Franchise Fiction & The Truth

Recently, Indians Owner Larry Dolan was characterized as penny stingy and pound stupid. Dolan denounced our portrayal and requested a response opportunity. Dolan will espouse his excrement and I’ll respond.
Larry Dolan: Times change and franchises must change with them. I ordered Mark Shapiro to cut payroll and looking at the economy, who can blame me? Cleveland fans must realize that our lack of superstars does not necessarily mean we lack commitment to winning. In baseball, there’s an old saying, it only takes one. When the Indians accomplish my plan and win the World Series, I want an apology from every critic and fan who dared challenge my vision.

Platinum Smalls: Larry, you incontinent scrooge. Penny stingy, pound stupid, pompous geezers such as yourself should know the rules. If you want a franchise, purchase a franchise. But, Cleveland fans will not shed tears for you. Especially not when your trading away all-star after all-star, with the frequency of the white collar criminals, who walk in and out of your law firm. You criticize those who disbelieve your perpetual five year plan… I guess what your saying is that when penny stingy, pound stupid, pompous geezers such as yourself purchase franchises, your intent is never winning. Well, please spare us, geezers, and tell your fans how will you screw them in advance. Then they can choose another franchise, whose owner is more concerned with pitching, than how many paperclips his employees use.

Contributor: Platinum Smalls