Bruce BostwickThe Tribe needs to do something in the off-season
December 21st 2009 22:07
It seems that the team is content and willing to stand pat. All the talk about needing to remove Lee and Martinez to contend in 2010 really looks like a farce. The manager of the team is Manny Acta and Mark Shapiro is still the GM for whatever reason. The Indians as a whole really are in a division that they should be able to win considering the competition. They claim that every 5 years is as good as it gets. As a fan, I say it is unacceptable. They must contend consistently.
If you want the fans back, give them a reason to believe in the team. Give them a reason to go to the ballpark and say that they can feel like their team has a chance of getting the job done. Otherwise, you risk it by saying that you basically do not care one way or the other. When that is done, that doesn't work as well with the Cleveland people.
This is a city that wants a championship in the worst possible way. It could mean anything, even including become super heavyweight spenders. It is unlikely but the point being they want to win and much like myself, that's what I want to see. It does not matter how it is done when it comes to getting players, but they should know they cannot win on the cheap.
Standing pat pretty much is not the way to go and just doesn't feel like there is going to be some effort to make it better. This is a chance to really go out and perform. Take the division by force and do not let other teams act intimidating. Is there really someone in the AL Central that is intimidating? Personally, I don't think there is.
I know the off-season is early. I really hope for their sake, they do whatever it takes to contend. Waiting on a rebuild is just not an option but that's just my opinion.
If you want the fans back, give them a reason to believe in the team. Give them a reason to go to the ballpark and say that they can feel like their team has a chance of getting the job done. Otherwise, you risk it by saying that you basically do not care one way or the other. When that is done, that doesn't work as well with the Cleveland people.
This is a city that wants a championship in the worst possible way. It could mean anything, even including become super heavyweight spenders. It is unlikely but the point being they want to win and much like myself, that's what I want to see. It does not matter how it is done when it comes to getting players, but they should know they cannot win on the cheap.
Standing pat pretty much is not the way to go and just doesn't feel like there is going to be some effort to make it better. This is a chance to really go out and perform. Take the division by force and do not let other teams act intimidating. Is there really someone in the AL Central that is intimidating? Personally, I don't think there is.
I know the off-season is early. I really hope for their sake, they do whatever it takes to contend. Waiting on a rebuild is just not an option but that's just my opinion.
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