Eric Wedge Answers the Cleveland Indians Fans

I was lucky enough to attend a Cleveland Indians season ticket holder Town Hall event held at Westlake High School on Tuesday. There, assistant general manager Chris Antoneti and manager Eric Wedge, among others answered some questions from the common folk. The usual softball questions were asked as I expected, since we all were pretty much just fans excited to talk to the leaders of our favorite club. The panel was extremely cordial, and answered even the stupid questions about signing big-name free agents. When Wedge was asked about Andy Marte, he basically said they haven't been able to tap into his full potential in Cleveland and that it might have to happen somewhere else. He said for some guys, their ability to stay consistent just clicks on one day. He used the example of Casey Blake after eight years in the minors and Jamie Moyer, saying he remembers facing him in the minors. I would say Marte is pretty much done as an Indian. Wedge also said they wouldn't have guessed Cliff Lee ... (link)