Welcome to the Tribe: Indians rookies become cheerleaders
Oh, it looks like the Cleveland Indians have found themselves a cheerleader -- or four.
Photos surfaced on social media Sunday of Tribe rookie infielders Francisco Lindor and Giovanny Urshela, as well as pitchers Austin Adams and Cody Anderson in a different type of uniform for the team's fantasy football league.
Got to see the @Indians rookies initiation today ? #Indians #cleveland pic.twitter.com/I0YBOlEmqw
— Ashley Carter (@softball4ac) August 30, 2015
CONFIRMED: Cheerleaders for the IFFL Draft. Looking good, @Lindor12BC @Urshela10 @AustinAdams49 @Cody_Anderson40. pic.twitter.com/hAArxZUYMT
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) August 30, 2015
Lindor, who's been a phenomenal addition to the team since being called up June, took the initiation in stride.
Glad to share this experience with my brother @urshela10 #RookieLife #LoveIt #cheerleader #tribeboys #SoyNovatoYQue pic.twitter.com/PSxJE7QHpx
— Francisco Lindor (@Lindor12BC) August 30, 2015
Fitting for his Sunday costume, Lindor's walk-up song has been the summer hit "Cheerleader" by Omi.
Lindor having "Cheerleader" as his walkup song makes me love him even more. #VivaLindor
— Brendon (@BDCLE29) August 12, 2015
Last year's ritual also included costumes, though a bit more on the absurd side than those of this year.
Winning!!!!! pic.twitter.com/YtE72MVoOH
— Chris Gimenez (@ChrisGimenez5) September 19, 2014
The Indians embark on their final long road trip of the season Monday with a three-game series in Toronto before heading to Detroit and Chicago for three-game sets. With a record of 63-66, the Tribe is five games behind the Texas Rangers for the second American League Wild Card.
