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Indians' Sizemore makes it two in row Tribe center fielder surprised by award despite just two errors
By Sheldon Ocker
Beacon Journal sports writer
Published on Friday, Nov 07, 2008
Grady Sizemore gets more attention for his offense, but American League managers and coaches have selected the Indians' center fielder as a Gold Glove winner for the second year in a row.
''It's a great feeling,'' Sizemore said from his home in suburban Phoenix. ''I don't go into the season thinking something like this.
''I wasn't expecting to win it this year, so it makes me feel that much better. It makes me want to work that much harder to win a third next year.''
Sizemore committed only two errors all season and routinely made spectacular diving catches or saved extra-base hits with his workmanship at various outfield fences.
He is the first Tribe player since shortstop Omar Vizquel to win consecutive Gold Gloves. Vizquel, who won a Gold Glove as a member of the Tribe in 2000 and 2001, is the San Francisco Giants' regular shortstop.
The most recent Indians outfielder to win back-to-back Gold Gloves was Kenny Lofton in 1995-96. Lofton also was a center fielder.
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