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Cleveland Indians Scribbles from Goodyear, where Joba Chamberlain, Tyler Naquin are close to making team -- Terry Pluto (photos)

GOODYEAR, ARIZONA -- Scribbles in my notebook as the Tribe took Tuesday off:

1. Joba Chamberlain has pitched himself into position to grab a spot in the Tribe bullpen. The former Yankees top prospect came to camp on a minor league contract. He signed with the Indians on December 1 and reported to Goodyear in January to work on getting in shape. Chamberlain gave up three runs in his second spring outing. Since then, he's pitched five times . . . five scoreless innings.

2. Manager Terry Francona on Chamberlain: "He's had an excellent camp.