CLEVELAND - Coco Crisp’s season has improved dramatically, and now the Indians hope he can upgrade theirs, too.
Cleveland added much-needed outfield depth and post-season experience on Wednesday by acquiring Crisp in a trade with the Oakland Athletics. The AL Central leaders sent minor league pitcher Colt Hynes to the A’s for Crisp, who began his career with the Indians in 2002.
The Athletics also gave $1,673,497 to the Indians to help offset Crisp’s contract.
The 36-year-old Crisp gives Indians manager Terry Francona another switch-hitter, more speed and a player who knows his way around October.