The Indians obtain Ps Bob Wickman, Steve Woodard, and Jason Bere from the Brewers in exchange for slugging 1B Richie Sexson, Ps Paul Rigdon and Kane Davis, and a player to be named later. The Indians keep trading, bringing back OF Wil Cordero from the Pirates for prospects IF Enrique Wilson and OF Alex Ramirez, both of whom will wind up as busts for Pittsburgh. The Tribe had declined to re-sign Cordero after last season and he upped with the Bucs for three years. The Indians then pick up slick-fielding 1B David Segui from the Rangers for OF Ricky Ledee.

On July 28, 2000 — The Indians obtain Ps Bob Wickman, Steve Woodard, and Jason Bere from the Brewers in exchange for slugging 1B Richie Sexson, Ps Paul Rigdon and Kane Davis, and a player to be named later. The Indians keep trading, bringing back OF Wil Cordero from the Pirates for prospects IF Enrique Wilson and OF Alex Ramirez, both of whom will wind up as busts for Pittsburgh. The Tribe had declined to re-sign Cordero after last season and he upped with the Bucs for three years. The Indians then pick up slick-fielding 1B David Segui from the Rangers for OF Ricky Ledee.

 

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