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1992 Cleveland Indians season

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Owner(s)
  
Richard Jacobs

Manager(s)
  
Mike Hargrove

General manager(s)
  
John Hart

Local television
  
WUAB Jack Corrigan, Mike Hegan SportsChannel John Sanders, Rick Manning

Local radio
  
WKNR (1220 AM) Herb Score, Tom Hamilton

The Indians were named "Organization of the Year" by Baseball America in 1992, in response to the appearance of offensive bright spots and an improving farm system.

Contents

Offseason

  • October 7, 1991: Mike York was released by the Indians.
  • November 15, 1991: Greg Swindell was traded by the Indians to the Cincinnati Reds for Jack Armstrong, Scott Scudder, and Joe Turek (minors).
  • November 20, 1991: Derek Lilliquist was selected off waivers by the Indians from the San Diego Padres.
  • December 6, 1991: Jesse Orosco was sent by the Indians to the Milwaukee Brewers as part of a conditional deal.
  • December 9, 1991: Pete Rose, Jr. was drafted by the Indians from the Chicago White Sox in the 1991 rule 5 draft.
  • December 10, 1991: Willie Blair and Eddie Taubensee was traded by the Indians to the Houston Astros for Kenny Lofton and Dave Rohde.
  • January 27, 1992: Brook Jacoby was signed as a free agent by the Indians.

    • Notable transactions

  • April 3, 1992: Shawn Hillegas was selected off waivers from the Indians by the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • April 9, 1992: Eric Plunk was signed as a free agent by the Indians.
  • June 1, 1992: 1992 Major League Baseball draft
  • Paul Shuey was drafted by the Indians in the 1st round (2nd pick).
  • Matt Williams was drafted by the Indians in the 4th round.
  • July 4, 1992: Alex Cole was traded by the Indians to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Tony Mitchell (minors).

    • Award winners

    All-Star Game

  • Sandy Alomar, Jr. (Starting Catcher)
  • Carlos Baerga (Reserve)
  • Charles Nagy (Reserve)

    • References

    1992 Cleveland Indians season Wikipedia
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