The “Player to be Named Later” doesn’t often amount to much. Michael Brantley was that player, as he was an eventual throw-in to deal C.C. Sabathia to Milwaukee. It was one hell of an add-on.
Whenever we hear a nickname we love, we have to open with that. “Slamtana." How awesome is that?
As of this writing, Puerto Rican Shortstop Francisco Lindor has played six seasons with the Cleveland Indians, which is the only team he has ever played for at the Major League level.
Luis Tiant is far more known as a member of the Boston Red Sox, but his early work in Baseball with the Cleveland Indians should not be slept on.