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Travis Hafner #48 | Designated Hitter | Cleveland Indians
Height: 6-3    Weight: 240    Throws: R    Bats: L
Born: Jun 3, 1977, Jamestown, ND
Contract: Signed through 2012 with a team option for 2013
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October 25, 2007
When asked whether Travis Hafner's numbers suffered this year because he was hurt, GM Mark Shapiro told the Cleveland Plain Dealer, "No. I think pressure maybe - again it goes back to how much he cares - some of the pressure he feels, he carries that weight with him. He's a resident of this city. He wants great things for this team and these fans." Hafner was one of many sluggers should struggled in 2007, but he should remain highly regarded in drafts next year. Let's just hope he can learn to handle the pressure a little better.
August 22, 2007
Travis Hafner, who has been bothered by a hamstring injury, said it felt better after a day off Monday, the AP reports. "I feel like I'm running closer to normal," he said. Hafner was back to his DH duties Tuesday at Detroit, going 0-for-1 with a pair of walks.
August 19, 2007
Travis Hafner was back in the lineup Saturday after being rested the previous two days, the AP reports. He's been dealing with a sore hamstring and knee, though he did pinch-hit Friday night. Hafner went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs Saturday, then left for a pinch hitter in the ninth with the Indians ahead by seven runs.
August 17, 2007
Travis Hafner was out of the starting lineup Friday because manager Eric Wedge wanted him to have two consecutive days off, the AP reports. The Indians had an off day Thursday. Hafner, who has been dealing with a sore knee and hamstring, jogged before the game and was expected to start Saturday.
August 15, 2007
Travis Hafner returned to the lineup Tuesday and went 1-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts. He's been dealing with left knee inflammation and a hamstring strain.
August 12, 2007
Travis Hafner jogged for the first time "at about 50 or 60 percent" since jamming his knee on a slide in Tuesday's game. Pronk is hoping to be back in the lineup Tuesday after rehabbing some more tomorrow, according to the AP.
August 12, 2007
Travis Hafner swung in the indoor batting cages Saturday but was out of the lineup again, as expected, the AP reports. Hafner strained his left knee while sliding into second base Tuesday night and is expected to be out of the lineup a few more days. "It feels better than it did yesterday," Hafner said. "I want to test it out and see how it goes."
August 10, 2007
Travis Hafner underwent an MRI Friday that revealed left knee inflammation and a mild hamstring strain. He is day-to-day and likely will not play this weekend, according to SportsTicker.
August 10, 2007
Travis Hafner will have an MRI and have his injured left knee examined by team doctors on Friday when the team returns to Cleveland. "We have to allow [the team doctor] to work on it today," manager Eric Wedge told the Akron Beacon-Journal. "I still hold out hope that we might see him [Friday]. A doctor here looked at him, but it's too early to tell [if the injury is serious]." Hafner did not play on Thursday after being removed from Wednesday's game with a knee injury.
August 8, 2007
Travis Hafner was forced to exit Wednesday's game in the sixth inning due to tightness in his left knee, according to the AP. He was replaced by Jason Michaels. More will be known about Pronk's status after he's examined further on Thursday.
August 2, 2007
Travis Hafner was given a routine day off to rest on Thursday, according to the AP. Pronk has struggled all season and has hit just .233 since April 23. Maybe a day off and moving to fifth in the batting order will help him turn things around the final two months.
August 2, 2007
Travis Hafner was dropped to No. 5 in the batting order Wednesday. Jhonny Peralta moved up to No. 3 and 1B Ryan Garko to No. 4. "For us to go where we need to go, Travis has to be close to his normal self," manager Eric Wedge told the AP. Pronk is hitting just .255 with 17 homers and 68 RBI this year. "I don't care where I hit," Hafner said. "Shaking things up could help us."
July 12, 2007
Travis Hafner and the Indians have agreed to a $57 million, four-year contract extension through the 2012 season, the AP reports. The new agreement includes a team option for 2013, and the package will be formally announced Thursday.
July 11, 2007
The Indians have touched base with Travis Hafner's agent as the two sides continue to work on a contract extension. "We're taking advantage of the All-Star break," Hafner's agent, Scott Parker, told the team's official website. "The conversations have always been positive. But if you're asking me for a prediction, I don't have one." Hafner, who is hitting .262 with 14 homers and 57 RBI, is eligible for free agency after the 2008 season.
June 19, 2007
Travis Hafner was not in the lineup for the second straight game on Monday. “It’s a good time to give him back-to-back days, give him a break,” manager Eric Wedge told the team’s official website after benching Hafner against tough left-handed starter Cole Hamels.
June 8, 2007
Designated hitter Travis Hafner will start at first base on Friday in Cincinnati, and he could stay there throughout the weekend series. “We’ll take it day by day,” manager Eric Wedge told the Indians official website. “But we definitely want him in the lineup as much as possible.”
June 8, 2007
Manager Eric Wedge said Travis Hafner would see some action at first base in games in NL parks, the AP reports. Hafner has started four games at first this season. Cleveland opens a series at Cincinnati Friday.
May 13, 2007
Travis Hafner was given a routine day off Saturday. He's fighting through a 4-for-33 slump.
April 29, 2007
Travis Hafner picked up his 2007 first start at first base on Sunday. He played just four games at first last year (in part because of his elbow), but the Indians will want to give him more work there this season, especially when road games in NL parks come up.
April 15, 2007
Travis Hafner doesn't want to talk about a contract extension with the Indians until after the season, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "Once the season starts you don't want to deal with any distractions," said Hafner. He'll be eligible for free agency after next season.
March 27, 2007
Travis Hafner will wear a hard-plastic shell over the top of his right-hand batting glove this year, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Hafner missed the final 29 games of the season last year due to a broken right hand. "Ideally, you'd never get hit again," Hafner said. "But the reality is, it's part of baseball. Pitchers try to come inside and miss their spots."
March 6, 2007
Travis Hafner will start at first base against the Yankees today, and manager Eric Wedge plans to get the slugger more work there this spring, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "We're going to try and play him there once or twice a week this spring," manager Eric Wedge said. Hafner made just four appearances at first base last year due to elbow issues.
February 21, 2007
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Travis Hafner wants to play one game a week at first base this year. Hafner made just four starts at first in 2006, partly due to the chronic pain in his right elbow.