Encarnacion to Cleveland

[bksballer89]

 

[obxyankeefan]

So at least another three years before Cleveland wins a WS

 

[redseat]

1: Didn't he turn down a very similar offer with the Blue Jays
2: So much for him going to the Yankees, huh?
3: Indians just got a lot better
4: Seems like the market for him was smaller than I thought

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

Cleveland gets a lot better. Next year, if they can stay healthy, they might make it back to the WS. Carrasco, EE, and Salazar added to that team will make them a force in the playoffs. I'm glad the cardinals did not get him.

 

[purguy12]

Very nice pick up for Indians. Only 3 years 60 mill. Not bad for a 40 HR hitter.
Grade: A

 

[purguy12]

1: Didn't he turn down a very similar offer with the Blue Jays
2: So much for him going to the Yankees, huh?
3: Indians just got a lot better
4: Seems like the market for him was smaller than I thought

He turned down 4 years 80 mill. So he lost a year and 20 mill.
I don't get why. He is a good hitter. 40 HRs 3 years in a row. The negative about him he is a DH and can play a little at 1st. That is where it hurts him. His market was only for AL teams.

 

[Danny Ocho]

The Indians are gonna be hell to beat with Encarnacion joining the team.

 

[redseat]

He turned down 4 years 80 mill. So he lost a year and 20 mill.
I don't get why. He is a good hitter. 40 HRs 3 years in a row. The negative about him he is a DH and can play a little at 1st. That is where it hurts him. His market was only for AL teams.

Yeah that's what had me thinking. Wonder if he truly wanted out of Toronto

 

[Bmurph]

Cleveland was a favorite in the AL already and this makes them that much more of one

 

[purguy12]

Yeah that's what had me thinking. Wonder if he truly wanted out of Toronto

Blue Jays is not a team Im worried about next year. They have to sign Bautista now.

Sorry I made a mistake its been 30+ Hrs for 5 years. 270 avg hitter.

 

[Mondo Jay]

Great signing IMO.

 

[redseat]

Blue Jays is not a team Im worried about next year. They have to sign Bautista now.

Sorry I made a mistake its been 30+ Hrs for 5 years. 270 avg hitter.

true, but he would have had more money. So I am wondering if he wanted out. I mean he did pass up $20 million. Though was the Indians deal more incentives?

 

[purguy12]

true, but he would have had more money. So I am wondering if he wanted out. I mean he did pass up $20 million. Though was the Indians deal more incentives?

Why would u want out. Before he went to the Blue Jays he avg 15 HRs and was an Avg player. Grass isn't always greener on the other side

I will say this Indians and Boston are Fav in the AL now.

 

[redseat]

Why would u want out. Before he went to the Blue Jays he avg 15 HRs and was an Avg player. Grass isn't always greener on the other side

I will say this Indians and Boston are Fav in the AL now.

I don't know but he left money on the table

 

[purguy12]

I don't know but he left money on the table

Yes he did and 1 year. This is his last big contract.

 

[Vyle203]

The Indians are gonna be hell to beat with Encarnacion joining the team.

Yes, yes they are.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Cleveland vs Red Sox ALCS feels inevitable already hot damn.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Cleveland gets a lot better. Next year, if they can stay healthy, they might make it back to the WS. Carrasco, EE, and Salazar added to that team will make them a force in the playoffs. I'm glad the cardinals did not get him.

Michael Brantley could be a big add as well. As of right now, he's supposed to be 100% for spring training.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

He turned down 4 years 80 mill. So he lost a year and 20 mill.
I don't get why. He is a good hitter. 40 HRs 3 years in a row. The negative about him he is a DH and can play a little at 1st. That is where it hurts him. His market was only for AL teams.

Yeah, but he got out of Canada, so that makes it a win for him.