1991 as a member of the Indians' organization, Mark Shapiro has become more than a casual observer of the Browns.

Three months removed from arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome right shoulder, Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner is almost ready to pick up a bat.

Looking to bolster their starting rotation, the Indians are taking a chance on Carl Pavano. Pavano and the Indians have agreed to a one-year Major League deal that was to be announced Tuesday afternoon.

Just about everything was going wrong for the Indians when they played the Yankees on April 26. However, aided by a Victor Martinez walk-off single, things went right at the perfect time for the Tribe.

The "relentless" offseason promised by general manager Mark Shapiro has netted the Indians a new closer, a new third baseman, a new reliever and a promising middle-infield prospect. Does the relentlessness stop there? The Tribe's budget will provide the answer.

Mark DeRosa was surprised by Wednesday's call informing him he had been traded to the Indians, but that doesn't mean the veteran isn't excited.

After receiving increased support in each of his first 11 years on the Hall of Fame ballot, Bert Blyleven is hoping this will be the year he's enshrined in Cooperstown.

The Indians made a major move during the winter by signing Kerry Wood, and they'll hope to have Travis Hafner back at full strength as they get ready for 2009.