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I just read this article from Indians.com ... it's about our boy Grady & also gives some thoughts from Wedge about this year:

Cleveland Indians convinced Grady Sizemore needs more rest

Monday, September 29, 2008 Paul Hoynes Plain Dealer Reporter

Chicago- Grady Sizemore's second half has convinced the Indians that the All-Star center fielder needs more rest in the future. After hitting .273 (99-for-362) at the All-Star break, Sizemore hit .261 (71-for-272) after the break. Sizemore's triples dropped from four to one, homers from 23 to 10, RBI from 54 to 36, runs from 60 to 41, and steals from 22 to 16.

Sizemore's decline is somewhat distorted because he played 91 games before the break and 66 after it. Still, the Indians have taken notice.

"As we move forward, we have to pick spots to give him more off-days," said manager Eric Wedge. "He plays so hard and he plays every day. We started doing it this year and we have to do a little more of that in the future."

This year, Sizemore played in 157 of 162 games. In the two previous years, he appeared in every game.

Sizemore's numbers, taken as a whole, are still impressive despite his .268 batting average. From the leadoff spot he scored 101 runs, with 39 doubles, five triples and 33 homers, and ended in a tie for the team lead in RBI with Ryan Garko at 90. He was the AL's only 30-30 man (more than 30 homers and 30 steals) and finished with an OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage) of .876.

He went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 5-1 season-ending loss to Chicago, but made a home-run-stealing catch against A.J. Pierzynski in the seventh when the score was still 3-1.

Wedge believes Sizemore may have been worn down trying to replace the lost offense of injured Victor Martinez and Travis Hafner for much of the season.

"What's been remarkable about Grady's year is that when people scouted us, he was the one guy they focused on," Wedge said. "I'm sure they were saying, 'Don't let this guy beat you, and he still had an outstanding year.' We almost take Grady and what he does for granted because he does it every year. But you can't."

Wedge was impressed with the leadership Sizemore showed.

"He's always led by example, but this year he took on a little more leadership role," Wedge said.

Sizemore helped outfielder Shin-Soo Choo in particular against left-handed pitchers.

"He's taken Choo under his wing," Wedge said. "Choo is very coachable. Everyone has so much respect for Grady. When Grady starts to get involved, it goes much farther than it would with other players."

The good:

Wedge, on what went right this season:

Cliff Lee (22-3, 2.54): "It's the best season by a pitcher I've ever seen."

Choo (.309, 14 home runs, 66 RBI): "What he's done this year has been outstanding, coming back from injury [left elbow] and being as consistent as he has."

Jensen Lewis (13-for-13 in saves since Aug. Cool

: "What Jensen did at the end of the year has been a difference-maker."

Jhonny Peralta (.276, 23, 89): "What Jhonny did in the four hole was pretty special."

Asdrubal Cabrera (.259, 6, 47): "He had a great developmental year. What he has to do next year is come to camp in shape."

The bad:

Wedge, on what went wrong: "You look at everything we went through. Victor Martinez [left hamstring] got hurt on the first day of the season, we lost a couple of our starting pitchers [Jake Westbrook and Fausto Carmona], and it just kept going on and on. We had to put a lot of new guys in different roles, but ultimately they did all right."

Agenda 2009:

Wedge would like to see the Indians do a better job with runners in scoring position next year.

The Indians hit .272 (393-for-1,447) this season.

"I'm not talking about the double with the bases loaded, I'm talking about the sacrifice fly and the ground ball the other way," Wedge said. "They're cheap RBI, but they're RBI. The one consistent theme is guys try to do too much in RBI situations. Less is more."
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~Andrea~

Grady still did amazing this year, even if his performance went down a little after the All-Star break. i think i remember reading somewhere that if a guy participates in the homerun derby, it can affect his swing afterwards for the remainder of the year. and it's possible that's what happened to him. but we love him regardless. and if he does play less games next year to get more time off...well, we'll be sad but you gotta do what's best for him. he's still a great leader and had a spectacular year.

GO TRIBE 2009! Smile

can't wait!
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<3 Marie

Grady did have a fantastic year, he is a great leader and I can see why soo many people on the team look up to him!! I hope that next season he comes back just the same way, he really has shown us what he can be... If Wedge says he needs more rest- well he probably does, it may not be the best for US but for OUR boy i'm sure it is!! He plays a massive amount of games- I just can't believe it.. I also heard that going to the Home- Run Derby takes a lot out on a player and it can mess up your swing for the remainder of the season!! Take for instance Josh Hamilton look at what he did the day of the derby but after the all star break he has had a major slump like our Grady had!! Grady you rock, WE LOVE YOU!!

GOOOO TRIBE!!
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Chels

I actually believe Grady does need rest. As much as I wouldn't like to be the one going to game with him not playing, as most of you ladies must feel, it's probably what's best for him. The only problem with this is....convincing the man himself, Grady, to take days off. All he wants to do is play. Bet he read that, if he read that, and went whaaaa? Because Wedge probably hasn't told him yet. lol.
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*Janel*

lol yeah i forgot about how Grady's going to react to that. he won't be happy. but he needs to realize he should get some days off. it'll be better for him. he'll still be the leader even if he's not in the game! Smile

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Yeaaa.. I can just imagine his face when he reads this news!! It's gonna be one of those faces that he makes when the ref. makes a bad call behind the plate.. His what the hell are you talking about face, doesn't really say anything about it but does not agree with the call!! Grady we understand you don't want days off but your BODY needs it!! We need you to be strong and well rested so you can release the INNER BEAST that we all know you have- Can't wait to see you in SP... Congrats again on an awesome season and can't wait for another awesome season with you!!

Goooooo Tribe!!
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Chels

I also agree he needs to be on a lot more rest. We've all seen Gutie play center, and whether we like it or not (which I personally do..), he needs to be played there more often, either a) giving Grady a break that whole day, or b) DH-ing Grady. Franklin was an original center fielder, and he's awesome at it when he's played there [for lack of better terms] consistently, ya know?
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They probably already mentioned it to Grady and he was throwing stuff everywhere and he beat people up...lol jk, he was probably like uh that sucks and now he's going to go work out extra so he can prove that he doesn't need the rest because come on you've all heard him say he hates days off, he'll go out there and play during anything, which shows the passion he has for the game, but I do agree he needs a few more days here and there to rest. Gutie is good out in center so it's not like we will be missing much when Grady's not out there.
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