Cleveland Indians

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Cleveland Indians
Last Updated: 5/7/13
General Manager: Chad Lidwin
ProFSL ID: clidwin

Team Budget (2013-2018)

Base Salary:	$113m	$79m	$37.5m	$19m	$19m	$13.5m
Cash Add-ons (near bottom of page):	$-12m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
EDR Uncounted edrpayary:	$9m	$9m	$9m	$9m	$9m	$9m
Total salary on Books:	$92m	$70.5m	$29m	$10.5m	$10.5m	$5m
Salary Caps by Year:	$95m	$97m	$100.5m	$101.5m	$101.5m	$101.5m
Cap Room by Year:	$3m	$26.5m	$71.5m	$91m	$91m	$96.5m

*Note that 2013-2014 salary caps are set in stone, future caps are estimates

Roster (27/40 players, cash add-ons below)

C Maldonado, Martin, $0.5m (P-n/a), signed 6/25/12	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
C Saltalamacchia, Jarrod, $3m (2014)	$3m	$3m
CI Hannahan, Jack, $1.5m (2013), signed 1/22/12	$1.5m
CI Sandoval, Pablo, $5.5m (2017)	$5.5m	$5.5m	$5.5m	$5.5m	$5.5m
CI Tracey, Chad, $0.5m (2013), signed 2/5/13	$0.5m
CI Votto, Joey, $13.5m (2015)	$13.5m	$13.5m	$13.5m
DET Berry, Quintin, $0.5m (P-n/a), signed 6/15/12	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
MI Barney, Darwin, $0.5m (P-2014)	$0.5m	$0.5m
MI Escobar, Alcides, $0.5m (P-2013)	$0.5m
OF Cain, Lorenzo, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
OF Choo, Shin-Soo, $13.5m (2014)	$13.5m	$13.5m
OF Francoeur, Jeff, $5m (2015), signed 2/20/13	$5m	$5m	$5m
OF Kipnis, Jason, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
P Boggs, Mitchell, $1.5m (2014)	$1.5m	$1.5m
P Estrada, Marco, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
P Gallardo, Yovani, $12m (2013)	$12m
P Knapp, Jason, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
P Mickolio, Kam, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
P Ruffin, Chance, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
P Storen, Drew, $0.5m (P-2013)	$0.5m
RP Belisle, Matt, $2.5m (2013)	$2.5m
RP Henderson, Jim, $0.5m (P-n/a), signed 4/12/13	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
RP Hughes, Jared, $1.5m (2013), signed 2/1/13	$1.5m
RP Veras, Jose, $1m (2013), signed 2/22/12	$1m
SP Liriano, Francisco, $5m (2014), signed 2/5/13	$5m	$5m
SP Peavy, Jake, $14m (2013)	$14m
SP Verlander, Justin, $18m (2014)	$18m	$18m

 
EDR: Entry-Draft Roster (18/20 players)

C Marlette, Tyler, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
CI Leonard, Joe, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
CI Robertson, Daniel, $0.5m (P-n/a), signed 8/30/12	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
MI Guinn, Brian, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
MI Hinojosa, C.J., $0.5m (P-n/a), signed 9/10/12	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
MI Story, Trevor, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
MI Valentin, Jesmuel, $0.5m (P-n/a), signed 9/18/12	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
OF Martini, Nick, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
OF Ramos, Henry, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
P Lamb, Will, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
P Maronde, Nick, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
P Marshall, Evan, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
P Varner, Rett, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
P Waldron, Tyler, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
SP Cole, A.J., $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
SP DeJong, Chase, $0.5m (P-n/a), signed 9/5/12	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
SP Johnson, Pierce, $0.5m (P-n/a), signed 8/29/12	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
SP Linsky, Lenny, $0.5m (P-n/a)	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m

Cash Exchanges, Cap Hits, and Signing Bonuses

X-C Baker, John, Released under Contract, $1.5m in 2013	$1.5m
X-RP Henderson, Jim, Signing bonus 2013, $0.5m in 2013	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m	$0.5m
X-SP Peavy, Jake, Cash Exchanged on Contract through 2013, $-6m in 2013	$-6m
X-SP Verlander, Justin, Cash Exchanged, $-8m in 2013	$-8m

 
2012 Draft Picks (14 picks)
1-17 CLE
1-23 CLE
1-29 CLE
1-41 CLE
1-42 CLE
2-23 CLE
3-23 CLE
4-23 CLE
5-23 CLE
6-23 CLE
7-23 CLE
8-23 CLE
9-23 CLE
10-23 CLE

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2013 CLEVELAND INDIANS DEPTH CHART

CATCHER
Saltalamacchia, Jarrod, $3.0m (2014)- Trade 2011

Maldonado, Martin, $0.5m (P-n/a)

PROSPECTS:
Marlette, Tyler, $0.5m (P-n/a)- Draft 2011
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CORNER INFIELDERS
Votto, Joey, $13.5m (2015)- Trade 2010/ ReSigned 2011
Sandoval, Pablo, $5.5m (2016)- Trade 2011/ Resigned 2012

Hannahan, Jack, $1.5m (2013)- FA Signed 2012 

PROSPECTS:
Leonard, Joe, $0.5m (P-n/a)- 2010 Draft Pick(2nd Pick)*
Robertson, Daniel, $0.5m (P-n/a)- 2012 Draft Pick
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MIDDLE INFIELDERS
Kipnis, Jason,$0.5m(P-2015)- free agency 2010
Barney, Darwin, $0.5m (P-2014)- Trade 2011

Escobar, Alcides, $0.5m (P-2013)

PROSPECTS:
Story, Trevor, $0.5m (P-n/a)- Draft 2011(Sub pick)*
Iribarren, Hernan, $0.5m (P-n/a)- Trade 2010
Guinn, Brian, $0.5m (P-n/a)- Draft 2010
Marrero, Deven, $0.5m (P-n/a)- Draft 2012
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OUTFIELDERS
Choo, Shin-Soo $13.5m (2014)- RFA 2010
Berry, Quintin, $0.5m (P-2015)- FA 2012
Cain, Lorenco, $0.5m (P-n/a)- Trade 2010

none


PROSPECTS:
Ramos, Henry, $0.5m (P-n/a)- 2010 Draft
Martini, Nick, $0.5m (P-n/a)- 2012 Draft
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UTLITY PLAYER
Tracey, Chad, $0.5m (2013)- Free Agency 2013
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STARTING ROTATION
#1 Verlander, Justin, $18m (2014)- Trade Pre-2013
#2 Gallardo, Yovani, $12m (2013)- Trade 2011
#3 Peavy, Jake, $14m (2013)- Trade Mid-2010
#4 Estrada, Marco, $0.5m (P-n/a)- Free Agency 2011
#5 Liriano, Francisco, $5m (2014)- Free Agency 2013 

none

PROSPECTS:
Cole, A.J., $0.5m (P-n/a)- 2010 Draft(1st Pick)*
Barnes, Matt, $0.5m (P-n/a)- 2011 Draft(1st Pick)* 
Linsky, Lenny, $0.5m (P-n/a)- 2012 Draft*
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BULLPEN

Belisle, Matt, $2.5m (2013)- Resigned 2011
Storen, Drew, $0.5m (P-2013)- Trade 2010
Boggs, Mitchell, $1.5m (2014)- Trade 2010
Hughes, Jared, $1.5m (2013)- Free Agency 2013
Ruffin, Chance, $0.5m (P-n/a)- 2010 Draft Pick*
Veras, Jose, $1m (2013)- FA 2012



PROSPECTS:

Varner, Rett, $0.5m (P-n/a)- 2010 Draft Pick
Waldron, Tyler, $0.5m (P-n/a)- 2010 Draft Pick
Johnson, Pierce, $0.5m (P-n/a)- 2012 Draft*
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Starter
Backup
* Top Prospect
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Cleveland Indians History

2011: AL Central Champs (92-70)
Finally, after two years of just missing the division title, the Indians won it in 2011.  They were behind the surprising Royals for much of the season.  However, Joey Votto was once again a major factor.  The Indians pitching staff was also one of the best.  It came to a quick ending in the ALDS when the overwhelming Yankees beat the Indians.

2010: 2nd in AL Central (86-76)
Chad was persistent in his efforts to shed veteran contracts he did not like, even if he acquired such players in his trades.  He sacrificed Grady Sizemore in order to get Joey Votto.  Following acquisitions netted the Indians Ryan Dempster, Ervin Santana, and Ian Kennedy.  Santana ended up being a 2nd half Cy Young for the Indians who fell just short of the division title. 

2009: 2nd in AL Central (79-83)
The AL Central in this league in 2009 was a losing division.  The 2009 real life Indians were a disappointing team, but the pathetic standings gave them a shot at the post-season.  The Indians actually pulled ahead of the Twins in the last week, but Minnesota beat them out in the last day of the regular season.  Meanwhile, GM Chad was behind the desk making moves that would put this franchise in a better position for the long haul.

Management
Chad (clidwin) [7/1/09 - ]