The Associated Press is reporting that Indians top management is expecting the club to lose $16 Million this season. Paul Dolan, who is the president of the Cleveland Indians and the song of owner Larry Dolan, also said that the team is projected to draw 1.7 Million fans this year which is a half million short than what they had projected at the beginning of the season.

The statements come less than a week when angry Tribe fans voiced their displeasure of the team sending 6 players away from trades in recent weeks that included All Star catcher Victor Martinez and Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee in trades. When asked about the moves Dolan stated they were:

"Necessary long term moves".