Cleveland Indians fans have had a rough week. Well, at least the most pessimistic of the bunch.
Jay Bruce leaving the team for the New York Mets has angered some fans, but the value he settled for should be telling in the sense that the Indians’ front office may be more confident in the group already in town.
When it comes to Bruce and salary, arbitration season plays a bigger role in this than some fans may realize. Let’s start with the deal for Cody Allen.
Indians have agreed to a one-year deal with closer Cody Allen to avoid arbitration.