Fundamentals, CAVS and myself, had briefly discussed trades before trade dead line a week ago or less, staying status quo or holding tight with what Indians have -- at that time I think Fundamentals and I agreed Indians could hold tight with the depth such as it is, and go forward.

With one proviso -- some tweaking to add some offense which Indians needed then, and despite nice recent improvement offense stats ( BA rising ) we still do.

$$$$$$ would be the issue -- and as Manny said tonight -- Indians won't gamble with the future, while trying to win this thing -- meaning trading top prospects period -- I'll question that outcome,
as I'm not sure that will hold true, as Indian F/O has stated that position many ...