The adage holds.. it's always better for a team to trade a guy a year too early than a year too late.. 2022 would be the "just right" year for Jose Ramirez.. From your earlier comments on this and other threads.. it would not surprise you (or me) if the Indians, in the midst of the distraction that trading Francisco Lindor is and will become, will entertain a trade proposal or two regarding Jose.
After the projected $ 21 MM for Francisco Lindor, the Indians have only three players with contracts that amount to significant dollars past the 2021 season.. This gives the Indians a relatively clean financial slate for future extensions (Bieber?) or continuing to thread the needle of both fiscal restraint and being competitive. With the youngsters coming from the minor league system (bullpen pieces seem to be the only area not being 'listed' names like Vargas & Hentges as bull pen stalwarts) and the youth of the core talent.. the Indians should be relevant for the foreseeable four to six years.. As early as 2022 but more likely in 2023 through 2026, the Indians should be poised to offer the first REAL chance at being more than playoff participants, imho..
2021 should be a GOOD team.. if the Tribes gets a little good fortune to shine on them during this gloomy time.. they could be more.....
Thoughts?