So long Manny Acta...

[Rich the Giants fan]

I'd bet the farm Francona ends up managing the Tribe.

[Jobu Voodoo]

I'd bet the farm Francona ends up managing the Tribe.

That would be interesting. I'd love to have him.

[Ben Grimm]

I think Francona is the exact opposite of what Cleveland needs right now. They have enough young kids that could use a "kick in the butt" type manager to get things going. Francona certainly isn't that, in fact he's only been really successful surrounded by high-dollar star players.

[Steven Gallanter]

maybe this is a PR move to get some people into the stands for the last games?

Could it be that Mr. Acta has a contract which kicks in for next year if he finishes 2012? That would make sense for a penurious club like Cleveland.

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[SamtheBravesFan]

Could it be that Mr. Acta has a contract which kicks in for next year if he finishes 2012? That would make sense for a penurious club like Cleveland.

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He did have a 2013 club option

[Jobu Voodoo]

I think Francona is the exact opposite of what Cleveland needs right now. They have enough young kids that could use a "kick in the butt" type manager to get things going. Francona certainly isn't that, in fact he's only been really successful surrounded by high-dollar star players.

Our problem isn't undisciplined players though. Our problem is a lack of talent, period. We trade away all of our developed talent and then, on a fluke of a season, we have a chance to make the playoffs and trade away our farm for a "flash-in-the-pan" pitcher (Ubaldo Jimenez). Now we have little talent coming up in the farm and little talent on the team itself. We need new owners.

It has always baffled me why the Dolan's do not invest more in the team when it is a proven fact that if we have a good team, the stands will fill. Look at Dick Jacobs...He spent money on a winning team and was met with 455 consecutive sell out games.

[ol' aches and pains]

I'd bet the farm Francona ends up managing the Tribe.

That would be interesting. I'd love to have him.

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that Francona will interview for the Cleveland job.

[EdTarbusz]

Om today's Indians broadcast Tom Hamilton said that it will probably be between Terry Francona and Sandy Alomar Jr. If they are the only two candidates I hope Francona gets it.

[RaysFan_98]

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that Francona will interview for the Cleveland job.

That isn't a good fit.