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Cleveland Indians acquire OF Kenny Lofton from Texas Rangers
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:17 pm
by Roody
For the 3rd time.
The Indians today reacquired center fielder Kenny Lofton from the Texas Rangers for Max Ramirez, a minor-league catcher, team sources said.
Lofton was an Indian for nine seasons (1992-2001). He is the Indians' all-time leading base stealer and a fan favorite. Lofton, 40, is hitting .303 with seven homers and 23 RBI for the Rangers. He is making $6 million this year.
Ramirez, 22, plays for Class A Kinston in the Carolina League. He is batting.303 with 12 home runs and 62 RBI.
An official announcement of the deal could be made later today.
Indians General Manager Mark Shapiro and Assistant General Manager Chris Antonetti could not be reached.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:22 pm
by Spammy
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:24 pm
by Roody
I actually like the move. Always liked Kenny Lofton and Cleveland gives up a guy who may or may not even see the Big Leagues. The wife is happy about it. He should provide some veteran experience to the team.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:24 pm
by Spammy
Roody wrote:I actually like the move. Always liked Kenny Lofton and Cleveland gives up a guy who may or may not even see the Big Leagues. The wife is happy about it. He should provide some veteran experience to the team.
Lofton is a great player.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:25 pm
by Roody
Spammy wrote:Lofton is a great player.
Yeah it will be nice seeing him back in an Indians uniform.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:25 pm
by Spammy
Roody wrote:Yeah it will be nice seeing him back in an Indians uniform.
Cleveland is a great team. Lofton will be an asset foe show
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:26 pm
by Roody
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:56 pm
by Loonatic
Detroit > that silly tribe
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:59 pm
by Roody
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:48 pm
by 64bit
He sure proved his worth tonight. Lofton has always been one of my favorites and we definitely needed someone who can score runs. If they didn't get pitching which they really needed, this was the next best thing.
Only one game back again.......
