CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Terry Francona said he's comfortable with the Indians' outfield options, even without Abraham Almonte available. The Tribe's manager is not, however, comfortable with considering one of the organization's top prospects to fill the void.
Francona told reporters in Goodyear, Arizona, on Saturday that he would not urge the front office to seek external candidates for the Indians' outfield competition. Instead, players such as Tyler Naquin, Joey Butler, Will Venable and Shane Robinson will jockey for a spot on the Opening Day roster.
The Indians signed Venable to a minor league contract on Friday.