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Toolshed: Prospects out of options this spring

Phils' Alfaro among those facing waivers if not added to MLB roster
March 2, 2018

Out of options -- it's a scary-sounding phrase, in baseball and elsewhere, as if there are no alternatives and nowhere else to turn. For players, it's something they'd prefer not to hear, but it can also represent an opportunity.First, let's establish what options are in baseball terms. Players on a

Indians Prospect Primer: Mejia's next act

Cleveland's No. 2 prospect takes starring role following historic season
March 22, 2017

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2016 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Francisco Mejía ,

Quiet Merritt speaks up in playoff spotlight

Left-hander breaks out, then helps Indians clinch AL championship
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January 9, 2017

Before pitching in the biggest game of his career to date, Ryan Merritt was understandably nervous."That morning, I definitely couldn't get down much food," he said.But he didn't show it. Indians teammate Cody Anderson said the 24-year-old stuck with his typical routine before Game 5 of the American League Championship