Clevelinks, March 15: Roster Predictions and Trevor Bauer’s Warmup Toss

Beware the Ides of March! Here are yesterday’s Indians highlights:

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Indians News

• The Indians lost to the Royals, 5-3.
• Chris Perez’ rehab is going well and he may throw a bullpen session as soon as tomorrow.
• Terry Francona has vowed to set his lineups the night before each game so his players aren’t caught by surprise at game time.
• Paul Hoynes says the fifth rotation spot is “Scott Kazmir’s to lose.”
• Jordan Bastian agrees that Kazmir is the favorite in the rotation. He also thinks Jason Giambi and Ryan Raburn are on the inside track for bench jobs.
• Trevor Bauer made some waves Thursday with an interesting warmup toss.

Wahoo’s on First Highlights

• Merritt wondered when the Indians will trade Asdrubal Cabrera.
• Lewie continued his 2013 Player Preview series with Brett Myers.
• Brian explained how playing in the WBC could be good for Carlos Santana.

Tribe Analysis

• Ronnie Tellalian at Did the Tribe Win Last Night? profiles Larry Doby.
• Burning River Baseball’s Mike Melaragno thinks Justin Masterson can bounce back in 2013.
• FanGraphs’ Mark Smith combines several Indians top prospects rankings—including Geordy’s!—to make a composite list.