Indians add closer Borowski, outfielder Dellucci

Johnny BlazE · 12-06-2006, 02:20 PM

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CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians found a front-runner for their vacant closer's job, agreeing Wednesday to a $4.25 million, one-year contract with free agent Joe Borowski that includes a club option for 2008.

The Indians also completed their $11.5 million, three-year contract with free-agent outfielder David Dellucci, who passed his physical in Cleveland on Tuesday.

Borowski had 36 saves in 43 tries last season for the Florida Marlins. He was close to finalizing a two-year deal last week with Philadelphia, but the Phillies didn't like the results of medical tests performed on his right shoulder.

The Indians had their doctors examine the 35-year-old Tuesday, and apparently felt Borowski was worth taking a chance.

Cleveland, which traded Bob Wickman before the July 31 deadline last season, had a major league-low 23 saves in 2006. Borowski will be the favorite going into training camp to be Cleveland's next closer.

General manager Mark Shapiro has also had talks with agents for Keith Foulke, Octavio Dotel and Eric Gagne.

Last week, the Indians signed veterans Roberto Hernandez and Aaron Fultz, who are expected to fill setup roles.

Borowski, who has also pitched for Baltimore and the Chicago Cubs, is 17-26 with a 3.87 ERA and 80 career saves. Since 2003, he is 78 for 95 in save opportunities.

Het gets $4 million next year, and the Indians have a $4 million option for 2008 with a $250,000 buyout.

The 33-year-old Dellucci is expected to platoon in left field for Cleveland. A left-handed hitter, he batted .292 with 13 homers and 39 RBI in 132 games for Philadelphia, which acquired him before Opening Day from Texas.

Solid bullpen pick-up here and a very good bench player. With wickman being dealt last year and not having a replacement....Borowski should fill that gap and be a huge addition. Dellucci will be a solid verteran player and a realiable person off the bench. All around good moves for Clevand.

Thoughts?

StylesÃ‚â„¢ · 12-06-2006, 04:25 PM

Being an Indians thread I'm thrilled with this pikup a career era of 3.87 is great for a closer, and the indians got a good one in this deal. Dellucci wasn't the best OF avaliable, but he is a better hitter and player then Choo & Michaels..

joeytheking23 · 12-06-2006, 05:27 PM

not bad....Borowski is a good mentor, and ok pitcher. Dellucci would be taken by any team. Won't imprvoe your record by much more than a game or tow though...you need much more...

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