Despite Matt LaPorta having a rather rough day versus the Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander, in his Major League debut, I think I’ve decided to buy myself a Cleveland Indians Jersey and make it into a Matt LaPorta Jersey.

Having snatched “Mash” up in my ultra hardcore Fantasy Baseball Keeper League last week, that only fuels the LaPorta man crush for me that much more!

I was debating bewteen a Travis Snider Jersey and this one, but I really feel like Matt LaPorta is going to in a Cleveland Indians uniform for many many years to come! Of course, maybe Brewers fans thought that too? Ahhhh, I’m sure once he starts ripping the cover off the ball – Cleveland brass will make sure he sticks with the Indians franchise for a long time.

The Cavs have LeBron, now the Tribe needs a face of the organization & so with money as tight as ever – I want to ensure the Jersey I shell out seventy five bucks or more on isn’t going to be of a player who ends up traded after only ½ a season in the home team’s jersey. (Beware matt Holliday Jersey Buyers!)

So, please excuse the Paypal account this week, honey! My Matt LaPorta Jersey will be my Fathers Day gift– okay? I will likely have to add my own letters, and numbers to a blank Indians Jersey, since I want a #16 on the back of the jersey before any other fans in attendance at the Jake, sorry - I mean Progressive Field (Screw it, it’s still the Jake to me!), has one! Which I’m assuming won’t take too long! LaPorta Fever Baby!