Francisco Lindor says he still wants to sign a long-term extension with the Indians, but it won’t happen in the near future.In a story published Monday by The Athletic, the four-time All-Star shortstop said the sides have suspended talks, with Opening Day a little more than two weeks away.
“We had good conversations,” Lindor told The Athletic. “We couldn’t come up with an agreement. So we put that aside and let’s focus on winning.”Lindor, 26, avoided arbitration this offseason, signing a one-year, $17.5 million deal — a $7 million bump on what he made in 2019. He won’t be a free agent until after the 2021 season.
Lindor didn’t detail what type of deal he’s looking for from Cleveland but did tell The Athletic that he is seeking more than the nine-year, $215 million contract Christian Yelich signed with the Brewers last week.
