I know it's early to talk about this. But with the Indian's success in 2011, it got me thinking what the Indians should do to contend in 2012. Here's my list...

1. Lockup Asdrubal longterm.
2. Aquire a right handed power bat
3. Offer extension to Ubaldo
4. Determine what to do with Sizemore
5. Determine what to do with Carmona
6. Offer Choo reasonable arbitration
7. Determine what to do with LaPorta

Since 4, 5, and 7 are debateable. Here's what I would do

4. Don't pick up Sizemore's 8.5 million option. I love Grady, but for the past three years he has found numerous trips to the DL. Putting that much money into him isn't worth it. I would offer him 3 million with incentives.

5. Carmona has found his groove after the All Star break. He has a 7 milion dollar club option for 2012. I would pick that option up. Having him as your 4th or 5th starter is pretty impressive.

7. As I said in an earlier piece, LaPorta can hit in the clutch. But he compared to other AL Central firstbasemen (Paul Konerko, Miguel Cabrera) LaPorta's numbers are weak. The window of opportunity is just opening and if the Indians can find a firstbasemen this offseason, then that would be the best option. I'd keep LaPorta on as a firstbasemen/outfielder though.