The Indians have aquired outfielder, Kosuke Fukudome from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor leaguers, Abner Abreu (Outfielder) and Carlton Smith Reliever).

There's no question the Fukudome will be better than Kearns/Buck/Duncan. But there is a question to the degree of impact he will have on the Indians lineup. Fukudome will fit nicely batting second with his .374 OBP (compared to Buck and Kearns with .275 and .318). He has average speed, an average arm and doesn't strikeout often. He doesn't have the power the Indians were hoping to aquire, but they may not be done trading.

According to Jordan Bastian Fukudome currently would qualify as Type B free agent and would be worth draft compensation if offered arbitration and he declines. Fukudome is 34 years old.

The Indians gave up AAA Reliever, Carlton Smith, this season he is carrying 4.50 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 45 innings. And, Outfielder Abner Abreu, who is best remember for his breakout year at Lake County in 2009, but he has tailed off since then posting OPS of .651 in 2010 and .723 this season.

Overall, the Indians didn't put there future at risk by aquiring Fukudome. He is a nice piece who won't soley put the Indians into AL Central Champs. But the Indians may be one power bat away from helping their offensive struggles.