Vote Key To Belle’s Fate

The Cleveland Indians won’t make an offer to free-agent slugger Albert Belle until after a vote by major league owners on a new labor agreement.

The vote will be taken Wednesday in Chicago.

“We could be looking at a new economic system next week,” general manager John Hart said. “Or we might be back with the system we’re under now. With a deal of this size, we think it’s best to wait to make our offer.”

Jon Miller, who established himself as one of baseball’s best and most adored announcers during his 14-year tenure as the radio voice of the Baltimore Orioles, said that he is leaving the team.