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Let's Go Tribe · May 31, 2016

MLB Draft 2016: Cleveland Indians system strengths and weaknesses

Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsHaving a farm system that is particularly strong in one position does not necessarily mean that a team will not draft another player of that position, but it sure does feel nice knowing your favorite team is absolutely loaded with starting pitchers. As we continue our coverage of the 2016 MLB Draft, let's take a look at the good and the bad of the Cleveland Indians farm system.

There is, of course, much more to a farm system than the top 30 players, but take a moment to look at how many players from each position MLB Pipeline has in their own top-30 list.

Catcher: 1

First base: 2

Second base: 1

Shortstop: 5

Third base: 1

Outfield: 6

Left-handed pitchers: 7

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