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Indians' Francisco Lindor Says 'I Want to Stay in Cleveland' Amid Trade Rumors

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Despite an offseason full of trade speculation, Francisco Lindor said he wants to remain with the Cleveland Indians.

"I want to win here. I want to stay in Cleveland. This is home," he told Zack Meisel of The Athletic. "I'm not playing to get traded or to put myself in a good spot to get traded for a numerous amount of players. I'm playing to win. I want to win here."

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported in December the Indians were ramping up trade talks, with the Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers among those interested.