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8 Free Agents The Cleveland Indians Need To Sign This Offseason

By Nick Dudukovich

Oct 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) in action during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) in action during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians center fielder Rajai Davis (20) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the 8th inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians center fielder Rajai Davis (20) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the 8th inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Rajai Davis, OF

The Indians have expressed interest in bringing back Rajai Davis, but a lot will depend on how the market shakes out.

Davis, who will play the 2016 season at 36 years of age, was a stellar add for the Tribe in 2015.

He hit arguably one of the biggest home runs in Cleveland Indians history, off Aroldis Chapman no less, during Game 7 of the World Series.

It’d be nice for the Indians to bring him back, but like Napoli, the Indians must watch the price tag.

Davis will be 36 when the season starts, and while it’s fun to think about, it’s unrealistic to think he will lead the AL in stolen bases for a second-straight season.

This isn’t to say he won’t steal his fair share of bags, but leading the league in stolen bases at 36? I don’t think it’s going to happen, but I’d be happy if Rajai made me a believer.

Like Napoli, Davis’ return depends on the market.

The Indians signed the outfielder before last season because the outfield they thought they were going into the season with was in such disarray. Michael Brantley‘s shoulder injury ended up being a nagging problem all season.

Brantley’s expected to go into spring training healthy.

Additionally, Tyler Naquin used the injuries on the roster to establish himself as a rookie of the year candidate. Lonnie Chisenhall and Brandon Guyer appear to be a productive platoon in right field. The Indians also have top prospect Bradley Zimmer waiting in the wings.

Adding Davis would ensure the team has a security net. Perhaps the Indians could start negotiating at $7 million and throw in some incentives. If the price tag gets higher than that, the Tribe should move in another direction.

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