Why are is the management of the Cleveland Indians so freakin cheap?
961870
Don't panic...I am a Braves fan but I live in Columbus so I get a lot of Indian coverage.  Believe it or not they appear to know what their doing.  All of the major players are in camp and not being shopped around,  You have solid pitching. Sabathia, Lee, Byrd...You need a closer...thanks by the way! (Wickman)... Sizemore, Hafner, Marte(your welcome) will be fine...I told a buddy of mine last year that his Tigers would be better than everyone thought this past year. This year its the Indians and the Brewers. In case you missed it the Tigers were pretty good....Lucky Guess!!!!!!!!
1181963
It is too late for this season.  They need to get rid of Prior and Wood and get some more young pitchers you don't get hurt.  They then need to quit going out and signing free agent who were good 5 years ago (Nevin, Burnitz, Womack, Mabry are all examples of this).  They also need a more consistent bullpen.  I sadly think our beloved Cubs are on their way back down after hitting a "peak" in 03-04.
731519
Stoneman is stoned.\n\nSeriously, THAT is their answer?  Man Ram better be coming, because they're giving that chump $50 million?!\n\nHe's been on WAIVERS half a dozen times.  \n\nAt least the Dodgers got a guy who is 29 and hits .300 for that kind of money.  Hell, Matthews is a decent fielder, but hitting .247, how does that help?\n\nI love the Halos, but what the hell is that?  I'd rather they bring up a rookie than some washed up reject from Texas.\n\nI'm with you.  I don't get it.
1033253
Yes, I agree. Torre's corporate management style has run it's course. The guys just do not seem to be having fun anymore. They always seem like guys just going to work, there's no fire. If you look at the rivals, the Mets are having a blast, they're always smiling & laughing, and they're having fun. Same with the Red Sox, especially the 2004 Red Sox, laughing & winning. It's a game, not just a business. \n\nI also agree re Sweet Lou, he would definitely bring some life to the Yankees, there might be some drama (there always is w/Pinella), but he would shake things up. Besides, Steinbrenner always likes hiring people from his past, and Steinbrenner & Lou have the history.
627549
They draw 2.5 million fans no matter what kinda team they have in the smallest park in the majors.What incentive do they have to improve their team? They also play in a division with 5 other teams not 4 like the rest of the divisions.Certainly injuries come into play as well.But the main reason the Cubbies suck is the the Tribune is cheap.
174080
because they are just so darn good and people are tired of getting beat.\n\nGO YANKEES!!!!!!
675709
Well, their infield has definately improved but starting pitching is a little shakey, it was real stupid of them to trade Arroyo. The bottom part of the order is a bit weak too. I don't think the self proclaimed idiots of 2004 can ever be topped.  By the way I am a die hard Yankees fan and boy are we happy to have Damon ;op
843529
I personally don't see it. They just got rid of one big mouth they don't need another. Look for Andy Phillips to start at first base and Giambi to DH and if that isnt working, look for something mid season at the trade deadline to happen.\n\nUnless the money is really right.\n\nI would rather see, although a long shot, Teixeira
1153751
Probably the Clevland Indians , the are currently 3 games below 500 at 31- 34 dont expect them to keep this pace all year. They are playoff contenders and will turn it around
262879
Oh how so  I explain to you the level at which they suck?? Our Cleveland Indians did shut them out once which was so great.
567400
That's a tough question. As I am not aware of each team's GM or owner.\n\nI would venture to say that The Cubs have a pretty bad run organization (as the Tribune owns, and they seem to be more concerned with turning a profit than fielding a decent team).\n\nAlso, from the surface, it looks as if The Royals have it pretty bad, and have had for several years.\n\nIf their management team wanted to improve the team, they would improve thier farm system.\n\nOne team that has made a good turn around (and I am bragging here) is My Beloved Tigers.\n\nDavid Dombrowski has been GM for 4 years now, and he has stocked our minor league teams with much talent, which is starting to pay off (justin verlander, joel zumaya, Marcus Thames, etc.).
963837
I can't believe it either!  Wood's mechanics are terrible and always have been.  The guy never learned how to pitch correctly.  Prior has the same problem.  They will never pitch an entire season without breaking down.  The Cubs will never do anything until they address this issue.  The other problem is hiring Sweet Lou!  This guy is a bomb ready to go off.  With a sub par team and a short fuse all the Cubs fans will get is Lou's side show and another 90 plus loss season.  It's too bad because the Cubs fans deserve much more.  And why isn't Ron Santo in the hall of fame????
642153
They aren't even close to being the worst team ever.  The worst record ever was held by the Cleveland Spiders, who ended the 1899 season with 20 wins and 134 losses.  They are in contention for the modern (post-1900) record held by the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics, who had a 36-117 record (.235 win percentage).  I don't think they're as bad as either of those teams (or the '62 Mets), because their record of futility is only a couple seasons old, while those other teams managed to be losers for many years in a row.
350707
They need to play smallball and trade away some of their high cost power hitters. They need players like Scott Rolen that can play good Defense and get timely hits to the gaps. Their pitching is OK, but could use another starter or a long reliever to eat innings.
559701
you know what?  F all the yankee fans who are doggin on the royals.  i seem to remember a period in the 80's where your team was at the BOTTOM of the league.  paybacks are a bitch.  oh, and by the way yankees, how many world series have you won in the past five years with all that money?  KC has horrible ownership and does not use the shared revenues well at all.  but guess what.  kauffman stadium is great, seats are cheap, and if ever the royals beat the yanks in a series, who comes out wishing smith and wesson had streetside vendors?  in answer to the question, no.  the royals are one of the worst teams in the majors.  but they still go out, they still play, and i'm proud of that.
1118161
I'd like to think they would, but they won't even come close.  Blame it on corporate baseball.  The idiots at Time-Warner that own the team are too cheap to give John Schuerholz a blank check to go out and sign some pitchers or trade for some.  I wish Ted Turner would buy the team back - at least he wasn't afraid to spend money.  If the Braves can't win it - and they won't-ANYBODY BUT THE METS!!!!!
1080174
They do not have the $ for the players and every few years they lose their good players and can't pick up anyone that is good. They have young pitchers that aren't that bad but they will be leaving pretty soon!!!