Originally Posted By: goombah


Being from Cleveland and a lifelong Indians fan, I am pleasantly surprised at how Francona has lifted this team. I was surprised that he took the job with us. But he commands respect and gets the most out of his players. Barring injuries, the Indians should be in contention with Detroit all season.

I am hoping he can break the championship curse in Cleveland like he did with the Red Sox.


I remember the great Indians teams from the 90s, Ramirez, both Alomars, Belle, Baerga, Lofton, etc. VERY exciting to watch.

Tommy Shots: They want me running the family, don't they know I have a young wife?
Sal Vitale: (laughs) Tommy, jump in, the water's fine.