The Return of Kenny Lofton
Even though this morning finds the Tigers still .5 games ahead of the Tribe in the AL Central, the return of Kenny Lofton to the Indians line-up has me worried. (As a Tigers fan, of course. I think it's great for the Indians, as a Tribe fan.)
Because I have doubts about that link, here's the point: Lofton received another standing ovation for his first at-bat of his second start since returning to Cleveland -- a continuation of the reception he received for every at-bat in his first game Friday. By the end of Sunday's game, though, Tribe fans had quieted their appreciation at his return to a sitting roar each time Lofton approached the plate. Even while sitting, one fan held a sign that read, "Welcome home, Kenny!"
Lofton was always a fan favorite, and the Tribe has the benefit of playing its home games in the Jake, with a great home crowd. If Lofton can put together a few good weeks . . . trouble. Especially if the Tigers' pitching staff continues to be so . . . hittable. Giving up double-digit runs in all three games against the Angels this weekend! All losses, of course.
posted by Number Three @ 6:54 AM
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Now if only Bobby Higginson would play for the Le Tigres again, everything would work out.
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Actually, I think that the Tigers should reacquire Luis Gonzalez. Of course, his All-Star seasons were all after he left Los Tigres. Carreer numbers.
Looking at his career numbers, I was surprised that Higginson was never an All-Star. I guess I shouldn't be--those were the years when the Tigers got exactly one All-Star. But he hit .320 one year, .300 another.
So the CWRU law review (plus one) was wrong? Higginson DIDN'T suck?
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