The Indians Have Been Busy, But What Direction Do They Go Next to Fill the Voids on the Roster?

3. Still Move Kluber

I know, this isn’t probably going to go over very well with those that think the team needs five all-star type starters to win, but by trading Corey Kluber now, the team can quickly replenish at least some of the positions of need on this roster.

There’s still going to be chatter among the Indians and other teams about Kluber and Trevor Bauer, but moving Kluber now with his salary as well as the fact he is coming off a season in which he was back in the hunt for a Cy Young makes more sense.

The Indians can very much compete with a starting four of Carlos Carrasco, Bauer, Mike Clevinger and Shane Bieber, and you can easily throw in Adam Plutko or maybe a motivated Danny (if he stays healthy) Salazar at the five spot.

The Tribe isn’t going to move Kluber unless they get a massive return, which could include a starter in the outfield, a relief or starting pitcher (or both) and a top prospect.

With the fiscal situation as it stands, this is by far still the best option to stay strong and get better on the fly. Yes losing Kluber will hurt the starting rotation, but if money and saving it is the biggest goal, this is the best way to do it.

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