Position: Shortstop Bats: Both • Throws: Right 5-11, 190lb (180cm, 86kg) . He previously played for the Cleveland Indians. The four-time All-Star shortstop — and one of baseball’s best all-around players — was traded Thursday by the Cleveland Indians along with pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets, who have a new owner willing to spend at baseball’s highest levels. The Cleveland Indians trade of Francisco Lindor is setting up to be a let down. Great ingredients to work with to develop into a productive player on both sides of the ball.”, Scouting reports on Cleveland's trade haul. Depending on which side of the fence you come down on, those three signings revitalized the offseason and showed that MLB is back in fighting trim. Right now, the Indians will start the regular season without Lindor, after he … Rule 5 Draft: The Indians didn’t lose a player in the major-league phase of Thursday’s Rule 5 Draft. He made 33 relief appearances, striking out 67 and walked 31 in 68 2/3 innings. The Pipeline experts project Greene to make his MLB debut in 2024, though the outfielder has only played in five professional games thus far. CLEVELAND -- Francisco Lindor admitted that he wondered whether he had played his final game in Cleveland after the Indians were eliminated from the 2020 postseason. CLEVELAND, Ohio – Expect to hear shortstop Francisco Lindor’s name a lot in the coming weeks and months as Major League Baseball free agency and trade activity heat up. Or it continued to highlight the difference between the haves, the have-nots and the teams riding the ragged edge of going all in or all out. The former free agents signed for a total of $814 million -- $324 million for Cole and $245 million each for Strasburg and Rendon. The trade rumors have followed Lindor over the past few offseasons, but on Thursday a deal finally came to fruition, as shortstop Lindor and starter Carlos Carrasco were traded to the Mets in exchange for infielders Andrés Giménez and Amed Rosario, along with two of the Mets’ top-10 prospects, Josh Wolf and Isaiah Greene. Baltimore selected Cespedes and the A’s took Colina. The Cleveland Indians still have Francisco Lindor, and that’s led some fans to … Francisco Lindor has been traded by the Cleveland Baseball Team to the New York Mets. And that's what we plan to do.”. We have scouts out in the field. A great defender at shortstop. “He's a young, hard-throwing right-handed pitcher with a good mix of pitches,” Antonetti said. The Indians are done cutting payroll. But little did he know one of his closest teammates would be getting traded with him. But in 2019, he won over the baseball world’s heart when he returned to the mound after a three-month battle with leukemia. The Indians are reportedly likely to trade All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor before Opening Day, placing one of the game’s top talents on the market one year before free agency. In the Triple-A phase, they selected two players and lost three. Giménez, 22, made his Major League debut last season and hit .263 with a .732 OPS, three doubles, two triples, three homers and 12 RBIs in 49 games. awaybackgone.com - Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets, formerly of the Cleveland Indians (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Letting Francisco Lindor go was the … Stephen Strasburg (left), Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon (right), represented by Scott Boras, signed for a combined $814 million this week at the winter meetings. Lindor will qualify for free agency after next season, and it’s safe to write that a long-term extension with Cleveland is unlikely. Francisco Lindor is entering his final year before free agency. “But what pairing the two -- Francisco and Carlos -- allows us to do is it gives us the financial flexibility to reinvest back in the team that will make us more competitive. We think he's got a chance to develop into a productive Major League hitter.”. Twenty months from now, Lindor will become eligible for free agency and will command a contract that could exceed the eight-year, $260 million deal Nolan Arenado signed to … This winter is one of those decision points for Lindor and Kluber. “At those decision points we get our group together and try to come at it from a lot of different angles,” said Chernoff, “and make a determination the player return we need back in order for us to make sense to trade a player. "Why not?" The Pipeline experts project Wolf to make his Major League debut in 2023 and expect his fastball and curveball to be his future plus pitches. The Indians are done cutting payroll. 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During an interview with Sports Illustrated in their latest issue that was released Friday morning, Francisco Lindor dove in on his new role with the New York Mets, adjusting to life growing up in Puerto Rico before moving to America and reflecting on his time while in Cleveland. CLEVELAND -- Francisco Lindor admitted that he wondered whether he had played his final game in Cleveland after the Indians were eliminated from the 2020 postseason. He likely will finish the season in an Indians jersey. "Thank you for the memories, Francisco. “Once we have a player in our system we are solely focused on developing that player. One day after the Cleveland Indians' 2020 season came to an end, Francisco Lindor discussed his future with the franchise. Facts-first reporting from the source you trust. Kind of a sad commentary, isn’t it? 1. Teams should be able to at least afford their homegrown stars, especially ones who resonated as strongly as Lindor. DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 17: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians looks on while wearing a face mask during the game against the Detroit Tigers at … Wolf is a 20-year-old right-hander who was ranked No. “It’s a process,” said Chernoff. He went 1-2 with a 2.76 ERA at Class AAA Buffalo and Class AA Hampshire. Lindor is expected to leave the Indians as a free agent after the 2021 season – unless the club trades him before then. Everybody has moved on. Cleveland traded franchise icon Francisco Lindor on Thursday, and absolutely zero people in baseball were surprised. They say he’s ahead of schedule in his off-season workouts after making just seven starts last season because of a broken bone in his right forearm. David Dermer/The Associated Press Lindor started his career as a 21-year-old in 2015 who captivated baseball audiences with his talent and his jovial personality. It’s just $3.99 a month, which works out to about 13 cents a day. When it was clear the two sides wouldn’t be able to come to terms, it became inevitable that Lindor would be moved. He helped the Indians dominate the AL Central from ’16-18, including a .310 average and an .821 OPS in the ’16 postseason that went to Game 7 of the World Series.\n\nBut it was that very track record that made it difficult for a small-market team like the Indians to sign Lindor to a long-term extension before he can hit free agency next offseason. Right now they have Kluber, Carlos Carrasco, Shane Bieber, Mike Clevinger, Adam Plukto, Civale and Plesac as potential members of the rotation. 10 in the Mets’ system. “There were multiple efforts to try to find common ground,” Antonetti said. I think they were, as well, because we care about each other and they're special people in addition to special players. Money-wise, the Indians came out $24,000 ahead. SAN DIEGO -- It was a good week for Scott Boras and clients Stephen Strasburg, Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon. (Associated Press). The Angels and Indians have yet to find common ground on a deal for the two-time Cy Young winner. Francisco Lindor has established himself as one of MLB's top shortstops, but it seems he is at odds with the Cleveland Indians' front office as he looks to try and enter free agency. Cleveland Indians leave winter meetings with Francisco Lindor, Corey Kluber ... for now. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KCBNxUZiGx. He entered the 2020 season as the 84th-ranked prospect in the Majors, according to MLB Pipeline. His salary, compared to far less accomplished (and available) pitchers, makes him a prime target for contenders such as the Angels, who need starting pitching because they missed on Strasburg and Cole. Lindor continually expressed a desire to stay in Cleveland, but also an understanding that the team wouldn't be able to keep him. We like all of our guys so it’s not like we want to trade anybody. We have the analytics. That’s caused talks to cool, but they have not gone cold. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. At least that many, as Cleveland hopes to return to the postseason after a year absent. Francisco Lindor is moving to a new city and team that is willing to meet his salary demands. Lindor was one of the key players on the Puerto Rican national team that went to the championship of the World Baseball Classic back in 2017, ultimately losing to United States in the championship game. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 9 in the Mets’ farm system, per MLB Pipeline. He is due to become a free agent following the 2021 season and it is unlikely the club will retain him. Good for him. In fact, I’m sure if they slapped a number to him, it’s 2, 3, maybe even 4 times higher than what this site lists. But he’s gone now, leaving the team’s fans grumbling about owner Paul Dolan. https://www.overtimeheroics.net/2021/01/17/francisco-lindor-trade-damage And we’re trying to piece together that player’s fit on our major league team or his prospect value. CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 30: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians fields a ground ball hit by DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees at first during the third inning of Game Two of the American League Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on September 30, 2020 in Cleveland… Some Cleveland Indians fans may have been worried about Francisco Lindor turning down a deal this offseason, but he isn’t leaving Cleveland anytime soon. James Harris, Indians farm director, was glad the Indians didn’t lose anyone in major-league phase of the draft, but hated to see Colina, Cespedes and Santiago go. That cost them $48,000 -- $24,000 per player. We have a ton of information that we have gathered. In fact, they may have talked to the Indians again about the switch-hitting shortstop just before they left the meetings. 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Last year, Rosario hit .252 with a .643 OPS in 46 games, and he ends his four-year stint in New York with a .268/.302/.403 slash line, 32 homers and 148 RBIs. [Indians owner] Paul [Dolan] and the organization stretched as far as it could, and I think Francisco tried to stretch from what his expectations were to find that overlap. Scott Boras and clients Stephen Strasburg, Gerrit Cole, The Angels, one of those ragged-edgers, have shown interest in Kluber. Francisco Lindor and Gleyber Torres are two of baseball's elite shortstops. They will save at least $30 million on the trade that sent Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the Mets. The returnNew York parted ways with two young infielders in Giménez and Rosario. “We just weren’t able to do that. The All-Star shortstop ends his career in Cleveland with a .285/.346/.488 slash line as well as 138 homers, 411 RBIs, 99 stolen bases and countless highlight-reel-worthy defensive plays, leaving behind quite the legacy in his six years with the Indians. Chris Rose has absolutely had it with Indians fans getting angry at Francisco Lindor for wanting to play elsewhere. Without both of their contributions I'm not sure we would have had the success we've had over the course of the last eight years. There’s a silver lining in every cloud. Cleveland chased a World Series title with him. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Francisco Lindor is now with the Mets. He has the ingredients to develop into a successful starting Major League pitcher.”. 202 days ago Buster Olney . “Those are my guys,” said Harris. The 25-year-old has had success against lefties, slashing .300/.339/.473 against southpaws in his career. Jason Miller/Getty Images. Lindor will qualify for free agency after next season, and it’s safe to write that a long-term extension with Cleveland is unlikely. At the same point we have these decision points where teams come at us asking for our players. Lindor has answered these questions for years in Cleveland and his answer has always been the same. Get Tribe Insider texts in your phone from Paul Hoynes: Cut through the clutter of social media and communicate directly with the award-winning Indians reporter, just like you would with your friends. As expected. Check out the top 10 plays from Francisco Lindor's career through the first half of 2019 “I was in tears in the conversations with Carlos and Francisco. With COVID-19 and weather stoppages doing everything they can to stop the Mets, it hasn't, as they are 6-4 and in first place in the NL East. ABOUT THE FRANCISCO LINDOR TRADE 1. The Indians, in place of Kluber, could send a younger starter such as Aaron Civale or Zach Plesac to the Dodgers. He helped the Indians dominate the AL Central from ’16-18, including a .310 average and an .821 OPS in the ’16 postseason that went to Game 7 of the World Series. The Indians took left-hander Daniel Young from Toronto’s Class AA roster and right-hander Jhon Peluffo from Baltimore’s Class AA roster. The New York Mets have acquired both Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco from the Cleveland Indians The Mets made their first big splash in the Steve Cohen era. The Cleveland Indians finally made the trade that we’ve known was coming for years, and dealt star shortstop Francisco Lindor. Francisco Lindor trade landing spots: Nine teams who could potentially make sense for the Cleveland shortstop R.J. Anderson 10/3/2020 Travel nurses open up about leaving … Encarnacion ended up being traded to the Mariners in December after two seasons in Cleveland. His changeup is his third pitch, and that's developing. Although many Cleveland Indians fans are still unhappy with losing Francisco Lindor, there are a few positives that the team can glean from the trade with the New York Mets. ... Lindor is leaving, either this year or next year. “He's got an above-average fastball, up to 96 [mph]. \\[Indians owner\\] Paul \\[Dolan\\] and the organization stretched as far as it could, and I think Francisco tried to stretch from what his expectations were to find that overlap. Lindor continually expressed a desire to stay in Cleveland, but also an understanding that the team wouldn't be able to keep him. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Meanwhile, the Indians are still looking for a second baseman to replace departed free agent Jason Kipnis. The deal could look like this: Lindor and a starting pitcher, perhaps Kluber, for infielder Gavin Lux, right-hander Dustin May and another prospect. There is no incentive for Cleveland to move Francisco Lindor at his current “value”. There’s no fault or no blame. CLEVELAND — Francisco Lindor is moving to a new city and a new team that is willing to meet his salary demands. Add that with an aggressive approach from the Mets’ new ownership and it made a perfect pairing.\n\nLindor started his career as a 21-year-old in 2015 who captivated baseball audiences with his talent and his jovial personality. Lindor, 26, is a free agent after the 2021 season. pic.twitter.com/MhxvJR2QuF. The 33-year-old has been with Cleveland since he made his debut in 2009, owning a 3.77 ERA with a 9.5 strikeouts-per-nine-innings ratio over 11 seasons. We just weren’t able to do it, despite those best intentions.”. Photo from Amazin' Avenue. 1. “Really, from the day Francisco arrived in the Major Leagues, he's been part of successful, championship teams,” Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. “Controls the strike zone really well and good contact ability. But at the same time, we feel it's the right thing to do for us.”, We have acquired INF Andrés Giménez, INF Amed Rosario, OF Isaiah Greene and RHP Josh Wolf from the New York Mets in exchange for SS Francisco Lindor and RHP Carlos Carrasco. But it was that very track record that made it difficult for a small-market team like the Indians to sign Lindor to a long-term extension before he can hit free agency next offseason. Cespedes hit .326 (60-for-184) with six homers and 33 RBI for the Tribe’s AZL Blue team. “We think he has a chance to help our Major League team either as a shortstop or as a player that could play multiple positions or settle at a different defensive position. It’s been a minute since both New York baseball teams had an elite shortstop on their roster. They will save at least $30 million on the trade that sent Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the Mets. Elite shortstop Francisco Lindor, just 26, could soon be playing elsewhere, but he already has a mountain of memories in Cleveland. If the Indians trade a starting pitcher along with Lindor, they will be working from a position of strength. The Indians, like most teams, know what they want when they contemplate trading franchise players such as Lindor or Kluber. This Thursday, the New York Mets made their first big move of the offseason, trading with the Cleveland Indians for star shortstop, Francisco Lindor, and veteran pitcher, Carlos Carrasco.In return, the Mets gave the Indians infielders, Amed Rosario and Andres Gimenez, in addition to 2 prospects. Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) rounds third on his way to home plate during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the American League … They have a long list to chose from and can probably wait on that market for a while. Smile", is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). Angels' Buttrey, 28, says he's leaving baseball. The All-Star shortstop ends his career in Cleveland with a .285/.346/.488 slash line as well as 138 homers, 411 RBIs, 99 stolen bases and countless highlight-reel-worthy defensive plays, leaving behind quite the legacy in his six years with the Indians. Asked about that possibility on Friday afternoon, Cleveland's shortstop flashed the smile that baseball fans have become familiar with during his recent rise to stardom. Hear why when he joins Baskin and Phelps! “Pizza,” the star shortstop said in his introductory Zoom call with the New York media following the trade in early January. Cleveland’s Wild Card Series loss against the New York Yankees this week ensured two things: 1) that their World Series dreams were over; and 2) that it was open season for speculation about shortstop Francisco Lindor and his 2021 employer. ... LeBron James is the undisputed king of Cleveland sports, but Francisco Lindor isn't too far behind him on the list. The long-awaited goodbye to LindorWith Lindor’s projected salary sitting north of $20 million for 2021 and free agency (where he’ll be looking for a contract out of the Tribe’s planned budget) looming next offseason, it was only a matter of time before he was moved. Greene is a 19-year-old outfield prospect who was ranked No. Two of the three players they lost came from their loaded Arizona Rookie League roster -- outfielder Chris Cespedes and catcher Jose Colina. Carrasco was the longest-tenured active member of the Indians before Thursday’s trade. Francisco Lindor has established himself as one of MLB's top shortstops, but it seems he is at odds with the Cleveland Indians' front office as he looks to try and enter free agency. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. “So finances are a component of that, but they weren’t the motivating factor,” Antonetti said. “A guy that skipped over Triple-A entirely to debut in the Major Leagues last year and held his own offensively,” Antonetti said. “He's a young, athletic, left-handed-hitting infielder from Venezuela. If his value is 30M, I’d guess a team will have to give up at least 50-60M just to land Lindor. There’s no fault or no blame. © David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com/David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com/cleveland.com/TNS According to reports, the Indians intend to trade Francisco Lindor before the start of the 2021 season. Add that with an aggressive approach from the Mets’ new ownership and it made a perfect pairing. Stephen Strasburg (left), Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon … “I’m not against an extension, it just has to make sense for both sides,” Lindor said. Per a report, the Cleveland Indians and New York Mets are finalizing a monster trade that will send star shortstop Francisco Lindor to Queens. It’s more a matter of what would compel us -- either a major league fit or future value -- to potentially move a guy.”. Francisco Lindor runs the bases after hitting a home run during a simulated game at Progressive Field in Cleveland on July 10, 2020. Looking ahead, as of right now, Cleveland has just six players making more than $1 million on the roster, meaning Brad Hand’s payout is the 7th highest paid Indian. The Indians are reportedly likely to trade All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor before Opening Day, placing one of the game’s top talents on the market one year before free agency. GM Mike Chernoff talked about what goes into putting a value on such a player. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/r16OzZCsDh, We'll always stand #CookieStrong for you, Carlos.Thank you for everything. Francisco Lindor was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico and has a lot of pride for where he comes from. Without Lindor’s approximate $22 million via salary arbitration for next season and Carrasco’s $12 million, the team’s expected payroll for 2021 drops to approximately $35 million (its lowest since the team opened the 2004 season with a $34.9 million payroll). Day in, day out. Here are three positives that came from the Lindor trade. Young, 25, was Toronto’s eighth-round pick in 2015. When it was clear the two sides wouldn’t be able to come to terms, it became inevitable that Lindor would be moved.\n\n“There were multiple efforts to try to find common ground,” Antonetti said. Peluffo, 22, was a combined 1-4 with a 2.49 ERA at Class A Delmarva and Frederick. Adding Carrasco to the deal shows how much the Indians are trying to cut payroll. All rights reserved (About Us). Cleveland Star, Francisco Lindor, Traded to Mets. There is still one more year of arbitration left before Lindor is able to negotiate his mammoth contract that is sure to result in his exit out of Cleveland. Mets get: SS Francisco Lindor, RHP Carlos CarrascoIndians get: INF Andrés Giménez, INF Amed Rosario, RHP Josh Wolf, OF Isaiah Greene. Santiago hit .310 (74-for-239) with 21 RBI at Class A Lynchburg. Colina, a promising catcher, hit .372 (32-for-86) with eight homers and 20 RBI for the same team. The Indians, meanwhile, left the winter meetings on Thursday morning with their two main trade chips -- Francisco Lindor and Corey Kluber -- still in tow. But little did he know one of his closest teammates would be getting traded with … Cost-conscious Cleveland almost surely can't sign him to a long-term contract. For now. Lindor made it sound like his time in Cleveland is coming to an end after the Indians were swept in the AL wild-card series by the Yankees. • Scouting reports on Cleveland's trade haul, “Very athletic infielder that has had a history of playing predominantly shortstop but is athletic enough with tools and skills to play a variety of different positions,” Antonetti said. A right-handed thrower and switch hitter, Lindor stands 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) and weighs 190 pounds (86 kg). Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/21). Lindor leaving is sure to leave an insurmountable gap on the team offensively, defensively and in the clubhouse. He posted a 3.38 ERA in five starts for the 2019 Gulf Coast League Mets, striking out 36.4 percent of the 33 batters he faced. He's got a really good slider. Lindor wasted no time in becoming the face of the Indians’ franchise. From 2016-19, he won two AL Silver Slugger Awards and two AL Gold Glove Awards, while hitting .284 with an .841 OPS. For the Cleveland Indians, the Francisco Lindor ship hasn’t sailed, but it has pulled up anchor. By John Perrotto Francisco Lindor’s first thought after being traded to the New York Mets from the Cleveland Indians was not about baseball. Mets broadcast just said that Francisco Lindor thought that the people who started calling him "Frankie" in Cleveland were being lazy. Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) rounds third on his way to home plate during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the American League … In exchange, the Baseball Team will receive Amed Rosario, Andrés Giménez, Josh Wolf, and … Parting ways with CookieWhile Lindor was expected to be on the move this offseason, Carrasco being added into the deal may be more of a shock to Tribe fans. Francisco Lindor headlined a blockbuster trade between the Mets and Cleveland.Carlos Carrasco — a metronomic, bat-missing, frontline starting pitcher — was the second big name in the deal. Now, there may not be a season. Cleveland — Francisco Lindor is moving to a new city and team ... leaving the Indians without their best player and the team’s fans grumbling about owner Paul Dolan. Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor watches his two-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Cleveland… “And Carlos has developed into one of the most effective, even if underrated starters in the American League. The Indians exercised Kluber’s $17.5 million club for 2020. Cleveland is widely expected to trade All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor this offseason. Trades like this are really, really hard to make. Baltimore also selected utility infielder Wilbis Santiago from the Tribe’s Class A Lynchburg roster. Subscribe now. That's a problem. The Angels, one of those ragged-edgers, have shown interest in Kluber. “Young, athletic, left-handed-hitting center fielder who's got above-average speed, very good plate discipline,” Antonetti said. The Dodgers are still pursuing Lindor. Team: New York Mets (majors) Born: November 14, 1993 in Caguas, Puerto Rico pr Draft: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round (8th) of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft from Montverde HS (Montverde, FL).. High School: Montverde HS (Montverde, FL) Left-handers hit .203 against him. Get your Cleveland Indians gear: Fanatics, MLB Shop. Team officials were apparently not … Francisco Lindor. The cash-strapped Cleveland Indians sent Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the Mets for young infielders Andrés Giménez and Amed Rosario, and … Who captivated baseball audiences with his talent and his jovial personality 96 [ mph ] Silver. 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