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Hello, Cleveland: Indians welcome slugger Encarnacion

Cleveland Indians' Edwin Encarnacion smiles wearing a Cleveland Indians jersey, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. One win from a World Series baseball title last season, the Indians finalized a $65 million, three-year contract with free agent slugger Encarnacion. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Indians' Edwin Encarnacion smiles wearing a Cleveland Indians jersey, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. One win from a World Series baseball title last season, the Indians finalized a $65 million, three-year contract with free agent slugger Encarnacion. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Cleveland Indians' Edwin Encarnacion smiles wearing a Cleveland Indians jersey, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. One win from a World Series baseball title last season, the Indians finalized a $65 million, three-year contract with free agent slugger Encarnacion. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

CLEVELAND (AP) – With his family watching proudly, Edwin Encarnacion stood in front of his new locker inside Cleveland’s clubhouse, pulled on a fitted cap and slowly buttoned the front of his white No. 10 jersey.

Once finished, he pointed to the “Indians” logo on his chest and flashed a huge smile as cameras clicked.

It felt seamless.

“He’s a perfect fit for our team,” Indians president Chris Antonetti said Thursday.

In so many ways.