NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- The Indians are not the kind of team that can overreact on the open market and throw huge contract offers around. Cleveland's approach involves being patient and finding the kind of cost-effective deals that can complement what is already a strong roster.
Indians general manager Mike Chernoff still feels the temptation to strike fast to get something done.
"Every minute of my life," Chernoff said with a laugh.
At these Winter Meetings, the American League-champion Indians held their ground, with the team's lone addition coming via the Rule 5 Draft selection of left-hander Hoby Milner.