Indians Trade Bob Wickman

FOR ABSOLUTELY FREAKING NOTHING

I want to take a break from politics to discuss a truly pathetic subject...the Cleveland Indians. Today, the Indians traded away their all-time leader in saves to the Atlanta Braves for a single A catcher. Yes, single A. This is just an extension of a pattern we have seen from the tribe over the past decade. They consistantly trade away impact players for a bunch of nobody's. Im sure this catcher they got is a decent young player, but come on, why not just start giving people a way.

The team has been on a downward spiral ever since Larry Dolan took over the team from Dick Jacobs. Most people, including myself from time time, like to blame GM Mark Shapiro for their horrible record, but at the end of the day, the buck stops at the owner. Whats the point in owning a major league team of any kind if you are unwilling to spend the money to get good players. I am not saying we have to spend like Steinbrenner, but at least be willing sign a big name from time to time.

I really wish Dolan would sell the team to someone willing to bring winning baseball back to Cleveland. Maybe we were all spoiled in the late 90's when we had all-stars up and down the batting order. But whatever the case may be, we cannot rely on luck while our division continues to get tougher and tougher. Detroit should be an example to all MLB teams currently near the bottom of the standings. Two years ago they were the worst team in baseball, and now they have the best record. Larry Dolan should take notes, and start spending some dead presidents to buy a winning team, because just praying that a team full of young prospects will get you to the World Series is completely dillusional. Its time for Larry to put up or shut up.

-Brad