Hoynsie:
Re: Masterson:
... So how would
Justin Masterson fit into that group?
Yes, the Indians have talked to Masterson about returning to Cleveland...
..The Indians would only be interested in Masterson on a one-year deal. Masterson's camp probably wouldn't mind that either, because it would give him a chance to re-establish himself before going back into the free-agent market after 2015...
..Masterson's return would require a balancing act. Bauer,
Carrasco and McAllister are out of options.
McAllister could go in the bullpen, which would probably mean House and Tomlin would open the year at Class AAA Columbus...
..It would be hard to start the 2014 version of Masterson (7-9, 5.88) in front of House or Tomlin. By the time he was traded, he'd slipped from No. 1 to No. 5 in the rotation..
..So what happened to Masterson last season? It turns out that he pitched hurt.
"At the end of the season, Justin said he really felt he should have spoken up more about what was going on with him," said St. Louis GM John Mozeliak. "It was just one of those things that didn't work out.
Re: Jimenez to Tribe:
Jimenez had his best season in the last five with the Indians in 2013 when he went 13-9 with the help of pitching coach Mickey Callaway. No, that does not mean they want him back.
Also:
Look for the Indians to try to sign closer
Cody Allen to a multiyear deal this offseason. They approached him during the regular season, but talks stalled.