MLB Trade Rumors: Indians’ Austin Kearns to the San Francisco Giants?

Austin Kearns has been a popular name in trading circles these days. It makes sense that he would be, seeing as how he went from a baseball player that most had written off into a good piece for any team looking for a bit of pop in their lineup.

It was just a few months ago that Kearns was signed to a minor league contract by the Tribe and he was not in their season plans originally. Yet, thanks to his determination and the Tribe's lack of offense, he has become a solid hitter, currently hitting .276 with seven home runs and 34 RBI.

His numbers—combined with his one-year, six-figure contract—means that the Indians will trade him at some point before the deadline. Many different clubs have been factored in to trade discussions. In particular the Boston Red Sox a...

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