LeBron Returns: The Indians React

Well…Cleveland rocks again. Not that it ever stopped, but now that “The King” is returning to Cleveland, things could get quite interesting. LeBron James announced that he is returning to the Cavaliers for all of the right reasons, and his humility and his deep compassion for those in his hometown and region were the overwhelming reasons for his journey back to Ohio. It means a lot to the fans and the city, seeking a revival from the depths of an economic downturn. It also means a lot to several Cleveland Indians, who have gone to Twitter to share their excitement with #tribetown:

Nick Swisher:

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

Francisco Lindor:

Welcome back to Cleveland @KingJames #ClevelandNation
— Francisco Lindor (@Lindor12BC) July 11, 2014

Cleveland Indians:

.@KingJames: We hear you're switching to 6. Have no fear: All-Star Michael Brantley will keep 23's CLE legacy alive! pic.twitter.com/HibTgv4lYG
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) July 11, 2014

Roberto Perez:

Jason Kipnis:

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

Super-prospect Clint Frazier:

From writers: Anthony Castrovince:

LeBron's piece very well done. Appreciate sentiment about inspiring NE Ohio kids. Maybe he should be coming back to write for @AkronBeacon.
— Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) July 11, 2014

Jordan Bastian with a couple of good ones:

My boy is 4. He doesn't know about The Decision. Doesn't care. LeBron is back and I'm excited for what my son might get to see happen.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) July 11, 2014

I grew up in Chicago watching MJ with my dad. Now I can watch LeBron with my son in Cleveland? That's all I care about.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) July 11, 2014

And…This just makes a trade for David Price all the more necessary for the Indians:

LEBRON BACK TO CLEVELAND!!!!! That makes me love him even more!!!! And I LOVED him a ton already!!!! #hestheman
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) July 11, 2014

Oh happy day...oh happy daaay...oh happy DAAAYYYYY...when lebron went back..when he went back...tooooo clleeeveeelaannddd!!! #goodforyouLBJ
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) July 11, 2014

Indeed…it is a happy day in Cleveland.

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