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Lee Easily Captures A.L. Cy Young Award

Nov. 13, 2008
Cliff Lee, an afterthought when the Cleveland Indians came within a game of the World Series in 2007, came back strong with a 22-3 record and a 2.54 E.R.A. in 2008 and the American League Cy Young Award.
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Cliff Lee wins AL Cy Young Award

NEW YORK, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Cleveland Indians left-hander Cliff Lee was the winner of the American League Cy Young Award announced Thursday afternoon.
Lee, Lidge win comeback player awards

Lee, Lidge win comeback player awards

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Cleveland's Cliff Lee and Philadelphia's Brad Lidge, both pitchers, were selected the Major League comeback players of the year, MLB officials said Tuesday.

MLB: Cleveland 12, Kansas City 5

CLEVELAND, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Kelly Shoppach and Shin-Soo Choo homered and both drove in three runs Friday, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 12-5 decision over Kansas City.
Cleveland's Lee is AL pitcher of the month

Cleveland's Lee is AL pitcher of the month

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Cleveland pitcher Cliff Lee, who won all five of his decisions in August, was selected the American League pitcher of the month.

MLB: Cleveland 5, Chicago White Sox 0

CLEVELAND, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Cliff Lee became the first 20-game winner in the majors this season Monday, pitching the Cleveland Indians to a 5-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

MLB: Cleveland 10, Detroit 4

DETROIT, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Ben Francisco homered twice and Cliff Lee got his American League-leading 19th win Tuesday in the Cleveland Indians' 10-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

MLB: Cleveland 3, LA Angels 2

CLEVELAND, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Cliff Lee pitched a complete-game eight-hitter Friday and the Cleveland Indians beat the LA Angels 3-2.

MLB: Cleveland 4, Toronto 0

TORONTO, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Cliff Lee gave up eight hits in eight scoreless innings Sunday when the Cleveland Indians recorded a 4-0 win at Toronto.

MLB: Cleveland 5, Tampa Bay 2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 4 (UPI) -- David Dellucci hit a two-run homer and Cliff Lee became the first AL pitcher to reach 15 wins Monday when the Cleveland Indians posted a 5-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Indians trade Casey Blake to LA Dodgers

CLEVELAND, July 26 (UPI) -- The disappointing Cleveland Indians continued their firehouse sale Saturday, trading third baseman Casey Blake to the LA Dodgers for two minor leaguers.

MLB:Cleveland 5, Minnesota 4

CLEVELAND, July 25 (UPI) -- Cliff Lee struck out 10 batters in eight innings and Franklin Gutierrez contributed a home run Friday, allowing the Cleveland Indians to nip Minnesota 5-4.
Milwaukee acquires pitcher C.C. Sabathia

Milwaukee acquires pitcher C.C. Sabathia

MILWAUKEE, July 7 (UPI) -- C.C. Sabathia, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, was traded Monday by the Cleveland Indians to the National League's Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB: Cleveland 4, San Francisco 1

CLEVELAND, June 26 (UPI) -- Cliff Lee turned in a much-needed outstanding start Thursday in lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 4-1 victory over San Francisco.

MLB: Cleveland 8, Detroit 2

DETROIT, June 9 (UPI) -- Ryan Garko had a three-run homer and four RBI Monday to lead the Cleveland Indians to an 8-2 victory over Detroit.

MLB: Toronto 3, Cleveland 0 (10 inn., 2nd)

CLEVELAND, May 12 (UPI) -- Cleveland second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera had the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history in Monday's 3-0, 10-inning loss to Toronto.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch