Written by Paul Cousineau

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You know we like to do themed pieces on all the various holidays we celebrate, and today is no different as Paulie C checks in with the 2008 Cleveland Indians version of the "12 Days of Christmas". From Clifton Phifer Lee's Cy Young, to the C.C. trade, to the emergence of Kelly Shoppach and Shin Soo-Choo, Paulie encapsulates the entire 2008 Tribe season in this themed version of the Christmas classic. Merry Christmas everyone!!! With the festive spirit around us and the holidays upon us (not the holiday season...the actual HOLIDAY), perhaps it's time to fill your stocking with some goodness while everything remains relatively quiet on the Reservation. And so, I offer to you the "12 Days of Christmas v.2008 Tribe", best read while listening to one of my Christmas favorites - THE definitive version of the "12 Days of Christmas"...you know, the one with John Denver and the Muppets.

Cue the music...

In the season of 2008, the Cleveland Indians gave to me a Cy Young for C.P. Lee

In the season of 2008, the Cleveland Indians gave to me another Grady Golden Glove and a Cy Young for C.P. Lee

In the season of 2008, the Cleveland Indians gave to me a nauseating ‘pen, another Grady Golden Glove, and a Cy Young for C.P. Lee

In the season of 2008, the Cleveland Indians gave to me an APB for "Pronk", a nauseating ‘pen, another Grady Golden Glove, and a Cy Young for C.P. Lee

In the season of 2008, the Cleveland Indians gave to me Goodbye to CC, an APB for "Pronk", a nauseating ‘pen, another Grady Golden Glove, and a Cy Young for C.P. Lee

In the season of 2008, the Cleveland Indians gave to me The BLC a'hitting, Goodbye to CC, an APB for "Pronk", a nauseating ‘pen, another Grady Golden Glove, and a Cy Young for C.P. Lee

In the season of 2008, the Cleveland Indians gave to me Carmona a'scuffling, The BLC a'hitting, Goodbye to CC, an APB for "Pronk", a nauseating ‘pen, another Grady Golden Glove, and a Cy Young for C.P. Lee

In the season of 2008, the Cleveland Indians gave to me Kelly Shoppach mashing, Carmona a'scuffling, The BLC a'hitting, Goodbye to CC, an APB for "Pronk", a nauseating ‘pen, another Grady Golden Glove, and a Cy Young for C.P. Lee

In the season of 2008, the Cleveland Indians gave to me Betancourt imploding, Kelly Shoppach mashing, Carmona a'scuffling, The BLC a'hitting, Goodbye to CC, an APB for "Pronk", a nauseating ‘pen, another Grady Golden Glove, and a Cy Young for C.P. Lee

In the season of 2008, the Cleveland Indians gave to me Asdrubal a'leaping, Betancourt imploding, Kelly Shoppach mashing, Carmona a'scuffling, The BLC a'hitting, Goodbye to CC, an APB for "Pronk", a nauseating ‘pen, another Grady Golden Glove, and a Cy Young for C.P. Lee

In the season of 2008, the Cleveland Indians gave to me Victor's body aching, Asdrubal a'leaping, Betancourt imploding, Kelly Shoppach mashing, Carmona a'scuffling, The BLC a'hitting, Goodbye to CC, an APB for "Pronk", a nauseating ‘pen, another Grady Golden Glove, and a Cy Young for C.P. Lee

In the season of 2008, the Cleveland Indians gave to me another Cleveland heartbreak, Victor's body aching, Asdrubal a'leaping, Betancourt imploding, Kelly Shoppach mashing, Carmona a'scuffling, The BLC a'hitting, Goodbye to CC, an APB for "Pronk", a nauseating ‘pen, another Grady Golden Glove, and a Cy Young for C.P. Lee

Hopefully this time next year the "Five Gold Rings" line changes from "Goodbye to CC" to "A World Series Ring"...

Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night!