ESPN.com · Aug 16, 2016
Don't overlook the Indians' lineup: The formula behind Cleveland's offensive improvement
The Cleveland Indians were looking for offense. They had allowed the second-fewest runs in the American League in 2015, but were 11th in runs scored and finished a disappointing 81-80. The holes were pretty obvious: Their third basemen ranked 29th in the majors in OPS, their center fielders 25th, their right fielders 26th, and their DHs were ranked 10th in the American League.
The solutions weren't exactly met with much enthusiasm. Forced to shop in the bargain-basement aisle, the Indians added the following free agents:
(1) Rajai Davis, 35, signed in December for a one-year, $5.25 million contract;