Tribe Fans Take to Twitter to Share Frustration of Head Scratching Cliff Lee Trade

I am hardly surprised at the backlash that the Cleveland Indians franchise is receiving for trading Cliff Lee today. Yesterday I wrote:

The Tribe would likely have to get a lot in return for the 30 year old left hander as he still has one year remaining ($9 Million Dollars) on his contract. For a bona fide number one starter in the Major Leagues, that is a bargain. Of course we are talking about the same franchise that let CC Sabathia go for a ham sandwich way to early last year and got rid of one of their more consistent sluggers Ryan Garko for next to nothing yesterday. The Indians brass better be weary of upsetting an already disgruntled fan base and better get something in return for one of the only players worth watching on their roster.

So how are the Indians fans taking the news of the Trade that brought four minor leaguers to the team? Here is what Clevelanders are saying on Twitter about the deal:

@KevinHignett Breaking News: #Indians trade John Adams and his drum to Boston for $50 and a case of Heineken.

@hacool Where would Clevelanders be if they didn't have something to complain about regarding our sports teams? ;-)

@DJLitten: Breaking news: Bob Feller statue traded for Free Stamp #tribetimenever

@KevinUp0528 next up, Victor Martinez. What team is willing to give up 4 nobodys for an All-Star catcher?

@bobmcdonald Victor will be next, and the Indians will get a sack of wheat in return.

@debroby I am still praying that the Indians win a World Series before I die. They may make me immortal.

@sph3 what about the great fireworks and dollar dog days?That's what people go to baseball games for,ask the indians front office

@WFNYCraig the signs ought to get entertaining. Eric Wedge better not survive this year with his job.

@ExtremeGamer I hate everyone involved in Cleveland Indians management.

@collisionbend Tribe GM suffers brain fart, tries to promote 6-week-old to bullpen. Father miffed kid isn't in the starting rotation. #TribeTImeNever

@wadoyle They must be among the worst owners in baseball. #destroyingtheindians and F*** you Dolans. Anyone have any creative ideas how to run those assholes out of Cleveland

@DrPaulVecchio A Cy Young winner worth 4 prospects nobody has heard of? Be serious, please! #TribeTimeNever

@collisionbend: Boston/John Adams trade update: Heineken downgraded to a 6-pack of Schlitz when Adams sprains pinky. #TribeTImeNever

@ghettojoehoward F**K the Cleve. Indians. worst trade ever. Im not having a child because i cant pass this misery along.

@WFNYCraig: There is a run on paper bags at Giant Eagle in Cleveland. #TribeTimeNever

@paulroetzer: Can someone please start a campaign to get the Dolans to sell the Indians? This is just embarrassing

@KristenKaleal Start with the Dolans first! This all starts with the cheapskate owners! Fire the Dolans DOT COM!!!!