Comments on: In defense of Chris Perez

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:27:11 +0000

I see nothing wrong with what Perez said. I drive into Cleveland from South Central Virginia to catch 3-4 ballgames a year. It’s a travesty that the fans can’t go out and support a team that is playing great baseball. He called out the fan base and received a standing ovation in the ballpark after doing so … perhaps the critics need to actually show up with the real fans and watch the games.

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Bay Area Tremors, part 2 - Blake Street Bulletin » Blake Street Bulletin — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:23:02 +0000

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By: GG Allin

GG Allin — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:00:46 +0000

I already watched Around the Horn and PTI – your comment is an EXACT transcription of what Woody Paige and Michael Wilbon said.

By: GG Allin

GG Allin — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:58:02 +0000

Perez is right. I remember those halcyon days in the 90s when the Jake would sell out game after game. The fact that Clevelanders are more interested in the Browns, who havent done anything in years, says a lot about the state of Sports in Cleveland. I wonder how long until the Tribe is shopped around.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 23 May 2012 06:03:26 +0000

This year, the Twins have 2 things going for them in terms of attendance: 1.) The novelty of Target Field and 2.) The pre-season perception that the Twins would contend. Both points ensure high season ticket sales. The opening of Target Field alone increased their attendance by 10,000. That will pass. And, so quickly do people forget that Minnesota was drawing 12,000 in 2000. By contrast, the Indians were drawing 42,000. Well, the Twins got better, the Indians got worse, and the roles sort of reversed. However, even in their WORST years in Progressive/Jacobs Field, the Indians never dipped below 17,000 per game on the season and were usually around 24,000.

Face it, Chris Perez shot his mouth off and is now trying to get the crap back into the horse without admitting that he made an absolute fool of himself. Shut up, play ball, and win. When school lets out, there will be 30,000+ in the stands… that is if you don’t pull your typical roll-over-and-die routine in the 2nd half of the season.

By: mike

mike — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:36:19 +0000

i love the guy who asks us whether I would rather have the twins FO or the tribe. I will take my chance with ole Chris in charge, seeing that the twins are garbage with all their “awesome” players

By: Kevin T.

Kevin T. — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:10:27 +0000

Overall, I’m okay with Perez. He has a brazen attitude which is good for a closer. It’s just simply not a good idea to criticize the fans. Everyone seems to be talking about how the Indians are hard to buy into because of the constant rebuilding by management, but it’s deeper than just the Indians. It’s pent up frustration from all Cleveland professional sports.

As far as Perez’s ability as a closer, his issue may be who pitches in front of him. I love watching Pestano pitch and feel comfortable with him in a tight game. I imagine other people feel the same.

By: Stephanie Liscio

Stephanie Liscio — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:04:48 +0000

My friend is a Twins fan and he HATES the Mauer deal. Wishes they would’ve just let him walk…thinks it could cripple them for years. I’m just using this to say that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side; sometimes those big deals end up looking pretty awful.

By: Mary Jo

Mary Jo — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:39:57 +0000

Says the guy who’s own Columbus doesn’t fill the 10,100 seat park for the Clippers. *insert eyeroll* This year’s opening day number? 8,576. How about this week’s Dime-a-Dog night? 7,507, the second-largest crowd after opening day. Can’t even fill the rink where your professional hockey team plays. Stick to what Columbus knows – Go Buckeyes!

By: Mary Jo

Mary Jo — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:36:30 +0000

There has been speculation that the fans in the seats were booing because of Thursday’s non-save situation when he gave up a hit and a walk. Or because Acta didn’t put him in at the top of the inning (a normal time for your closer). Who knows? But the timing on both sides couldn’t have been worse. As hard as it is for Cleveland sports fans they need to learn to boo in the moment, not for perceived past mistakes.