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Versatile DeRosa traded to Cleveland

By Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

The Cubs' loss -- a result of cost-cutting -- represents the Indians' gain. On Wednesday, the Indians acquired Mark DeRosa, a surprisingly underrated fantasy hitter, in exchange for three pitching prospects: Chris Archer, John Gaub and Jeff Stevens. None of the three is considered close to elite. The deal presents an interesting conundrum for the Indians: Who will play where in that infield? Presumably, the Indians will go with an arrangement of DeRosa at second base, Asdrubal Cabrera at shor ...

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