I like the Indians. Unless, of course, they're playing our Red Sox (aka Red Sux right now)... LOL. Red Sox Nation really misses Trot Nixon... he was a beloved Red Sox "Dirt Dog".
I enjoy rooting for the Sox and got quite a thrill by the end of The Curse.
I became a Tribe fan in 1990 when I lived in Cleveland. At that time, I loved the contrast: very cool logo, haplessly pathetic team. Then came “Major League.” And then the Sin Tax brought the Jake. Then the great Octobers in 95 and 97.
The Tribe has possibilities every year. Sometimes it comes enough to tease me, like in ought-five. Sometimes they grab the ring.
I live in the Pittsburgh media market, but I could never be a Pirates fan. The way the MLB is set up, a third tier market like that can never contend. The rules almost prohibit it. I know a lot of Buccos fans who cringe just to see a Junior Circuit logo on my cap.
But then I tell them “Hey, no matter how bad things get, Chief Wahoo just keeps smiling! Maybe someday that smile is gonna pay off.”
And a little logo shall lead them.