Cleveland Indians: Five trade packages for Francisco Lindor

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) on the field during the ninth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels played on September 9, 2019 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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The Yankees haven’t been to the World Series since they won in 2009 and have been inching to get back to the Fall Classic. Perhaps the acquisition of Lindor would help them get over the hump. Incumbent shortstop Gleyber Torres can move to second base to make room for the slick fielding Lindor.

In return, the Cleveland Indians get quite the package for Lindor who’s on the final year of his contract. While Tyler Wade isn’t a very good player, they get a cheap player they can stash on their bench who has yet to enter his arbitration years.

Clarke Schmidt, who just made his major league debut during the 2020 season, is expected to be a solid mid rotation pitcher with swing and miss stuff. In his minor league career, he holds a 3.39 ERA with 132 strikeouts. He’s noted for having major league caliber pitches that can get hitters out.

Luis Gil is another pitcher that the Indians can have out of their rotation and could factor into their plans as soon as this upcoming season. Over four seasons in the minors, he holds a 2.74 ERA and has 264 strikeouts over 149 hits given up in 207 innings.

Estevan Florial used to be ranked among the top 100 prospects in the game but has seemingly fallen out of the rankings in recent years. Regardless, Florial could be a staple in the Indians outfield in the future which the organization has failed to field a major league trio. Florial has slashed .273/.353/.437 with 73 stolen bases.

The Indians tend to love pitchers with swing and miss stuff and they would get a future outfielder that can play for the team for years to come.

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