CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 16: A sign for the Cleveland Indians Executive Offices is seen at the teams Progressive Field stadium on December 16, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland baseball team announced they will be dropping the "Indians" from the team name after the 2021 season. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
The Cleveland Indians offseason is underway, and thus far the direction is clear. Slash payroll. This doesn’t mean lower expectations, but it is a signal of restructuring it’s foundation.
In almost all sports the phrase, “It’s a copycat league” is used to explain how teams manage and perform.