Looking at it logically, I don't see the Indians trading Lindor or Clevinger. However, if they did trade one of them, let's look at the impact:
The Indians will be competing against the Twins and White Sox for the division this year and maybe next. Their 'window' is still open. To keep that window open they, minimally need to keep the lineup and rotation they have now. Minimally. Their lineup is not that strong. Their rotation is not that strong. Their bullpen is not that certain in terms of performance. So, even with ALL of the players they have now, they will need some breaks to even make it to the playoffs.
We need to improve to make the playoffs unless a miracle happens. Without going into details, it doesn't appear any team will trade us players that will allow us to replace Lindor's production while making our team better long term. For example, a trade to the Dodgers of both of these guys together would have to net Lux, May, Verdugo and Seager to make it worthwhile. Otherwise, Otherwise, we might as well do a full rebuild.
From what I have seen there isn't a team who has or would be willing to trade as much of their immediate future to help us win this year and be set to keep this window open for another 4-5 years.
Art here... kind of agree with you Dennis but the team did well with the lineup and rotation they had this past season, and if they make no trades but replace Kipnis with Hernandez they still should be able to compete this season too. Obviously they have a shortening window, if they don't deal Lindor soon for some near term help.
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