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Cleveland Indians: 3 potential trades to help bolster the roster

By Gregory Kula

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 02: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Cleveland Indians in the top of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on August 2, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 02: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Cleveland Indians in the top of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on August 2, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – JULY 1: Manager Terry Francona #17 of the Cleveland Indians looks around the dugout during the third inning of game one of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 1, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Indians 7-4. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – JULY 1: Manager Terry Francona #17 of the Cleveland Indians looks around the dugout during the third inning of game one of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 1, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Indians 7-4. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

The Cleveland Indians are primed for another postseason run, but a few holes in their lineup and rotation need to be addressed through trades.

It would be an amazing world if the Cleveland Indians could trade for Clayton Kershaw, Chris Sale, Mike Trout, Buster Posey and Jose Altuve…but they can’t.

With a farm system loaded with talent and a few expendable players on the MLB roster, the Indians are in a prime position to make a few moves as they did last season.

When Andrew Miller and Jonathan Lucroy were both seemingly on their way to Cleveland, with only Miller actually arriving, the front office looked like geniuses. Who knows what would have occurred last season, but this season would definitely have no deadline trades if the Lucroy deal went through.

With all the Indians prospects slated to go with these two deals, the team would have no assets to sell right now.

Looking at the team, the Indians need an infielder at either third or first who isn’t hurt and can hit, another starting pitcher and maybe an outfielder.

Because of the failed deal for Lucroy, the Indians are ready to make another move. From the bottom of this writer’s heart, and from the collective heart of Cleveland fans everywhere, thank you Lucroy. Those prospects are worth a lot more than a below-average catcher hitting under .260 with 26 RBI.

With a prospect list a mile long and a fan base ready to watch the Indians make another run at a title, the next few days should be exciting and important.

Without further ado, here are three deals every Cleveland fan should love.

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