Assuming the Cleveland Indians cannot come to a deal with Mike Napoli, they will be looking for the next iteration of Napoli’s 2016 season. That is, a veteran player they can sign at a bargain. Preferably one with a history of hitting a lot of home runs coming off a down year who can be counted on to bounce back.
Like Mike Napoli coming into last season, Lind is coming off of a bad year in 2016. He should not be too expensive, and he could potentially rebound but it’s not necessarily a perfect fit.