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The Lost Offseason: Free Agency (First Base)

After looking at what was available for the Indians, it was easy to see why most of their energies were spent looking at outfielders. Yes, the Indians needed a first baseman thanks to Matt LaPorta bombing out, but there just wasn't many good options out on the market. Yes, I know that both Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder were technically available, but the Indians had as much chance of signing either of them as me winning the lottery.

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The Lost Offseason: Free Agency (Outfield)

Last time, we looked at what type of budget Chris Antonetti would have last winter, and estimated it at $16-18M, which would include both free agent signings and contracts taken on in trades.

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The Lost Offseason: Payroll Considerations

Last time, we looked at the Indians' needs in the wake of declining Grady Sizemore's option. They would need to look outside the organization for a first baseman, left fielder, and at least one starting pitcher.

9 months ago Article 10 comments

The Lost Offseason: Options, Early Projections

Last time, we looked at the Indians' needs at the end of last season. But before those could be addressed, Chris Antonetti had to make a couple option decisions.

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The Lost Offseason: Introduction

Much of the problems associated with this season had their roots in what the team did last winter, and over the next couple of days, I'm going to cover what the Indians did and didn't do in the areas of (1) Options/Arbitration, (2) Trades, and (3) Free Agency.