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Hoynes: Indians Covet Carlos Pena, Need Ownership Approval

Found January 12, 2012 on Waiting For Next Year: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Carlos Pena,  Matt LaPorta,  Michael Brantley,  Shelley Duncan,  Jason Donald
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  Cleveland Indians
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Per The Plain Dealer’s Paul Hoynes, the Cleveland Indians front office feels that veteran slugger Carlos Pena could be the answer to their gaping hole at first base.  The only issue, which has historically been a big one, is the ownership team’s willingness to provide the funds to acquire a non-basement-level free agent. Hoynes states that Chris Antonetti and Company have not received word on if they will be provided the resources to get such a transaction done.  Otherwise, the team could be staring at the troika of Matt LaPorta, Michael Brantley and Shelley Duncan to help guide them into AL Central contention.  Also, don’t count out Jason Donald. [Related: Tribe News: Kotchman, Pena, D Lee, or El Caballo? First Base Options Galore] (Source: Paul Hoynes’ Twitter)
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