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In defense of a dull offseason

Found February 09, 2012 on Indians Prospect Insider: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jose Reyes,  Mark Buehrle,  Heath Bell,  Derek Lowe,  Albert Pujols,  CJ Wilson,  Grady Sizemore,  Yu Darvish,  Michael Pineda,  Kevin Slowey,  Prince Fielder,  Casey Kotchman,  Travis Hafner,  Scott Boras,  Gio Gonzalez,  Mat Latos,  Ubaldo Jimenez,  Cody Ross,  Laynce Nix,  Jeff Keppinger,  Luke Scott,  Troy Tulowitzki,  Carlos Gonzalez
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians,  Miami Marlins,  Los Angeles Angels,  Texas Rangers,  New York Yankees,  Detroit Tigers,  Washington Nationals,  Cincinnati Reds,  Boston Red Sox,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Tampa Bay Rays,  Colorado Rockies

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Slowey not SplashyHo hum. To the majority of the Cleveland Indians fan base, this has undoubtedly been a boring offseason. Especially when the Tribe’s offseason is compared to that of other teams.The Miami Marlins sign Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Heath Bell, while the Indians trade for a 38-year old Derek Lowe and his 5.05 ERA.The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim sign Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson, while the Indians resign the perpetually broken down Grady Sizemore.The Texas Rangers sign Yu Darvish, while the Indians invite a laundry list of “undervalued” talent to spring training.The New York Yankees trade for Michael Pineda, while the Indians trade for Kevin Slowey.And perhaps most galling for Tribe fans, the Detroit Tigers sign Prince Fielder, while the Indians counter with their own new first basemen, Casey Kotchman.All of which have not exactly moved the excitement meter when it comes to the Indians’ 2012 season.What follows, however, is a defense of the Tribe’s offseason. Not...
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