Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta has earmarked Thursday as the day he will end all position battles and decide on a 25-man roster.
It will coincide with the April 1 exhibition game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, where Fausto Carmona will take the mound for the Tribe in his final tune-up before the season.
Acta will be expected to roll out his Opening Day lineup, or some semblance of it, as he continues to ramp up the play of his regulars in the final days of spring training. That leaves just a few days for players competing for roster spots to stake one final claim.
Wednesday will be the last start for starter David Huff as he tries to beat out Carlos Carrasco for the final rotation spot.
Backup infielder Mark Grudzielanek is trying to shake off a late hamstring injury that could ...
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Who’s Your 25? Manny Acta Set To Finalize Indians Roster
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Nino Colla in MLBComments Off on Who’s Your 25? Manny Acta Set To Finalize Indians Roster