Kenny Lofton's Legacy
When I think of Kenny Lofton, it all starts with his walk from the on-deck circle to home plate. It wasn't quite a walk, but more of a strut. Lofton walked up to his bats, seemingly knowing just a bit more than the guy throwing the pitches. Kenny would then torture the pitcher, slapping away every pitch thrown his way that he had no interest in, until that one pitch came his...
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January 28, 2010
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January 28, 2010
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All-Time Indians: Kenny Lofton
Name:
Kenneth Lofton
Position:
Center Field
Number:
7
Tribe Time:
1992-1996, 1998-2001, 2007
DOB:
05/31/1967
Accolades:
4 Gold Gloves (1993-1996), 5 Time All Star (1994-96,1998-99), Top 5 MVP (1994), Top 15 MVP (1993,1996)
Stats
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18 days ago
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18 days ago
Indians, Clippers Set Killer Bobblehead Slate for 2012
During the 2011 season, the Cleveland Indians bailed on bobblheads, claiming that attendance studies did not support the cost incurred by curating the sub-foot figurines. While a Mike Hargrove “Human Rain Delay” bobble saw the light of day, that would be it for what would ultimately be a fun year in Wahoo Country.
But for 2012, bobbleheads are back. And in a very...
Via Waiting For Next Year
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3 days ago
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3 days ago
The Forced Retirement Squad
It shouldn’t have been difficult for Kenny Lofton to find work after the 2007 season. He hit .296/.367/.414, played decent defense and tallied right around 3 WAR. He stole 23 of 30 bases, posted his first walk rate at 10 percent or higher since 2002, and managed to play in 136 games despite being 40 years old. His batting line was almost identical a year earlier with the Dodgers...
Via Fangraphs
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7 days ago
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7 days ago
Lofton Traded and July Awards
This week I will analyze the Kenny Lofton trade and give my July awards.On Friday, the Rangers traded Kenny Lofton to the Cleveland Indians for Max Ramirez.Kenny Lofton ??" Even though Kenny Lofton did a good job for the Rangers this year, he was going to be gone after this season and since the Range...
Via Texas Rangers Trades
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December 16, 2007
Kenny Lofton Pushed Out Of Baseball?
Kenny Lofton has an interesting story in his time in the Major Leagues. Lofton broke in with the Houston Astros, but his greatest fame became as an Cleveland Indian. Kenny Lofton played for the Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers,...
Via Baseball Blogging Network
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May 23, 2010
Steve Kerr. Not only a GM, but a rapper too!
The guys over at 100% Injury Rate tossed this over to me this morning…And there is nothing funnier to see than a current GM rapping in a 1980s. Period. Steve Kerr, Kenny Lofton, Tom Tolbert, Jud Buechler and Sean Elliott all grace the video (or should I say embarrass themselves). Gotta love it.
Via Fanster
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December 06, 2007
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December 06, 2007
Kenny Lofton Is A Great Sport
Funtimeinternet’s Scott Stephenson took it upon himself to hit up a pro-am golf tournament and ask some celebrities questions of varying silliness. The answers that he gets, of course, are the stars here. Some athletes play along, others, not so much. Here’s a couple of the good ones transcribed for you if you don’t want [...]
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July 20, 2010
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July 20, 2010
The Kenny Lofton/Josh Beckett 2005 Incident
I managed to dig up the clip from the 2005 season when Josh Beckett ran into the same incident with Kenny Lofton. This time Lofton was with the Phillies. Beckett's quote after that 2005 game?
"Sometimes I'm my own worst enemy," he said. "It gets back to wasted energy. I need to just focus on the things I can control. After something happens, you can'...
Via SporTech Matter
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October 20, 2007
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In the top of the second inning of last night’s Game 3 between Boston and Cleveland, left fielder Kenny Lofton caught a mid-range routine fly ball and noticed Mannny Ramirez mimicking a tag at third. Lofton seemed very annoyed Manny would entertain such a ridiculous idea. Maybe Manny was just b...
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March 30, 2008
Coco to Rays?
ESPN's Buster Olney reports that Tampa Bay failed to sign Kenny Lofton and the Rays are now in need of a center fielder. Coco has become a target for a possible trade. Tampa is in the same division so a trade may not sit well with ownership but the Rays have cheap young talent that may entice the ...
Via Fenway West
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April 06, 2008
My favorite Sosa memories
I was fifteen during the summer of 98, and was barely a baseball fan at the time, let alone a Cubs fan. My family is full of Cubs fans but as I grew up in the DC area and didn’t have cable for most of my childhood, my baseball fandom was pretty much confined to watching the playoffs, so I didn’t see much of the Cubs. Sosa changed all of that for me - the summer of 98...
Via Another Cubs Blog
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June 04, 2009
Lofton Backs Sheffield on Torre Remarks
"All I can say is, Sheffield knows what he's talking about. That's all I'm going to say," Lofton told the AP.
In an interview, Sheffield had accused the Yankees manager Joe Torre of treating his white players with more respect than his black players...among other controversial remarks.
Via Hot Stove New York
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July 15, 2007
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July 15, 2007
Carmona Trade; Press Tour Wrap-Up; Lofton to Tribe HOF and More
I've awaken this Friday morning to read the ridiculousness that is the rumors about trading Fausto Carmona to make salary room to sign second baseman Orlando Hudson.Yeah if that statement doesn't make much sense to you, it's because it doesn't make much sense to me either.This would be a mistake of epic proportions and I don't think I'm exaggerating here.Now...
Via The Tribe Daily
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January 29, 2010
Indians enshrine Lofton
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kenny Lofton finally is part of the Cleveland Indians forever.
Via SI.com
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August 07, 2010
Steve Kerr busts mad rhymes, yo!
I'm pretty sure this is from 1988, when Arizona made the Final Four. Although the video is choppy and dubbed worse than a Godzilla movie, it gives you the chance to watch Steve Kerr, Kenny Lofton, Tom Tolbert, Jud Buechler and Sean Elliott all bust mad rhymes about how great Arizona is. 'Zona son!If ...
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February 24, 2008
Kenny Lofton will be guest instructor: Cleveland Indians spring training briefing
Kenny Lofton, Indians all-time leader in stolen bases, will instruct baserunners and outfielders from Feb. 22 to Feb. 28.
Via Cleveland.com
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February 16, 2011
You Mess With The Bull..
Complete video of the Josh Beckett-Kenny Lofton dustup last night, including video of the incident itself, video of the home plate ump mic'ed up when he stepped between them, and video of the previous altercation between the two back in 2005.
Via *D Center Field
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October 20, 2007
Tribe to usher Lofton into its Hall of Fame
Kenny Lofton is in town to be inducted as the 36th uniformed member of the Tribe's team Hall of Fame this weekend because of the sparkplug he provided at the top of some of the greatest lineups in club history, the dazzling speed and defense he provided on the field and the motivation he provided off it.
Via indians.com
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August 06, 2010
Indians Comment of the Day: Find a role for Kenny Lofton
"Why not ask Kenny Lofton to join the club as, at least, a part-time mentor/coach for the Brantley/Costanzas of the organization? He mentioned in the press box that the long ball era is fading and that small ball will be an integral part of Major League Baseball. Who better to teach these kids the art of base stealing and bunting? Bring him to Arizona in 2011 for spring training...
Via Cleveland.com
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August 09, 2010
Westbrook sinks the Sox in game 3
Jake Westbrook's performance and more on the Tribe's 4-2 win over Boston in game 3 of the ALCS.
Via Halftime Adjustments
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October 16, 2007
Cleveland Indians great Kenny Lofton visits D-Man's World
Of all the electrifying moments on the Kenny Lofton highlight reel, none captures the essence of the player any better than his 180-foot dash to glory on Oct. 17, 1995. It happened in the eighth inning of Game 6...
Via Cleveland.com
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August 05, 2010
Kenny Lofton working with Cleveland Indians
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Via SportingNews.com
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February 16, 2011
Hello, K-Lo!
The Plain Dealer reports that the Tribe has brought back Kenny Lofton for his third tour of duty in Cleveland. The Indians, who originally acquired Lofton from Houston for 23-year-old catcher Eddie Taubensee, reportedly dealt 22-year-old catcher Max Ramirez to Texas for the still-speedy Lofton.Lofto...
Via TribeScribe
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January 25, 2008
Lofton arrives in Goodyear as guest coach
Kenny Lofton is hoping that his appearance -- and reputation -- will work in his favor with the young players on Cleveland's roster during his stint as a guest coach this week.
Via indians.com
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February 23, 2011
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