A source has told Lake Erie Sports that the Indians are doing “everything and anything” to land Dodgers star OF Yasiel Puig. Puig would fill the long-time need of a power hitting right handed batter. In his short career, he’s already shown the kind of threat he can be at the plate with a career .296 batting average and 42 home runs in 307 games.
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The Indians would likely have to give up young starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco, who signed a 4 year, $48 million extension on April 7th, along with a prospect. He’s been having a great season so far, and is coming off a fantastic start against the Oakland Athletics, where he threw a complete game 2 hitter, while striking out 7 batters.
One of the main reasons for the Indians trying to acquire Puig’s services? Team control. He has a very team friendly deal that lasts until the 2020 season. He also would fill the void of a much needed right fielder.
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