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Indians upgrade offense with Moss trade

Brandon Moss posted a higher WAR in 2014 than in '13, but his triple-slash numbers slipped. Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

When healthy, Brandon Moss, who was traded by the Oakland Athletics on Monday to the Cleveland Indians for minor league infielder Joey Wendle, is an excellent platoon player, capable of handling first base or left field and is adequate in right, with plus power and adequate patience when facing right-handed pitching.