The Indians and their fans are psyched that LeBron James is coming back to Cleveland
The Indians are thrilled by LeBron's return
Just in case you were exploring an ancient ruin or spelunking deep below the surface of the earth on Friday afternoon, let us be the first to break the news to you: LeBron James is coming back to Cleveland. Like the rest of city, the Cavaliers' neighbors at Progressive Field were pretty happy:
Said Indians manager Terry Francona, "I think it's good for the city. You could just feel the electricity around the area today. That can't be bad." His players joined him in excitement:
Alright @KingJames! Let's go Cleveland sports! What an awesome start to the day! Great to see him come back to where it all started!
- Nick Swisher (@NickSwisher) July 11, 2014
Gonna be hard for @ESPN to ignore Cleveland sports much longer! City is gonna be electric!! Happy for this city and it's fans! #WelcomeHome
- Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) July 11, 2014
It's an absolutely great time to be a CLE sports fan. Welcome home, @KingJames! Clevelanders: Come celebrate at the ballpark tonight!
- Cleveland Indians (@Indians) July 11, 2014
And Clevelanders heeded the Tribe's call, showing up with signs:
And cutouts:
Some may even have discovered the alchemy necessary to "unburn a jersey":
They were pleased, if a little dazed by their good fortune:
LeBron James, Johnny Manziel and Terry Francona all in Cleveland at once...Tell me that 3 years ago and I would have laughed at you. Unreal.
- Shane Callahan (@nShanesthoughts) July 12, 2014
They only wanted one more thing:
James & Manziel! If Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn somehow re-signs with the Indians, THAT would be the true sports trifecta #Cleveland #LeBron
- Sean Hennessy (@Hennessy21) July 11, 2014
LeBron James AND Johnny Football in the same year! What else can Cleveland do recall Ricky Vaughn to the Indians?
- Kevin Sherbeck (@KSherbeck) July 11, 2014
Johnny Manziel and LeBron James together in Cleveland. Town just got major sporty. Get Willy Mays Hayes and Ricky Vaughn back NOW!
- Eddie Applegate (@BamaEd) July 11, 2014
Next up: The Decision: Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn:
Jersey photo contributed by Courtney Shilling, Real-Time Correspondent/MLB.com