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Indians looking for a closer: Could the Astros send Valverde and Wigginton to Cleveland?

MLBTradeRumors is reporting that word on the street is the Indians have added a closer to their Christmas list.  They apparently have contacted Fuentes', Hoffman's, and K-Rod's agents, but one has to imagine that they'd like to avoid the kind of spending those guys will command.

Given their previously rumored interest in Wigginton and our desire to free up payroll by dealing Valverde and/or Wigginton, it seems like there is a natural fit for a pretty big deal here.  A package of those two could command quite a haul.  It would jump start  our rebuilding process and totally reinvigorate our farm system.  I imagine we could at least get one MLB ready starter, plus a handful of legitimate prospects.

Thoughts? Comments? Reactions? Suggested players to target? Any desire to rebuild?