GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- What I like, and dislike, about the Indians: ...more

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Excitable boys, Nick Swisher, Chris Perez, Jason Giambi, Brett Myers and new skipper Terry Francona. Might this finally help transform the moribund Cleveland Indians into an excitable -- and exciting -- team? ... ...more

It can't be Valentine's Day without Love Letters, can it? I'm so far behind on my mail. ...more

Just how good is Terry Francona feeling these days? Good enough to start his day before just about anyone else in Goodyear, Ariz. ...more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- At least six clubs have varying degrees of interest in free-agent outfielder Nick Swisher, who is fielding inquiries this week while looking for his post-Yankees home. ...more

DETROIT -- After the Athletics, who would have ever guessed that the Tigers' toughest opponent this autumn would be strategizing for another long layoff before the World Series? Certainly not the Yankees. Ticket punched. Yankees clocked. The Tigers are going to the World Series. ... ...more

DETROIT -- But one overriding question facing the scuffling Yankees is this: Is it simply a coincidence that so many impact players have devolved into a slump at the same time? Or does this signify a deeper flaw in the roster? ... ...more