Steve_424
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We are just under a month away from the trade deadline and it will be an interesting one for the Indians. First, while they are in a huge hole in the Division race, they're still right there in the Wild Card race. They also have several fringe trade candidates. A quick overview:
Possible Trade Bait
David Murphy - Murphy is quietly having a really nice season and it's unlikely the Indians pick up his $7 M option next season, meaning he's essentially in his final year with the club. Should they decide to sell, he'd draw a lot of interest. He would not, however, net any significant prospects.
Ryan Raburn - Like Murphy, Raburn is having a nice year. Like Murphy, Raburn has a 2016 option that may not be picked up. And, like Murphy, he wouldn't net the Indians anything of major significance.
Mike Aviles - Aviles is a free agent at the end of the year and the Indians have a possible replacement for the utility role waiting in Columbus in Jose Ramirez. With that said, Tito and the Indians front office love the guy and could potentially work to re-sign him this winter.
Jose Ramirez - His value certainly lowered after his dismal start, but I still think there would be suitors. He's currently raking in AAA and plays solid defense.
Lonnie Chisenhall - Urshela simply looks like he better player, meaning the Indians may move on from Chis. I think someone would take a shot on the potential upside.
Michael Bourn/Nick Swisher - Hey, we can dream, can't we?
Possible Trade Targets
Ben Zobrist - Can play just about anywhere and the A's and Indians have a good history in getting deals done. While I'd love to add him, I think he'll cost more than the Indians are willing to part with in prospects.
Ryan Howard - The Phillies might be willing to eat the majority of his contract to get something of value for him. Is it worth it though?
Gerardo Parra - Excellent defender, probable to be traded, but a free agent at year's end.
Tyler Clippard - Excellent reliever entering free agency at the end of the year. He'd be a great 8th inning option.
Adam Lind - He kills right handed pitching and would add some pop to the lineup.
Zach Duke, Will Smith, John Axford - All could potentially help the bullpen.
Justin Morneau - Has been tied to the Indians before.
Mike Napoli - Not having a great year but could be worth giving a shot.
Possible Trade Bait
David Murphy - Murphy is quietly having a really nice season and it's unlikely the Indians pick up his $7 M option next season, meaning he's essentially in his final year with the club. Should they decide to sell, he'd draw a lot of interest. He would not, however, net any significant prospects.
Ryan Raburn - Like Murphy, Raburn is having a nice year. Like Murphy, Raburn has a 2016 option that may not be picked up. And, like Murphy, he wouldn't net the Indians anything of major significance.
Mike Aviles - Aviles is a free agent at the end of the year and the Indians have a possible replacement for the utility role waiting in Columbus in Jose Ramirez. With that said, Tito and the Indians front office love the guy and could potentially work to re-sign him this winter.
Jose Ramirez - His value certainly lowered after his dismal start, but I still think there would be suitors. He's currently raking in AAA and plays solid defense.
Lonnie Chisenhall - Urshela simply looks like he better player, meaning the Indians may move on from Chis. I think someone would take a shot on the potential upside.
Michael Bourn/Nick Swisher - Hey, we can dream, can't we?
Possible Trade Targets
Ben Zobrist - Can play just about anywhere and the A's and Indians have a good history in getting deals done. While I'd love to add him, I think he'll cost more than the Indians are willing to part with in prospects.
Ryan Howard - The Phillies might be willing to eat the majority of his contract to get something of value for him. Is it worth it though?
Gerardo Parra - Excellent defender, probable to be traded, but a free agent at year's end.
Tyler Clippard - Excellent reliever entering free agency at the end of the year. He'd be a great 8th inning option.
Adam Lind - He kills right handed pitching and would add some pop to the lineup.
Zach Duke, Will Smith, John Axford - All could potentially help the bullpen.
Justin Morneau - Has been tied to the Indians before.
Mike Napoli - Not having a great year but could be worth giving a shot.
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