Life after Lindor and 5 things we learned about the Indians first spring-training workout
Updated Feb 18, 2021;
Posted Feb 18, 2021
Francisco Lindor's absence is felt by his former Cleveland teammates, but they're certain they can remain competitive in the AL Central this summer. Mets photo
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Is there life after Francisco Lindor? The Indians think so.
The Indians traded Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets on Jan. 7. Lindor was recognized as the face of the franchise. Carrasco was their inspiration.
Asked if that was a body blow to the organization, right-hander Adam Plutko, in a Zoom call with reporters Thursday from spring training in Goodyear, Arizona, said “Personally, I felt sad because I was losing two friends that I really enjoy playing the game of baseball with every single day. Cookie still calls me once every two weeks or so and we just chat and talk. Lindor and I got really, really close representing our team in the players association the last 12 months.