The Indians may not be in for a complete overhaul, but they could make some “strategic trades,” according to FoxSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal.
The team still wants to contend next season, so there’s no urgency to trade away all of their players.
Rosenthal mentioned that Derek Lowe, Casey Kotchman and Johnny Damon are all free agents at the end of the season, and the Indians could move them.
Closer Chris Perez and outfielder Shin-Soo Choo would likely be the most attractive pieces the Indians have to offer.
The Giants have shown some interest in Perez, who is under team control until 2015. Choo is arbitration-eligible next season, and wouldn’t be a free-agent until 2014.
Rosenthal noted that it would be tough for the Indians to sign Choo to an extension since he’s represented by Scott Boras.
The Indians aren’t looking for prospects, but players who would be able to contribute to their team immediately.
