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BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT

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The Cleveland Indians released designated hitter Ron Kittle and outfielder Stan Jefferson.

The Indians signed Kittle, 33, to a double-A contract in January and promised him a chance to make their major league roster. He played for the Indians in 1988, hitting 18 home runs and driving in 43 runs. Kittle was the American League’s rookie of the year for the Chicago White Sox in 1983, hitting 35 home runs and driving in 100 runs.

Jefferson, who was a starter part of last season, hit .083 in 11 spring games. He batted .231 in 59 games for the Indians last season.

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