Cleveland inks deal with Carlos Gonzlez

[Auggie]

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Many wondered why the Indians didn’t target veteran outfielder Adam Jones, who seemed to check a lot of the Indians’ boxes, when he was on the free-agent market. Now, there might be an answer.

A source confirmed to MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez that the Indians agreed with outfielder Carlos González on a Minor League contract on Saturday night. The 33-year-old right fielder will make $2 million if he makes Cleveland’s big league roster, plus $1 million in incentives. The club has not confirmed the deal.

There’s been no secret that the Indians lack depth in the outfield. Cleveland named Leonys Martin the starting center fielder at the beginning of camp, but it has yet to make decisions on a left or right fielder.

https://www.mlb.com/news/indians-deal-with-carlos-gonzalez

I like this pick up. Hope he has some bat left.

[Laffy Kat]

1. Oh no!

CarGo gone from the Rox?

[ORiGINAL Double D]

2. CarGo's tank is literally empty.

Good luck.

[El Supremo]

3. Crap!

[JDC]

4. Well, leaving the Rockies almost guarantees a trip(s) to a series or two

Ask Juan Pierre, Matt Holiday, Yorvit Torrealba, etc

I agree with others that he is done though.

[bluedigger]

5. Oh, the Indians.

I just figured the Browns were covering all the bases.

[generalbetrayus]

6. Cargo had the sweetest swing of any Rockie ever, other than Larry Walker,

but his better days are behind him.

[Brother Buzz]

7. His stick can get hot again, but his legs might be over the hill

All his injuries happened while he should have been peeking in his career; he's 33 and, well, he's basically declining. Can he play first base?

[Auggie]

8. Article says he still has to play his way on to the team!

I guess he'd be a bench player, maybe DH, but I also imagine the team would just like an experienced vet to have around. Plate discipline of Cleveland batters did not impress in the playoffs last year (IMO). Maybe they could learn something from CarGo.

[Brother Buzz]

9. Our beloved Hunter Pence got the same deal when he got traded to the Texas Rangers

He's 35, and has been plagued by injuries the last few years, but Damn, he's on fire batting .378. I watched him bat twice in Spring training, and both times were sweet home runs!

Hunter's plate discipline is subject to debate, but both Gonzlez and Pence certainly bring something to the game; I'm hoping both have great seasons.

[Auggie]

10. Same here

[Capt. America]

11. Better, same, or less than Leonis Martin?

[JonLP24]

12. No!!