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08:13 AM ET 12.19 | The Indians have had serious talks with Mike Cameron, the former Gold Glove outfielder. Cameron, who turns 39 next month, batted only .203 with nine homers and 27 RBI in 237 at-bats last season between Boston and Florida. He hit .245 (.754 OPS) with five homers in 133 at-bats after the All-Star break. Why Cameron? He could provide depth in center in case Grady Sizemore's physical problems continue. ... The Tribe also has talked to Andy LaRoche, who is a career .226 hitter (.642 OPS) in 1,180 big league at-bats. He is mostly a third baseman. At 28, he could fill that spot at Class AAA. Cameron and LaRoche will probably receive minor-league deals if they are signed.

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December 19, 2011  08:35 AM ET

Really? only 39?

December 19, 2011  08:35 AM ET

What? Otis Nixon is unavailable?

December 19, 2011  08:42 AM ET

Ha! Although I suspect even in retirement that Otis could still hit at least .203!

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December 19, 2011  08:59 AM ET

So they want to have an oft-injured player as insurance for another oft-injured player, why?

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December 19, 2011  09:37 AM ET

<The Indians have had serious talks with Mike Cameron, the former Gold Glove outfielder.>

Indians: Do you want a job?

Cameron: Are you offering?

Indians: Maybe...

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December 19, 2011  10:26 AM ET

Speaking of good Cleveland teams will Cleveland State beat South Florida tonight?

December 19, 2011  10:30 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

Cameron certainly has to be considered one of many under the radar steroid users from the 90's.

i tend to agree

December 19, 2011  11:03 AM ET
QUOTE(#9):

Ask Slinky hahaha.

That's a good question, Ray. I suppose, being that the Indians are poor as ****, it has something to do with the fact hat they'll probably be able to pay him with some free Indians gear.

Another good question regarding Cameron is why a deep pocketted team like the Red Sox would have had the oft injured outfielder on their rooster as insurance for an injured outfielder?

December 19, 2011  11:06 AM ET

That's a good question, Ray. I suppose, being that the Indians are poor as ****, it has something to do with the fact hat they'll probably be able to pay him with some free Indians gear.

Another good question regarding Cameron is why a deep pocketted team like the Red Sox would have had the oft injured outfielder on their rooster as insurance for an injured outfielder?

December 19, 2011  11:08 AM ET

By the way, Santa texted me and said Josh Beckette asked for a gigantic black rubber donk for Christmas. What a ****ing creep.

December 19, 2011  11:25 AM ET

Why not Willie Mays Hayes?

December 19, 2011  11:50 AM ET
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Another good question regarding Cameron is why a deep pocketted team like the Red Sox would have had the oft injured outfielder on their rooster as insurance for an injured outfielder?

That was Theo being Theo. I can't believe the Sox paid him $12mil for the time he was there. Nava and Darnell Mcdonald capably filled in for him and the major league minimums.

December 19, 2011  11:53 AM ET
QUOTE(#15):

Why not Willie Mays Hayes?

He's too busy collecting movie royalties from White Men Can't Jump, and Money Train.

December 19, 2011  12:03 PM ET

its the indians from office are trying to mock the indians fans? 0nly 39 huh? are joking right??

December 19, 2011  12:06 PM ET

coco crisp would make more sense than cameron over age, we know that the indians are trying to save as much money but to try to sign cameron its has to do with being a deniable approach!!

 
December 19, 2011  12:08 PM ET

i think the red sox and the yankees have changed their approach on how to make business, apparently they had learned from their own mistakes!!

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