If I were to tell you that a player had averaged 25 homers a year over five full seasons in the Major Leagues, where in the batting order would you place him?
What if I were to mention that, discounting one injury-marred season, he put up a .496 SLG with a .215 ISO in that time span? ôWell,ö you might be thinking, ôI suppose it would depend on who else was on the team.ö
What if I said that, even with his recent health problems, he is the teamÆs most reliable power hitter? Would there be any doubt in your mind that the player in question would not be a good fit for the leadoff spot?
Apparently there was for Eric Wedge, because Grady Sizemore has been the Cleveland IndiansÆde facto leadoff hitter since 2005.
Luckily, that will change in 2010. ...
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Manny’s First Act(a): Demoting Grady Sizemore Gives Fans Reason To Hope
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