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- Updated: December 7, 2016
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Adding a first baseman is a priority for the Indians this offseason, but Cleveland is also exploring the market for added depth in the outfield. Versatility and speed are the main attributes sought by the Tribe, which received just that from veteran Rajai Davis last season.
As things currently stand, the Indians project to have Michael Brantley in left field, Tyler Naquin in center and Lonnie Chisenhall in right. Brandon Guyer offers depth in the corners and Abraham Almonte can provide protection for all three outfield spots. Davis, who led the American League with 43 steals and played left and center in 2016 for the Tribe, is a free agent again this winter.
The Indians have maintained an interest in re-signing first baseman Mike Napoli and Davis.
• Length of deal sticking point for Napoli, Tribe
“I’m not going to go into specifics on any one player,” Indians general manager Mike Chernoff said. “[Davis] was a big part of our team last year and that remains a need for us. You take him and Napoli off the team, we have two holes in those spots. We continue to target guys in those spots. Much like Nap, …
