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Predicting every MLB team’s biggest signing next winter

By Brad Weiss

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 30: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 30, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 11-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 30: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 30, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 11-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 03: Marcell Ozuna #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals takes a swing during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 3, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 03: Marcell Ozuna #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals takes a swing during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 3, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

Cleveland Indians: OF Marcell Ozuna

The Cleveland Indians were once again the Kings of the AL Central in 2018, as they rode a stellar rotation, and a bolstered lineup to another division title. Unfortunately, they were quickly dispatched from the playoffs by the Houston Astros, as they failed to win a single game in the ALDS.

As they head into 2019, they are once again one of the better teams in the AL, and should win themselves another AL Central crown. This is an organization that has some top talent down on the farm as well, and while it is not a plethora of guys, players like RHP Triston McKenzie and 3B Nolan Jones should help in a year or two.

Next winter, centerfielder Leonys Martin is going to be a free agent, and the team may want to add another bad to the outfield via free agency. One name that is going to get a lot of run is Marcell Ozuna, who will be only 29-years old during the 2020 season, and has a bat that should play well in Cleveland.

Cleveland does have a talented outfield prospect in George Valera, but he is only 18-years old, and likely will not be in the Show for a couple of years. Ozuna is a guy who is just entering his prime, and the Indians have some strong players up and down their roster, so there is no reason why they won’t go after a big-name prospect next winter in free agency.

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