Indians Looking for Free Agents

Well it’s put up or shut up time for the Indians organization. After saying for the last half of the season how they wish to resign pitcher Kevin Millwood to a multi-year contract the time has finally come. Millwood just filed for free agency meaning he’s available for anyone willing to pay the price. Millwood coming off of an excellent year, having the best ERA in the American League with a 2.86 but only finishing with a 9-10 record is looking for a multi-year contract with a pay raise from the $7.25 million he made last season. Millwood is the first pitcher to lead the American League in ERA with a losing record since 1923 when Stan Coveleski of the same Indians did it. The Indians have hinted that their $42 million payroll will increase next season, meaning they would be able to snag Millwood and some other free agents this offseason.

Millwood Looking to Re-Sign With Indians

After finishing the season as the American League leader in ERA, 2.86, the Indians are ready to offer Kevin Millwood a multi-year deal. Millwood became the first pitcher to have the lowest ERA and a losing record since 1923. Due to the lack of run support, Millwood found it difficult to win, but he always kept his team in it. Millwood is reportedly looking for a 3 year deal, which the Indians are prepared to offer, so from there it all comes down to the green, what kind of money are they going to offer? The Indians are notorious for not trying hard to sign the big time players because of the price tag, but it seems this time they are willing to put themselves out there to make sure Millwood remains an Indian for at least 3 more seasons.

Close But No Cigar

For the last half of the season the Indians were without a doubt one of the hottest teams in the majors. But they came up just short on Sunday with a loss to the Chicago White Sox. They needed to win to still have a chance for the wild card. That’s the problem with hitting a hot streak for such a long period of time, sooner or later you have to come down. The Indians finished the season with 6 losses in 7 games after going 17-2 from September 5 to September 24. This was a disappointing finish to a wonderful season.