Cleveland Indians Rumors Thread

Pyro Kinesis said:

:O

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Sources: At least 5 teams “in play” for Upton
4 hours ago by JonPaulMorosi

At least five teams are “in play” for Rays outfielder B.J. Upton, major-league sources told FOXSports.com.

The Indians, Giants, Braves and Pirates are among the suitors, sources say.

The Royals aren’t seriously pursuing Upton, a source said, because they have prospect Lorenzo Cain in the minor leagues as their likely center fielder of the future. The Pirates and Reds are also looking for outfield bats, but their level of interest in Upton is unclear.

Meanwhile, the Brewers, Rangers, and Phillies — all of whom are seeking outfielders — aren’t in talks with the Rays about Upton.

http://mlbbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/mlbbuzz/sources_at_least_5_teams_in_play_for_upton/5733823

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Bill Walton said:

I personally would like Upton.. We could use his speed in the outfield (vs Kearns) and on the basepaths. Solid leadoff guy in front of Asdrubal, makes Grady situation easier. He may not be an all star but I'd much rather have BJ than Grady

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MoFloDeepintheQ said:

No.

If you're frustrated with Grady, you'll be just as frustrated with B.J, undoubtedly.

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Gimme Some Mo said:

Upton will basically provide what Grady did this year when was healthy, which wasn't much. Although he will obviously steal more bases which would be nice. But he is nothing I would want to give up any solid prospect for.

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Never mind that the Indians did offer to pick up all of Carlos Beltran's remaining Mets contract and give up a good player in return. The deal Scott Boras negotiated with the Mets for Beltran includes a no-trade clause, which Boras refers to as a "ring clause," meaning that if things ground to an end in New York, Beltran had the right to choose where best to go get a ring before entering the free-agent market, and Cleveland did not fit.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp...4100&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb

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Smooth said:

Interesting from Gammons:

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theNorthCoastKid said:

SI_JonHeyman: hearing there are about 7 teams interested in ubaldo. believed to be cinc, det, nyy, bos, tex, cle, tor. #tradedeadline

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