Comments on: Indians GM Mark Shapiro Needs to Fire Eric Wedge http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/ A sports blog by and for Midwest Sports Fans Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: JLABANNERS.COM » Blog Archive » Indians’ Owner Defends Trades http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-10329 JLABANNERS.COM » Blog Archive » Indians’ Owner Defends Trades Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:52:37 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-10329 [...] is talk of firing Eric Wedge. Now, I do not think he is a great manager, but he has to manage with the people that General [...] [...] is talk of firing Eric Wedge. Now, I do not think he is a great manager, but he has to manage with the people that General [...]

]]> By: Bill Beasley http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-9250 Bill Beasley Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:06:21 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-9250 From strategic blunders to favortism towards less than marginal talent to not being able to recognize real prospective talent, Eric Wedge is not fit to manage a Little League team much less a Major League baseball club. I used to be a supporter of Mark Shapiro but due to his unwavering allegiance towards a Manager who has done absolutely nothing for the Cleveland Indians and their fans, I think that it may very well be time for Shapiro to leave as well. Perhaps the Dolans can get a group rate on two one-way tickets out of town for the both of them. From strategic blunders to favortism towards less than marginal talent to not being able to recognize real prospective talent, Eric Wedge is not fit to manage a Little League team much less a Major League baseball club. I used to be a supporter of Mark Shapiro but due to his unwavering allegiance towards a Manager who has done absolutely nothing for the Cleveland Indians and their fans, I think that it may very well be time for Shapiro to leave as well. Perhaps the Dolans can get a group rate on two one-way tickets out of town for the both of them.

]]> By: JRod http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-8673 JRod Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:49:35 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-8673 @Brad Emerine, as a White Sox fan I ask that the Indians kindly reconsider and sign Eric Wedge to a 5-year extension. Not that I'm biased or anything... @Brad Emerine, as a White Sox fan I ask that the Indians kindly reconsider and sign Eric Wedge to a 5-year extension. Not that I’m biased or anything…

]]> By: Brad Emerine http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-8672 Brad Emerine Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:27:19 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-8672 Loss to Cubs today (June 19)was awful. Led 7-0. Brought in four relievers in eighth when Lee should've been allowed to finish inning. Then, brought Perez in wenn he shouldn't have and kept him in two batters too long. Then brought in Herges when Wood should've been in for a four-out save. Wood should've been in with a two-run lead for a four-out save. FIRE WEDGE NOW!!!!!!! Loss to Cubs today (June 19)was awful. Led 7-0. Brought in four relievers in eighth when Lee should’ve been allowed to finish inning. Then, brought Perez in wenn he shouldn’t have and kept him in two batters too long. Then brought in Herges when Wood should’ve been in for a four-out save.
Wood should’ve been in with a two-run lead for a four-out save.
FIRE WEDGE NOW!!!!!!!

]]> By: While We’re Waiting… Daugherty’s Debate, Gilbert Among the Best, Wedge…Not so Much | WaitingForNextYear http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-7176 While We’re Waiting… Daugherty’s Debate, Gilbert Among the Best, Wedge…Not so Much | WaitingForNextYear Wed, 13 May 2009 13:00:27 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-7176 [...] The Cleveland Indians were a trendy pick by many self-styled experts to not only win the mediocre AL Central this season, but to potentially win the American League pennant. However, after five weeks, the team has the worst record in not only the AL, but all of baseball. We’ve already seen Arizona Diamondback skipper Bob Melvin removed for a slow start in Phoenix, so it would not be capricious for Indians GM Mark Shapiro to bounce Eric Wedge as early as today. [AJ Kauffman/Midwest Sports Fan]  [...] [...] The Cleveland Indians were a trendy pick by many self-styled experts to not only win the mediocre AL Central this season, but to potentially win the American League pennant. However, after five weeks, the team has the worst record in not only the AL, but all of baseball. We’ve already seen Arizona Diamondback skipper Bob Melvin removed for a slow start in Phoenix, so it would not be capricious for Indians GM Mark Shapiro to bounce Eric Wedge as early as today. [AJ Kauffman/Midwest Sports Fan]  [...]

]]> By: Fort Fragments: Hundley, Durango, Blanks, Wedge, Macias, Parker, Hayhurst | Baseball in Fort Wayne http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-7175 Fort Fragments: Hundley, Durango, Blanks, Wedge, Macias, Parker, Hayhurst | Baseball in Fort Wayne Wed, 13 May 2009 11:46:25 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-7175 [...] Indians GM Mark Shapiro Needs to Fire Eric Wedge (Midwest Sports Fans) [...] [...] Indians GM Mark Shapiro Needs to Fire Eric Wedge (Midwest Sports Fans) [...]

]]> By: KVB http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-7169 KVB Wed, 13 May 2009 00:28:42 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-7169 @AJ, Good thing you're playing the white sox @AJ, Good thing you’re playing the white sox

]]> By: AJ http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-7154 AJ Mon, 11 May 2009 18:53:00 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-7154 He never produced and was temperamental. See Milton Bradley or Albert Belle to lesser degree. Terry Pluto chronicles it all in this excellent book: http://www.amazon.com/Dealing-Cleveland-Small-Market-Reinvented-Contender/dp/1598510495 Overall, Shapiro has been right far more than wrong, even on Wedge; but at this point, he should make the move. They're good friends and Wedge is "his guy" so it's tough. Wedge was NOT a bad hire back in 2003, but he's taken the team as far as he will, clearly. He never produced and was temperamental. See Milton Bradley or Albert Belle to lesser degree.

Terry Pluto chronicles it all in this excellent book:

http://www.amazon.com/Dealing-Cleveland-Small-Market-Reinvented-Contender/dp/1598510495

Overall, Shapiro has been right far more than wrong, even on Wedge; but at this point, he should make the move. They’re good friends and Wedge is “his guy” so it’s tough. Wedge was NOT a bad hire back in 2003, but he’s taken the team as far as he will, clearly.

]]> By: quinty http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-7153 quinty Mon, 11 May 2009 18:44:42 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-7153 why would the Indians get rid of Brandon Phillips? They've had a shortage of 2B's dating back to Carlos Baerga... why would the Indians get rid of Brandon Phillips? They’ve had a shortage of 2B’s dating back to Carlos Baerga…

]]> By: AJ http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-7152 AJ Mon, 11 May 2009 18:16:34 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-7152 They have Jake Westrbook returning in a month. With Carmona, Lee, Westbrook and Pavano pitching as he has lately, those are four decent starters to go with a very solid lineup. Wood can be better, and likely will. Point being, far too much talent to have baseball's worst record on May 11. They have Jake Westrbook returning in a month. With Carmona, Lee, Westbrook and Pavano pitching as he has lately, those are four decent starters to go with a very solid lineup. Wood can be better, and likely will. Point being, far too much talent to have baseball’s worst record on May 11.

]]> By: KVB http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-7151 KVB Mon, 11 May 2009 17:58:10 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-7151 "Very talented team" might be an over statement for their rotation and bullpen. The pitching staff had question marks entering the season and the answer is inconsistency and far cries from any Cy Young performances. A GM knee jerk right now should be a new pitching coach or a trade or AAA movement to shake things up or all of the above. I just don't think a single move or even a Torre or a LaRussa could even get the Indians situation off to any hot start this year. You are right the Indians second half 2008 and Cliff Lee ended up making them the trendy pick, but I was never sold on them preseason. “Very talented team” might be an over statement for their rotation and bullpen. The pitching staff had question marks entering the season and the answer is inconsistency and far cries from any Cy Young performances. A GM knee jerk right now should be a new pitching coach or a trade or AAA movement to shake things up or all of the above. I just don’t think a single move or even a Torre or a LaRussa could even get the Indians situation off to any hot start this year. You are right the Indians second half 2008 and Cliff Lee ended up making them the trendy pick, but I was never sold on them preseason.

]]> By: AJ http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-7150 AJ Mon, 11 May 2009 17:46:14 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-7150 True, though they've done those firings before. Wedge is overdue. He failed miserably in 2006 and 2008 with no punishment. If you want to give him another month, fine, but clearly this very talented team is going nowhere. True, though they’ve done those firings before. Wedge is overdue. He failed miserably in 2006 and 2008 with no punishment. If you want to give him another month, fine, but clearly this very talented team is going nowhere.

]]> By: KVB http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-7147 KVB Mon, 11 May 2009 16:15:13 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-7147 Maybe the pitching coach needs to take a hike first and give Wedge and the team more time. 7 games back from the Royals is a couple win streaks away from being back in it by the all-star break. Maybe the pitching coach needs to take a hike first and give Wedge and the team more time. 7 games back from the Royals is a couple win streaks away from being back in it by the all-star break.

]]> By: Tom http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-7146 Tom Mon, 11 May 2009 16:03:03 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-7146 Great article and yes, the Tribe has the worst record. Wedge needs to go. John Farrell would make an excellent replacement but I doubt he leaves Boston mid-season. He's awfully loyal to Terry... Great article and yes, the Tribe has the worst record. Wedge needs to go. John Farrell would make an excellent replacement but I doubt he leaves Boston mid-season. He’s awfully loyal to Terry…

]]> By: AJ http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/05/fire-eric-wedge/#comment-7145 AJ Mon, 11 May 2009 14:22:27 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=2366#comment-7145 Hey buddy, Cleveland has the worst record in baseball. That's what I put down. It's correct, so who is splitting hairs? The Nats DO NOT have the worst record. Hey buddy, Cleveland has the worst record in baseball. That’s what I put down. It’s correct, so who is splitting hairs? The Nats DO NOT have the worst record.

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