For a team that has claimed three consecutive AL Central titles and is poised to extend that streak by at least one or two division crowns over the next couple years, the Cleveland Indians’ offseason is shaping up to be a strange one for a World Series contender.
First, there have been the persistent rumors that the Indians are shopping three of their Cy Young-caliber pitchers, with the hope of netting a return that consists of big league contributors, ideally to fill one of the gaping sinkholes in the outfield or the bullpen.
Now the Indians have traded Yan Gomes to the Washington Nationals.