November 8, 2008 Matt LaPorta has not gotten a hit in four straight VWL games and his average has fallen to .164. The outfielder has 22 strikeouts and six walks in 67 at-bats.
October 2, 2008 Manager Eric Wedge commented on top prospect Matt LaPorta, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. When Wedge was asked if LaPorta has a chance to make the 2009 roster out of spring training, he answered, "I don't think he will do that out of spring training. But from what I've heard, he will get our attention."
September 7, 2008 LaPorta will play in the Venezuelan Winter League this off-season, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
August 25, 2008 Indians outfielder Matt LaPorta will not be among the Indians September call-ups, according to Indians.com.
August 19, 2008 Matt LaPorta appears to be fine after he was beaned in the head during Monday's game against Team China. "He had no symptoms of post-concussion syndrome when he woke up Tuesday morning," Indians head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff informs the Cleveland Plain Dealer. LaPorta does have some soreness on the left side of his head and neck.
