Tribe Talk: Shapiro's Frankenstein Of A Team Comes Back To Haunt Him

Welcome to Tribe Talk, where Bleacher Report's Tribe fans weigh in on the ups and downs of the Indians each week throughout the season. This week we debate how to divvy up the blame for the season between Mark Shapiro and Eric Wedge, how Shapiro’s strategy of cobbling together a team from spare parts has backfired, and what players should and shouldn’t say to the media. I would like to thank this week's participants Dale Thomas, Scott Miles, and Jeff Smirnoff for their contributions. This discussion is open to all, so please feel free to comment below and pitch in your thoughts on the questions we're addressing this week. Go Tribe! 1. The chances of Eric Wedge being fired have been discussed ad nauseum over the course of the season. A notably less popular topic is the fate of Mark Shapiro. Most everyone agrees Wedge should be held accountable for the team's terrible performance, but is it fair that Wedge has been saddled with nearly all of the blame while Shapiro is ... (link)