Cleveland Indians: No Need to Hate On Jonathan Lucroy

Jonathan Lucroy vetoed a trade to the Cleveland Indians earlier this summer, but the team still made the World Series. It’s time to get over the veto.

The Cleveland Indians are in the World Series. Jonathan Lucroy‘s Texas Rangers are not. This is known.

After acquiring the hero known as Andrew Miller at the trade deadline, the Indians looked to also have made a deal to acquire Lucroy. As well all know, he vetoed the trade, opting to join the Rangers.

This decision sparked outrage among Indians fans, who seemed to take it personally, as if Lucroy turned down an invitation to prom. Every time the Indians received solid play from the catcher position, Lucroy’s name seemed to be brought up to try to show him he wasn’t needed.

Well, playoff results aside, the Indians could have used Lucroy. He is a great catcher who would have added some talent in the lineup. Roberto Perez has been able to hold his own this postseason, but the talent of Lucroy would have been a nice addition to the lineup.

Instead, he will be watching the World Series at home, with his name continuing to come up for his decision to spurn the Indians.

But there is no need for these feelings of hate to linger. If Lucroy didn’t want to come here in the first place, why would fans want him here? Acting angry at his decision just doesn’t make any logical sense. The team is in the World Series and things could not be better. Allowing feelings of hate to permeate this amazing situation is just unnecessary.

Instead, fans should not even bring up his name at all. The collective emotions of the fan base should be focused on supporting the Indians, and all the players who are a part of the team. Lucroy made his decision, and the hate should have subsided long ago.

It is easy to get caught up in the emotions of the game, and Lucroy’s decision, by forgetting that it is also a business. Although it may not have been a wise choice, Lucroy saw it best for his career to become a Texas Ranger.

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His decision allowed for the breakout of Roberto Perez, who may still have some magical moments left in him for the World Series. It’s a great time to be an Indians fan, and there is no reason to spend any energy on worrying about players not on the roster.