Weathering the Storm

The skies are dark in Cleveland right now and it has nothing to do with pollution, the lake or any other global warming related problem. This cloud is entirely sports related after the Cavs meltdown in the Eastern Conference Finals the sports scene in Cleveland could not look any bleaker. The Cavs have an off season filled with questions of how to get a better supporting cast to Lebron. The Indians are currently sitting in last place in the AL Central and Grady Sizemore just went to the DL. The Browns look to be starting what seeems like their 7th rebuilding season since they came back in 1999.

So how is a Clevelander supposed to weather this storm, by the same way we have persevered for the past 50 years, stay strong and believe. Stay strong as the rumors of Lebron departing in 2010 fly relentlessly for the next year. Believe that the Indians bullpen will get it together and maybe make a late season charge once everyone gets healthy. Have faith that the Browns are moving in the right direction and will hopefully be around 500 this season and be set up for 2010.

Cleveland sports fan have gone through more heartbreak than probably any other city. True Cleveland sports fan had the sinking feeling that the Cavs would find a way to lose the title experts had christened them before the season started.

I know that I am still reeling from Game 6 and have had trouble even watching ESPN or listening to sports radio because the Lebron bashing has already begun. Luckily for me I have been hardened by past Cleveland failures and will stomach this loss and prepare for next year.

Cleveland must look to the future for hope. The Cavs still have the best player in the NBA and can hopefully add a Kendrick Perkins, Shaq, or Vince Carter in order to keep Lebron in Cleveland. The Indians are still loaded with young players and have one of the best farm systems in the MLB. The Browns still have a solid foundation and can hopefully settle on a QB and move forward.

As awful as the sports scene seems in Cleveland right now it will get better. Remember the sky is darkest before the sun rises...