While Sizemore's average dropped for the second straight season, the increased power and speed more than compensated, as this marked his first 30-30 campaign. AL MVP honors await Sizemore if he can put it all together, and next year -- his age 27-season -- could be the one.
Sheldon Ocker, of The Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore had periods of unproductivity in the second half that might be attributed to fatigue. ''Next year, I think we need to find more spots for him to take some games off, just because he plays so hard,'' Indians manager Eric Wedge said.
The Lorain Morning Journals Jim Ingraham reports Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore was hit by a pitch Thursday, Sept. 25, marking the 101st time an Indian has been hit by a pitch this season. That broke the major league record of 100 set by the 1997 Houston Astros.
Grady Sizemore went 0-for-5 on Monday night to run his mark to 0-for-9 over the past two nights.Sizemore had a 9-game hitting streak during which time he produced 18 hits just before this 0-for streak. He has already set career-highs in home runs (33), RBI (89) and SB (38), so forgive us if we aren't too concerned by this two night slump.
Grady Sizemore struck out four times in four at-bats on Sunday, meaning he accomplished the feat that earns him the golden sombrero.Not a good day for Sizemore, who has otherwise been excellent this season. If he could ever cut down on his strikeouts, his numbers may improve even further.
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