The Dolans finally get a bit a respect

by Tribalism on Apr 27, 2008 11:47 AM EDT

Sheldon Ocker's article this morning is a nice review about the Indians' (good) financial situation and what it means for the club. A nice read.

One thing that caught my eye... Ocker thinks that it is still possible that the Tribe has the resources to resign CC--although its a long shot.

Another issue... does anyone here think it is time to give Garko an extension? I'm not a true Garko believer yet. (I have no empirical reason for this... my irrational gut instinct doesn't have faith in his long-term value.)

Its about time that someone in the media actually analyze what the Dolans' have done--and what they can reasonably do--for the team. Nothing is more inane the hearing some hack rant about how cheap our owner is.

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More than anything, the Dolans deserve props for not being micro-managers and allow their GM to execute his plans. There are always a few owners (McLane, Hicks) who think they know better and go over their GM’s head. Having a GM and owner on the same page both and who trust each other has been the key.

p.s: Please don’t sign Garko long term. With Aubrey, Whitney and Brown possibly knocking on the door pretty soon (1-2 years), Garko might turn into a nice trade chip.

NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.

by crazymoloh on Apr 27, 2008 12:24 PM EDT reply actions

Garko likely will get a modest 3-4 year deal after this season, if it’s a good season. But any deal they give Garko is very likely to make him more tradeable, as is the case with most of our lockup deals.

by Jay on Apr 27, 2008 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Except for you-know-who, the Larry Hughes of the Indians.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Apr 27, 2008 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Hafner’s jump shot is more reliable, but he IS a poor perimeter defender.

by peter m on Apr 27, 2008 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Ya know the difference between AIDS, Herpes, gonorrhea and Hafner’s contract?

You can get rid of gonorrhea.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Apr 27, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I did say “most.”

Cliff Lee’s contract was still tradeable in March. And now, it’s really tradeable.

Anyway, if you can trade Mike Hampton’s contract, anything is possible.

by Jay on Apr 27, 2008 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Mike Hampton is clearly the contract that makes trade hopes spring eternal.

NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.

by crazymoloh on Apr 27, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions