Indians make unpopular, but smart trades
The Cleveland Indians will be without three familiar faces when next season starts. Edwin Encarnacion, Yandy Diaz and Yonder Alonso all have new homes. In return Cleveland receives Carlos Santana, Jake Bauers, Alex Call and cash.
Indians send Encarnacion and Diaz out, receive Santana and Bauers
Edwin Encarnacion is now in Seattle and Yandy Diaz is in Tampa Bay. This particular deal brought Cleveland their new first baseman and designated hitter. Jake Bauers and Carlos Santana respectively.
Although many are not necessarily excited about saving money, it matters. By making this particular deal, Cleveland will save money and get younger at two key positions. As Jeff Passan pointed out Cleveland is only spending $4 million more over the next two seasons for Santana and they have a...