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Edwin Encarnacion is a perfect fit for the Indians. But barring a total collapse of his market, it’s difficult to see how the Indians would be a perfect fit for Encarnacion.
Last week, I wrote about how Cleveland is in a stronger financial position than in the past due to its extra income from the postseason and the recent arrival of a new ownership partner, John Sherman.
The Indians, though, do not plan to change the way they operate, according to major league sources; they ranked 28th in the majors in home attendance last season, ahead of only the Athletics and the Rays, and their market remains a challenge.