Jake Bauers was acquired by the Indians in a three-team deal that saw Cleveland sent out Edwin Encarnacion and Yandy Diaz and get Bauers and Carlos Santana. Indians fans saw this as another annoying deal – the Tribe’s big cleanup hitter, Encarnacion, and a very promising young hitter who has
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Jordan Luplow has productive minor league history
Newly acquired Cleveland Indians outfielder Jordan Luplow has shown he can hit while in the minors but is yet to show it at the Major League level The acquisition of Jordan Luplow from the Pirates did not necessarily move the needle in the eyes of Indians fans. Cleveland’s outfield needed
Tyler Naquin needs to step up in 2019
The Cleveland Indians will be counting on Tyler Naquin to produce in 2019 The opinion of Tyler Naquin depends on who is asked. There are some who remember the spark he provided for the Indians in 2016. Others remember the error in the World Series and the subsequent disappointing 2017
Indians bring back Oliver Perez
The Cleveland Indians agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $2.5 million with left handed relief pitcher Oliver Perez Oliver Perez is returning to the Cleveland Indians. The free agent lefty agreed to terms with the club on a one-year deal with a vesting option for 2020. Perez appeared
Indians should pursue Nicholas Castellanos
The Detroit Tigers may end up listening to offers for outfielder Nicholas Castellanos sooner rather than later and the Cleveland Indians should at least inquire about his availability To put it lightly the Cleveland Indians need outfield help. The team needs to address those issues via free agency or through
Patience is key with Indians offseason
The Cleveland Indians have made a few trades, but their offseason activity has been rather slow, at times bordering on non-existent. No, the Cleveland Indians are not contenders for the top free agents available this offseason. This was never going to be the case. Manny Machado is reportedly going to the highest bidder and there
Indians discussing Kluber with Padres
In addition to discussing Corey Kluber with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cleveland Indians have also talked with the San Diego Padres. The Corey Kluber trade rumors never stop. Now the Indians are reportedly discussing the two-time Cy Young Award winner with the San Diego Padres. Jon Morosi reported yesterday
Indians offensively challenged catchers
The Cleveland Indians catching combination of Roberto Perez and Kevin Plawecki is not necessarily an offensive juggernaut. Even before the Cleveland Indians traded Yan Gomes the team did not have a proficient hitting catcher on the roster. Sure Gomes was able to put together the occasional season of good hitting, but he was far from
Indians-Dodgers still discussing trades
The Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers are still engaged in trade discussions involving Corey Kluber and Trevor Bauer. Jon Morosi reported that the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers are still having trade discussions. Cleveland desiring a Chris Sale-level return is not out of the question for either pitcher.
Free agent outfielders for Indians to target
The Cleveland Indians need to add at least one outfielder this offseason. With the loss of Michael Brantley Cleveland’s outfield is just that more depleted. Sure the team added a couple of players capable of playing in the outfield this season in Jordan Luplow and Jake Bauers, but the free