According to a report from NBC, the Cleveland Indians (and Washington Nationals) are showing a lot of interest in Ray's outfielder, BJ Upton.

While Upton is having a down year, he would be an instant upgrade over Travis Buck, Austin Kearns, or Shelley Duncan. Upton brings a combination of speed, power, and defense. However, his batting average, on base percentage and strikeout rate isn't very impressive. In 2007 Upton posted a 4.5 WAR (6th best in the AL) followed by 5.0 (4th best in the AL), 2.3, and 3.9 (9th best in the AL) in the years following.

Upton is still young at 26 years old. If aquired the Indians would have him through 2012. He could replace the often injured Grady Sizemore in centerfield. The Indians have a surplus of relievers (Major League and Minor League) that they could offer.

Upton would fit in nicely batting second behind Michael Brantley and in front of Asdrubal and Hafner. Or He could even bat 5th or 6th with his power potential. I wouldn't be surprised if the Indians made a move. But, it has to be the right move, it can't mortgage our future for contending because the window of opportunity is just opening.