Reports that the Cleveland Indians and Francisco Lindor are actively working on an extension come as a bit of a shock after the way this offseason unfolded.
The Lindor-centric trade rumors that swirled above Progressive Field for much of the winter were built around the thought that the Indians could decidedly not afford to extend him under just about any circumstances. It appears such talks are not entirely down for the count just yet.
A report from Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com highlighted where the Indians and Lindor stand at the moment.