Indians outfield is still a mess

Photo by G Fiume/Getty ImagesIf there is one thing about 2020 that will define whether the Indians strategy is successful or not, it is the outfield. The infield still has two elite players and was reinforced with César Hernández, whereas Cleveland is to pitching development like Paas is to egg dye — they just do it right. So, if there’s a barometer by which to judge the front office it has to be the outfield.

Whether by owner diktat or not, the front office’s strategy clearly involved cutting costs, seeing what the in-house options can offer, and taking a chance on a low-cost veteran. If that sounds familiar, it’s because it’s the same damn thing the team did in 2019. Everyone knows how…