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 WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) - Juan Gone isn't going anywhere. Juan Gonzalez will begin the 2005 season as Cleveland's starting right fielder, returning to the spot where he had one of his most productive years and adding a powerful bat to the Indians' lineup.
"Juan brings us a presence in the middle of our lineup, and that's something that can't be underestimated," Indians manager Eric Wedge said Sunday. "I hope it makes the team better and him better."
In making Cleveland's opening-day roster, Gonzalez earned a $500,000 bonus and he can make an additional $1.95 million if he reaches incentives based on plate appearances and overall days on the active roster.
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