Indians trade INF Freeman to Reds, Bieber to start opener

[ASFN Admin]

The Indians traded utility infielder Mike Freeman to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday for cash. Manager Terry Francona announced the deal from the team's year-round training complex in Goodyear, Arizona, shortly after he said reigning Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber will start the opener at Detroit on April 1. No, but dealing the 33-year-old Freeman was a little surprising as the Indians valued his versatility and experience.

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