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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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Sep 23, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jon Jay (24) runs to third on a double by third baseman Carlos Asuaje (no tpictured) during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jon Jay (24) runs to third on a double by third baseman Carlos Asuaje (no tpictured) during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Jon Jay, CF

If Rajai Davis is out of the Indians’ price range, perhaps the front office could look at free agent Jon Jay.

Jay missed two months with a fractured forearm and was limited to just 90 games for the San Diego Padres. When he did play, Jay compiled a .291/.339/.389 slash line.

He plays center field and could bat lead off. Once upon time, Jay could steal a base, swiping 19 bags during the 2012 campaign. He has 18 TOTAL since then, but you’d have to wonder if he could be more a threat playing the run-happy Indians.

Jay should fall within the Indians price range, as he’s missed significant time during the past two seasons.

Next: 5 Moves The Indians Need To Make This Offseason

He’s not someone you want to build your outfield around, but he does offer insurance and buys Bradley Zimmer a little more time in the minor leagues until the top prospect is ready to take over in center.

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