Fantasy Update
Mar 8, 2014
Rotoworld
Michael Brantley went 4-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI against the Padres on Saturday.
Plain Dealer Mar 9, 2014
The Carlos Santana conundrum, Justin Masterson's motives and can Michael Brantley bat .300? 5 Cleveland Indians observations
Will Justin Masterson sign an extension? Can Michael Brantley hit .300? Can Carlos Santana prove himself in only three weeks?
Columbus Dispatch Mar 9, 2014
Around baseball: Michael Brantley continues to wield hot bat for Indians
Michael Brantley extended his strong start to the spring with four more hits, including two doubles, as the Cleveland Indians tied the San Diego Padres 4-4 in 10 innings yesterday in Peoria, Ariz.
News-Herald Mar 8, 2014
Cleveland Indians 4, San Diego Padres 4: Michael Brantley has four hits for Tribe
PEORIA, Ariz. - Michael Brantley extended his strong start to the spring with four more hits, including two doubles, as the Indians tied the San Diego Padres, 4-4, in 10 innings on March 8. In five Cactus League games, Brantley is hitting .615 (8 for 13) with three doubles. "I'm stating the obvious. He uses the whole field and he's got a nice swing," Indians manager Terry Francona said.
Plain Dealer Mar 8, 2014
Michael Brantley tallies four hits, Carlos Santana makes an error as Indians, Padres finish in a 4-4 tie
Michael Brantley went 4-for-4, but the Indians and Padres finished in a 4-4 deadlock.
Rotoworld Mar 8, 2014
Brantley goes 4-for-4 with two doubles - Michael Brantley (OF) Cleveland Indians
Michael Brantley went 4-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI against the Padres on Saturday.
Plain Dealer Feb 14, 2014
Cleveland Indians believe Michael Brantley has all the right moves and words
The Indians officially announced Michael Brantley ne four-year $25 million deal.
Chronicle-Telegram Feb 14, 2014
Indians: Unselfish OF Michael Brantley rewarded with $25M deal
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Michael Brantley was smoothly sidestepping a question about whether he should have won the Gold Glove for going an entire season in the outfield without an error. His boss interrupted him in midsentence. “He should have won the Gold Glove,” Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said. Brantley’s response matched his “Dr. Smooth” Read More...The post Indians: Unselfish OF Michael Brantley rewarded with $25M deal appeared first on Chronicle-Telegram.Click here to read this story on The Chronicle-Telegram.Content copyright The Chronicle-Telegram. Your #1 source for...
Plain Dealer Feb 13, 2014
Cleveland Indians make Michael Brantley signing official; agree to 4-year $25 million deal
The Indians lock up Michael Brantley with a four-year $25 million deal with an $11 million club option for a fifth year.
Tribe Matters | Akron Beacon Journal Feb 13, 2014
Day Two of Indians camp: Tribe makes Brantley extension official; musings on nicknames & visitors
Indians pitchers and catchers had their first official workout today in Goodyear, Ariz. But aside from minor league right-hander Bryan Price tweaking a hamstring while backing up a base, there wasn’t a whole lot of breaking news happening Thursday at the Indians complex. Unless, of course, you count the Indians making official Michael Brantley’s contract extension that everyone had already reported three days prior as news. Since I don’t, here’s a few interesting (or maybe not) tidbits from the day you won’t see in the newspaper (and maybe anywhere else): TEACHING TOOL...
Akron Beacon Journal Feb 13, 2014
Michael Brantley’s team-first attitude, talents led to contract extension
GOODYEAR, Ariz.: In a perfect world, Indians left fielder Michael Brantley would play center field and hit leadoff.But those are just Brantley’s personal preferences, which means little to him when it comes to baseball.Growing up immersed in the game as the son of former major leaguer Mickey Brantley, Michael Brantley was raised by the golden rule: team needs always come before any individual’s desires.“Beyond what he does on the field, Michael earned this extension for the way he approaches the game,” Indians General Manager Chris Antonetti said. “He is a tireless worker, a great...
KFFL Feb 13, 2014
Indians | Michael Brantley contract breakdown
Cleveland Indians OF Michael Brantley will receive a $3.5 million signing bonus as part of ...
News-Herald Feb 13, 2014
Indians announce signing of outfielder Michael Brantley
The Indians made it official Thursday by announcing they have signed outfielder Michael Brantley to a four-year contract extension, with a club option for 2018.The new deal, which allows the Indians to avoid a salary arbitration hearing with Brantley, is for $25 million. The club option is for $11 million.
Akron Beacon Journal Feb 13, 2014
Tribe makes it official, inks OF Brantley to contract extenstion
Three days after word got out that the Indians locked up left fielder Michael Brantley to a long term deal, the club made the move official Thursday. Check back later for more details from the scheduled noon (MT) presser with Brantley and Indians GM Chris Antonetti. In the meantime, here's the Tribe's press release: The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has signed OF MICHAEL BRANTLEY to a four-year contract with a club option for the 2018 campaign. Brantley, 26, has spent his entire five-year Major League career with the Cleveland Indians since being acquired from the...
Columbus Dispatch Feb 11, 2014
MLB: Indians, Michael Brantley reportedly agree to four-year deal
The Cleveland Indians have agreed to a long-term contract with outfielder Michael Brantley, a person familiar with the deal says. Brantley, who was Cleveland's most consistent player last season, will sign a four-year, $25 million deal once he passes a physical.
KFFL Feb 11, 2014
Indians | Michael Brantley signs deal
The Cleveland Indians avoided arbitration with OF Michael Brantley by signing him to a four-year, ...
