That is correct. I think the Indians are trying to expand SportsTime Ohio (their cable TV network) across the Columbus area, and using the Clippers as their top farm club is a pretty good way to do it. This way, the Tribe will have four of their minor-league teams (Columbus, Akron, Lake County, Mahoning Valley) within 2 1/2 hours of Cleveland.
Columbus will also have Huntington Park, their brand-new stadium, ready next spring. IMO, the Tribe would be stupid NOT to seek out Columbus. This is a good business move.