1995 Cleveland Indians
Sadly, the historic and iconic name "Indians" will be gone next season. So let's honor the greatest Indians team in recent memory by highlighting the 1995 team that came within 2 wins of a world championship. In '95 they won 100 games and ran away with the AL Central by 30 games. They bullied the Red Sox and pushed aside the Mariners en route to the AL flag and try for the first title since 1948...only to run into the teeth of a potential dynasty with Atlanta winning instead it's first title in their cities history. Lofton was their leadoff guy and made it his mission to make trouble on the base paths. Very ho-hum card until you notice that 11-16 single+ on his chart. Either leading off an inning or utilizing a "Long single" strategy card for someone in the way, you can easily put Lofton into scoring position 50% of the time if he gets the advantage. Neither catcher makes me really enticed, but no strikeouts or walks for either means something will alway