As they were about to take the field, the Cleveland Indians held a last-second meeting. Something had to be done. On a night filled with memories and hope, the Indians turned to their glorious past. So they hiked up their pants and showed off their socks -- just like Jim Thome. "It was a little welcome present for the big guy," said third baseman Jack Hannahan. Thome was grateful. "It was similar to '97," Thome said following Cleveland's 2-1 win Friday night over the Kansas City Royals. "They did that for my birthday, and that year went to the World Series. "So we'll see what happens," he said. Read more: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310826105&teams=kansas-city-royals-vs-cleveland-indians
