Deaner, you can't simultaneously be a fan of the Reds and the Indians - it's an Ohio law.  Ya gotta choose.

People always look at me strange when they find out I grew up in Texas and a Tribe fan.  Funny thing is I knew more Tribe fans than Rangers fans.  Granted alot of those was based upon the only pro player to come within the 75ish mile radius -- our good friend Mike Hargrove.  Mine actually has something to do with rubbing a Tribe win over a relatives precious Rangers.  Then the mid-90s came and I was sold.

To me it's easy to be a home fan.  If they have a bad season, then you have several others feeling your pain in the city.  If you live in a location where you are pretty much the only fan, you have to defend your team and feel you are the only one feeling the heartbreak.  I guess it's easier to follow in the region, but you constantly have to defend your team.  It's harder to be a fair weather fan far away.

As for liking two teams, I kinda do in all sports.  One, like the Tribe in this case, will always trump the other.  That and the Cards recent World Series win didn't feel any different to me than seasons that both teams fell apart.