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Indians could swing and miss the playoffs

By Jerry Crasnick
ESPN.com

Friday, September 30, 2005

CLEVELAND -- General manager Mark Shapiro's mandate for the Cleveland Indians organization hangs on a small plaque on the elevator leading from the Jacobs Field press box to the clubhouse downstairs. "Our Vision:" the plaque reads. "To Build and Sustain a Championship Team in a Culture of Excellence." That's the long-term goal. At the moment, the Indians would settle for a crummy bloop single with a man on second base. Last weekend, the Indians appeared to be on their way to the franchise' ...

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