"The Indians acquired right-handed hitting Russ Canzler from Tampa Bay for cash.

Canzler, 25, was the International League's MVP last year at Class AAA Durham. He hit .314 (149-for-4784) with 40 doubles, four triples, eight homers and 83 RBI in 131 games. Canzler, 6-2 and 215 pounds, played 41 games in right field, 33 games in left, 40 games at third and 17 at first.

He had a OPS of .931 for the season and 1.034 in the second half. Canzler hit .356 (63-for-177) with 17 doubles, eight homers and 30 RBI in 47 games after the Class AAA All-Star break."