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Sheldon Ocker: Decisions due sooner on Reynolds, Kipnis and others for Indians

That was then; agents have made it a tougher sell now.- It's too early to know whether Scott Kazmir will become a solid member of the rotation, but Antonetti might have to make up his mind soon.

Matsuzaka, Capps won't be part of Indians rosters

Antonetti indicated that offering the retention bonus to both pitchers might be enough to induce them to stay, but that it might be necessary to negotiate other options.

Matsuzaka doesn't make Indians' roster

Indians general manager Chris Antonetti and manager Terry Francona met with Dice-K and reliever Matt Capps on Monday and told both they will not break camp with the club.

Sheldon Ocker: Cheat sheet for Indians' roster puzzle

But when General Manager Chris Antonetti signed Bourn, Swisher was moved to first and Reynolds became the semi-everyday DH.

Strong spring giving Ryan Raburn a solid chance to make Indians' roster

So combine that with the fact Raburn is only 31, and it was a good bet that General Manager Chris Antonetti's low-risk signing could pay off.

Indians closer Chris Perez dealing with strained shoulder

When asked if seven to 10 days was a reasonable time frame, Antonetti said, "That's a fair assumption.

Indians' bullpen remains open competition for four spots

Antonetti put him on the disqualified list, which meant he forfeited his salary and major-league service time until he was reinstated.

Raburn homers twice as Indians top Reds 13-10

When Indians manager Terry Francona was hired in October, he targeted Raburn, telling general manager Chris Antonetti that if the 31-year-old ever became available to scoop him up.

Sheldon Ocker: Indians manager Terry Francona wants to know what players think

Francona and General Manager Chris Antonetti have identified certain so-called sure things, even though in baseball there is no such thing.

Swisher not kept in dark about Bourn signing

So when Antonetti was negotiating with Michael Bourn's agent, Scott Boras, and asking for additional funds from owner Paul Dolan, Swisher was kept informed.

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Matsuzaka doesn't make Indians' roster

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Indians Notes: Choo, Antonetti, Bourn: MLB Rumors

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