Anybody who love's and supports the Cleveland Indians, WE DESERVE BETTER!
For a LONG time, I have been a supporter of Larry Dolan, thinking he would turn things around, get some big name players, and spend money! That must just be because I am a wishful thinker, because everybody else gave up on the man a while ago..
During this offseason, we have made no significant moves. Yes we have added depth to the roster, but nothing fans are worrying about. Until Dolan puts more money into a big name guy, people will not come to games. Heck, are we even going to be able to hold on to our own guys now? I'm going to hate to see Drubal, Choo, Santana, Brantley, Ubaldo, and eventually Kip and Chisenhall walk. This is the kind of organization we are: Breed talent, develop the talent, and stock other teams with our talent.
Don't try to plead the case of the economy being bad. With the signing of Prince Fielder by Detroit, this proves that that is not an issue, as their economy is worse than our own. I cannot just sit back, and be content with allowing division rivals to sign big name free agents. I don't understand how our front office can be either. What is it going to take for the Indians and Progressive field to rock like it did in the glory days?
[Insert Dan Gilbert]
I believe Dan Gilbert is exactly the kind of personality this team needs. It needs the ownership and leadership that has the balls to go out and spend money, make bold moves, and be a good owner. Gilbert is not afraid to spend money, and in a sport that money is far greater than any kind of team loyalty, he seems like a good fit to me.
Gilbert would not put up with this Roberto Hernandez Heredia bull either. I cannot even begin to wrap my head around why in the would it is even CONSIDERED that we will keep this bum on our team. It makes me sick that they think he is a part of our future, or a big part of this team. This man, whoever he is, lied to this organization for eleven years, and they act like everything is cool. NO, it's not! His money could be put in a much better place.
With the 7 million from his contract we can sign Roy Oswalt, a much better upgrade to Roberto. If they can also be content with Roberto sucking up the mound for the past four seasons, then I don't know what we are in for. The front office can make bold moves to trade our future for Ubaldo, but can't man up and get rid of Roberto?
What is it going to take for this team to get back to the glory days. The days when the Jake was rocking and the team was on the top?
For this organization to take steps in the right direction, Larry Dolan needs to give this team up! If not, then I can't even think of how much smaller the fan base will get..
