"The Indians announced this morning that they declined the option on center fielder Grady Sizemore but picked up the option on right-hander Fausto Carmona.

Carmona has made at least 32 starts and logged more than 188 innings each of the past two seasons. He was 7-15 with a 5.25 ERA in 32 starts this season. He is signed through the 2012 season with club options for 2013 and 2014."