Ownership isn't any different than most small markets. If the Dolans sell we're more likely to be run like KC than DET.
The 90's spoiled everyone on what CLE could do. TV contracts changed the game and fans' expectations haven't caught up. They think their owner is the worst in baseball without looking around and seeing he is probably better than a lot of small market owners.
I asked awhile back and I'll ask again - name all these small mkts spending more than CLE.
If I'm reading this chart correctly, the Indians have spent more than 11 other teams over the last ten years.
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/ten-years-of-spending/
Again, this isn't amDolan problem, this is an MLB problem.