The 2013 Cleveland Indians

[kidduck]

Tribes' next 25 games are against the Red Sox, Nationals, Rangers, Tigers, Yankees, Rays and Reds. Not a sub .500 team in the bunch. It should be interesting.

I'll be surprised if Kluber isn't back in Columbus before the end of that stretch.

[Nom]

Obviously dollar dogs are a big draw, but that's not really fair to compare a friday night game to two afternoon games. One of which took place on a weekday when everyone works.

I was comparing Friday night to Saturday and Sunday? Which one is a weekday?

Oddly enough, fans seem more willing to come to weekday day games. The Yankees double-header had 23k and yesterday's game had 15k.

[bushwick_bill]

I was comparing Friday night to Saturday and Sunday? Which one is a weekday?

Oddly enough, fans seem more willing to come to weekday day games. The Yankees double-header had 23k and yesterday's game had 15k.

Yesterday's game had almost 20K.

Stadium

Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH



Attendance

19,390 (45.9% full) - % is based on regular season capacity



Game Time

3:48



Weather

81 degrees, partly cloudy



Wind

9 mph



Umpires

Home Plate - Laz Diaz, First Base - Tim Timmons, Second Base - Mike Winters, Third Base - Mark Wegner

[b00bie]

Yesterday's game was also full of students, it wasn't as though yesterday's game was attended because it was popular.

It was largely the result of group sales to schools.

[bushwick_bill]

Yesterday's game was also full of students, it wasn't as though yesterday's game was attended because it was popular.

It was largely the result of group sales to schools.

After these next 8 games if we go .500 I would expect some much bigger numbers in June...

[tristan+kyrie=$]

I was bored and looked at Junes games and the attendance really looks like its going to be significantly better

[b00bie]

After through these next 8 games going .500 I would expect some much bigger numbers in June...

I expect bigger numbers in June because attendance always rises in June.

There is a bigger issue at play here, as the usual summer rise in attendance doesn't mean as much when every team sees a similar bump.

What is the biggest issue is this city's inability to support three franchises.

It's like the Hunger Games, one of these teams as we look well down the road might have to go.

[bushwick_bill]

I expect bigger numbers in June because attendance always rises in June.

There is a bigger issue at play here, as the usual summer rise in attendance doesn't mean as much when every team sees a similar bump.

What is the biggest issue is this city's inability to support three franchises.

It's like the Hunger Games, one of these teams as we look well down the road might have to go.

We've got what 10 years at minimum for attendance to turn around for the Tribe, that's how long their lease is left right? I'm not worried just yet.

[b00bie]

We've got what 10 years at minimum for attendance to turn around for the Tribe, that's how long their lease is left right? I'm not worried just yet.

I wouldn't say I'm worried either.

But hopefully now that the economy is turning around somewhat we can see a bump across the board.

Hopefully...

[Nom]

I expect bigger numbers in June because attendance always rises in June.

There is a bigger issue at play here, as the usual summer rise in attendance doesn't mean as much when every team sees a similar bump.

What is the biggest issue is this city's inability to support three franchises.

It's like the Hunger Games, one of these teams as we look well down the road might have to go.

Realize I'm the minority - but I'm a MUCH larger Cavs / Indians fan than Browns fan, so wish it was Browns that were in danger. Would imagine 81 MLB games and 41 NBA games are better for downtown than the 8 NFL games, too - though I could be wrong.

Be interesting to see what would happen to Tribe attendance if the Cavs left.

[Forthewin]

Francona said Perez deleted twitter account to focus more on the team. Closer plans on issuing written statement soon.

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) May 21, 2013

Worth noting: Closer Chris Perez had never allowed home runs in consecutive appearances until his last two for the Indians.

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) May 21, 2013

Perez: "The decision to deactivate my Twitter account was a personal choice I made in order to maintain the greater focus on the success..."

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) May 21, 2013

Perez: "...of the team this season and our shared goals moving forward."

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) May 21, 2013

Perez: "We have an extremely positive and supportive group of players, coaches and staff members in our clubhouse and..."

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) May 21, 2013

Perez: "... I want to participate in activities and routines that contribute positively to the culture we're building here."

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) May 21, 2013

Perez: "Out of respect for my teammates, I want to minimize any potential off-the-field distractions..."

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) May 21, 2013

Perez: "...so this is the only time I will comment on this topic. Thank you for your understanding."

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) May 21, 2013

[macbdog]

This really is a good development for him, frankly. To me, this is the downside to the social media- it exposes them to too many more dipshits. Perez seems like a guy who just can't let the hecklers go (see the incident in Oakland last year with that moron, maybe this can help him keep his head clear. I would have to think that Francona would have some advice there having managed in Boston about how to handle that sort of scrutiny.

[BMAN]

So Jim Bowden thinks the Indians should just blow everything up. I don't know how he's still employed..

[AMC]

So Jim Bowden thinks the Indians should just blow everything up. I don't know how he's still employed..

Somehow a 1st place team should blow it up...right. If it was any other team than the Indians, Bowden would be drooling over the fact that the Tigers have competition.

[AMC]

Also, extremely off topic but I was watching the Dodgers vs Brewers highlights on MLB TV and Harold Reyonolds just said Hyun-Jin Ryu has been "Ryu Good"