Offseason October 3, 1978: Larvell Blanks and Jim Kern were traded by the Indians to the Texas Rangers for Len Barker and Bobby Bonds. December 5, 1978: Carmen Castillo was drafted by the Indians from the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1978 minor league draft. December 6, 1978: Cardell Camper was traded by the Indians to the Philadelphia Phillies for Joe Charboneau. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions June 5, 1979: Von Hayes was drafted by the Indians in the 7th round of the 1979 Major League Baseball Draft. Player signed August 24, 1979. July 18, 1979: Mike Stanton was signed as a free agent by the Indians. Opening Day Lineup Roster Player stats Batting Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases Pitching Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts Awards and honors Andre Thornton, Roberto Clemente Award All-Star Game Farm system Notes References 1979 Cleveland Indians team page at Baseball Reference 1979 Cleveland Indians team page at www.baseball-almanac.com Cleveland Guardians seasons Cleveland Indians season Cleve