The Indians, set up to be swept, instead turned the tables on David Price and the Rays on Sunday in a 13-0 victory at Tropicana Field.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Baseball is such a strange game.

The Indians were set to be sliced, diced and swept at Tropicana Field. They were shut out in consecutive games Friday and Saturday with the daunting task Sunday of facing David Price. Besides being the reigning American League Cy Young winner, the Indians had never beaten Price in six previous meetings.

Final score: Indians 13, Rays 0.

The Indians, held scoreless for 20 consecutive innings through the first inning Sunday, ripped Price for eight runs on 10 hits in five innings. In six prior starts, Price held the Indians to seven earned runs in 38 1/3 innings. In three starts at the Trop, he'd never allowed an earned run against them.

The Tribe finished with five homers, two by Mark Reynolds and one each by Lonnie Chisenhall, Michael Bourn and Carlos Santana. In a career performance, Santana went 5-for-5 with two singles and two doubles to go along with his second homer of the season.

Reynolds and Chisenhall each hit a three-run homer off Price, 20-5 last year. Reynolds has four hits against Price lifetime, three of them homers. Reynolds leads the Indians with four homers through the first six games of the season.

The victory gave the Indians a 3-3 record on their season-opening trip through Toronto and St. Petersburg. They took two out of three from the Blue Jays and one out of three from the Rays.

It was opposite day at the Trop.

Justin Masterson (2-0), to be polite, has been terrible against the Rays. He came into the game with a 1-7 lifetime record against them. Last year he gave up 12 runs on 16 hits in 8 2/3 innings against manager Joe Maddon's club.

On Sunday, he looked like the Cy Young winner. After a two-out blip in the first inning where he loaded the bases, Masterson was in control. Following Ben Zobrist's two-out single in the third, Masterson retired the last 13 Rays he faced.

Masterson threw seven scoreless innings, striking out eight, walking three and allowing three walks. Masterson started the trip by throwing 70 pitches in the first three innings against Toronto in the season opener on Tuesday. On Sunday, he needed just 97 pitches to go seven, throwing 63 percent (61-of-97) of his pitches for strikes.

The Indians ended their scoreless-inning streak in the second when Drew Stubbs singled with two out to score Mike Aviles for a 1-0 lead. They made it 4-0 on Reynolds three-run homer over the center field fence in the third as he hammered an 0-1 pitch.

In the fifth, Chisenhall hit a three-run homer to right off Price for a 8-0 lead. Bourn homered in the eighth and Santana in the ninth.

The last time the Indians hit five homers in a game was April 26, 2011 against Kansas City.

Reynolds added his second homer of the game to start the seventh off Kyle Farnsworth. He drove it off the facing of the upper deck above the left field bleachers. Santana followed with a double and Aviles singled him home.

In the ninth, Reynolds doubled and scored on Santana's line-drive homer to right.   

The Indians may not wait very long to decide if Brett Myers' best role for the team might be in the bullpen.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In anticipation of the first Indians home game on Monday, we're talkin' ...

About the Tribe...

1. Maybe the problem with Brett Myers is starting. In spring training, Myers had a 9.00 ERA (36 hits, 21 innings). He allowed seven runs (four homers) in five innings of his first regular-season start. Last season, Myers had a 3.31 ERA, but threw only 65 1/3 innings in 70 games. His longest outing was two innings, which he did three times. The Astros put him in the bullpen in 2012. He was 7-14 with a 4.46 ERA as a starter in 2011. In that 2011 season, he gave up 31 homers in 216 innings.

2. While the Indians plan to give Myers a shot in the rotation, they believe he can at least help in the bullpen. They say his arm is fine, his control is not. His pitches must nibble at the corners and live at the knees to be successful. Myers received a one-year, $7 million deal.

3. They believe they have depth in starting pitching with Carlos Carrasco, Trevor Bauer and Danny Salazar, who is at Class AA Akron and could be fast-tracked by the end of the summer. They may need two young starters soon, depending upon the health (and performance) of Scott Kazmir, along with Myers.

4. It was sad to hear that Alex White will have elbow reconstruction surgery. White already had a significant finger injury with the Tribe in 2011. Now, the elbow. The 24-year-old right-hander went to the Rockies with Drew Pomeranz in the Ubaldo Jimenez deal. White was traded to Houston in the winter. His big-league record is 5-13 with a 6.03 ERA.

5. Pomeranz will open the season in the minors. He had a 5.50 spring ERA for the Rockies, and his career big-league record is 4-10 with a 5.01 ERA. Two years ago, White and Pomeranz were the Tribe's top two pitching prospects.

6. Two of the reasons the Tribe and other teams didn't go after Kyle Lohse is that he's 34 and played for pitching-friendly St. Louis. Lohse was 30-11 with a 3.10 ERA in the last two seasons. Before that, he was 88-98 with a 4.70 ERA. He signed a 3-year, $33 million deal with Milwaukee. His career record is 118-109 with a 4.45 ERA.

7. In the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Bernie Miklasz wrote about how most starters leaving the Cardinals flop -- their ERAs are often a full run higher. Dan Haren has been the one big exception. Here are some ERAs of ex-Cardinal pitchers: Matt Morris (5.19), Jeff Suppan (5.02), Todd Stottlemyre (4.67), Andy Benes (4.36) and Woody Williams (4.66).

8. While the Tribe never has said it publicly, there have been questions about the hitting of Drew Stubbs. He's a gifted athlete, very fast with a strong arm who is an excellent outfielder. But he hit only .213 (.610 OPS) last season for the Reds with 14 homers and 166 strikeouts. Heading into Saturday night, Stubbs was 2-of-17 (two singles) with eight strikeouts and two walks.

9. Stubbs was part of the Shin-Soo Choo deal, along with Trevor Bauer, Matt Albers and Bryan Shaw. In his first two appearances for the Tribe, Shaw has three scoreless innings, allowing two hits and fanning three. His fastball is in the 94-96 mph range.

10. I'll be talking at the Highland Square Library in Akron on Saturday, April 13th at 11 a.m. It's free. You must call the library at 330-376-2927 to reserve your seat.

About Browns quarterbacks...

View full size Recent Northeast Ohio history doesn't bode well for the future NFL career of ex-Browns QB Colt McCoy. Joshua Gunter, The Plain Dealer  

Maybe Colt McCoy can change the history of what happened to quarterbacks after they leave Cleveland. Traded to San Francisco, if McCoy can find a way to win five games as a starter for the rest of his career he will be a success, at least compared to others.

Jeff Garcia was a starter here in 2004, and had a 3-7 record. He also was injured. Leaving the Browns, Garcia was 20-15 in starts with Philadelphia, Detroit and Tampa Bay.

So who was the best ex-Browns quarterback other than Garcia? Kelly Holcomb! He was 4-8 as a starter with the Browns (2001-04). He was 4-4 after that with Buffalo in 2005.

Tim Couch? The poor guy took such a physical pounding (1999-2003), he never played another NFL game after leaving. Charlie Frye? He was 6-13 (2005-07) with the Browns, 1-3 after. Brady Quinn? He was 3-9 (2007-09) with the Browns, 1-7 after.

Derek Anderson? He was 16-18 with the Browns, 2-7 after. Trent Dilfer? He was 4-7 (2005) with the Browns, 1-5 after. Ty Detmer? Yes, he started the first game back in 1999. He was 0-2 with the Browns, 1-3 after. Seneca Wallace? He was 1-6 with the Browns (2010-11) and hasn't played in the NFL since.

What's the point?

It's hard to know if the Browns kept signing the wrong quarterbacks, or playing here sabotaged their careers. But it's hard to point to a single quarterback who enhanced his career since the Browns returned in 1999.

When Garcia (20-15) had the most post-Browns success, followed by Holcomb (4-4) ... well, what does that say?

Or how about this? Removing Garcia from the list, the remaining QBs are 10-31 after leaving.

About Josh Gordon ...

View full size If Browns fans spend too much time lamenting the lack of a second-round pick in this month's draft, they should remember that a player like Josh Gordon is exactly what a team looks for in the second round -- and he's already on the team. Joshua Gunter, The Plain Dealer  

Because the Browns took Josh Gordon in the second round of the 2012 supplemental draft, they don't have a second-rounder this season. And yes, they sure could use one. But I've heard people say, "Maybe they shouldn't have taken Gordon and kept the pick."

OK, suppose you had a team with weak receivers (no names, please). Suppose you could draft a 6-3, 225-pounder with long legs and arms who seems to float down the field and past defensive backs. Suppose you knew he would have 50 receptions as a rookie, averaging 16.1 yards per catch, with five touchdowns.

Would you take that guy in the second round this season, assuming you were drafting for the Browns and didn't have Josh Gordon? My guess is most of you would, and former GM Tom Heckert took a gamble and came up with a very promising player.

So yes, I wish the Browns had a second-round pick. But if they didn't, they would have only Greg Little among significant returning receivers. OK, they also have Travis Benjamin. Nonetheless, they'd be looking for someone such as Gordon in the second round.

Now, if the Browns can find a way to trade for a second-rounder, go for it. But there should be no regrets about Gordon.

About the NFL Draft ...

My priorities for the Browns, in order.

1. Cornerback: It doesn't have to be Alabama's Dee Milliner, but it must be someone who can come in, start and take over the position as Joe Haden did in 2010.

2. Safety: I wish there was someone in the secondary with the knack of making interceptions. Usama Young picked off three passes last season, but there never was a sense that he worried any quarterbacks. Right now, the Browns have one starting cornerback (Haden) and one starting safety (Ward). The departed staff thought Tashaun Gipson could develop into a starter at safety, but who knows?

3. Tight end: They signed Kellen Davis (mostly a blocker) and Gary Barnidge (career backup) in free agency. Neither are the big pass-catching targets that Rob Chudzinski loves. Right now, they'd start Jordan Cameron (20 catches in 2012) or Davis (19 catches, eight drops). Players such as Cincinnati's Travis Kelce or Gavin Escobar of San Diego State may be available in the second or third day.

4. Offensive guard: CEO Joe Banner said football comes down to pressuring the opposing quarterback and protecting yours. The big free agent money went to defensive lineman Desmond Bryant and linebacker Paul Kruger, both pass rushers. They need a guard because they can't count on Jason Pinkston coming back from blood clots, even though he says he's healthy.

5. Linebackers: When you play the 3-4, you always need another outside linebacker.

6. A kicker and punter: How I wish they had signed Phil Dawson. They have a rookie kicker (Brandon Bogotay) and punter (Spencer Lanning, Jacob Schum), but none are NFL proven.

7. Yes, they can always use another receiver. They can draft a quarterback in the lower rounds. But the defensive secondary and tight end/offensive guard situations concern me the most.

About the Cavaliers and NBA coaches ...

View full size Byron Scott's job may or may not be up for debate, but what is certain is the challenge of finding a new coach who is a definitive upgrade is considerable. Michael Perez, Associated Press  

If Byron Scott is fired at the end of the season, the team fits right in with most of the NBA.

Scott is finishing his third year with the Cavs. He was handed a lousy job with a game plan to use young players as the team piled up ping pong balls for the draft. I'd bring him back next season, assuming he'd bring in a defensive coordinator.

But let's leave that issue aside, and consider the big picture. In the NBA, the word is most players don't respect the coaches -- the stars run the league. There's a reason for that -- namely, most teams don't respect or support their coaches.

Consider this ...

1. Only seven coaches (out of 30) have been with their team for at least four years: Gregg Popovich (San Antonio, 1996), Doc Rivers (Boston, 2004), George Karl (Denver, 2005), Rick Carlisle (Dallas, 2008), Erik Spoelstra (Miami, 2008), Scott Brooks (OKC, 2008) and Lionel Hollins (Memphis, 2009).

2. Only six coaches will have lasted three years with their current team, assuming they aren't fired: Larry Drew (Atlanta), Monty Williams (New Orleans), Tom Thibodeau (Chicago), Vinny Del Negro (Clippers), Doug Collins (Philadelphia) and Scott (Cleveland).

3. So 17 of 30 NBA coaches have been with their team for less than three years. Think about that -- more than half the league.

4. Only two Eastern Conference coaches have longer tenures than Scott: Rivers and Spoelstra.

5. The league has three interim coaches: Jim Boylan (Milwaukee), Lindsay Hunter (Phoenix) and P.J. Carlesimo (Brooklyn). All three jobs are supposed to be open at the end of the season, although the Suns may keep Hunter. A safe guess is at least five other coaches will be fired. So if the Cavs fire Scott, they may be one of eight teams looking for a coach.

6. Among the best available candidates are the Van Gundy brothers, although Jeff has resisted overtures, preferring TV. Stan Van Gundy will be very careful what job he takes after watching Dwight Howard ruin Orlando then force a trade. In the process, GM Otis Smith and Van Gundy were fired in 2012 -- despite leading the Magic to the 2009 NBA Finals.

7. Nate McMillan is a solid candidate. Rumor is if the Sacramento franchise moves to Seattle, McMillan could be the next coach. Phil Jackson? Please. It's doubtful he'll coach, and it certainly won't be the Cavs if he does.

8. Yes, there is Mike Brown. The former Cavs coach has been fired twice despite never losing in the first round of the playoffs and winning 65 percent of his regular-season games. He was 41-25 and won the Pacific Division with the Lakers last season and lost in the second round. He opened 1-4 this season, and was fired.

9. So if you wonder why some NBA players are so quick to tune out the coach, here is your answer. They know it won't be long until another one shows up.

It's the Indians and Yankees in the 20th home opener at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario. First pitch is at 4:05 p.m. Watch video

It's the Indians and Yankees in the 20th home opener at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario. First pitch is at 4:05 p.m.

Jimenez line: 4 1/3 IP, 6 R, 6 ER, 7H, 4K, 3BB, 91 pitches #TribeOpener

— Tim Warsinskey(@TimsTakePD) April 8, 2013

Most disturbing thing about Ubaldo is motion is slow and clunky, his velocity in the high 80s, control shaky. Real regression.

— Terry Pluto (@terrypluto) April 8, 2013

Pronk is 8-for-13 with two homers and seven RBI as a visiting player in Progressive Field, dating to August 2002. #indians #yankees

— Dennis Manoloff (@dmansworldpd) April 8, 2013

Welcome wagon: Great ovation for Nick Swisher in his first home at-bat as an Indian. #TribeOpener.

— Tim Warsinskey(@TimsTakePD) April 8, 2013

Welcome wagon: Great ovation for Nick Swisher in his first home at-bat as an Indian. #TribeOpener.

— Tim Warsinskey(@TimsTakePD) April 8, 2013

Sun peaked out as balloons rose over U.S. flag during the National Athem. Nice moment. #TribeOpener. twitter.com/TimsTakePD/sta…

— Tim Warsinskey(@TimsTakePD) April 8, 2013

National Anthem for home opener. #indians twitter.com/hoynsie/status…

— paul hoynes (@hoynsie) April 8, 2013

Travis Hafner gets a big ovation, many fans standing, as Tom Hamilton gives him a nice intro as #Yankees DH. #Indians

— Tim Warsinskey(@TimsTakePD) April 8, 2013

Travis Hafner, #yankee. Looks strange. twitter.com/TimsTakePD/sta…

— Tim Warsinskey(@TimsTakePD) April 8, 2013

Welcome to Opening Day. #indians twitter.com/TimsTakePD/sta…

— Tim Warsinskey(@TimsTakePD) April 8, 2013

It's been a long road for Michigan to get back to the national title game.  The Wolverines hadn't even sniffed so much as a Sweet 16 since making it to the Elite 8 in 1994. One of the more famous Michigan alums, Jalen Rose, never won a national championship, but he'll have a chance to be at this game...

Michigan celebrates its semfinal victory over Syracuse in the Final Four.

Jalen Rose will be on hand for the Michigan basketball team's first championship game appearance since 1993, thanks to an assist from former Michigan State great Magic Johnson.

Rose, a member of the Fab Five who played against North Carolina in that title game, told Grantland's Bill Simmons that he's catching a lift from Los Angeles to Atlanta on Johnson's private jet.

"Who would have thought 20 years ago that I would be going to the game to watch my Wolverines cut down the nets — and riding on the plane with Earvin 'Magic' Johnson?" Rose told Simmons. "This is unbelievable."

ATLANTA — Rick Pitino knows how lasting one more win would be. It would give everyone a reason to stay connected. It would create a lifetime bond. To drive that point home, the Louisville coach showed his team the documentary on North Carolina State's improbable title in 1983, the one that left coach Jim Valvano running around the court looking...

Louisville coach Rick Pitino knows the impact of one more win Monday night, and so does Michigan coach John Beilein. John Bazemore, Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Rocky River won the girls fencing state championship at Ohio State over the weekend. The Pirates were led by Rebecca Sloan, who was runner-up in the sabre competition. Dublin Jerome edged Bexley for the boys title. Shaker Heights was third and Rocky River placed fifth.

Rocky River won the girls fencing state title over the weekend in Columbus, while the Pirates' boys team placed fifth.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Rocky River won the girls fencing state championship at Ohio State over the weekend. The Pirates were led by Rebecca Sloan, who was runner-up in the sabre competition.

Dublin Jerome edged Bexley for the boys title. Shaker Heights was third and Rocky River placed fifth.

Michael Billinghurst III of Keystone won the boys epee title. St. Ignatius' Stephen Kimatian and Walsh Jesuit's Nicholas Griffiths tied for third.

In the girls epee, fencers from Hudson placed second and third behind Columbus Academy with Annemarie Kelpe second and Meredith Pinkerton tying for third.

West Geauga's Christina Keil tied for third in the girls foil.

Bourn likes the atmosphere fostered by manager Terry Francona.

View full size Indians outfielder Michael Bourn, pictured during spring training, is excited about today's home opener against the Yankees.  

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Center fielder Micheal Bourn likes the Tribe's vibe.

“I think our chemistry is good. We have fun in the locker room, which carries over to the field,'' Bourn said today at Progressive Field before the Indians' home opener against the Yankees.

“There's always good cheering for teammates and we always have each other's backs. That's a plus.''

Bourn, 30, is a key piece in the Indians' significant roster makeover this season, so the getting-to-know-you process is still in progress.

“Spring training helped us out a lot. We had a longer spring training than normal and I think the extra week and a half helped us get to know each other,'' he said.

Bourn likes the atmosphere fostered by manager Terry Francona thus far.

“He wants us to police ourselves,'' Bourn said. “He'll give us a little leeway, and with that leeway we'll try not to take advantage of it.''

Sunday's 13-0 outburst against David Price and Tampa Bay didn't come as a surprise to Bourn because the team was just as loose that day as it has been in every other game.

“We didn't have any pressure going in,'' he said. “Every day has been the same. If we lose, we get over that. Sunday, we came in the clubhouse and it was the same, and we were ready to go.''

But beating Price did mean something more.

“We had a good day against a very, very dominant pitcher in this game. He was the Cy Young Award winner for a reason last year,'' Bourn said.

“But today is a new day. When you have success, you want to carry it over to the next day, but it's still a new day.''

“So far, so good. It's very, very early,'' Bourn said.

Nobody outside organization has much insight as to whether Cavs will bring Scott back as coach. Losing huge third-quarter lead against Miami on March 20 was key to recent 10-game losing streak. More Cavaliers story links.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers will seek their third consecutive win on Tuesday night against the Pacers in Indiana.

The Cavs are 24-52 with six games to go in the 2012-13 season. The Pacers have clinched the championship of the Central Division, despite a 22-point home loss to Oklahoma City on Friday night and a 19-point loss at Washington on Saturday night. The Cavs are last in the five-team Central, behind the Detroit Pistons (26-52), who visit Cleveland on Wednesday night.

Plain Dealer and cleveland.com Cavaliers coverage includes Tom Reed's game story on the Cavs' 91-85 home win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night; Rich Exner's story on how the weekend didn't help the Cavs' potential positioning for June's NBA draft; Reed's Cleveland Cavaliers Insider.

The major topic surrounding the Cavs as the season draws near its end: Will Byron Scott return to coach them for a fourth season?

Sam Amico writes for FoxSportsOhio.com that besides people on the inside -- such as Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and general manager Chris Grant -- nobody can really say with much certainty what Scott's future with the team is:

Basically, all we know is Scott will be the Cavs’ coach for the final six games. That, and his contract doesn’t expire until the end of next season.

But this is the NBA, and coaches’ contracts typically mean little. They don’t count toward the salary cap, so if you do away with them, there’s no penalty beyond the owner’s pocketbook. If you can afford an NBA team, that’s not really a penalty at all.

As for Cavs owner Dan Gilbert … well, we haven’t heard anything regarding Scott. Same goes for general manager Chris Grant.

Nothing wrong with that. Sometimes, silence is indeed the best option. That’s especially the case when a mere nine days remain in the regular season. You can address the coach, and the entire roster, when it ends.

Still, it might be nice for Gilbert or Grant to do just that. The Scott situation should be talked about by the people who matter, the people who make the decisions. If not now, then certainly next week.

It’d be one thing if no one else was talking about it. Instead, it’s almost the entire focus of everyone who covers and watches the team.

Byron Scott's Cavs future continues as a major topic.....and other Cavs and NBA notes. (By Bob Finnan, News-Herald and Lorain Morning Journal)

The Cavaliers' late-season struggles could have a major impact on how they conduct their off-season. (WaitingForNextYear)

It would be a mistake for the Cavaliers to fire coach Byron Scott now. (By Jason Lloyd, Akron Beacon Journal)

Videos of Cavaliers coach Byron Scott, power forward Tristan Thompson and point guard Kyrie Irving talking with the media following the Cavs' 91-85 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. (nba.com/cavaliers)

Observations on Kyrie Irving and other NBA topics. (By Jason Lloyd, Akron Beacon Journal)

Keeping track of the late-season play of second-year power forward Tristan Thompson and rookie center Tyler Zeller. (By Kevin Hetrick, Cavs: The Blog)

The Cavs get a 91-85 win over Orlando despite shooting 36 percent. (By Rick Noland, Elyria Chronicle-Telegram and Medina County Gazette)

An unlikely lineup keyed the Cavs' fourth-quarter defense and led to the win over Orlando. (By Jason Lloyd, Akron Beacon Journal)

The Cavs win their second straight game due in large part to playing better defense. (By Bob Finnan, News-Herald and Lorain Morning Journal)

Twenty-four of the 29 other NBA teams stand ahead of the Cavaliers in these new power rankings. (ESPN.com)

A leaner Travis Hafner is taking the field this season for the Yankees: He shed 15 pounds in spring training.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Travis Hafner returned to Progressive Field with a sunny disposition.

Pronk is happy to be playing for the Yankees and happy for his team of the previous 10 seasons, the Indians. He met with reporters in the Yankees dugout several hours before the Indians' home opener.

"It's a little strange because you're used to being over there for the last 10 years,'' Hafner said. "But it's great to be back here for (the Cleveland home opener). It's going to be a great atmosphere and I'm excited to be here.''

Hafner will bat cleanup for manager Joe Girardi against Tribe righty Ubaldo Jimenez. Hafner, asked what type of reception he anticipated, said: "I think it will be good. The fans always have treated me great. At the same time, I play for the Yankees now, so we'll see.''

Hafner is in a visiting uniform in Cleveland for the second time in his career. As a prospect with the Texas Rangers in August 2002, he went 6-for-11 with two doubles, one homer and three RBI in a three-game series.

The Indians acquired Hafner in December 2002. He hit 200 homers in his Tribe tenure, but injuries prevented him from reaching his full potential after 2007. From 2008 through 2012, he appeared in no more than 118 games in one season.

Last season, Hafner hit .228 with 12 homers in 66 games. The Indians bought out the final year of his contract for $2.75 million, putting Pronk on the market. The Indians were among the clubs to express at least mild interest in free-agent Hafner. He spoke with Tribe General Manager Chris Antonetti a few times.

"There wasn't a point where I did or didn't think I'd be back,'' he said. "I didn't know what to expect. We didn't hear much until January, then it started to pick up a little bit.''

A call from the Yankees got his full attention.

"I talked to a lot of people, and it seemed like a great fit for me,'' he said. "The franchise, the ballpark. Having a chance to play with Hall of Famers and really good leaders. Those were things I was really looking forward to.''

Hafner did not mind stepping into the pressure cooker that is New York, where the smallest happenings are scrutinized. He welcomed it.

The Yankees are aging and injury-riddled and were 2-4 entering Monday's game, but they still are the Yankees. Pronk had appeared in each of the first six games, hitting .350 (7-for-20) with one homer, two RBI and three runs. He narrowly has missed several homers.

"The transition has been really good,'' said Hafner, who is reunited with former Indians lefty CC Sabathia. "The guys on the team have been great. They've welcomed me.''

A leaner Hafner took the field this season. He shed 15 pounds in spring training.

"I'm just trying to make it as easy on my back and knees as possible,'' he said. "I feel good physically.''

As Hafner secured a one-year, $2 million contract with the Yankees, he kept close tabs on the Indians. He and his family have a home in Northeast Ohio, so it was easy to do. As a fan of the Indians when they don't play the Yankees, Hafner was encouraged by how ownership and the front office reshaped the roster.

"I think it was a little surprising, but they obviously had a great offseason,'' he said. "It was important for them to do because they were able to get a buzz going in the town again and generate interest in the team. They made good decisions. It's good to see them doing well.''

The Indians' game last Tuesday in Toronto marked the first time since 2002 that Hafner was not in their Opening Day lineup.

Indians manager Terry Francona needed a little help reaching Progressive Field this morning for today's home opener against the Yankees.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Terry Francona lives about two blocks from Progressive Field. He made the walk for the first time Monday morning at about 8 to get ready for the home opener against the Yankees.

"I got lost three times," said Francona with a laugh. "Even when I got to the garage
(attached to the ballpark), people asked me, 'Do you know where you're going?' I said, 'Nope.' Finally, someone was nice enough to drive me the rest of the way in a golf cart.

"But the people in Cleveland are officially the nicest people I've ever met. Everybody I walked past said hello. That was a little different than I was used to."

Francona did not ride his scooter because it was at the ballpark after making the trip from Goodyear, Ariz., to Cleveland in one of the team's equipment truck.

Six games into Francona's first year as manager of the Indians, his team is 3-3 and has finally reached home base for the first time since Feb. 10. Francona is excited about the home opener.

"It's going to be a really special day," he said. "We get so busy with what we're doing, you don't really allow yourself to think like that. In spring training, you're taking care of spring training. Then we open the season in Toronto then we go to Tampa.

"Part of the reason you want to be prepared is so you can enjoy the pregame stuff."

As part of the ceremonies before today's 4:05 game, Francona's father, Tito, will throw out the first pitch to his son. Tito Francona played for the Indians from 1959 to 1964.

"It's going to be really cool for me," said the Tribe's manager.

Along with the Franconas, bench coach Sandy Alomar, first baseman Nick Swisher, left fielder Michael Brantley and right-hander Zach McAllister will receive first pitches from their fathers.

"My father has thrown a baseball a million times in his life," said Francona. "He'll be really honored, but it's not something he'd talk about."

Francona said his father's teammates started calling him "Little Tito" when he was running around the locker room.

 "They probably didn't know my name," said Francona. "I was just a little kid in the way. When I got to pro ball, it just kind of happened. I always thought it was pretty cool. I love my dad.

"The only time it's weird is when he's around. When someone says 'Tito,' his head jerks around."

CLEVELAND, Ohio - St. Ignatius linebacker Kyle Berger is the seventh oral commitment for Ohio State's 2014 recruiting class after announcing the news on his Twitter account Monday. Berger, a four-star prospect according to Rivals.com, had offers from Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State, among many others. A third-team All-Ohio pick and a Plain-Dealer All-Star, the 6-foot-3, 215-pound Berger...

Kyle Berger - (Special to The Plain Dealer)

CLEVELAND, Ohio - St. Ignatius linebacker Kyle Berger is the seventh oral commitment for Ohio State's 2014 recruiting class after announcing the news on his Twitter account Monday.

Hubbard just announced his decision for the Buckeyes on Friday.

With Ohio State's spring game on Saturday, there could be some more pledges in the coming week.

By Josh Verlin | National Desk The 2012-13 college basketball season comes to an end tonight, when Michigan (31-7) and Louisville (34-5) square off for the national title. Here are three things that could help determine who gets their One Shining Moment tonight: 1. Can Louisville force turnovers? Kevin Ware, who became a national story when a freak accident caused...

By Josh Verlin | National Desk

Player of the year Trey Burke is, quite simply, Michigan's most dominant basketball player in two decades. The Associated Press

Faithful fans hope for thrills from the Indians at their home opener today and beyond.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- There aren't many things in this hungry baseball town that brings out the appetite like the Home Opener.

And today in downtown Cleveland, the streets around Progressive Field were teeming with fans sipping beer, getting their faces painted, basking in shirtsleeve weather, clutching their Tribe caps in the breeze, and hoping for a big season at last.

 "It's amazing," said Marc Glassman, taking an afternoon off from running Marc's stores to join the other fans. "They're just stacked, layer upon layer. It's very exciting for Cleveland."

Many fans had to park blocks away from Progressive Field because the week-day lots were already full. Clouds and a forecast of possible rain made the walk seem even farther.

Lindy Montiero hiked from Superior east of 13^th St. She gushed about the mild temperatures en route and ignored the murky clouds. "It's beautiful. Don't say the R word!"

Michael Cancelli dared to sport Yankees gear, in honor of the Tribe's opponents today.

So far, no one had given him flak. "I'm a little disappointed," he said. But he hoped for more of a challenge once the game began.

 Art Hubbell of North Ridgeville expects a good year. "I think they're going to go far. The new management, the new players, they'll be in good shape."

Jones has been assigned to the Canton Charge six times this season, and is learning how to scrap for playing time in the NBA.

Kevin Jones is averaging 3 points and 5 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game during the Cavaliers' last two games. The Plain Dealer      

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- When it comes to responsibility, Kevin Jones probably leads the way among Cavaliers rookies.

Every game day, he dutifully ambles into the locker room pushing a stroller containing a baby doll that Cavaliers head coach Byron Scott assigned all rookies to care for this season. The baby wears an NBA-issued headband and even tiny NBA socks. It rests near Jones' locker until the 23-year-old from West Virginia pushes it out to his car after games.

But even Jones admitted Monday that he hasn't always followed Scott's strict orders. Occasionally, Jones has tossed the baby in the trunk of his car.

"Once in a while," Jones said sheepishly. "I don't do it all the time."

When it comes to taking everything that's happened during his first year in the NBA in stride, Jones is among the top for the young Cavaliers, as well. He has been assigned to the NBADL's Canton Charge six times this season, appearing in 12 games in which he has averaged 22.4 points, 11.2 rebounds and 37.5 minutes per game.

But even Jones admitted that there's one thing he has refused to do this season: Look at how much the numbers on his car odometer have grown with all the 60-mile trips back-and-forth between Cleveland and Canton.

"I'm scared to look at it," Jones said with a laugh. "It's been a ride, but I can't complain. I'm in a real good position right now being able to play. I just want to keep on expanding my minutes, and hopefully we keep on winning."

Because in the Cavaliers last two victories, Jones has seen his minutes rise, and he's hopeful it's a harbinger of what's to come for him with Cleveland.

In last week's victory over Boston, he had eight rebounds in 22 minutes. Against Orlando on Sunday, he logged 19 minutes and was less spectacular while shooting 2-for-9 for four points, but still as active as ever defensively.

"Kevin's just a solid player," Scott said. "He's just one of those guys who when he's out there, he's not going to make a lot of mistakes. He doesn't try to do things he's not capable of doing. If he has an open shot, he takes it, and he takes it with confidence. Defensively, he doesn't hurt you because he has a good understanding of where he needs to be and where he should be. I think the last two games he's looked pretty comfortable out there and he's played pretty well."

At 6-foot-8, Jones is an undersized power forward in the NBA, but Scott thinks there's not only a place for Jones in the league, but that he has learned how to negotiate taller players on the court by using his strength and quickness.

"He has a knack for rebounding the ball and doing some little things that I think will keep him around here for a while, in the league," Scott said. "Plus, he's a great kid who works his butt off."

Said Jones: "I think I can overcome that (lack of size), especially me being strong and me just having energy, and me boxing guys out, taller guys, more athletic guys."

Still, despite all the he's done right of late, Scott is keeping his eye on all his rookies. Just in case he sees one toss a baby in the trunk.

"I might have to tell them, 'That's no way to treat your child,'" Scott said. "But for the most part, they've done a pretty good job, at least when I'm watching."

Injury update: Luke Walton (right ankle sprain) and C.J. Miles (concussion) are out against the Pacers and will not travel to Indiana. Miles suffered a laceration on his forehead Sunday in the game against Orlando, and required six stitches to close the gash caused by Nikola Vucevic's elbow. When Miles reported Cavaliers practice Monday, he complained of symptoms that placed him in the NBA's concussion protocol. He will have to pass a series of tests before he can play again.

Daniel Gibson (left elbow injury) traveled to Indiana and is day-to-day. Dion Waiters (left knee) participated in Cavaliers' drills Monday, but his status remains unclear.

"I don't know if it's the next phase (of rehabilitation) or the final phase or what," Scott said. "We'll see how he is after this. What we had today, I wouldn't even call a practice, but he went through it. A lot of one on one stuff, and some of it is he's trying to get back in game shape."

Other thoughts on Mitch McGary, Big Ten seeding and the Big Ten title drought.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - On Jan. 13, 16-0 Michigan lost its first game of the season to Ohio State. Twelve weeks later, the Wolverines are playing for the national title.

Knowing how good the Wolverines were at times this season, this finish for Michigan shouldn't be a shock. But considering how things went in the Big Ten, it is a bit. Because the Big Ten ruined Michigan for all of us, to a degree.

The clawing and grabbing and defensive attitude in the Big Ten made the Wolverines run in cement. So what the Wolverines have faced in the NCAA Tournament - from No. 5 seed VCU, a game a lot of people picked Michigan to lose; through No. 1 seed Kansas, No. 3 seed Florida, No. 4 seed Syracuse and No. 1 seed Louisville tonight – has been easier for the Wolverines than their Big Ten schedule.

It wouldn't be for everyone, but it was for this team, with this style.

In their seven Big Ten losses, six during the regular season and one in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, Michigan averaged 64 points per game. In these five NCAA Tournament wins, Michigan has averaged 75 points per game.

Only Syracuse on Saturday really managed to slow the Wolverines down in Michigan's 61-56 win. But Michigan freshman Mitch McGary had developed as an agile, confident, passing big man by then and helped lead the way.

Against the three best defensive teams in the Big Ten, teams that really bothered Michigan this year, McGary wasn't yet that. That's why Michigan went 2-4 against Michigan State, Wisconsin and Ohio State, with the two wins by one over Michigan State and by two over Ohio State in overtime.

As long as Bo Ryan hasn't been hired by Louisville as a consultant, Michigan has a shot tonight.

Other thoughts, some stolen from myself on Twitter:

* Michigan, the No. 5 seed in Big Ten Tournament, is playing for NCAA title. Iowa, the No. 6 seed in Big Ten Tournament, played for NIT title.

* Mitch McGary did not make the Big Ten All-Freshman team. And it wasn't an oversight. Based off the regular season, he didn't deserve to. Teammate Glenn Robinson, III, Michigan State's Gary Harris, Indiana's Yogi Ferrell, Purdue's A.J. Hammons and Wisconsin's Sam Dekker were the five freshmen who did make it.

* As for McGary's emergence, you figured this would happen this tournament, that in a wide-open field one player raising his game had a chance to make all the difference for his team. That's what we based our Plain Dealer tournament preview section on this concept, picking a player from each team who could do that. And that's why for Michigan, I chose … Nik Stauskas.

* Remember, Michigan was 15-17 three years ago. Credit John Beilein as a coach and as a gatherer of talent. He got Tim Hardaway Jr. in the 2010 class, Trey Burke in the 2011 class and Robinson, McGary, Stauskas and Spike Albrecht in the monster 2012 class that everyone knew would be really good.

* The Big Ten hasn't won a title in men's basketball since Michigan State 2000. It hasn't won a title in the biggest college sports – men's or women's basketball, baseball or football – since Ohio State's football crown in 2002. This would be a big night for the conference.

* But I'll take Louisville 76, Michigan 71.

Drafting defensive end-outside linebackers Ansah or Jordan wouldn't be risky, but picking Patterson earlier than expected could pay off. Browns, like all teams, have made good picks and lousy ones. More Browns story links.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns were 5-11 last season and are 23-57 over the last five years.

The lousy win-loss records have meant that the Browns have had favorable positions in the NFL drafts. We're still waiting to see how well many of Cleveland's premium picks play out.

The Browns' reward for last season's struggles is the sixth pick in the first round, which will be held on Thursday, April 25.

The second and third rounds are slated for April 26 and the fourth through seventh rounds on April 27.

The Browns don't own a second-round pick. They gave that up to acquire wide receiver Josh Gordon is last summer's supplemental draft.

Andrea Hangst, for the Bleacher Report, details just where each of the Browns' eight picks fall in the draft order. She also makes a bold try to predict which player Cleveland will select with each pick. That's a quite difficult task, but the effort gives insight on which positions the Browns may try to address.

Chris Burke writes for Sports Illustrated's SI.com what the "safe" and "surprise" first-round picks would be for each AFC North team.

For the Browns, writes Burke:

The Safe Route: Ziggy Ansah, DE/OLB, BYU or Dion Jordan, DE/OLB, Oregon

This one’s pretty simple — the Browns are moving from a 4-3 to a 3-4, putting a premium on outside playmakers. Though they signed Paul Kruger (and, to a much lesser extent, Quentin Groves) and bring back Jabaal Sheard, it would be hard to pass on a potentially elite talent like Ansah or Jordan.

The Surprise: Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee

If you ignore where the Browns are drafting in Round 1, this “surprise” selection is easy to comprehend, too. They spent their 2012 first-rounders on QB Brandon Weeden and running back Trent Richardson, and used this year’s second-rounder to take WR Josh Gordon in the supplemental draft.

Those all were important stepping stones to building a dynamic offense (especially if you have any faith in Weeden), but the Browns cannot stop there. And they really cannot stop at wide receiver, though Gordon and Greg Little combined for 103 catches in 2012.

That unit remains lacking when it comes to pure talent. Which is why Patterson, perhaps the most exciting wide receiver prospect in this draft, could force Cleveland to gamble at No. 6. Patterson is still in his infancy as a route-runner, so he may not dominate from the get-go. Once he picks up the more technical aspects of his position, though, the Browns could have themselves a legit No. 1 receiver.

Nearly a year ago, cleveland.com re-posted the "Cleveland Browns 100 best draft picks of all-time." It had been first posted in April, 2011, with the rankings based on value: a player's production for the Browns versus when he was drafted. The rankings didn't include players selected in supplemental drafts. Going into the 2011 season, current Browns Joe Thomas, Ahtyba Rubin and D'Qwell Jackson were ranked. Their rankings would likely now be adjusted following the last two seasons.

Currently, cleveland.com is in the midst of a series on the "Cleveland Browns' 100 best all-time players."

Plain Dealer and cleveland.com Browns coverage also includes Mary Kay Cabot's story that the Browns today and Tuesday are hosting visits by top draft prospects such as USC quarterback Matt Barkley, Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, BYU linebacker Ziggy Ansah and Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner.

Browns story links

Wide receiver Greg Little and tight end Dan Gronkowski attend "A Prom to Remember," an event for northeast Ohio children who are fighting cancer. (By Matt Florjancic, clevelandbrowns.com)

Some players with area ties, including a couple kickers, will work out for the Browns on Friday. (By Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal)

Some top draft prospects are visiting the Browns today and Tuesday. (By Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal)

Analysis of what the Browns roster looks like for now. (By Fred Greetham, FoxSportsOhio.com)

A new first-round mock draft. (By Jeff Schudel, News-Herald and Lorain Morning Journal)

Poll: Are the Browns set at quarterback for next season? (By Steve DiMatteo, Dawg Pound Daily)

A look at the tight ends in this year's draft. (By Matt Florjancic, clevelandbrowns.com)

Not counting the visits the Browns host today and Tuesday, the draft prospects they are known to have shown some interest in. (By Chris Pokorny, Dawgs By Nature)

Terrell Gausha made a name for himself in amateur boxing. He is trying to do the same as a professional fighter.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Terrell Gausha is no stranger to the Cleveland Golden Gloves.

Cleveland's 2012 Olympian won four open division championships during his years in the tournament, taking two at 178 pounds (2007-08) and two more at 165 the next two years. He took in the opening night of this year's tournament at the Brook Park Recreation Center last Friday, getting ready to ship off to San Antonio for his next professional bout on April 20.

Gausha is undefeated in three matches since turning pro last November.

"I don't see it too much differently," said Gausha, in regard to the difference between the pros and amateurs. "I had that experience in the World Series of Boxing. It's a slow pace [in the pros]. I can take my time and it's better for me."

In the WSB, boxers maintained their amateur status as they fought without headgear and used some professional rules. Those aspects have been adopted for elite amateur boxing at the international and Olympic level.

Handled by veteran manager by Al Haymon, Gausha will face Eddie Tigs (1-5-2) at the Alamodome in a four-rounder. That bout will be on the undercard of the 154-pound unification bout between WBC champ Canelo Alvarez (41-0-1, 30 KOs) and WBA champ Austin Trout (26-0, 14 KOs). Showtime will telecast it at 10 p.m.

At 25, Gausha said the plan is to stay busy in the near future.

"I want to box at least once a month or every six weeks," said Gausha. "I want like eight fights a year for the first two years."

It's an ambitious schedule, but as he proved in overcoming the odds to make the Olympic team, don't count him out.

Semifinals - The 85th Cleveland Golden Gloves continue with semifinals on Saturday at the Brook Park Recreation Center, 17400 Sheldon Rd., in Brook Park at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $10 youth under 12. Call 216-662-7445.    

Around the ring - Lorain middleweight Wilkins Santiago (8-0, 1 KOs) scored a six-round unanimous decision against Mustafah Johnson (9-17-1, 2 KOs) during a pro show at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort in Chester, W.Va. ... The headliner on that West Virginia show saw former lightweight champ Paul Spadafora (48-0-1, 19 KOs) take a 10-rounder against Robert Frankel (32-13-1, 6 KOs). At 37, Spadafora has boxing's longest unbeaten streak. ... In Macao, China, last Saturday, Juan Francisco Estrada (23-2, 17 KOs) won the WBA-WBO flyweight titles on a split decision against Brian Viloria (32-4, 19 KOs). Look for a rematch closer to home. ... On the same card, WBO 130-pound champ Roman Martinez (27-1-2, 9 KOs) retained his titles as he handed Diego Magdaleno (23-1, 9 KOs) his first loss. Coming on a split decision, that one is also headed for another get together. ... The Boxing Writers Association of America will hold its annual awards dinner in New York on Wednesday. Nonito Donaire was named the BWAA's 2012 fighter of the year, with the Juan Manuel Marquez-Manny Pacquiao match the fight of the year. ... HBO is planning a retrospective on the trilogy of bouts between Micky Ward and the late Arturo Gatti. It will air in June.

Farewell - Condolences to the family and friends of Cecil Shorts, who died last week at age 76. The longtime trainer was the 1956 Cleveland Golden Gloves lightweight open division champion. His grandson, Collinwood High and Mount Union product Cecil Shorts III, is a receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

This week in history - Joe Louis died in Las Vegas at the age of 66 on April 12, 1981.

Friday - Showtime's "ShoBox" series is in Las Vegas where lightweight Angelo Santana (14-0, 11 KOs) takes on Bahodir Mamadjonov (12-1, 8 KOs) and 140-pound Amir Imam (8-0, 7 KOs) takes on Jeremy Bryan (16-2, 7 KOs) at 10 p.m.

An hour later, the ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" are in Shelton, Wash., where one-time featherweight champ Rico Ramos (21-2, 15 KOs) takes on Oscar Gonzalez (20-2, 14 KOs) in the feature.

Saturday - HBO will be at Madison Square Garden, where WBO 122-pound champion Nonito Donaire (31-1, 20 KOs) of the Philippines takes on WBA champ Guillermo Rigondeaux (11-0, 8 KOs) of Cuba at 11 p.m. Donaire, "The Filipino Flash," has become huge in his native land on the heels of Pacquiao. Rigondeaux won Olympic gold medals in 2000 and 2004, with nearly 400 amateur bouts, before defecting in 2009.

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Swisher says it hurt not to get an offer from the Yankees, and in heading to Cleveland he decided to do what was best for him and his family.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Indians' Nick Swisher had the option of using a chair for his meeting with reporters this morning. Swisher pushed the chair aside.

"I'd much rather be standing,'' he said with a chuckle. "Like a professor or something.''

For the next 15 minutes, Swisher informed his students about -- you guessed it -- how excited he is to be playing for the Indians. He also reflected on his days in the Bronx.

The Indians play host to the Yankees this afternoon for their home opener.

Swisher played 598 regular-season games for the Yankees over four seasons (2009-2012). He batted .268 with 105 homers.

"I'm so excited to see those guys,'' Swisher said. "The previous four years were amazing. That doesn't mean I don't want to give it to them on the field.''

Swisher talked about the mystique of being a Yankee.

"There's something about that organization, about that team,'' he said. "When you put on that uniform, it's something special. You better bring your 'A' game against them.''

The Indians signed Swisher as a free agent to a four-year contract worth $56 million.

"We wanted to be in a place where we're going to be loved and where we're going to be happy,'' he said. "I've been treated like a king.''

One of the New York reporters said: "You weren't loved in New York?''

Swisher paused to measure his words.

"When it boils down to it, they didn't come to me,'' he said. "It hurt not to get an offer. I decided to do what was best for me and my family.''

Pressed for his thoughts on how the Yankees have replaced him, relying on the likes of veteran Vernon Wells, Swisher said: "Let me say this the correct way: I'm not part of that team over there.''

Swisher said he hopes to take what he learned from numerous Yankees teammates and apply it to his new front-line leadership role in Cleveland. The lessons begin and end with winning. Swisher wants to make sure that enjoyment is an underlying theme.

"You can debate whether fun comes from winning or winning comes from fun,'' he said. "You gotta have both.''

Swisher praised the Indians' bigwigs for constructing a roster with a solid blend of veterans and youngsters. The Indians are 3-3 after series in Toronto (2-1) and Tampa Bay (1-2). Swisher, the cleanup man, is hitting .182.

"What I'm most proud of to this point is how we compete,'' he said. "Regardless of what happened the day before, we've come back with our heads held high and battled.''

Swisher said he was thrilled to learn of the Indians' idea to have five sets of fathers and sons throw out ceremonial first pitches. Nick and his father, former major leaguer Steve, will participate.

"It will be like playing catch in the backyard again,'' he said. "He's really excited. I just told him: 'Don't bounce it.' ''

The Cincinnati Reds take over the No. 1 spot in cleveland.com's MLB Power Rankings this week. The Cleveland Indians fell five sports to No. 15.

cleveland.com's Glenn Moore reveals his Major League Baseball power rankings every Monday.

Shin-Soo Choo and the Cincinnati Reds grab the No. 1 spot this week. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)





 

Yu Darvish took a perfect game into the ninth against the Houston Astros. (AP Photo/Cody Duty)





 

Nick Swisher and the Tribe won the first two games of the season, but have lost four of five since. (John Kuntz / The Plain Dealer





 

The Rockies start the season with a record of 5-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)





 

MEDINA, Ohio - The 26th Medina Relays on Saturday will be held at Brunswick High instead of Medina. Meet coordinator Milt Place said the Medina track at Kenneth Dukes Stadium has deteriorated to the point where it is unsafe to compete and repairs cannot be made in time for this weekend's meet.

A runner's shadow is cast on the track at the Medina Relays last year. Bubbling on the track surface has forced Saturday's Medina Relays to relocate to Brunswick High. - (Lonnie Timmons III, The Plain Dealer)

MEDINA, Ohio - The 26th Medina Relays on Saturday will be held at Brunswick High instead of Medina.

Meet coordinator Milt Place said the Medina track at Kenneth Dukes Stadium has deteriorated to the point where it is unsafe to compete and repairs cannot be made in time for this weekend's meet.

A dozen boys and a dozen girls teams will be on hand. Among the top teams are defending boys and girls champions Solon, as well as St. Edward, St. Ignatius and Medina.

The meet begins with field events at 9 a.m., a 4x,1,600-meter relay at 9:30 a.m., and track finals at noon.