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Indians Sign Fred Lewis

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | January 19, 2012 at 11:13am CDT

The Indians announced that they signed outfielder Fred Lewis to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to MLB Spring Training. The club also confirmed that it has signed Jeremy Accardo to a minor league deal. 

Lewis posted a .230/.321/.317 line in 210 plate appearances last year, but he spent time on the disabled list with a strained right oblique muscle. The 31-year-old played both corner outfield positions for the Reds, who signed him for $900K. Lewis elected free agency in the fall after the Reds outrighted him off of their roster. Lewis has a track record of success against right-handed pitching (.780 career OPS), though Cleveland's lineup already features a number of left-handed bats.

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  1. saisonbones

    13 years ago

    We’re gonna have such a good AAA team this season I’m so excited.

    Reply
    • Sam Woodring

      13 years ago

      Columbus Clippers are gonna be Triple A National Champs three years in a row hahaha.

      Reply
  2. rizdak

    13 years ago

    Fred Lewis, eh? I guess after signing Shin-Soo Choo for $4.9M, they couldn’t afford Willie Mays Hays.

    Reply
  3. Dan O'Brien

    13 years ago

    Um bro, you realize that Fred Lewis is Left handed

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    • KingofKauff

      13 years ago

      This website is interesting, but certainly has not earned high grades with credibility.  Too much speculation and biased opinion.

      Reply
  4. UrkillingmeSmalls

    13 years ago

    What I’m seeing on Baseball Reference is a career OPS of .622 against lefties.  The .780 is against righties. 

    Reply
  5. shockey12 2

    13 years ago

    Fred Lewis AND Accardo in one day? If it wasn’t for the D-Backs they would be the 2010 bluejays

    Reply
  6. Dylan B.

    13 years ago

    His .780 OPS is actually against right-handed pitchers.

    Reply
  7. jhawk90

    13 years ago

    THE Fred Lewis?

    Reply
    • michael hughes

      13 years ago

      The one and only a few others.

      Reply
  8. HerbertAnchovy

    13 years ago

    Ahh, don’t worry. He’ll need bunion surgery in no time.

    Reply
  9. David Yarger ⚾⛳

    13 years ago

    Yes! we got a black guy! Lol just messing around. Not a bad move. Just mainly OF depth.

    Reply
  10. David Silverwood

    13 years ago

    tHE iNDIANS got themselves a very interesting outfielder ,who for some reason Baker, Reds manager did not manage properly he is a good outfielder and can hit 1 or 7 in the lineup ,Cleveland has gotten the best of Cincinnati and I dont like it.

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