Yoenis Cespedes

New Detroit Tigers oufielder Yoenis Cespedes is one of several talented players who have migrated to the AL Central this winter through trade or free-agent signing. The Indians are the only team in the division that hasn't been heavily involved in adding talent.

(Jeff Roberson,Associated Press)

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Hey, Hoynsie: Melky Cabrera, Jeff Samardzija, Ervin Santana, Yoenis Cespedes, Alfredo Simon, Zach Duke, Adam LaRoche, Kendrys Morales, David Robertson and Alex Rios are all newcomers to the AL Central this winter. This is in addition to Victor Martinez, Luke Hochevar and Torii Hunter sticking around.

The vast majority of these additions happened after the Tribe added the feared Brandon Moss. My question is this: Are the Indians doing anything to get better? The only thing they have really improved this year is their stable of below average, left-handed, platoon first basemen and right fielders – James Cocita, Cleveland.

Hey, James: Just a hunch, but it doesn't sound as if the Indians signing Scott Downs and Gavin Floyd did a whole lot for you.

Hey, Hoynsie: Why was the Brandon Moss trade the worst kept secret since Eve told Adam to eat an apple? Usually one might hear rumors hours before a deal takes place, but the Moss rumors surfaced seven full days before the trade happened. Were the GMs gauging public sentiment, which seems far fetched or do the Indians/A's have a leak? – Bob Johnson, East Hartford, Conn.

Hey, Bob: From what I understand the trade was done when the rumors first appeared on Dec. 3. The A's, however, were looking to sweeten the deal and turned to another team to try and get a better return than minor-league second baseman Joey Wendle. It didn't work and on Dec. 8, the first day of the winter meetings, the trade was finally made official.

It was similar to when the Indians traded Coco Crisp to Boston on Jan. 27, 2006. Word of that deal broke several days ahead of time, but it took about a week for it to be announced. It seemed like I wrote about that trade forever without anything really happening.

In case you forgot, the Indians received Andy Marte, Guillermo Mota, Kelly Shoppach and Randy Newsom from the Red Sox for Crisp, David Riske and Josh Bard.

Hey, Hoynsie: I realize I might be better off asking Santa, but is there any chance the mystery team in on Chase Headley could be Cleveland? – Stan Turn, Massillon.

Hey, Stan: As you found out, the answer was no. The Yankees wanted Headley back all along and they landed him.

The Indians had early interest, but Headley's price quickly soared out of their range.

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Hey, Hoynsie: What is the chance that the Indians make a significant move this off-season such as trading Carlos Carrasco or Danny Salazar? – Anthony Alandt, Chagrin Falls.

Hey, Anthony: I think the Indians have at least one more trade to make – they have to do something with the excess of outfielders/first basemen/DHs – but I don't think you'll see them trade any of their starting pitchers unless they're overwhelmed.

If newly signed Gavin Floyd is healthy, GM Chris Antonetti has already guaranteed him a spot in the rotation. It gives the Indians a core of eight starters with big-league experience in Corey Kluber, Carrasco, Trevor Bauer, Floyd, Salazar, T.J. House, Zach McAllister and Tomlin.

Salazar, House and Tomlin have options. If they don't win the fifth spot in the rotation, they could serve as depth in the bullpen or at Class AAA Columbus.

Hey, Hoynsie: What are the chances that the Tribe moves third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall to right field, Jose Ramirez to third base and Francisco Lindor to shortstop? I think we've seen enough of Chisenhall to know his defense and hitting aren't what you need from a third baseman. Maybe by moving him to right field he relaxes a bit and hits better. – Warren Reinhard, Rocky River.

Hey, Warren: Despite second baseman Jason Kipnis undergoing surgery last week on the ring on the ring finger of his left hand, I don't think there will be a big change in the infield defense in 2015.

A couple of things could change that such as Chisenhall having trouble with routine grounders in spring training and Kipnis being unable to start the regular season because of his surgery. The addition of Brandon Moss, a corner outfielder, makes Chisenhall's move to the outfield less likely. Kipnis, meanwhile, is scheduled to be ready for opening day on April 6.

Surgery went great! All wrapped up and on our way back home to Chicago! Gives me a good chance to get… http://t.co/a2zq5PbUEj — Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) December 17, 2014

Regarding Lindor, manager Terry Francona and GM Chris Antonetti have made it clear that it would take an unusual set of circumstances for him to break camp with the big-league club.

Hey, Hoynsie: Has anyone in the media found out the cost of the renovations at Progressive Field and why did the out-of-state financial partner want to be involved? – J.R. Burley, Madison.

Hey, J.R.: Got a close look at the renovations last week and Progressive Field is going to look different next season. As for the cost of the renovations, the Indians still aren't saying.

Delaware North Cos., in charge of concessions at Progressive Field, is paying for part of the improvements. The Indians and Delaware North agreed to this arrangement as part of their latest deal.

An Indians spokesman said Delaware North's investment doesn't mean it's in line to become a part owner of the team. They are helping pay for the renovations because if they attract more people next season, it means Delaware North will sell more concessions.