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The Sports Xchange reports OF Michael Brantley will go to training camp as the starter in left field, according to manager Manny Acta. Brantley finished the 2011 season on the disabled list because of a hand injury that resulted in surgery on Aug. 23 to...
If he gets it, the managerial landscape likely will be similar to what it was when he was hired. Going into 2012, there are five minority managers -- African-Americans Ron Washington of the Rangers and Dusty Baker of the Reds, Dominican-born Manny Acta...
Cleveland Indians baseball manager Manny Acta and players answer questions at the "Tribe on Tour" at the Westfield Southpark Mall, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in Strongsville, Ohio. Acta discussed pitcher Fausto Carmona and Detroit's acquisition of slugger... View Photo »
Some of the other guys did contribute at some point and showed the flashes
A native of the baseball hotbed of San Pedro de Macoris, he understands what young players dreaming of a big-league career endure just to give themselves a chance. On Wednesday, Acta shared his views with MLB.com Indians beat writer Anthony Castrovince.
Jason Donald, Shelley Duncan, Jack Hannahan, Jason Kipnis, Vinnie Pestano, Josh Tomlin, and manager Manny Acta were all in attendance to answer fans’ questions about the team and the upcoming season. The players arrived to cheering from the anxious fans.
Cleveland Indians baseball manager Manny Acta gets a hug from the Indians mascot, Slider, before the "Tribe on Tour" at the Westfield Southpark Mall, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in Strongsville, Ohio. Acta discussed pitcher Fausto Carmona and Detroit's... View Photo »
We're not handing out jobs -- not yet ... But it's not a secret that he has to have a leg up -- or a spike, or a batting glove, whatever you want to call it -- going into Spring Training.
Over the 38 years, Adams missed only 38 games. At Progressive Field, he sits in section 182, row Y, seat 29 in the bleachers, while the drum rests in seat 28. Adams was part of the Tribe on Tour bus that visited the Summit Mall in Akron on Saturday...
Oh, and that major league experience was for the Twins, a team consistently in the thick of things during his time there. He understands what it means to be in a pennant race. That’s something that can’t be overlooked. With that said, Manny Acta should...
Manuel Elias Acta (born January 11, 1969 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is the current manager of the Washington Nationals in Major League Baseball. In the Dominican Winter League, he managed the Tigres del Licey from 2002-2004, including leading them to victory at the 2003 Caribbean Series. Acta managed the Dominican Republic team... Full Article
Cleveland Indians baseball manager Manny Acta gets a hug from the Indians mascot, Slider, before the "Tribe on Tour" at the Westfield Southpark Mall, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in Strongsville, Ohio. Acta discussed pitcher Fausto Carmona and Detroit's acquisition of slugger Prince...
View Photo »Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta answers a question during Major League Baseball's winter meetings in Dallas, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011.
View Photo »Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta talks with the media during a news conference, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, in Cleveland, the day after the Indians closed out their baseball season.
View Photo »Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta, right, argues with home plate umpire Dan Bellino after being ejected in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in Detroit.
View Photo »Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta walks to the mound during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011.
View Photo »Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta looks out from the dugout during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 26, 2011.
View Photo »CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Manager Manny Acta #11 of the Cleveland Indians approaches the mound to remove Fausto Carmona #55 from the game against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of their game on September 25, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
View Photo »Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta reacts during a game against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Chicago. The White Sox won 8-1.
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 08: Manny Acta #11 manager of the Cleveland Indians makes a pitching change in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox on September 08, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois.
View Photo »CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 6: Starting pitcher Fausto Carmona #55 is removed from the game by manager Manny Acta #11 as catcher Lou Marson #6 of the Cleveland Indians watches during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on September 6, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.
View Photo »Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta (11) removes starting pitcher Fausto Carmona (L) in the second inning as catcher Lou Marson looks on during their MLB American League baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Cleveland, Ohio September 6, 2011.
View Photo »CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 5: Manager Manny Acta #11 of the Cleveland Indians looks to the scoreboard during a pitching change in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on September 5, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.
View Photo »KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 02: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Cleveland Indians celebrates with batting coach Bruce Fields #40 and manager Manny Acta #11 after scoring on a Carlos Santana double in the first inning during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September...
View Photo »CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 1: Third baseman Jack Hannahan #9 scratches hit head wile listening to manager Manny Acta #11 and catcher Lou Marson #6 of the Cleveland Indians during a pitching change in the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field on September 1, 2011...
View Photo »Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta, center, congratulates Carlos Santana, left, and Vinnie Pestano after the Indians beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2 in a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, in Cleveland.
View Photo »CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 29: Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera #13 talks with manager Manny Acta #11 of the Cleveland Indians in the dugout during the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field on August 29, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.
View Photo »CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 26: Manager Manny Acta #11 of the Cleveland Indians argues a call with second bast umpire Greg Gibson #53 during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field on August 26, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.
View Photo »CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 24: Home plate umpire Bill Miller #26 watches as catcher Carlos Santana #41 gets assistance from a trainer and manager Manny Acta #11 of the Cleveland Indians after Santana was hit in the head by a foul tip during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive...
View Photo »Cleveland Indians catcher Carlos Santana is attended to by Indians manager Manny Acta, top, and trainer Rick Jameyson after he was hit by a foul tip in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game in Cleveland on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011.
View Photo »CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 23: Team manager Manny Acta #11 of the Cleveland Indians reacts to hit team giving up two runs in the ninth inning to the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field on August 23, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Mariners 7-5.
View Photo »CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 22: Jack Hannahan #9 celebrates with Matt LaPorta #7 and Manny Acta #11 of the Cleveland Indians after he scored the tying run on an RBI single from Ezequiel Carrera #12 (not shown) during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners of the Cleveland Indians at...
View Photo »DETROIT - AUGUST 20: Pitcher David Huff #31 of the Cleveland Indians hands the ball over to manager Manny Acta #11 in the third inning as Carlo Santana #41 looks on during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 20, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 16: Manager Manny Acta #11 of the Cleveland Indians argues with home plate umpire Laz Diaz (L-R), second base umpire John Hirschbeck and and first base umpire Wally Bell during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on August 16, 2011...
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 16: Manager Manny Acta #11 (L) of the Cleveland Indians takes out starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez #30 (R) as catcher Lou Marson #6 stands on the mound during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on August 16, 2011 in Chicago,...
View Photo »Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta appeals to umpire John Hirschbeck during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011 in Chicago.
View Photo »Cleveland Indians baseball manager Manny Acta gets a hug from the Indians mascot, Slider, before the "Tribe on Tour" at the Westfield Southpark Mall, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in Strongsville, Ohio. Acta discussed pitcher Fausto Carmona and Detroit's acquisition of slugger Prince...
View Photo »Some of the other guys did contribute at some point and showed the flashes
We're not handing out jobs -- not yet ... But it's not a secret that he has to have a leg up -- or a spike, or a batting glove, whatever you want to call it -- going into Spring Training.
