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On Bryce Harper, LeBron James, Baker Mayfield, Johnny Manziel and Jose Ramirez: Doug Lesmerises

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Bryce Harper wasn't traded here, LeBron James left here, Baker Mayfield isn't starting here and somewhere in Canada, Johnny Manziel is wrapped in a CFL quarterback controversy.

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Leonys Martin is no Harper, but the newest Cleveland outfielder improves what the Indians were throwing out there each day.

The Indians shouldn't get too much credit, because they had to do something. With bigger names and bigger bats flying around on Tuesday's trade deadline, standing pat wasn't a choice. Martin's OPS-plus., a ranking of overall offensive impact, ranks 54th among all outfielders at 97, actually below the 100 threshold that stands for the league average.