For the time being, Matt LaPorta is in Cleveland, even if he’s not really playing right now. He may be back in Columbus at some point. Who knows. One place he won’t be playing the rest of the year is in Akron, which is funny because Akron is having Matt LaPorta bobblehead night on July 18. OK, he did play there for 17 games last year, but still. That’s pretty short sighted to not think that LaPorta wouldn’t step foot in Akron this year.
The original description says that LaPorta will be featured in his Team USA Olympic uniform, but that’s not what the pictures on their promotional site indicate.
This article appears in May 6-12, 2009.
Hello Vince,
I am Matt’s aunt from Port Charlotte Floida and will be unable to attend the game in Akron July 18th. I would like to know if there is any way of getting my hands on a couple of the Matt LaPorta Bobbleheads? My grandkids would love to have this as a memento of their cousins rise in baseball. I hope you don’t mind my contacting you on your comments page as my e-mail to you was returned undeliverable. Thanks for your help.
Jeanene LaPorta