The Cleveland Indians finished 80-82 last season, a full 15 games behind the Detroit Tigers. Most pundits have written off the Indians for this season, pointing out that while they have some intriguing prospects with upside, they won’t be able to compete with the Tigers. However, the AL Central is pretty wide open this season, with the “rebuilding one minute competing the next” Chicago White Sox, the dysfunctional Minnesota Twins and the “Yuniesky Betancourt signing says it all” Kansas City Royals. While the Indians as presently constructed may not have what it takes to beat the Tigers, here are a couple of moves that I feel would benefit the Indians, giving them an edge, and a chance of competing for a playoff spot.
Heading into the 2012 season, the Indians currently boast a payroll of approximately $38 million. Arbitration raises will push that up to $62 million, leaving the Indians with very little spending money.Cleveland spent nearly $50 million la...
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PLAYERS:
Yuniesky Betancourt,
Carlos Pena,
Matt LaPorta,
CC Sabathia,
Wilson Betemit,
Lonnie Chisenhall,
Jack Hannahan,
Jason Donald,
Ryan Madson,
Ryan Spilborghs
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies
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All-Time Indians: Shoeless Joe Jackson
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Name:
Joseph Jefferson Jackson
Position:
Outfield
Nick Name:
Shoeless Joe
Tribe Time:
1910-1915
DOB:
07/16/1887
Accolades:
Top 5 MVP (1911,1913-1914)
Stats
G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
TB
BB
SB
OBP
SLG
AVG
OPS
ISOP
Best Season (1911)
147
571
126
233
45
19
7
83
337
56
41
.468
.590...
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