A throw-in as part of a 2002 trade with Montreal that sent also sent Cliff Lee to the Indians when he was still in the Minors, Grady Sizemore would be the Indians' best position player for a brief spell in the late 2000s.

From 2005 to 2008, Grady Sizemore was considered one of the better players in the American League, and was named to the All Star Game three years in a row.  In this timeframe, the Outfielder had at least 170 Hits and 20 Home Runs per season and always received MVP votes.  He would also win two Gold Gloves and a Silver Slugger.  Injuries reduced him to a shell of what he was, but he is still well regarded in Cleveland, which is where he was a star.