INDIANS NOTEBOOK From Jacobs Field

Series: This week's interleague series at Jacobs Field between the Indians and Marlins conjures up memories of the 1997 season when the teams met in the World Series. Florida won 4 games to 3. Before this week's interleague series, the Indians and Marlins had met in just one other regular season series. Florida swept the Indians at Pro Player Stadium in June 2002.Roster moves: The Indians placed right-handed pitcher Joe Dawley on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain. To take Dawley's place on the 25-man roster, right-hander Kazuhito Tadano was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo. Tadano was 1-3 with a 4.55 ERA in eight appearances (five starts) over two stints with Buffalo this season. Dawley had taken the place of right-hander Chad Durbin, a former Mahoning Valley Scrapper who struggled in the bullpen and was outrighted to Buffalo.Prep scene: The Indians named Lorena Flocarri of Walsh Jesuit High and Benjamin Malecki of Highland High the 2004 recipients of the Mel Harder Scholastic Sports Award. Flocarri and Malecki were among 20 finalists nominated by their high school coaches as being exceptional student-athletes who have achieved academic success, volunteered in the community and excelled as a baseball or softball player. Tribe infielder John McDonald presented Flocarri and Malecki with a certificate and trophy prior to batting practice Tuesday. They also received five tickets to Tuesday's game.Remembering Reagan: The Indians held a moment of silence before the game to honor Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, who passed away last weekend at age 93.Looking ahead: The Indians and Marlins will continue their series tonight at 7:05. Tribe right-hander Jake Westbrook (4-2, 3.23) opposes Marlins right-hander A.J. Burnett (0-1, 4.50). On Thursday (7:05), right-hander Jason Davis (1-3, 5.32) pitches against right-hander Carl Pavano (5-2, 3.33). Following the three-game set against Florida, the Indians will play host to the Cincinnati Reds beginning Friday, with Ken Griffey Jr. two home runs shy of 500 for his career.
Series: This week's interleague series at Jacobs Field between the Indians and Marlins conjures up memories of the 1997 season when the teams met in the World Series. Florida won 4 games to 3. Before this week's interleague series, the Indians and Marlins had met in just one other regular season series. Florida swept the Indians at Pro Player Stadium in June 2002.Roster moves: The Indians placed right-handed pitcher Joe Dawley on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain. To take Dawley's place on the 25-man roster, right-hander Kazuhito Tadano was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo. Tadano was 1-3 with a 4.55 ERA in eight appearances (five starts) over two stints with Buffalo this season. Dawley had taken the place of right-hander Chad Durbin, a former Mahoning Valley Scrapper who struggled in the bullpen and was outrighted to Buffalo.Prep scene: The Indians named Lorena Flocarri of Walsh Jesuit High and Benjamin Malecki of Highland High the 2004 recipients of the Mel Harder Scholastic Sports Award. Flocarri and Malecki were among 20 finalists nominated by their high school coaches as being exceptional student-athletes who have achieved academic success, volunteered in the community and excelled as a baseball or softball player. Tribe infielder John McDonald presented Flocarri and Malecki with a certificate and trophy prior to batting practice Tuesday. They also received five tickets to Tuesday's game.Remembering Reagan: The Indians held a moment of silence before the game to honor Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, who passed away last weekend at age 93.Looking ahead: The Indians and Marlins will continue their series tonight at 7:05. Tribe right-hander Jake Westbrook (4-2, 3.23) opposes Marlins right-hander A.J. Burnett (0-1, 4.50). On Thursday (7:05), right-hander Jason Davis (1-3, 5.32) pitches against right-hander Carl Pavano (5-2, 3.33). Following the three-game set against Florida, the Indians will play host to the Cincinnati Reds beginning Friday, with Ken Griffey Jr. two home runs shy of 500 for his career.