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I just got a place in New York
The Indians have not one, not two but three versions of Opening Day this season. There’s the April 6 season opener in Arlington, the April 10 home opener at Progressive Field and, last but not least, the April 16 opener of the Yankees’ new $1.5 billion ballpark in the Bronx.
In New York, they’re working at a fevered pace to get Yankee Stadium ready for that opener, and it appears to be coming along quite well…

The gigantic video boards are up and running, though I can find at least a couple mistakes in the purported Indians lineup. Can you?
Finally, if the thought of Marte in the Opening Day lineup is unsettling, then what adjective do you use to describe this image?

Let’s keep those submissions printable. This is a family blog.
Marte clears waivers, outrighted to Columbus
You can breathe easy. Andy Marte isn’t going anywhere. His memorable tenure with the Tribe continues.
Marte cleared waivers today, so the Indians were able to outright him to Triple-A Columbus. He’ll be back in camp tomorrow as a non-roster invitee.
Wes Hodges is expected to get the bulk of the starts at third base with the Clippers, so you can expect Marte to see time at third, first and at DH.
You can’t help but wonder if Marte might have snuck through waivers a year ago. Obviously, the Indians didn’t think so.
In any event, three years after the Indians touted Andy Marte as their third baseman of the future, they couldn’t even give him away.
Marte designated as Tribe trades for Salas
Well, you knew the Andy Marte Era would come to an end sooner or later here in camp, and it didn’t take long.
The Indians traded for RHP Juan Salas today, sending Minor League INF Isaias Velasquez to the Rays.
Salas, 30, was designated for assignment by the Rays on Friday. He spent most of last season with Triple-A Durham, going 4-5 with a 2.62 ERA and one save in 28 appearances. He also made five appearances for the Rays, giving up five runs over 6 1/3 innings over two stints.
Salas has spent his entire career with the Rays. He’s made a total of 47 appearances over the last three years, going 1-1 with a 4.44 ERA in 52 2/3 innings.
To make room for Salas, the Indians designated Marte — their former “third baseman of the future.” Marte never got his bat going in the big leagues. The Tribe will have 10 days to trade him, release him or outright him. Perhaps this will be Marte’s opportunity to get another chance elsewhere. We shall see.
As for Velasquez, he was on the Indians’ short-season rookie ball squad in Mahoning Valley last year. He batted .281 with a homer, 10 doubles, a triple and 18 RBIs in 64 games for the Scrappers.
UPDATE: Salas, a converted third baseman, tested positive for performance-enhancers in 2007 and missed all of Spring Training last year because of visa issues in the Dominican. The Indians like his live arm and the fact that he has an option left. He’ll compete for the open bullpen spot.

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