How Did Indians Do at the Trade Deadline?

Lewie Pollis — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:00:24 +0000

Major League Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline passed Tuesday afternoon, and after several days of rumors surrounding possible players the Indians could trade or trade for, the only moves Cleveland made were the acquisition of Brent Lillibridge and the deal that sent Steven Wright to the Red Sox for Lars Anderson.

In this week’s edition of the Weekly Wroundtable, we asked our panelists—featuring guest contributors TD from WaitingForNextYear, Vince Guerrieri from Did The Tribe Win Last Night?, and former Tribe blogger Andy Cooper—to grade the Indians’ activity (or lack thereof) at the trade deadline. Here’s what we all had to say: (more…)

2012 MLB Trade Deadline: Why Do Indians Want Chase Headley?

Lewie Pollis — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:20:12 +0000

As the pre-deadline trade market has taken shape over the last few days, it’s become clear that the Indians’ top target if they decide to buy is San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley. He’s been mentioned with Cleveland in multiple trade rumors since last week, with various sources calling the Tribe one of the three or four most likely destinations for the 28-year-old right hander.

Assuming the reports are true and the Indians really are pursuing Headley, one big question looms: Why? (more…)

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How Did Indians Do at the Trade Deadline?

2012 MLB Trade Deadline: Why Do Indians Want Chase Headley?