Enough is enough!
He doesn’t contribute any longer. He’s more of a liability than an asset. His numbers have steadily declined, and even a fanbase that used to passionately defend his presence can’t justify him on the team.
Sound familiar?
No – this isn’t a crossover baseball piece about the much-maligned former Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge. We’re talking about Red Wings forward Daniel Cleary.
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But the similarities are striking, now that you mention it.
In his prime, Cleary was the little engine that could. He was a player that, despite not living up to the expectations of being drafted 13th overall, showed up to work every day with his lunch pail in hand.