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Indians' Hafner to begin hitting program (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner will begin a hitting program next week in Arizona, his first swings since undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. Hafner was on the disabled list for 106 days last season with a weak shoulder. After rest failed to improve his strength, the 31-year-old had his shoulder cleaned out in October by famed orthopedist Dr.