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Found February 02, 2012 on The Capital Sports Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Casey Kotchman,  Carlos Santana,  Matt LaPorta
TEAMS: Tampa Bay Rays,  Cleveland Indians

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By Anthony Caruso III
The Capital Sports Report Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer

Casey Kotchman reportedly has a deal in place with the Cleveland Indians.

The deal will also be pending a physical, before it becomes official. The deal is reportedly for one-year, $3 million.

Last year, he had 10 home runs and 48 RBI’s in 563 plate appearances last season with the Tampa Bay Rays. He is expected to split time with the Indians at first base.

He will platoon with Carlos Santana at first base. He is expected to take the role of Matt LaPorta, as he likely moves back to the outfield.

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