*Cleveland Indians Team Report*
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Jake Westbrook was given his first Opening Day start against the
White Sox, one year after opening the season in the bullpen.
... Cleveland lost for the fourth time in its last five openers.
... The April 11th home-opener against the White Sox is sold
out, the 12th time in as many years the opener at Jacobs Field
has been sold out. ... Jhonny Peralta became the first Indian
other than Omar Vizquel to start at shortstop since 1993. ...
Casey Blake started the opener in right field which after making
151 starts at third base in 2004. ... Aaron Boone was back in
the lineup after missing all of the 2004 season after having two
knee surgeries.  Manager Eric Wedge said: "Boone will get
rested here and there so he can play all season."
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