Indians Need a Power Hitter for 2016

[JFT]

I think most of us following the Indians this year would agree that we need at least one solid power hitter for this coming year. Will the owners support it and find one?

 

[JFT]

Someone maybe like this

View: https://twitter.com/mlbtraderumors/status/656891578615791616

 

[elcheato]

They need to upgrade in CF/3B, and hope Yan Gomes doesn't actually suck and last year was just an aberration.

Whether those upgrades are a "power bat" doesn't matter. They just need better hitters.

 

[Simon]

Nationals decide to blow it up.

Trade us Bryce Harper.

 

[Derek]

It's not realistic nor is it wise for the Indians to pursue Chris Davis.

@elcheato basically nailed it with our hitting needs

 

[Otsego Mar]

Indians have needed a Power Hitter since Hafner stopped taking roids.

 

[BimboColesHair]

Thanks, Perd.

And the Indians have been acquiring power hitters nearly every off season since Hafner left/fell off the planet...just none of them have paid off...they need to find some who doesn't regress the second they land in Cleveland.

 

[AZ_]

I think most of us following the Indians this year would agree that we need at least one solid power hitter for this coming year. Will the owners support it and find one?

No

 

[Kevalier]

Adam Lind, please and thank you. A very reasonable target for the Tribe this winter.

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[JFT]

No

Then who, is the point of the thread if it wasn't clear?

 

[AZ_]

Trade or bust, there just aren't a ton of power hitters out there.

I'd be happy with someone who can fit nicely into the lineup and is just a good hitter, regardless of power potential.

Preferably the higher they reach, the better. Brandon Belt, AJ Pollack, Goldy, Schwarber

 

[Chris]

Do the Tribe have any power hitting prospects that will be ready in the next 2 years? I know nobody for next year...I've felt like power is something needed in this organization for a long time, but honestly beggars can't be choosers, and I'd take any hitters that can hit the ball, period.

 

[BimboColesHair]

Trade or bust, there just aren't a ton of power hitters out there.

I'd be happy with someone who can fit nicely into the lineup and is just a good hitter, regardless of power potential.

Preferably the higher they reach, the better. Brandon Belt, AJ Pollack, Goldy, Schwarber

Man...I would trade every pitcher not named Kluber for a shot at Goldy...talk about a dream fit in the lineup.

 

[tristan+kyrie=$]

After seeing the Cubs 3rd and 4th starters in the playoffs...Carrasco for Schwarber

 

[Derek]

After seeing the Cubs 3rd and 4th starters in the playoffs...Carrasco for Schwarber

I'd honestly want Schwarber plus somebody for Carrasco. Schwarber is a great prospect, but he fell off in the 2nd half after a hot start, and he doesn't have a position at the moment.