Guarded Optimism
You won't believe this one.
After countless hours of research and sleepless nights, I have found evidence that the MLB World Series Trophy has NEVER once been awarded in April. In fact, it has never been awarded in May, June, July, August or September either!
You would not think that based on the reaction, or should I say overreaction to the Tribe's 4-1 start to the 2006 campaign.
Ok, they took a series from the mighty White Sox. Ok, they beat the Twins twice. Can any respectable Indians fan possibly get excited about this start after what we witnessed in 2002? For those with selective memories, the Indians started 11-1 that year, including a four-game sweep of the Twins, who would go on to win the division. That 11-1 start that had us all so excited, was followed by a 63-87 finish, that wasn't nearly as exciting.
All I am saying today is be careful Tribe fans. This team has a history of heartbreak like no other. We all knew going in this team is not as strong, top to bottom as last year's, which failed to make the playoffs. At this point we still have no reason to expect a better result at seasons end.
After countless hours of research and sleepless nights, I have found evidence that the MLB World Series Trophy has NEVER once been awarded in April. In fact, it has never been awarded in May, June, July, August or September either!
You would not think that based on the reaction, or should I say overreaction to the Tribe's 4-1 start to the 2006 campaign.
Ok, they took a series from the mighty White Sox. Ok, they beat the Twins twice. Can any respectable Indians fan possibly get excited about this start after what we witnessed in 2002? For those with selective memories, the Indians started 11-1 that year, including a four-game sweep of the Twins, who would go on to win the division. That 11-1 start that had us all so excited, was followed by a 63-87 finish, that wasn't nearly as exciting.
All I am saying today is be careful Tribe fans. This team has a history of heartbreak like no other. We all knew going in this team is not as strong, top to bottom as last year's, which failed to make the playoffs. At this point we still have no reason to expect a better result at seasons end.
posted by Jon Sladek at 12:05 AM
3 Comments:
I think I've met my match when it comes to cynacism directed towards Cleveland sports teams.
Mark A.
welcome. First let me say, a Cleveland fan without some degree of cynicism, is not a Cleveland fan at all.
If you have been a fan of the Cleveland sports teams for at least the past 10 years and don't carry some sort of jaded attitude, then you are either A. a bangwagoner or B. Not really a sports fan, but root for the teams because they are local.
However, If you have been reading my recent posts on the Cavs (except the New York one), they can only be described as "glowing praise."
I tend to have less patience for the Indians because I strongly believe Dolan has one plan for the Tribe - put a product on the field that will be good enough to maintain fan interest at the lowest possible payroll.
Anyway, thanks for reading!
Hahahaha, God Hates Cleveland Sports is proud of you.
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