Tribe needs a consistent Lonnie Chisenhall in 2015
For the majority of our life as a Cleveland Indians fan, the franchise has been bad (or worse) far more than they have been good.
But there has generally been one position that has consistently been a bright sport the Tribe – third base.
Starting with Buddy Bell in 1973, who hit .274 and played Gold Glove-caliber defense (even he wasn’t recognized with an actual Gold Glove) for seven seasons, through Toby Harrah and Brook Jacoby, the position was solid, if unspectacular for the better part of 17 years.
The Tribe hit what could be described as the golden era of the position in 1994, when the team started a nine-year stretch where the hot corner was manned by Jim Thome, Matt Williams and Travis Fryman, During that time the Tribe made the playoffs six times and won two American League pennants.
Since Fryman’s retirement following the 2002 season things haven’t been as prosperous, but the likes of Casey Blake, Aaron Bone, Jhonny Peralta and Jack Hannahan had their moments.
Which brings us to the 2015 season and Lonnie Chisenhall.
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