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October 9, 2007
If you watched the Cleveland Indians beat the New York Yankees to clinch the ALDS on Monday night, you would have easily witnessed Trot Nixon and Kelly Shoppach celebrating the victory.
The former Red Sox players will return to Fenway on Friday when Boston and Cleveland play Game One of the ALCS. Nixon, who spent his entire career in the Red Sox organization before signing with the Indians last winter as a free agent, was an integral part of Boston's World Series Championship in 2004.
The right fielder has already made a return trip to Fenway as a member of the Indians this summer, but this time around will seem a bit different.
"We all have a special place in our hearts for Trot," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. "But we don't want to have a seven-day Trot lovefest. We're here to win."
Former catching prospect Kelly Shoppach will also return as a member of the Indians. He was traded to Cleveland prior to the 2006 season as part of the deal for Coco Crisp. Shoppach has served as the backup for Victor Martinez and he's enjoyed some success. Shoppach started behind the plate for Cleveland in the clincher against New York.
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