Indians re-signed OF Grady Sizemore to a one-year, $5 million contract.
As expected. Sizemore could earn an additional $4 million with incentives, which kicks in if he reaches 450 plate appearances. According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, the oft-injured 29-year-old could make a $500,000 bonus if he wins the Comeback Player of the Year Award. It's unlikely the Indians would be able to afford to re-sign him if he has a huge bounceback season in 2012, but they could dangle him in trade talks if they fall out of playoff contention.
I just don't see Sizemore getting anywhere near the potential full $9 million. Even when he was healthy last season he didn't look that good. I think he should be moved from CF and hit lower in the lineup until he figures things out.