August 9, 2012

Transaction Analysis

Yuni to Get Out of Here Now

by R.J. Anderson

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Recalled LHP Frank Herrman from Triple-A Columbus. [8/7]
Designated INF-R Jose Lopez for assignment. [8/7]
Claimed LHP Fabio Martinez Mesa off waivers from the Angels. [8/6]

Not even a week after designating Johnny Damon and Derek Lowe for assignment, another veteran takes the fall in Cleveland. Whereas Damon and Lowe are both near the end of their strings, it’s easy to imagine Lopez, 28, getting another shot (or three) at redemption. The one-time All-Star had a decent first half, but has struggled over the past month-plus. Brent Lillibridge will assume utility role duties for the Indians, who, for the time being, are operating with a three-man bench.

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