Trot the Indian

[love_that_reefer]

Trot Nixon has agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Indians, ESPN.com's Peter Gammons reports.
So much for the competition between Shin-Soo Choo and Ryan Garko. Nixon figures to take over as the team's right fielder against right-handers. Casey Blake will probably play right field against lefties and first base versus righties. The Indians may keep either Choo or Garko as a bench player, but there won't be room for both.

Yet another crowded OF.

[Fishercat]

In this market where Ramon Ortiz gets 3 mil? What a bargain. Yes, he's been declining and horribly injury prone. But for three million, hell, take a shot. If he gives you his usual defense and around an average OPS, you got a good deal

[browntown653]

I can't believe Trot Nixon's getting $8 million less a year than Gil Meche. Gotta love baseball.

[BoSox34]

In this market where Ramon Ortiz gets 3 mil? What a bargain. Yes, he's been declining and horribly injury prone. But for three million, hell, take a shot. If he gives you his usual defense and around an average OPS, you got a good deal

Agreed. At that price it's a very nice pickup for the Indians.

[missionhockey21]

The Indians has made two bargain signings this offseason for their outfield, two guys I thought the Reds should consider, but alas we seek out a trade for Jeff Conine. Trot's power has gone to hell, but he's great in the field and still can post a pretty nifty OBP. I am really surprised guys like Nixon and Wilson have gone for so cheap (considering the market.)

[browntown653]

Hell, Nixon is making less money than Shawn Chacon. Somebody needs to explain this to me fast.

[love_that_reefer]

Chacon can start and close? I got nothing!