IL1 Buffalo Bisons

Indians sign RHP Koplove to Minor League Deal

Published on March 29, 2007 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


The Cleveland Indians today announced that they have signed pitcher Mike Koplove to a minor league contract.

Koplove, 30, owns a career Major League record of 15-7 with two saves and a 3.76ERA in 217 relief outings with the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2001-06 (248.2IP, 225H, 104ER, 101BB, 171K). He was a key member of the Arizona bullpen in 2002 (6-1, 3.36ERA, 55G) and 2003 (3-0, 2.15ERA, 31G). His 217 relief appearances rank third in Arizona franchise history.

Koplove last pitched in the big leagues in 2006 for Arizona (0-0, 3.00ERA, 2G). He was released by the Florida Marlins yesterday out of Major League camp.




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