Felix Pie
The Tribe made some moves on Friday. No, not for the elusive Right Handed Bat but for Pie.
Specifically, outfielder Felix Pie (also Jose Lopez and Aaron Cunningham).
From Paul Hoynes:
Antonetti on Friday signed infielder Jose Lopez and outfielder Felix Pie to minor-league deals with spring-training invitations. Then he traded Class AA closer Cory Burns to San Diego for outfielder Aaron Cunningham.
The cupboard is bare in the Indians’ outfield, which explains the additions of Cunningham and Pie. Cunningham, who is out of options, was added to the 40-man roster when right-hander Josh Judy was designated for assignment. If Cunningham doesn’t make the club out of spring training, he could be lost on waivers.
Pie, signed for $700,000 with a chance to make another $300,000 in performance bonuses, is a left-handed hitter. The Indians don’t need another lefty bat, but they do need an outfielder who can run, play defense and stay healthy, given the injury histories of starters Gra...
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December 16, 2011
