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How the Indians were built

This season the Cleveland Indians won the American League Central title by an astonishing 30 games. The following charts break down how the front office assembled the pennant-winning team.

Complete Roster
Via Draft - (7)
Albert Belle, Charles Nagy, Alan Embree, Jim Thome, Manny Ramirez, Herbert Perry and Chad Ogea.
Via Trade - (8)
Sandy Alomar, Carlos Baerga, Kenny Lofton, Paul Sorrento, Jose Mesa, Ruben Amaro, Omar Vizquel and Ken Hill.
Via Free Agency - (10)
Julian Tavarez, Wayne Kirby, Alvaro Espinoza, Eric Plunk, Dennis Martinez, Eddie Murray, Tony Pena, Jim Poole, Orel Hershiser and Paul Assenmacher.

Top Pitchers
Via Draft - (2)
Charles Nagy and Chad Ogea.
Via Trade - (2)
Jose Mesa and Ken Hill.
Via Free Agency - (4)
Julian Tavarez, Eric Plunk, Dennis Martinez and Orel Hershiser.

Top Players
Via Draft - (3)
Albert Belle, Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez.
Via Trade - (5)
Sandy Alomar, Carlos Baerga, Kenny Lofton, Paul Sorrento and Omar Vizquel.
Via Free Agency - (3)
Wayne Kirby, Eddie Murray and Tony Pena.

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