The Indians have their option $9 million contract option for 2012 on Grady Sizemore, making him eligible for free agency. Injuries have sabotaged Sizemore's career, limiting him to just 210 games the past three seasons. He has undergone five surgeries, two on his knees, in three years. It's possible the Indians may try to re-sign Sizemore, who hit 33 homers and stole 38 bases in 2008, as a free agent. "This was an exceptionally difficult decision," general manager Chris Antonetti said. "We have a profound respect for Grady, his work ethic, his intensity and all the attributes he brings to the game. Baseball is a better game when Grady Sizemore is on the field playing."