I realize we’re all mourning the trade of Yandy Diaz, who will no doubt follow the path of Jesus Aguilar and find success somewhere other than Cleveland after failing to muscle his way into a regular spot in the Indians’ lineup over the last two seasons. But as the saying goes, when the Indians’ front office closes one door, another one opens.
And today it is Jake Bauers standing on the other side of that door.
Just this morning, the Tampa Bay Rays SB Nation site, DRays Bay, anointed Bauers the Rays’ starting first baseman for next season.