sportscoach
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If anyone doesn't think this team is going to bring in a budget middle infielder to compete with and take at-bats away from young players, then you haven't followed this organization very closely.
This is ripe for a light-hitting grinder that replaces Kipnis. Or even Kipnis on a light deal if his market is non-existent.
Right now with the way the market has been the last few seasons, I could see a guy like Gennett taking a 1 year/5 mil type of deal next season since they market for the multi year deals may not be there for him next season. Also maybe a Howie Kendrick as well since he would want to sign with a contender at his age and go for a ring.
Now that I am thinking about, Kendrick is likely to be traded to someone here soon. I wonder if the Indians should look into him, since he wouldn't be expensive and could easily fit into this lineup in the lineup somewhere. He has been batting mostly 5th in the Nationals lineup. He would be a rental target if we don't feel like we can afford to move for Mancini and he can play a few positions in the INF still. (Also get Kipnis out of the lineup against lefties lol)