Are the Cleveland Indians contenders or pretenders?
It’s an impossible question to answer, with the club hanging around the outskirts of the playoff race despite having a losing record and a negative run differential, which makes the Indians one of the more intriguing teams to follow as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline draws near.
They could become buyers, looking to bolster a roster that has more than a few flaws, or they could look to sell, moving pending free agents for something rather than let them walk away after the season with nothing to show for it.
Keep it here for the most up-to-the-minute rumblings about the Indians, along with analysis and everything else that comes with it. While the post date will always show as July 1, simply click to the next slide to see the latest from the rumor mill as the Tribe looks to either bolster the roster for the stretch run or position themselves for future success.