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Tribe attendance and resultant debt a league-wide concern: “In Cleveland’s case, the edge may be far closer than is comfortable. How much relief can the league extend to their members remains to be seen. But this is the warning. The Indians have never been profligate spenders, like the Rangers. They smartly secured young talent on contracts that gave the team cost certainty. They were willing to shop popular veterans like Bartolo Colon and let favorites like Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez depart when their price tags became prohibitive. If a fiscally conservative club can teeter on the brink, who then is safe?” [Joe Tetreault/Biz of Baseball]
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Witnessmobile gets an update: “It’s a little hard to tell from the picture, but the car is designed as a moving petition for LBJ to stay in Cleveland, complete with signature lines that people actually sign. Thankfully, there is a promotional video set to a LeBron James-afied version of Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel” to clear things up. Yes, really.” [Trey Kerby/ Ball Don't Lie]
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Disputed story that Chris Bosh has delivered his FA wish list: “Of course, the Raptors would love to re-sign Bosh if he’s willing, but, according to sources, they’ve told him that if he decides to go elsewhere, they’re open to doing a sign-and-trade if they can get back a player they like — preferably a big man. One of the sources told ESPN.com that Bosh’s ultimate decision will likely be heavily influenced where LeBron decides to play: ‘If LeBron decides to go to either New York or Chicago, I think that’s where you’ll see Chris land. If LeBron stays in Cleveland, I think the process is more wide open.’” [Chad Ford/TrueHoop]
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Randy Lerner through the years: “I have to admit it. I’m mildly obsessed with Randy Lerner – enough so that I’ve begun researching ideas for a book on the continentally aloof owner. I’m thinking of titles such as “The Man Who Wasn’t There”, or maybe “The Untouchable(s).” Anyway, as Lerner’s slightly checkered past relates to the Browns – which since the arrival of Mike Holmgren, it truly doesn’t – I’ve begun to compile some great resources about our mysterious benefactor. Here are just a few – for old times’ sake.” [DK/ClevelandReboot]
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Comprehensive potential NBA free agency scenarios and analysis with cool fun graphs: “Bethlehem Shoals and I have considered each team’s position heading into battle, and have devised seven potential scenarios fans (and other teams) should prepare for. We did assuming that this summer will unfold as a series of cataclysmic events, with LeBron’s decision the first domino to fall. The new paradigm of superstars renting teams also influenced us. Now go and study these well, lest ye be caught off guard come July.” [NBA Fanhouse/Bethlehem Shoals/Tom Ziller]
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LeBron James Photoshopped Into Cavaliers Jersey For Some Reason [The Onion]
(Photo: Chuck Crow/Plain Dealer)
