Spring training continues to move along, and Grapefruit League action started up just a few days ago. With very few roster decisions to make, the Indians will use exhibition play to work on several things they normally cannot do in-season, and also get a long look at some of the young kids. But, just because they have so few roster decisions to make ... does that mean they have few weaknesses? As the start of the regular season nears, we asked our panel, what is the Indians biggest need? TheClevelandFan.com writers opine, and the responses are all over the board.

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Spring Happenings is a compilation of all the important news and developments from the past week from the various media sources that cover the Tribe. This past week, Cliff Lee was sidelined with an abdominal injury and eyesight problems continue to plague the Indians. Also, contract extension talks continue with Sabathia, Westbrook, Hafner, Shapiro and.....Wedge? Lastoria recaps the news...

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Grapefruit play kicks off today as the Indians take on the Astros at 1:05pm at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven (WTAM 1100 is airing the game live). And with that, we finish off our four-part 2007 Indians preview as Tony wraps things up with a look at the outfield and bench. Grady's still in center, but he's flanked by a couple new players this year in David Dellucci and Trot Nixon. How does this group shape up? Who will provide the depth? Tony delivers the 411.

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Last week, the starting pitching and the bullpen were previewed. This week, Tony's previews shift to the position players as we wrap up our sneak peek at the 2007 Cleveland Indians. The infielders kick things off this week down in Winterhaven, and it's a young group. Garko, Barfield, Peralta, Marte, Victor, and Casey. With a utility spot up for grabs.

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