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Asdrubal Cabrera News & Rumors

Cleveland Indians sweep Twins on Derek Lowe's 6-hitter and homers by Choo, Cabrera and Santana
May 16
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Derek Lowe just walked the leadoff man in the ninth inning Tuesday at Target Field. He was 2-1 on the next batter, Ryan Doumit, when catcher Lou Marson walked to the mound to try and put the brakes on Lowe, who prefers to pitch in fifth gear. "'Hey, doesn't Manny [Acta] know I'm 39, not 19?'" Lowe kiddingly told Marson. Marson, perhaps still chuckling, returned behind the plate and watched Lowe finish a six-hit shutout in the Indians 5-0 victory over the Twins. The victory completed a two-game sweep and gave Lowe his first shutout since Aug. 31, 2005 for the Dodgers against the Cubs."
Cleveland Indians activate SS Asdrubal Cabrera, option LHP Nick Hagadone to Triple-A
April 24
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, who missed the last six games of the Indians just-completed nine-game trip, was activated Monday from the bereavement list. Left-hander Nick Hagadone was optioned to Class AAA Columbus. Cabrera left the club April 16 following the death of his grandfather in Venezuela. When a player is put on the bereavement list he must stay there a minimum of three games and a maximum of seven. Jason Donald started at short in Cabrera's absence as the Indians went 4-2 to finish the nine-game trip with a 7-2 record."
Cleveland Indians confirm Asdrubal Cabrera's contract extension
April 4
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The Indians today announced that shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension, through the 2014 season. Cabrera who made his first All-Star Game last season and won the American League Silver Slugger Award for shortstops. He hit .273 with 25 home runs and 92 runs batted in."
Indians reach contract extension with Asdrubal Cabrera through 2014, says source
April 2
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The Indians, who haven't given a player a contract extension since Roberto Hernandez was known as Fausto Carmona, reached agreement with All-Star shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera on a two-year extension which will keep him in Cleveland through 2014. The team has yet to confirm the extension, but another source did. The deal is reportedly worth $16.5 million. Cabrera signed a one-year, $4.55 million deal over the winter to avoid arbitration."
Indians, Cabrera agree on extended pact
April 1
Foxsports.com
 
"The Cleveland Indians know who their shortstop will be for the next three seasons. The team on Sunday reached agreement with Asdrubal Cabrera on a two-year, $16.5 million extension, according to major league sources. Cabrera, 26, was under contract for $4.55 million this season. The new deal, which will cover one year of free agency, is pending a physical, sources said."
Asdrubal Cabrera says he would prefer to remain with Tribe
February 28
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Asdrubal Cabrera wants to play his whole career in Cleveland. "I don't want to be jumping from team to team," said the Indians' shortstop. This is Cabrera's fifth year in the big leagues. He can be a free agent after his sixth season. In February he signed a one-year, $4.55 million deal to avoid arbitration after making $2.025 million last year. GM Chris Antonetti said Cabrera is one of the players he'd consider pursing a multiyear deals with, but the deal has to make sense for the organization. "I want to stay here in Cleveland," said Cabrera. "I want to finish my career in Cleveland. They gave me the opportunity to play in the big leagues. "But there's nothing I can do. I've just got to"
Is Asdrubal Cabrera part of the Cleveland Indians' long-term plans?
February 12
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Asdrubal Cabrera is 26 and just had the best season of his life. He's two years away from free agency and the Indians don't have a shortstop in the farm system ready to replace him within that time frame. We should all be so lucky, right? Cabrera on Friday added more intrigue to the situation by signing a one-year, $4.55 million contract to avoid arbitration. It wasn't the multiyear deal that he and his agents wanted, but he is entering his fifth big-league season, which has become the new walk year for many good players. Some general managers feel that if they don't get a quality player signed to a multiyear deal before their fifth season, they have two choices -- trade the player or"
Indians sign Asdrubal Cabrera to $4.55 million, one-year deal
February 11
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"Arbitration season ended Friday like each of the past 21, without the participation of the Indians, who signed Asdrubal Cabrera to a one-year contract worth $4.55 million, erasing the last Tribe player from the list of the seven who were arbitration eligible. Cabrera was scheduled to have his salary determined in an arbitration hearing late next week, after submitting a figure of $5.2 million. The Indians countered with an offer of $3.75 million. Last year, the Tribe's everyday shortstop made $2.025 million and went on to have a breakout season at the plate, batting .273 with 25 home runs with 92 RBI. In addition to being selected to play in the All-Star Game for the first time, Cabrera,"
Indians sign SS Asdrubal Cabrera to 1-year, $4.55 million deal to avoid arbitration
February 11
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The Indians kept their streak of avoiding salary arbitration intact Friday, while topping $60 million in payroll by signing All-Star shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to a one-year contract worth $4.55 million. General Manager Chris Antonetti has 14 players under contract for an estimated $63 million. The Indians have not had a player go to arbitration since 1991. Cabrera, 26, was scheduled to go to his hearing Wednesday in St. Petersburg, Fla. He would have been the first Indians player to go to arbitration since Greg Swindell and Jerry Browne, but the sides settled for just above the midpoint of their two salary figures. The midpoint between Cabrera's salary request of $5.2 million and the"
Cleveland Indians sign 5 of 7 players eligible for arbitration: Asdrubal Cabrera and Rafael Perez still unsigned
January 18
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Seven Indians approached Tuesday's deadline to exchange salary figures and take another step on the arbitration trail. Five agreed to one-year deals worth over $16 million, but two remain unsigned. All-Star shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and left-hander Rafael Perez did not sign contracts, but they are still a long way from sitting at a table to argue over what they should get paid for 2012. Cabrera is seeking $5.2 million and the Indians have offered $3.75 million. The midpoint between the offers is $4.75 million. Cabrera made $2.025 million last year. Perez is seeking $2.4 million and the Indians have offered $1.6. The midpoint is $2 million. Perez made $1.33 million last year."