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Indians trade C Shoppach to Rays (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The Cleveland Indians have traded catcher Kelly Shoppach to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be determined. After Shoppach filled in for an injured Victor Martinez and led American League catchers with 21 homers in 2008, the Indians were expecting big things from him last season. However, he batted just .214 with 12 homers and 40 RBIs in 89 games.