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| Kenny Lofton has turned down an offer from the Rays that would have paid him more than $1 million, according to FoxSports. He turned it down because he wanted an offer more in line with his peers, and remarked, "From what I've done in the past, it should warrant me getting a real offer, a real understanding about what I've done on the field. I feel like I went out last year and did what I was supposed to do to show people that even though I'm at a certain age, I can still get the job done. Do people respect what I do on the field? It seems like maybe not." |
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| Fox Sports reports that Kenny Lofton played for Dusty Baker with the Giants in 2002 and the Cubs in '03, both times joining Baker's teams in July and then helping them advance deep into the postseason. Ken Rosenthal suggests that another reunion could be in the works.
The Reds are considering Lofton, but the extent of their interest might hinge on which players — if any — they trade for a starting pitcher.
Lofton, a free agent who bats left-handed, could fit in a platoon role with the Reds. The team's returning center fielders, Ryan Freel and Norris Hopper, are both right-handed hitters. Lofton was a draft day steal last year, going in the late rounds of Roto formats, and in some mixed-leagues, going undrafted. Lofton's splits were poor, however, stealing 21 bases in 84 games with Texas and then swiping but two in his final 52 games with Cleveland. Playing time is the key for Lofton and he will have a difficult time finding the same role this year, that he had with the Rangers early last season. |
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| The Indians moved Kenny Lofton into the leadoff spot on Tuesday night, dropping Grady Sizemore to third in the order. "I've been thinking about it for a while. And we've had discussions over the short term. I talked to Grady, and he's fine with it. Kenny also had a good reaction," manager Eric Wedge told the Akron Beacon-Journal. Lofton went 0-for-3 on Tuesday, while Sizemore went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBI. |
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| The Indians acquired Kenny Lofton from the Rangers Friday in exchange for minor league catcher Max Ramirez. The 40-year-old Lofton is batting .303 with seven homers, 23 RBI, 62 runs and 21 steals this season. This will be Lofton's third stint with the Tribe. With Grady Sizemore entrenched in center, Lofton will play either left or right field in Cleveland. |
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| Kenny Lofton was not in the starting lineup Saturday, one day after fouling a ball off his right big toe, the AP reports. X-rays were negative, but Lofton was limping and in pain before Saturday night's game. The Rangers had extra incentive to rest Lofton Saturday, as they were facing a left-handed starter. |
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| X-rays on Kenny Lofton's right foot were negative, and the Rangers consider him day-to-day, according to the AP. He left Friday's game after fouling a fall off of the foot. It's unclear if he'll be in the starting lineup on Saturday. |
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| Kenny Lofton left Friday's game against Cleveland in the third inning after fouling a ball off his right foot, according to the AP. He had to be helped off the field. It's unclear if this injury will force him to miss any time. |
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| Kenny Lofton didn't start Wednesday's game against C.C. Sabathia, though he entered the game as a pinch-runner and stole a couple of bases. He's just 2-for-14 against left-handed pitching this year. |
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| Kenny Lofton played Saturday, one day after leaving in the eighth inning with what he called a jammed left knee, according to the Dallas Morning News. Lofton said before the game he felt fine. |
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| The Rangers and Kenny Lofton have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, according to the Dallas Morning News. The contract, which is pending a physical, would pay him $6 million for next season. Lofton hit .301 with 32 steals for the Dodgers last season and has hit .311 with four homers and 22 RBI in 180 career at-bats at Ameriquest Field. |
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| The Rangers and Kenny Lofton are close to a deal, according to the AP. Lofton, who hit .301 with 32 steals for the Dodgers this past season, would take over in center field for the departed Gary Matthews. |
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| Kenny Lofton got his second straight day off on Monday, according to the AP. While the Dodgers aren't saying there is anything wrong wtih Lofton, it seems odd that a regular would get two straight days off. |
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