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After trading top prospect Francisco Mejia and All-Star catcher Yan Gomes last year Rickey Henderson Jersey , the Indians had a void behind the plate and filled it Sunday by acquiring catcher Kevin Plawecki in a trade with the New York Mets.The three-time defending AL champions sent right-hander Walker Lockett and infielder Sam Haggerty to New York for Plawecki, who played in 78 games — 64 starts — for the Mets last season. Plawecki batted .201 with seven homers and a career-high 30 RBIs.The Indians were in the market for a catcher after dealing Gomes to the Washington Nationals in December.“We’re excited to add Kevin to our major league catching mix,” said Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti. “The guy’s earned a reputation as a really good teammate, a good receiver and leads a pitching staff really well. We also believe there’s some upside with him offensively. We like his ingredients to hit and think he can be a contributing member of our major league team.”Roberto Perez will likely be Cleveland’s regular catcher, with Plawecki backing him up. The Indians are also excited about Eric Haase, who appeared in nine games for them last season.“Exactly how we split that playing time remains to be seen as we get into spring training,” Antonetti said. “But we felt this was an opportunity to acquire another major league catcher that could help absorb some of the burden in losing Yan. I anticipate that Roberto would get the bulk of the playing time. But again, we’ll have to see how things play out during the season.”Plawecki spent six weeks last season on the disabled list with a broken left hand. He threw out 23 percent (16 for 70) of potential base stealers and had two four-RBI games.The 27-year-old played at Purdue and was the Big Ten Player of the Year in 2012 before the Mets drafted him with the No. 35 overall pick.After signing Wilson Ramos, the Mets didn’t have any roster space for Plawecki, who was out of options.Antonetti said the Indians remain “very active” in trade talks as they try to replenish their roster and rebuild their bullpen.For months, there has been speculation that Cleveland will trade one of its top pitchers, ace Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer. Antonetti made it clear that a move with one of them isn’t necessary.“Not sure I’ve ever said we felt a need to trade one of those guys,” he said on a conference call. “I’ve never felt that way. Given the quality of the players on our roster http://www.padresfanproshop.com/authentic-brad-hand-jersey , I don’t expect teams will stop calling to express interest. When you’ve got players that other teams really like, they are pretty persistent in calling on them. And that’s not just the case for our starters, but other guys on our roster.”The Mets made another deal on Sunday, acquiring infielder J.D. Davis and minor league infielder Cody Bohanek from Houston for outfielder Ross Adolph, infielder Luis Santana and catcher Scott Manea, all minor leaguers.Davis, 25, has hit five homers with 12 RBIs in 66 major league games with the Astros over the last two years. He won the Pacific Coast League batting title last year, hitting .342 (114-333) with Fresno. Spring training is nearly upon us,and a number of marquee free agents and possible trade targets are flapping unsigned in the breeze. Welcome to the new reality in today's MLB offseason market.Maybe all the top names will sign at the eleventh hour before the exhibition slate begins. If not, here's a look at five blockbuster moves that could occur during spring training, including four seismic signings and one major trade.We'll begin with the trade and work our way up.Edwin Encarnacion Is Traded to the Houston Astros1 of 5Tony Dejak/Associated PressWhen the rebuilding Seattle Mariners and general manager Jerry Dipoto acquired veteran slugger Edwin Encarnacion in a three-team trade with the Cleveland Indians and Tampa Bay Rays in December, it seemed obvious they'd trade him before spring training.Yet Cory Spangenberg Jersey , Encarnacion remains a member of the M's.The Houston Astros have shown interest, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. They could be content to roll with the combo of Tyler White and Yuli Gurriel at designated hitter, Divish adds, but the 32 home runs and 107 RBI Encarnacion logged for the Indians in 2018 would look mighty nice in Houston's already dangerous lineup.The 'Stros are trying to hang with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees among the American League elite. If they're willing to swallow most of the minimum $25 million remaining on Encarnacion's contract, they could add a dangerous masher at a nominal prospect cost.Craig Kimbrel Signs with the Boston Red Sox2 of 5Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty ImagesThe Boston Red Sox need a proven arm in the back end of their bullpen as they embark on their title defense. Craig Kimbrel, who made three straight All-Star appearances during his three years as Boston's closer, remains unsigned as of this writing.Yes, Kimbrel turns 31 in May and could be a payroll drag on the back end of any long-term contract.That said, the fact that he's languishing without a deal this close to spring training and the Sox are in desperate need of a player of his ilk ought to broker a compromise.Something in the neighborhood of three years and $40 million feels about right.Dallas Keuchel Signs with the Los Angeles Angels3 of 5David J. Phillip/Associated PressDallas Keuchel eclipsed 200 innings in 2018 with the Astros and put the injury concerns surrounding his past neck issues firmly in the rearview.Yet the 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner hasn't inked a contract in his first free-agency foray.Keuchel turned 31 on Jan. 1. He's a ground-ball artist who doesn't light up the radar gun. His market has developed slowly.Here's one obvious suitor: the Los Angeles Angels.The Halos need to build a winner before Mike Trout hits free agency following the 2020 season, and their rotation finished 19th with a 4.34 ERA in 2018.Keuchel won't land nine figures, but something in the neighborhood of the three-year, $75 million deal Jake Arrieta signed last winter with the Philadelphia Phillies could be a palatable outcome for Keuchel and the Angels.Manny Machado Signs with the Chicago White Sox4 of 5Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesWe already made the case for Manny Machado to sign a highly lucrative, short-term contract and bet on himself to earn a longer deal with a monster 2019.With the 26-year-old superstar still unsigned Eric Hosmer Jersey , that case hasn't gotten any weaker.The Chicago White Sox have beenpersistentlylinkedto Machado. They're a young squad on the rise with money to burn and a chance to make noise in the weak, winnable American League Central.A long-term deal is possible, but the ChiSox might lure Machado in with a one-year deal in the $35 million range and a possible second year plus an opt-out.He'd get paid handsomely now with a little insurance and an opportunity to cash in next winter.Bryce Harper Signs with the Philadelphia Phillies5 of 5Dustin Bradford/Getty ImagesLike Machado, Bryce Harper is looking for a job. Also like Machado, he's 26 years old and is a generational talent.Harper is apparently unwilling to sign a high-dollar, short-term deal, according to MLB Network'sJon Heyman. That might remove rumored perusers such as the San Francisco Giants from the running.The Philadelphia Phillies have been connected to Harper all winter, however, and have the need and budget flex to ink him for the long haul.It's simply an educated guess, but six years and $225 million seems within reason for the Phils and enough to move Harper's needle. All statistics and contract information courtesy ofBaseball Reference.