Fausto Carmona Signs Record Extension

The Indians have had a pretty simple philosophy for years now: Acquire young talent, watch it blossom, and then sign it to a long-term contract. I can't be sure, but I'm guessing this philosophy is a direct result of seeing the best players from their dominant teams of the 90's leave via free agency after blowing up in Cleveland. Guys like Manny Ramirez, Albert Belle, and Jim Thome (those teams had the best lineup from top to bottom that I have ever seen).

It all started when the team wrapped up Grady Sizemore to a contract extension after only one season in Cleveland...

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