The Cleveland Indians are in “serious discussions” with Grady Sizemore, sources close to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports say.  Rosenthal adds, “One source says, “70-30.” Another says, “very likely.”

Paul Hoynes of The Plain Dealer adds that the Indians are discussing a one-year deal and it would include a low base salary but there’s enough performance bonuses that would allow Sizemore to earn at least $9 million if he’s able to play a full seaosn.

Earlier this month, there were rumors about the Colorado Rockies expressing interest in the free agent outfielder.  ESPN’s Jim Bowden predicted Sizemore would receive a one-year, $5 million contract this winter.

In 2011, Sizemore hit .224/.285/.422 with 10 HR’s and 32 RBI’s in 268 AB’s in another injury plagued season with the Indians.

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