The Indians announced that they signed right-hander Doug Mathis to a minor league deal and invited him to Spring Training.
The 27-year-old appeared in 13 games for the Rangers last year, but spent more time at Triple-A Oklahoma City. In 89 innings for the RedHawks, Mathis posted a 5.66 ERA with 5.5 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9. Mathis has a 4.84 ERA with 4.5 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9 in parts of three seasons with the Rangers.
Mathis joins non-roster invitees Justin Germano, Anthony Reyes, Luke Carlin, Paul Phillips, Jack Hannahan, Adam Everett and Travis Buck. As MLBTR's Transaction Tracker shows, rookie GM Chris Antonetti has had a quiet offseason. He has added the players above on minor league deals, signed Austin Kearns and traded for Joe Martinez.
Good for them. It’s actually a decent move for the Indians. No big risk, with the possibility of a decent return.
I guess they completely gave up on free agent signings after the Kerry Wood deal didn’t work out?
I don’t think the Indians see themselves contending this year, so why waste the money?
Wow, two minor league signings in as many days. How can I spell ‘overwhelmed’? In a world that’s constantly changing, things are spinning too fast for the average Cleveland fan.
I say congrats to Bert and Robbie. More in the line of HOFers booted out of town for dime bags.
Dolan did not even have to open up the checkbook to sign these 2 guys all he had to do grab some loose change for the center console of his car.
O how the mighty have fallen.