Carlos Beltran, who eventually signed with the Cardinals, had a number of American League suitors as a free agent.
The Indians, Blue Jays and Red Sox all offered Beltran the designated-hitter role as a way to prolong his contract or career.
"I want to play in the field at this stage of my career," Beltran said. "I feel I can still make a difference in the field. If you're having a tough day offensively, you can go out and play good defense and still change the game. If you're a DH, there's nothing you can do with a tough day."
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The Indians are one of several clubs that have called the Yankees about outfielder Nick Swisher, according to a report by FOX Sports.
New York, however, isn't likely to trade Swisher, who will make $10.25 million next season.
FOX Sports reports that the Yankees don't have a "major-league ready outfield prospect" at this time.
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Despite an "aggressive offer" from the Indians, free-agent outfielder Carlos Beltran chose the Cardinals on Thursday.
Beltran received a two-year, $26 million deal from St. Louis.
A source said the Indians made "an aggressive" two-year offer to the switch-hitting Beltran. The money was "very close" to what the Cardinals gave Beltran, but he preferred St. Louis.
Cleveland tried to acquire Beltran from the Mets at midseason, but he was dealt to San Francisco.
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The Indians have agreed to a minor league contract with versatile free-agent infielder Andy LaRoche and invited him to spring training.
He'll have a chance to win the club's utility infield job.
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The Indians are in talks with free-agent outfielder Mike Cameron and free-agent infielder Andy LaRoche.
Both players would be signed to Minor League deals that include non-roster invites to attend spring training with the team.
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Indians Dec 2011 Archive
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Associated Press | Dec 17, 2011
Cleveland dealt with a number of injuries in 2011, which made depth a priority this season.
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Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter) | Dec 13, 2011
Cleveland was reported to have interest in the free-agent outfielder.
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Associated Press | Dec 13, 2011
Asdrubal Cabrera was eligible for arbitration.
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Yahoo! Sports | Dec 12, 2011
Josh Willingham may have to have Michael Cuddyer sign in order for the market for his contract to be set.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Dec 9, 2011
Indians general manager Chris Antonetti left the winter meetings feeling he was just a couple of text messages away from making a deal.
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MLB.com | Dec 7, 2011
Indians general manager Chris Antonetti claims to have one trade proposal in the works that would be very surprising if it came to fruition.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Dec 4, 2011
Casey Blake was the Indians regular third baseman from 2003 until he was traded to the Dodgers for Carlos Santana in 2008.
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Associated Press | Dec 2, 2011
He played briefly with Colorado and Pittsburgh last season.