Bonanza23 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, AkronsWitness said: It's Dolan selling off all assets to recoup any money lost in this past year for financial reasons. He doesn't care about the fans or winning. He only cares about winning if it fits into his budget. That's why the Indians pushed some chips into the middle with Edwin during that WS run. However, he probably lost some money during Covid and instead of spending on a top 15-20 payroll for a team that's probably not going to earn a ton of money-- he is cutting. Same concept as the company I work for that laid off 3/4 of the workforce when Covid hit in April so they could stay in the black. It's easy to get over money loss from Covid when you cut 250 employee salaries out of the company. And that also came from a multi millionaire owner who could afford to stomach the losses. Wait, what? This isn’t madden. This is real life where there are financial consequences. I honestly can’t believe you guys are making me defend the dolans. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 17 minutes ago, Bonanza23 said: Then the front office should be fired? If the team keeps failing to do anything in the postseason yes. Here, let’s flip it. Why should Dolan be considered successful in your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 17 minutes ago, AkronsWitness said: Same concept as the company I work for that laid off 3/4 of the workforce when Covid hit in April so they could stay in the black. It's easy to get over money loss from Covid when you cut 250 employee salaries out of the company. And that also came from a multi millionaire owner who could afford to stomach the losses. Companies eventually go under doing that. The owner is just trying to survive as long as humanly possible. Once a market picks back up, you’re not going to be able to keep up with your competition due to sheer manpower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonanza23 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, candyman93 said: If the team keeps failing to do anything in the postseason yes. Here, let’s flip it. Why should Dolan be considered successful in your opinion? Then they should be fired. What’s next? What front office group can do better? You want a Browns situation? Or is the Marlins situation unique? Don’t mind me I’m just being obtuse here. Did I ever say the Dolans are successful? I’ve stated multiple times I don’t like them and never wanted them as owners. Obtuse? What a word. When you’re in a blizzard with a yugo, you do what you can. Ya dig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 50 minutes ago, Bonanza23 said: But you’re basically calling me an idiot here. You might have been on to something here. Maybe obtuse wasn’t the right word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonanza23 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 9 hours ago, candyman93 said: You might have been on to something here. Maybe obtuse wasn’t the right word. Awesome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#32 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 It is obvious to me Dolan is selling the team because of name change and getting basically 4 wannabes for two top tier players. I think they will lose most of the fan base that did not leave the sinking ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buno67 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 39 minutes ago, #32 said: It is obvious to me Dolan is selling the team because of name change and getting basically 4 wannabes for two top tier players. I think they will lose most of the fan base that did not leave the sinking ship. Cookie isn’t a top tier player anymore the SS they got is an avg SS. Like he won’t be the worst starter. biggest issue was they didn’t get a legit top tier prospect. They should have gotten at least a top 5 prospect. They got their 9th and 10th prospect. Who prolly won’t have a pay off until 2026/2027 we got hosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruceb Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 6 hours ago, #32 said: I think they will lose most of the fan base that did not leave the sinking ship. Think that will depend on who the new owner is and their vision for the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 On 1/8/2021 at 11:22 AM, #32 said: It is obvious to me Dolan is selling the team because of name change and getting basically 4 wannabes for two top tier players. I think they will lose most of the fan base that did not leave the sinking ship. I mean, maybe. I really just think the Dolans are preparing for exceedingly low attendance due to covid and don’t want to lose money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelbell Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 26 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: I mean, maybe. I really just think the Dolans are preparing for exceedingly low attendance due to covid and don’t want to lose money. Yup slashing out payroll by $44M in one move is all you need to know (plus Hand, Santana, etc.... moves) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketheadsdad Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) OK, they did something. https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/mlb/indians/indians-re-sign-cesar-hernandez/95-cd4965a7-45ff-4475-9f33-98a75507b5d3 Gonna do something else perhaps? Not holding my breath on this, however. Maybe a bargain basement outfielder? Edited January 26, 2021 by Bucketheadsdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 8:34 AM, LETSGOBROWNIES said: I mean, maybe. I really just think the Dolans are preparing for exceedingly low attendance due to covid and don’t want to lose money. Really a tough 10 month stretch to be a multi-billionaire, even with that 34% portfolio increase on the investment end in 2020. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buno67 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 6 hours ago, Bucketheadsdad said: OK, they did something. https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/mlb/indians/indians-re-sign-cesar-hernandez/95-cd4965a7-45ff-4475-9f33-98a75507b5d3 Gonna do something else perhaps? Not holding my breath on this, however. Maybe a bargain basement outfielder? Im surprised that resigned Cesar... I bet their irons are on old washed up vets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonanza23 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Cheap sons of *******, surprised nobody mentioned this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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