The lastest to go in the Indians firesale is second-baseman Ronnie Belliard. Belliard was hitting .291 this season, he scored 44 runs, hit 8 homers and drove in 44 runs, his OPS was .757. Belliard rejuvenated a sagging career on arrival in Cleveland. In 390 games with the Tribe, Belliard hit .285, scoring 192 runs, hitting 37 homers, and driving in 192 runs. Belliard will be missed.
The Indians got Hector Luna back in the trade. Luna can play second, third, shortstop and the outfield. He was plucked three years ago from the Indians in the Rule Five Draft. Luna stayed with the Cards that whole season and has been a productive bench player for them. This season Luna was hitting .291, scored 27 runs, hit four homers and drove in 21 runs with a .772 OPS. In Luna’s career to date, he has batted 533 times, scored 78 runs, hit 8 homers, drove in 61 runs and stole 21 bases. Luna’s career average in .276 and his career OPS is .734.
Luna might get a chance to replace Belliard at second-base.