I understand that if we want to contend its got to happen from within, they're not desperate to bring in outside help. Which I am, but I'm always wanting a top FA.
Your alternative seems to be adding Justin Upton, a 3 oWAR player.
If Mitch Moreland, a 2 oWAR player, doesn't improve wins, Upton's effect will be minimal as well.
Not really seeing much of a difference, in terms of wins.
If the Indians want to win, they'll need Urshela, Chisenhall, Ramirez and Santana to progress/rebound.
One power hitter isn't going to be the end all.
I'd shit my pants if we got Goldy...literally the perfect player for the team...but man would it take a haul...soon to be MVP on a favorable contract until 2019...might have to toss in even more
Carrasco is also under contract until 2019. Cy Young potential on a team desperately in need of pitching, whereas the Indians are desperate for offense.
The D-Backs are an interesting organization, so I'm just throwing it out there.
Goldy comes in at $5.8M next year, the Indians could conceivably add a higher level starting pitcher on a short-term deal to fill the Carrasco void.
I know they are insane...the whole Bauer deal, trading Gregorius away like right after, Touki Toussaint just to shed Arroyo...but this is Goldschmidt man...guy is on another planet right now...can see him being untouchable.
I actually wanted to throw out Goldy's name as a perfect fit, but thought I would get blasted.Carrasco is also under contract until 2019. Cy Young potential on a team desperately in need of pitching, whereas the Indians are desperate for offense.
The D-Backs are an interesting organization, so I'm just throwing it out there.
Goldy comes in at $5.8M next year, the Indians could conceivably add a higher level starting pitcher on a short-term deal to fill the Carrasco void.
They mentioned he was brought up in negotiations with the Padres around the deadline.
That let me know that he wasn't off the table. Even though I don't really think he was involved.
You said it though, they're a bit crazy. Maybe a whole lot of crazy.
I love Corbin, btw. But I'd also love for us to try and fix Matt Moore too....