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Game Thread: October 15, 2007

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Boston at Cleveland, 7:10 PM (FOX)
American League Championship Series, Game 3 (Tied 1-1)

Starting Pitchers:

Boston: Daisuke Matsuzaka (204.2 IP, 4.40 ERA, 98 PRC)
Cleveland: Jake Westbrook (152.0 IP, 4.32 ERA, 59 PRC)

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Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
How can anybody concentrate at work?  The excitement for tonight's game is killing all productivity for me.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I've actually been surprisingly calm. I think there's something wrong with me...

Screw that, man! LET'S GO TRIBE!!!

Now the Lord can make you tumble, and the Lord can make you turn, and the Lord can make you overflow... but the Lord can't make you burn

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 15, 2007 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I've been really calm, as well, Turk.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I hope your calm demeanor represents a good thing.  For me, calmness does not foretell a good result.  Feeling excited ensures only a slightly better result (ergo, I can't use that as a predictor - I just know that we are not guaranteed a loss).

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
For the record, within 3 hours I'll be typing in all caps for half of my posts. So, I'm just building up.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Nah, I was really calm for game 2, almost resigned even. I need to get hyped, but not health-threateningly so like I was for the Yankees games.
Now the Lord can make you tumble, and the Lord can make you turn, and the Lord can make you overflow... but the Lord can't make you burn

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 15, 2007 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'm just now starting to feel it. Either that, or my lunch just isn't sitting well...
>> I reserve the right to extend and revise my remarks.

by paul sorrento to cooperstown on Oct 15, 2007 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Yeah, I'm pretty distracted right now, much like Jhonny in '06.

by homelytourist on Oct 15, 2007 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'm gonna go back and read the Game 2 threads over and see what I forgot.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 3:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Big Body Erb is going to own the Jake tonight.

by afh4 on Oct 15, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Turk--where you gonna watch this one?  The Quarry House in Silver Spring serves half-price burgers tonight ($4.00 for 8oz., with a side of tots), and $2.00 PBRs.  Not a bad deal.

by homelytourist on Oct 15, 2007 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
(it's easy to get there from the Metro, in case you're interested)

by homelytourist on Oct 15, 2007 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Also!

This proposal goes for all LGT'ers in the DC metro area.

by homelytourist on Oct 15, 2007 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I just have to say that I am really getting jealous of these DC and Chicago comments regarding getting together at all of these cool bars.  Even if I wanted to go out, I'd end up at a crappy run-of-the-mill sports bar.  You guys and your awesome bar choices are jerks!

by NickFantana on Oct 15, 2007 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Not many Tribe fans in your 'hood?

In Cleveland you can get double-drunk at half-cost.  You can probably find a 75 cent draft somewhere in the city.  That's where I want to be.  

The DC chapter has been pretty social lately.  I hope that there's another round-up soon.

by homelytourist on Oct 15, 2007 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Yo, I'm bailing tonight and just going to watch it from my living room. I'm getting up tomorrow and driving to Cleveland for Game 4, so go Tribe and let's hope to meet up this weekend.
>> I reserve the right to extend and revise my remarks.

by paul sorrento to cooperstown on Oct 15, 2007 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
My roommate is a diehard Red Sox fan (he's from Newton, so he's legit.), and he usually stays at home, so my own living room is out of the question for his sake and mine.  

by homelytourist on Oct 15, 2007 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
That's an awesome deal. Do they do that every Monday? I think I'll have to pass for tonight though... I just feel more comfortable watching games at home, plus I feel half-dead today from the combination of late Saturay baseball (watching) and late Sunday softball (playing). As always, you're welcome to come by my place. Found out that the pizza place a few minutes away is amazing.

Also!

We should coordinate move-in dates/details. If you don't stop by tonight, give me a call anyway.

Now the Lord can make you tumble, and the Lord can make you turn, and the Lord can make you overflow... but the Lord can't make you burn

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 15, 2007 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
"I'll have one large Pepperoni, oh, and can you stuff the crust with soup?"

by homelytourist on Oct 15, 2007 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ha. I'm calling Pizza Hut RIGHT NOW.
>> I reserve the right to extend and revise my remarks.

by paul sorrento to cooperstown on Oct 15, 2007 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Nah. Me and Jhon had pizza during the game 1 romp against the Yankees.
Now the Lord can make you tumble, and the Lord can make you turn, and the Lord can make you overflow... but the Lord can't make you burn

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 15, 2007 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
this post-season is starting to remind me of 1997.

two straight game 2s have convinced me the tribe was not quite good enough to get over the hump.  and i've been wrong both times.

it's not exactly the feeling of a dead man walking, but more like that of the convenience store clerk in fight club: "tomorrow will be the most beautiful day of raymond K. hessell's life."

it's an awful lot of fun to watch baseball once that monkey climbs of your back.

i don't want to alarm y'all, but i think it's time to pump out some glitter.

by jonnykilbane on Oct 15, 2007 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Oh, man. Thread #1 of Saturday is so negative. And I seriously need someone to tell me to calm down during the games.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 4:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
GFP, they play at least six innings - ya gotta be ahead then - not after 4 or 5.  We're gonna be fine tonight, but I still think it's gonna take seven games to win this puppy.  

So like Ahab told the sailors when they harpooned the whale - relax and enjoy the ride.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Oct 15, 2007 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
[Moby Dick spoiler alert]

Relax!? All those guys died.

[end spoiler]

by steinberg on Oct 15, 2007 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Yup:

Boston-
Pedroia
Youkilis
Manny
Ortiz
Lowell
Drew
Varitek
Crisp
Lugo

Cleveland-
Sizemore, CF
Cabrera, 2B
Hafner, DH
Martinez, C
Garko, 1B
Peralta, SS
Lofton, LF
Nixon, RF
Blake, 3B

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Nixon in right... I like it.

Like I mentioned in one of the diaries-- Gutz comes in by the 7th either as a pinch runner, pinch hitter, or defensive replacement, depending on score and situation.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I still don't know how I feel about having Trot in the lineup. Here's hoping he proves my doubts wrong.
>> I reserve the right to extend and revise my remarks.

by paul sorrento to cooperstown on Oct 15, 2007 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
oh, sorry, I have Ortiz and Manny flipped there: it is Ortiz third and Manny fourth.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
bored?

read this profile of Wedge's wife:

http://www.clevelandwomen.com/people/wedge.htm

Its fantastically poorly written, but features many ironically hilarious details.

I'm still just stunned Wedge is 39 and not 59.

by Freneau on Oct 15, 2007 4:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
wonder how old he was when he spoiled her innosence...

by Brick. on Oct 15, 2007 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
ew.
When bunting is a crime, only criminals will bunt.

by BostonWahoo on Oct 15, 2007 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Need help on how to heckle Manny.  Any thoughts?

My brother just called to brag that he will be sitting in the first row of the left field bleachers.  He and his buddies are ready to rip into Manny, but not sure what to say.  Is there anything that might get under his skin?

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 5:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Manny seems like the kind of baseball player who doesn't hear anything, much less get fazed by it. Still, try calling him Joey...
>> I reserve the right to extend and revise my remarks.

by paul sorrento to cooperstown on Oct 15, 2007 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
LOL -  good one.  Maybe he will turn around and peg someone with a baseball.  That might be the only way we have a chance to stop him from hitting.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Remind him of Bob Hamelin.

by homelytourist on Oct 15, 2007 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Yes! That's it.

"You're no Bobby Hamelin, Manny!"

>> I reserve the right to extend and revise my remarks.

by paul sorrento to cooperstown on Oct 15, 2007 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007

For those who forgot about the '94 ROY.  I'm sure Manny hasn't.

by homelytourist on Oct 15, 2007 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I never forgot about that. Fuck Bob Hamelin.
Now the Lord can make you tumble, and the Lord can make you turn, and the Lord can make you overflow... but the Lord can't make you burn

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 15, 2007 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I like Bob Hamelin.  He and Jeff Conine were both in the Royals system, and both stuck behind George Brett.  That logjam meant that Conine was a man among boys in AA at Memphis, and the team cruised to a Southern League title in a season where I attended almost every home game (at Tim McCarver Stadium, BTW).  It was a great summer, and it never would have happened if Hamelin hadn't been at Omaha that year.

by Fiddlesticks on Oct 15, 2007 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
If he wants it to be effective, it should probably be en espanol.

But good luck tonite. May the best Japanese pitcher win.

;^)

Insert something witty here.

by tommysox on Oct 15, 2007 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I vividly recall Westbrook's mid-summer start against the Sox at the Jake.

What a disastrous beginning that was.

Walk, single, single, double, single.  Bam.

Why?  Because Jake was behind just about every single hitter.

He settled down after that, but I believe tonight's game will ride on how often Jake falls to 2-0 and 3-0.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 5:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
You can say that all of our pitchers need to get ahead in the count.  But, if there is one who regularly fails, it's Jake.  That's not going to be good because we do not have the luxury of an offday tomorrow to rest our relievers if they have to come into the game in the 3rd/4th inning.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ah, Nixon is starting in RF after all.
"Albert Belle blooped the ball over the fence." -- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after Game 5 of the 1995 World Series

by Eric Plunk on Oct 15, 2007 5:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Superstition wise, I don't like Trot starting, as he started the only game we lost to the Yankees. However, I blame that loss on my other superstition of not watching the game at home. I will be watching it there tonight, so we're good.
Now the Lord can make you tumble, and the Lord can make you turn, and the Lord can make you overflow... but the Lord can't make you burn

by Turkmenbashi on Oct 15, 2007 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Not to mention Westbrook starting...
"Albert Belle blooped the ball over the fence." -- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after Game 5 of the 1995 World Series

by Eric Plunk on Oct 15, 2007 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Should I not watch since I went to bed prior to Mastny going into game 2?

I have a 6 week old, so at least for one night SLEEP > TRIBE.

Turf Toe -- Sports skewered weakly (and weekly.)

by emd2k3 on Oct 15, 2007 5:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I am watching the MLB.com pregame and Jim Leyritz looks exactly like Herc from the Wire.

by mkwng @ Let's Go Tribe! on Oct 15, 2007 5:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
If you're gonna start the trotter, it's got to be a game vs. a RHP with an extreme groundball pitcher on the mound in his well-understood home park.  His three year split vs. RHP is .278/.368/.421 vs. Franklin's horrible .232/.292/.429 (though just in 100 ABs).   So scrapping the power for a higher OBP is certainly the right call.

Now if only Kenny was moved into the #2 slot...yeah, right.

by Thommy on Oct 15, 2007 5:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
just so long as we don't see any more balls scoot under his glove and roll to the wall, and gutz comes in when the bullpen does or if trot has to face okajima, i'm fine with this move. 0-4 is 0-4 but i don't want 0-4 with an error and two balls that drops just out of his reach...

by Brick. on Oct 15, 2007 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
funny how we have such high standards for our right fielder...

by Thommy on Oct 15, 2007 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
This is a little low.  We need more energy!

P
A
R
T
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

by maledicta on Oct 15, 2007 6:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I don't know if anyone else noticed, but Fox kept showing Mark Shapiro and wife during the last game, and she is a good looking lady.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Oct 15, 2007 6:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's show Simmons our home field advantage
From his ALCS musings...

E. The No. 1 thing that killed the Red Sox in Game 2: Because of the ridiculously late start (8:21 at night), the weather (dipped into the mid-40s as the game went on) and the length of the game (at 11 p.m., we were still in the fifth inning), Fenway's homefield advantage was removed by midnight. Anyone who has ever watched a late-night playoff game at Fenway can tell you that it's one of the secretly coldest places on the earth. By the late innings, the crowd was dead -- and on top of that, half of them were probably figuring out how the hell they were getting home if they had taken the T (Boston's subway). I knew we were in trouble in the 10th when the crowd couldn't even get a "Man-ny! Man-ny!" chant going. It was a best-case scenario for the visiting Indians -- for the last few innings, they were practically playing at a neutral site. We won't see that happen in Cleveland on Monday with the 7 p.m. start time, but watch what happens in Games 4 and 5 with those 8 p.m. start times.

The bottom line is the phrase "homefield advantage" doesn't matter nearly as much as it should when it's midnight, it's 40 degrees outside and you have a stadium filled with frozen fans.

http://www.LeCavs.com We're not French!

by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I predict a huge night from Pronk. Like, 2 HR huge.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 6:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'm going to bookmark this comment so I can give you a big pat on the back when it happens.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
so, if you count the posting fee, does dice-k surpass our opening day payroll all by himself?

by Brick. on Oct 15, 2007 6:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
OK I AM STARTING TO GET AMPED.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 6:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
My set-up is entirely off for this game.  I ran late getting home from the gym, just took a shower and I have a favor to request of the blog.  For tonight, can we classify the smoothie that I had on the way home from the gym as fruit soup?

by Fundamentals on Oct 15, 2007 6:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Add two cans of water and you should be fine.
-Bo

by bodiaz74 on Oct 15, 2007 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
so will this start at 7:07 or will it be like Saturday night and start 2 hours after its scheduled to?

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 7:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I would bet the latter ... MO MONEY MO MONEY

by Toxicadam on Oct 15, 2007 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
they're calling for rain tomorrow night. A PPD would screw us royally as they would be able to skip Wakefield and start Beckett game 4.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
HEY
HEY
HEY
LET'S GO TRIBE!

Hi, everybody! Are you ready to rock? Are you ready to scream and shout! I am and neighbors be damned!

Even though I'm not stuck at work for the first half of the game, I have the possibly lucky cap ready for the second half, Hammy on the radio, and the lights down low.

So, I'm respecting the mojo as much as humanly possible, here. So LET'S WIN THIS BITCH.

--
"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Aaaaaaaahhhhhh.....let it begin!!!! Too hyper right now!!!!!

by razzpunk on Oct 15, 2007 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
All right, I'm ready. LET'S DO THIS! LET'S GO TRIBE!
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
let go tribe. Lets Go Tribe. LETS GO TRIBE!!!

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I hear the Indians are playing a baseball game against some team from out East. Let's beat them.

by osoc13 on Oct 15, 2007 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Remember, historically we do better when we get to 2-3 threads, so if you've got something to say post it.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ugh. Hope it doesn't rain tomorrow night, that'd suck.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I know CC hasn't been as good as Becket, but if they get Becket for Game 4 due to rain, we get CC.  If CC doesn't put it together, I'd say the odds are against us winning the Series anyway.

Let it rain!  Bring me the big man!

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
i'm sitting alone in my apartment clapping at strike one.  i want this one.

K!!!!!!!!!!

by Brick. on Oct 15, 2007 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
WAY TO START THAT SHIT JAKE
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'm going to start www.beandustysballs.com

God I can't stand that kid.  Shut up you MFing rookie.

When bunting is a crime, only criminals will bunt.

by BostonWahoo on Oct 15, 2007 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Strikeout right out of the box!

Twenty six more of these and the day is ours!

--
"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Man I love how he's looking so far.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Got some good movement, hitting his spots.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
They're close but I think a tad outside.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Youks has a real good eye.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
DAMNIT THE WALKS?!?!

SERIOUSLY where the fuck are all the walks coming from?

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Bloody hell with the walks.
--
"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I tell you what. The umpire called them all balls, but he put those pitches in the exact same spot, so I'm OK with it.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
That's bullshit, really.
Jake is pitching like a man on fire.

by Justin Higgins on Oct 15, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
doubleplaydoubleplaydoubleplaydoubleplaydoubleplay

by osoc13 on Oct 15, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!
--
"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
YES WHAT A FUCKING PLAY INDIANS D!
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Whaddya mean? That was gorgeous! (Well, at least the Asdrubal part...)

by Jeffrey R on Oct 15, 2007 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Nice stretching all around there. I love the 6-5-3 double play.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
How long until the "Trade Jhonny and put Casey at SS" starts?

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The ol' 4-5-3 double play.  Gets 'em every time!

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Oops, did Cabrera start it? I retract my previous comment, then.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Westbrook looks on tonight. Good movement on his pitches and if they're missing at all it ain't by much.

by osoc13 on Oct 15, 2007 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Beauty DP......that feels GOOOOOOOOD!!!! That's the way to start this thing....what a play by all 3 guys!!!!!

by razzpunk on Oct 15, 2007 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
MAN IS THAT BIG. START US OFF GRADY.

Oh dear, all caps already.

Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Wait just a minute here; I though it was illegal for David "Great Father" Ortiz to fail to reach base safely?  

by Fiddlesticks on Oct 15, 2007 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I am at work and have the volume on mute. How does the crowd sound?

by Roger Dorn on Oct 15, 2007 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Over-Under on Westbrook after seeing that inning...

6 innings

by Justin Higgins on Oct 15, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Not to be all negative or anything, but Westbrook looked pretty good last time out too till he got torched in the 5th. Still, a good start, definitely.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
How does Garko not know the lineup????

by osoc13 on Oct 15, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Loving Garko's California-Cool shades there.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Hello, Japanese import. You'll throw just about ANYTHING, I hear!
--
"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Gritty lineup my garko.  GREAT STUFF!

by Brick. on Oct 15, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I hate DiceK's mid-windup hip thrust. Makes me puke.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Dice-K's little shimmy makes the women here in Cleveland sick.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
lol, that's what I was working at :)

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Not quite all of them, sadly.
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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ok. Has Dice K really done so well in the Majors that Buck can say that he has nice stuff? Each time I've seen him he looks pretty average.

by osoc13 on Oct 15, 2007 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
He does have pretty good stuff. His location suffers at times

by Roger Dorn on Oct 15, 2007 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
If by good stuff you mean 19 different pitches, then yes.

The only time I've ever agreed with John Kruk was when he said Dice K needs to pick 4 pitches and stick with them.

by osoc13 on Oct 15, 2007 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Following the Tribe from the west coast is a killer. I finally have some office doodle time during a tribe game. Wohooo!!!!

by crazymoloh on Oct 15, 2007 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
McCarver: Three of the first four outs have been terrific.

The strikeout was pretty terrific, too.

by Fiddlesticks on Oct 15, 2007 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Astro pulling off that ball ... go with it baby.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Red Sox fans think Garko is a DB. I love Garko

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
My best friend is a diehard Red Sox fan, and he loves Garko.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
As should every sentient being, frankly.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Astro has looked just clueless out there.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I still wouldn't move him down. Leave the lineup as-is. If it ain't broke..

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Bah, those last two pitches were in the same place, Hafner.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Westbrook better start getting the corners called like Dice K.

Or else....

...I'll whine some more!

by osoc13 on Oct 15, 2007 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Alright.  A pitching duel with these two after all the talk in the first two games?  We should have seen it coming.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Stuck at work, Gameday showed both those way outside.  Accurate?

by bogey021 on Oct 15, 2007 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
If they didn't cross the plate they were just, and I mean just, off it. I'm OK with them.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
has Dice K thrown any junk pitches for a strike yet? I seem to recall just fastballs.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
fuck lowell.  that dude destroyed my innocence with that shit the other night

by emil minty on Oct 15, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
These walks are going to kill us. No one is that scary. Take a page from Mastny and just pitch to them.

by osoc13 on Oct 15, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Stupid walks *&@#@!@!(@^!%@
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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The walks are taking years off my life.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
So if Westbrook walks 5 tonight, do we still win this one?

by Chief Wahoo on Oct 15, 2007 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Westbrook almost made a nice kick save on that one.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
UGH
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Barring a triple play, this is about to get ugly.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
OK, that helps a lot. Thanks, Jake & Kenny.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Groundballers would do well to avoid bases loaded, no out situations.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Hit it at someone. Hit it at someone. Hit it at someone.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Nice Jake. Finally a Tribe pitcher not crapping his pants at the sight of Boston's lineup.

by crazymoloh on Oct 15, 2007 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Bah, two walks already!  He's falling into the same trap.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
LAUGHING MY ASS OFF at Kenny's Motumbo impersonation.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Coco is a tough guy to double up; I'd be happy getting out of this with one run scored

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
doubleplaydoubleplaydoubleplaydoubleplaydoubleplaydoubleplay

by osoc13 on Oct 15, 2007 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
please don't walk Coco fucking Crisp

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
FUCK YEAh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Brick. on Oct 15, 2007 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
FUCK YES...

osoc13- I don't know if you are time machining-the shit out of me or have some awesome karma going on

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
when i get home from work, i'm shotgunning two bud lights garko style to catch up with the rest of you guys.

by bogey021 on Oct 15, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'm with ya.  I'm heading straight to a bar in Allston (college kid 'hood in Boston) to pound PBRs.  Maybe someone will break my nose and the Gark and I will look alike, too.
When bunting is a crime, only criminals will bunt.

by BostonWahoo on Oct 15, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Homebrew hefeweizen for me. Anyone in Philly is welcome to a bottle.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Haha nice, I got a couple brothers in my frat house tonight from Westchester...Sadly Im drinking on some leftover Evan Williams

by Chief Wahoo on Oct 15, 2007 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Pumpkin beer--- It's been my "soup" for the playoffs... I'm finishing up my six pack of Buffalo Bill's Brewery Pumpkin Ale, about to start the Saranac version.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Dear Jake,

Thanks for the ground balls.  From now on, don't precede them with walks.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
That was a tipping point....I almost tipped over my drink getting all excited at the DP!!!

by razzpunk on Oct 15, 2007 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Remarkable.  Unbelievable.  My wife just compared it to an orgasm.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
And she is a lifelong Red Sox fan, now sticking by her man and cheering the Tribe.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
HUGE time machine going on here. Hammy is nearly a minute in front of FOX (which smtp is watching in the other room). I was able to walk into the other room after banging out a post and watch the play happen. Gotta love that.
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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
You should use this to your benefit. "Bet you $5 Coco bounces into a 6-3 double play here."

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Heh. If I were a bit less amped (she heard me clapping and whooping it up in here), I might just try that sometime. :)
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'm onto you.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 15, 2007 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I've re-written the Dan Cook commercial:

"Look at those D-Bags!  Collapsing like the Quad-A team they are!  Their fans are SO...MAD...WHEN YOU CALL THEM QUAD A!

There's only one Quad A League!

There's only one October!"

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Somehow the best pitch of the AB is called low.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
He likes playing by the seat of his pants!

by JimmyB on Oct 15, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I don't think Dice-K is getting any of his breaking balls over for strikes

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Mua ha ha ha. Good.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I've yet to see a consistent strikezone this postseason.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Damnit. That was a little low in my opinion (and is of course the first pitch I've ever seen in the Pitchtrax)

by Justin Higgins on Oct 15, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Looked like a strike to me.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
HOLY SHIT K-LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
KENNY!!!! K FUCKING LOVE
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
KENNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by deano657 on Oct 15, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
woooooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

by Brick. on Oct 15, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Holy shit. I was just about to type that he hit 7 homers before being traded, so isn't he due?

by osoc13 on Oct 15, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Holy shit. I cannot think of a better person to have hit that out. Listen to that crowd!

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Jeebus, Kenny! Really want that WS ring, eh?

by crazymoloh on Oct 15, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Oh shit. Premature Curtain call. fuck. damnit. Somebody get a chicken to sacrifice.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
how bout chicken wings? i got them right here haha

by deano657 on Oct 15, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Does he owe Wedge 20 push-ups now?  Way to be, K-Love!

by Fundamentals on Oct 15, 2007 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Seriously. I give props to McCarver & Buck for shutting up & letting us hear the crowd, too. That was fucking awesome.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Chip Caray just called in confused... He heard Kenny Lofton was on the move again, went to Japan or something.

by JimmyB on Oct 15, 2007 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I was just writing that I am hopeful that the second time through the lineup they would tee off on him - can can only get the fastball over for a strike.  Kenny was zoned in.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I want to rewind & watch that again. Kinda gave me chills a little bit.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I love our DVR.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Not passed out drunk tonight GFP?
Listening to games from work in Iowa...not fun.

by DisplacedBuckeye on Oct 15, 2007 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Nope. I'll never miss an inning of Indians postseason baseball.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Cleveland Rocks indeed Fox...Cleveland rocks indeed

by Chief Wahoo on Oct 15, 2007 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
ATTENTION JOE BUCK HATERS:

After the Lofton home run, he said NOTHING for 54 seconds, letting the pictures tell the story.

Now that is good broadcasting.  Less is more.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Lugo:

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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
wasn't Lugo at least mediocre in Tampa?

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Boston should hope so, they owe him another $27 million over the next 3 years.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
um... .750ish OPS for about 3 years, then had a good 1/2 season in 06 (.880ish), then dealt to the Dodgers were he was awful, continuing this year.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Groundballs all day baby.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Nixon fields an out. Life is good.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
A  quick 1-2-3 for Jake there, trying his best to keep the game from being 5 hours long.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
For those who care, Westbrook has 35 pitches through 3, Matsuzaka also at 35 through 2.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Westbrook helped by only having to throw 6 pitches to get out of last inning.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
There is no one on base, Casey.

Heads up on the porch.

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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Could TBS cut to the game any later? Perhaps as the ball is hitting the bat?

by Justin Higgins on Oct 15, 2007 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Could Dane Cock sound any more condescending?

"Great Story!"...

Hah! "Actober got cut off"

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
How unlucky has Blake been this postseason?

by Chief Wahoo on Oct 15, 2007 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
He's not doing well... to say the least. Let's hope it's just a funk, like Grady's game one performance.

by Justin Higgins on Oct 15, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Apparently Asdrubal was Hannibal of Carthage's brother's name. Who on TBS looked that up?

by Justin Higgins on Oct 15, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Wait, what was that? Asdrubal is the name of Hannibal's brother?
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
That's moderately awesome. Much better than my previous assumption that it was just made up.

Nice hit! AstroCab pwns.

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I can't play catchup reading all those comments and paying attention, so I don't know if this has been said, but...

Looks like the strike zone is low and narrow.  I think that favors Jake over Dice.

And we're hitting everything hard!

http://www.LeCavs.com We're not French!

by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
WE NEED YOU, THE PRONK.

DESTROY THEM ALL.

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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
This is gross.  I'm listening to Hammy on MLB.com, which I fricking pay for, and I think there's a 2 minute delay.  Shit.

by reezyk on Oct 15, 2007 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I dont think it's that much, but there is definitely a delay.

Which is why I don't refresh this page until after I hear about it, and also why I don't open up Gameday or anything like that.

I like Hammy surprising me.

Listening to games from work in Iowa...not fun.

by DisplacedBuckeye on Oct 15, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I tried to synch Hammy on WTAM with my direct TV. but ive got like a 5 sec delay on the TV. I wish it were the other way.

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Great time for a Pronk Smash. Oh how I love 2 out runs. Come on!

by obobcatu on Oct 15, 2007 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Dice-K ar 50 pitches through 2 2/3.

Hopefully, BoSox will have to hit the pen early again.

Turf Toe -- Sports skewered weakly (and weekly.)

by emd2k3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
NO FUCKING WAY DID HE GO AROUND!
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Pronk asked the ump why he didn't ask at third for the call...

by JimmyB on Oct 15, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The Pronk walks. The Vic comes to the plate.

Out of the frying pan ...

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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ok not saying it's bad, but I give up on this strike zone.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Am I the only one who hates that "Clap yo hands" line dance song?

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I like that part, at least. The rest is pure ass.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ah, Vic, got under it. You were trying to hit it too far.

by Justin Higgins on Oct 15, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
at worst, lots of pitches thrown... at best...

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Dohhhhhhhhh that's a wash.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Bah. That thing had some wicked break on it.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
damn
http://www.LeCavs.com We're not French!

by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Gotta say, the voltage at the Jake is making Fenway look positively Amish.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
ugh Victor, even if it was straight it wasn't close. Pretty much the worst pitch I've ever seen.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
However, that was pitch 60 for Dice-K.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
It's Dice-K, his pitch count is 350.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Well we've made some progress then. You know he pitched 512 pitches in an intra mural softball game once?

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Can somebody explain the pitch data in mlb.com's gameday?  Specifically break vs pfx...
http://www.LeCavs.com We're not French!

by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Horribly off topic, but I've just done the math and I have lost 3 fantasy football games this season by a total of 2.97 points. (0.82, 1.54, and 0.62).
Turf Toe -- Sports skewered weakly (and weekly.)

by emd2k3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Evan/ Tabler can you go to the game tommorow?  I can wait to leave until after work if you want.

Kevin

Upstate NY Tribe fan

by tribe fan in Rochester on Oct 15, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'll give Victor the benefit of being fooled on what must've looked nasty at the plate...

by JimmyB on Oct 15, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
That Whopper Jr commercial was disturbingly awful.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Kevin in Rochester:

MEGA THANKS for the invite, but I'm already going on Thursday and had to pull strings to get Friday morning off!  Will you be there on Thursday?

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
......... Didn't miss by much. OH MY.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Big Poopy needs to come back to earth with the getting-on-base thingy.
Turf Toe -- Sports skewered weakly (and weekly.)

by emd2k3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Funny. That was a strike earlier in the game.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Naw bro I have to call in to go tuesday.  If I could figure it out I would go though.

BTW did you figure out who I am yet?

hint two :
channel 10

Upstate NY Tribe fan

by tribe fan in Rochester on Oct 15, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I think Joe Buck thinks Manny is hitting .400 with two strikes.  I don't think that's possible.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ah god, not another morphing strike zone.
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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
hahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahhahahahaha

by JimmyB on Oct 15, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
graceful like an elephant
http://www.LeCavs.com We're not French!

by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
that was the best thing we could have hoped for

by deano657 on Oct 15, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
wow... that was about 2" away from hurting a lot more.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Maybe for you, but they call him Big Papi for a reason...

Ugh why did I type this?

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
That couldn't have turned out more perfectly. Thanks, Papi.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Hah! That incredible. I had never actually seen that live before.

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Manny really struck out (perhaps twice), but this is a better result.

by Fiddlesticks on Oct 15, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The stupid part is, even if it doesn't hit him.. why's he going on that? Peralta'll throw him out by a mile.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Manny gets a base hit on that? Damn.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Damn, that was a nice break!
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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Phew. That was a Boroski-esque foul ball right there.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
If he was really a 4.0 student, he would've been smart enough to hit it straight.  Idiot.
http://www.LeCavs.com We're not French!

by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Btw, horrid baserunning by Ortiz and he's out even if he dodges that ball.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Do you think Shapiro ever calls Esptein and laughs at him for the Drew signing?
Turf Toe -- Sports skewered weakly (and weekly.)

by emd2k3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Drew is to Epstein

as

__ is to Shapiro

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Dellucci

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Only for ... 6 times more money?
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
True. But they have about the equivalent effect on the organizations.

At least Shapiro never falls in to the long contract trap.

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The strike zone is consistently indeterminate...

by JimmyB on Oct 15, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
nothing is more enjoyable than thinking about the fox executives in their office talking about a Cleveland/Colorado WS.  Oh how they wanted the Yankees/ Cubs.
Upstate NY Tribe fan

by tribe fan in Rochester on Oct 15, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
F this strikezone. Seriously.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Do you think Tim Drew is in attendance tonight?
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
GROUNDBALLS ALL FUCKING DAY. Nice Play by Garko!
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Helluva play by Garko, that had some horrid spin on it

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I actually don't think so, just some awesome spin, look at the first bounce, wow

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Love how the skinny white kid takes the charge in that Dick's commercial.

Aside: Dick's? Really? I mean, is that the worst store name ever?

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
You've never shopped at New Dingleberry's, I take it.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Check out this line from Kenny Lofton's Wikipedia entry:

"In game three of the 2007 ALCS against the Boston Red Sox Kenny hit a 2 run homer to right-center field."

Way to go, somebody.

by SuddenSam on Oct 15, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
They should mention how he was elected mayor.

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'm resisting the urge to go in & add some details about the unassisted triple play he's going to turn in the 7th inning, or the two grand slams he'll hit in the 5th.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
So we're scoring ... 14-17 runs in the 5th?
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Well, the ALCS Game 3 Wikipedia entry will contain all of the details about how the umpires stopped the game after being asked by Francona due to the 44 runs the Indians scored in the inning.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Damn, I better get my popcorn ready.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Anyone remember when there were defensive questions about Garko?

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Careful, McCarver says Matzusaka could bring out the gyroball, which moves three feet and has been known to zzzzzzz...

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I don't know why a pitcher would throw Jhonny anything other than a breaking ball, low and away. He cannot hit it, and loves to swing at it.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Boys, stop giving up the strikeouts. It only encourages them, you know ...
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Greetings from Boston, Just thought I would drop by to say a part of my soul died when big ass Papi walked into that ground ball...

by eastcoastbias on Oct 15, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I feel ya, man. Just remember, tragedy + time = comedy.

Which in this case was about .00000543 seconds. ;)

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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'm too relaxed. I don't like this.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'd suggest drinking more, but that'd probably just make you more relaxed.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Actually I agree, my pace has been way too slow. I've gotta pick it up.

Sometimes it can tire me out but not for playoff baseball. Usually I'll just get excited and start typing in all caps. More beer = more caps.

Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Yeah i agree. I just feel no stress at all tonight. Odd. I'm not sure why.

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Haha...
News commercial between innings in Cincinnati:
"tonight after the American League Championship, for the first time in history African-Americans head up both sports teams in Cincinnati... What this means for the city, and the NATION"

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The ever-changing strikezone would be amusing if it wasn't so annoying.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Oooooo, NEW WALLPAPER ALERT:

http://blog.cleveland.com/sports/2007/10/Indians_react2.jpg

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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
V-tek has really gotten old.  It would be awesome if Shoppach comes up big tomorrow night - the Sox would love to have him back

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Every time a Boston hitter grounds out an angel gets it's wings.

by Justin Higgins on Oct 15, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Question for Derek Shelton: How many levels are there?  I am curious to know how Lofton takes it to another level in every at bat.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Getting the breaking balls in for first pitch strikes.  Nice...

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Lots of groundballs tonight.....very nice....seems really calm tonight....not so nerve wracking but I would still love lots more runs...where is the strikezone tonight anyways?

by razzpunk on Oct 15, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Dear God that was a beautiful fucking inning.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
My mancrush on Jake Westbrook is kicking in again.  [swoon]  He can break my bat anytime!

by Fiddlesticks on Oct 15, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Jake = dealing.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
This is one sick performance.  Let's back it up on offense, boys.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
That's the Jake we grew to know and love!

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
There goes that Japanese kid with the Indians hat!!!!

by razzpunk on Oct 15, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
great game by westbrook so far...keep it up!!!

by luifer5 on Oct 15, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Boy, Jake is dealing.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 15, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Fox = panicing that this game could end before 11pm.  They probably have no programming planned, and execs are puking on the thought of Kirstie Alley's sister running a 2-hour postgame show.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
UPDATE: OverTheMonster.com game thread resting at 86 posts so far.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I liked it better when Matsuzaka was dealing out walks.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Hee hee. Thanks, Daisuke! :)
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I think it's time for Trotter to sit down. Both for Defense and not looking like crap.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ha, I would think Antonetti and Mike Soscia would kill eachother.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The Angels' "swing at everything" approach doesn't seem like it'd go too well with a stathead GM.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Shapiro is getting some serious air time.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Wow. Stoneman out as Angels GM according to Ken Rosenthal. Interesting.
"The hibachi is coming to a city near you. I'm cooking chicken and shrimp, but if you want to throw a double team my way, filet mignon gets cooked too"

by Rayman @ Let's Go Tribe! on Oct 15, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
In spite of the tight strikezone, these pitchers have held up well.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Thank you for registering for a chance to purchase tickets for potential 2007 World Series games at Jacobs Field. Unfortunately, your entry was not selected for this ticket offer.

:(

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
No email for my girlfriend or me just yet. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ditto.  I have two little brothers, though.  And I live in Colorado.  Rockies tix go on sale Monday morning!

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Maybe I should grow a playoff beard too...

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
BASE HIT
BASE HIT
BASE HIT
BASE HIT
BASE HIT

BRING HIM HOME, GRADY

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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
i think Dice-K will follow the path of Hideo Nomo( currently pitching down here in the Venezuelan Winter League), i hope i see dice-k around soon...lol

by luifer5 on Oct 15, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
man, Dice K is really having some location "issues"

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I think the guy sitting next to John Adams' drum has been dead since 1984.  

by Fiddlesticks on Oct 15, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
That guy is INCREDIBLE.  They need to do a story about him instead of John Adams.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
We're really chasing his breaking ball.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
He has come up with some incredible 3-1 pitches

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Time for Droobs to step up...or walk...a Pronk slam would be quite nice

by Chief Wahoo on Oct 15, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Timlin up in the BP. Hopefully we see him this inning, it'd only mean good things have happened.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The Sox fans at OTM want Francona to bring in Ellsbury for either Drew or Coco.  Let's hope they don't get their wish.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Would love to see Asdrubal go the other way here.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Heh. Colorado might just want to throw one here or there to avoid an eight day layover until the Series starts.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
People here are driving me INSANE.  We sometimes complain about Sox fans or Yankees fans not knowing what they're talking about -- I don't think a single person in the state has watched a baseball game prior to last month.  It's infuriating.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
What infuriates me is that THOSE are the people who wind up at LCS/Series games.  :/
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
anyone else notice how weird the screen looks when they focus on dice-k?

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I was just going to say something about that.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Yes.  It looks like it is a slowmo replay

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Dayton,

I've been barking about this all series.  First of all, that camera has a funky white balance that makes red look orange.  Either they haven't figured that out yet, or the camera is not capable of showing strong colors.

K-Napp in Rochester, explain!

Also, it now looks like the Zapruder film.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
this makes me want:
a.) to get HD
b.) ESPN to cover all playoff games... their production quality is best.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Getting just one more run would be so large right now.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Does Dice K ever open his mouth??

Seriously. What happens if he gets congested?

by osoc13 on Oct 15, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
only racist things came to mind when I tried to come up with a clever response, so I will shut up

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

THANKS, DROOBS!

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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
ASDRUBAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Bah, 0-for-2 over here for World Series tickets. But I don't care, because Asdrubal rules! Sweet.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
theres our medieval warlord

by deano657 on Oct 15, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Our rookie secondbaseman > Your rookie secondbaseman

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
LOL not a strike at all
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
WOW that was outside. Who are these umpires??

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Hafner's got a huge strike zone right now. Jesus.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Way to get down the line!
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Nice sac, Travis.

Or should I restate that?

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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
There's got to be a better way to say that, Tobias.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Damn, that same line went through my head earlier.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
He's safe at first, too.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ok, that was a HELL of a play by Pedroia there. Good call by the first base ump, too.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Yeah Pronk on Gameday those pitches sure looked wide?

by new zealand tribe fan on Oct 15, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The first pitch was at least 7 inches outside.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The first pitch of the at bat was a good foot off the plate.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Strike 1 was nowhere near the plate, seriously. Fox's pitch tracking thing said it was about 6 inches outside, easy.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I guess Westy got a similar call, still that has to be annoying for everyone

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Vic wants to hit the ball 500 feet.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
NOW THAT'S A GOOD 2-STRIKE APPROACH
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
WAHOOOOOOOO!!!!
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
He knows his role, but it usually does not include pitching at this time of the game

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
This is the most enjoyable game i have seen since game 1 of the yankees series

by KevinV on Oct 15, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Let's hit a few of these guys, make them throw pitches!

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Bullpen time! Pass the silverware!
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
You think Boston is happy they paid more for Dice-K than we pay for our entire team?

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Laughing my head off at this.  :)
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I wish we could see the questec grades.  I'm fine with a tight strike zone, but this has been horribly inconsistent.  That has to count against the ump.
http://www.LeCavs.com We're not French!

by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I hope so.  This guy is just awful.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 15, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Guessing timlin goes 1.1 at most, followed by delcarmen, okajima and papelbon, pretty much regardless of the situation, barring any indian rallies.

Any of them could go again tomorrow, potentially 2, and then use up that off day.

http://www.LeCavs.com We're not French!

by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Garko needs some new cleats or something.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
all these off days take a dimension out of the game.
http://www.LeCavs.com We're not French!

by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Jesus. I hope Westbrook gets this wide strikezone now.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Do you think Dice-K is done for the series?  I mean, can he expect to come back and have a decent game 7?  His head must be spinning

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
We better hope so, because otherwise it means CC and Fausto are screwed.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I think they throw Beckett game 7 no matter how many days off he's had.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Dammit Garko that's not even close!
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
THAT WAS BALL F...ah well. I guess we'll take 2.
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"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen

by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I can't even really blame our hitters for chasing pitches like Garko's strike three there, because for all they know it's going to be called a strike anyway.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
If only that were a joke.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 15, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
With the strikezone we have seen, we can't be too sure that would have ball 4...

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Left that up a bit. No worries.
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Anybody notice that early on every groundball went to the right side (or the few hits up the middle) but now most of them seem to be going left, towards Peralta?

Sign of the Sox getting impatient and breaking their game plan of waiting back?

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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Jake's just setting up for the double play, of course.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
How the fuck is that not a strike?!?!?!
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Shit.  Youkilis getting on base is going to be the death of me.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Just talked to my dad who's at the game.  He made two points:

  1. Crowd is amazing.  It's like a massive party for the city.

  2. He wants Wedge to have someone up in the bullpen just in case Westbrook loses it.  He says Jake loses it so quick sometimes.  I think this is a good point.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Well, somebody will be getting up now with 2 on.
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
ruh roh
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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Apparently they're not giving Jake the wide strike right now.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
This complaint won't fly.  Jake threw four balls, plain and simple.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Yeah, I know. Just need to complain about something. Maybe I should get another beer.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ground ball, ground ball, ground ball, ground ball, ground ball, ground ball, ground ball, ground ball, ground ball, ground ball.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Seriously, this strike zone doesn't make any fucking sense.
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
WHY DO WE GET BEHIND THESE GUYS EVERY TIME

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
And that was really a strike to hafner.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
OK, that was a strike.
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
that pitch to Manny was so a strike (based on this guy's strike zone tonight)

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Wow, now he's getting seriously squeezed

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
/me covers eyes
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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Circle of Trust warming .... HAHHAHAHAHAHAH THAT WASN'T EVEN NEAR THE ZONE.
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'd rather walk him than give up the big hit.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Is it me or is the home ump a Red Sox fan?!?!?!

by cleetusthefetus on Oct 15, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Nah, he's calling it pretty horribly both ways. It's not even horrible so much as it is inconsistent.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
hahaha, selig should fire this ump between innings... its that bad

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
What can I even say about that strike call there? Man.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
LOL at this joke umpire.  Finally a strike called on an obvious ball.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
If that's a strike, pound em on the hands until you break a wrist!
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Hey guys.

I think it's not so much that the ump is a Sox fan as his strike zone is just all over the place, very inconsistent.

I mean, it's like he's drunk.

by Jay on Oct 15, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Yep. I could be better right now.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The radio guys (Miller and Morgan) are all over the ump.

by Fredward on Oct 15, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Hammy and Heegan are flummoxed as well.
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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Wow, it's a rare night when Morgan questions anyone or anything in an authority position in baseball.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Is Manny too good a hitter to crush a hanging changeup here?

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
YES SIR FUCKING REEEEEEEEE
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
OHHHHH THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
OH MY GOD.

Jake is showing some True Veteran Grit (tm) here.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
It's just so pretty
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Manny comes up small.  Better join Schilling.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Me likey Jakey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by razzpunk on Oct 15, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
My mantra that entire at bat:

     Ground ball to shortstop
     Ground ball to shortstop
     Ground ball to shortstop

by macasson on Oct 15, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
So, everyone who said Jake would outshine CC and Fausto, raise your hands.

Anyone?

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
God damn I fucking love that.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
82 pitches for Jake.
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Seriously, I hope Carmona & Sabathia are taking notes. You don't have to IBB Ortiz & Ramirez every time up, they are mortals too.

by zempf on Oct 15, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Can you believe that???  3-0 count, and then he grounds into double play.  Freakin' awesome!

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Double play Double play way to go Jake. Man Gameday is updating slowly

by new zealand tribe fan on Oct 15, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
"Cleveland begins the 5-game series at home, they have home field advantage, and they're starting their Ace Jake Westbrook in Game One. You gotta like their chances."

by Justin Higgins on Oct 15, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Seriously, this zone is just all the fuck over the place.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
At least the strike zone is bringing both OTM and LGT together in agreement.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Haha that crossed at the shoulders.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I don't even blame K-Love for swinging at that. GREAT SHOT of Fausto saying "Why the fuck don't I get this zone?"
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Bryan Gorman is high as a freaking kite....I think he hallucinating on some hardcore shrooms.....the WORST strikezone so far this series.....hey Bryan let us have some of the stuff you are on!

by razzpunk on Oct 15, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
If I hadn't heard a word of commentary, I would assume it's a foregone conclusion that Beckett is going tomorrow.
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
McCarver and Buck just talking about that... Francona has said Wakefield no matter what, but that rain could change it.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
As noted earlier, OTM wants Ellsbury to replace Drew or Coco.  While I think he would be better then either of them, would it be taken as an act of desperation?

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
yank trot now
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Timlin was sharp.  It'd be really nice to make them use up their bullpen with Wakefield on the mound tomorrow, we need to hit someone hard!

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Garko swinging at ball 4 against Timlin made him look better than he is.

by emd2k3 on Oct 16, 2007 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
FWIW - That 6-5-3 DP earlier on the Ortiz shift was the first ever in postseason history.

In 1909 there was a 6-5 DP, also featuring these Red Sox.

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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Sorry, first ever 4-5-3.
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Yo NZTF,
Gameday is slow because they have to keep editing the strike and ball calls.  They are dazed and confused.

by Spidey on Oct 15, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I just got back from class, see that we r up 4 zip :)))) what did I miss???

by mark1 on Oct 15, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
K-Love 2 run HR, Vic RBI single, Hafner RBI groundout, awful strikezone, groundballs for Jake.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Can we play a rover to do something about all those grounders up the middle?  Can't Grady and Frankie handle the outfield by themselves?
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'm not sure what the number is... but we are at 700 posts, new thread?

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Usually when we're nearing 800. We've got a ways to go, considering our pace is pretty slow.
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I feel like Grady wasn't going back on that ball fast enough.
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
BLARGH.

4-2.

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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
should i turn off the tv, go back 2 class???

by mark1 on Oct 15, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
obviously, but alternatively you can chug a couple budweisers and/or soup.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Now I am nervous.....thanks Varitek....I was happily near snoozing and now....

by razzpunk on Oct 15, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Sopcast just caught up to strike 2 ... wow.  Atrocious.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Jake nearing 100 pitches.  Get on your feet to cheer when he walks off.
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
This is a typical Westbrook start: sinker domination, sinker domination, and . . . home run.

by ploni on Oct 15, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I take this start every single time.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
One more, Jake.  One more and we'll all take back what we said about your contract.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Do you think an umpire knows he's doing a terrible job as its happening?  Like, they know they've called a ton of wide strikes, so they have to keep doing it to be "consistent?"

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Oh damn it, that should have been the end of the freakin' inning.

Shit luck. GREAT GAME, JAKE!!!!!

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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Too bad for Jake, but a tremendous effort.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The way it's playing out right now the highest leverage inning will likely be the 8th. Good thing our best reliever isn't our closer!

Oh, and good thing we have more than one good reliever. Let's go, Lewis!

by osoc13 on Oct 15, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ugh.  Our defense is showing some wear.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
eh, nothing you can do there. That was a b!tch hit.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
damn close. C'mon Jensen.

I hate Pedroia. He's up there with Perzynuajfnaekfhsajhski. Just a punk.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
JETSON!!!
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
So, now, the Highlife guys are actually stealing this beer, right? That can't be legal.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I worked on a Miller truck for a summer back in '99.  Best summer ever.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I worked one summer for a real brewery. The beer they made there had a taste to it.

by ploni on Oct 15, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
They've seen a lot of Jensen now.  I'm nervous.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Great now I am starting to curse and toss things....please get outta this inning now.....

by razzpunk on Oct 15, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'm making some soup. This better work DaytonDogg ;)

by mark1 on Oct 15, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
enjoy... what flavor?

In other soup news, I never had soup during a game this season, until I had a bite of my fiancee's tomato bisque during game 2.  I think she is picking up another cup of it from Wild Oats, along with some more pumpkin beer on her way home from work.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
THEY ARE PLAYING STRONGER AT THE JAKE
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Little known fact - Jensen was raised by a Dominican nanny who referred to him as Rafael, in remembrance of her own child.
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
What the f*** ump....he is plain TERRIBLE!

by razzpunk on Oct 15, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
This is like some Naked Gun shit, except with not calling strikes.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
CIRCLE OF MOTHER FUCKING JENSEN MOTHER FUCKING LEWIS TRUST BITCHES
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Does anyone else think, as I do, that Youkalis looks like those pictures of the Missing Link we saw in school? (With a baseball cap on, of course). And that stupid puff beard of his looks like a sea urchin that landed on his chin and stuck. Or else something from a bad amateur porn video. (Not that I would know.)
Quite possibly the only Tribe fan to have lived in Nome, Alaska

by ghost of omar on Oct 15, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
YES!!! Jensen is disrespectful to batters.

I'm getting used to the idea of Jensen as closer. With Tony Sipp taking over the "awesome rookie middle reliever" role, once he gets that whole "elbow" thing ironed out.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Next inning we could see all three of our studs: J-Lew, Raffy-L, and Raffy-R.  Has that happened before?

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Go away silly Red Sox....this is Jensen's house!!!!

by razzpunk on Oct 15, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Did I notice a little stare down action there from Jensen?

by Pronktastic on Oct 15, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
So what do we think- Jensen stays in for Youkilis, Perez for Ortiz, then Betancourt for Manny?

by JesseAK on Oct 15, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Time to tack on a few.  Don't let these Manny and Ortiz have a chance to tie it.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
i think the soup worked D-Dogg

by mark1 on Oct 15, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Ok, let's score 10 and put this out of Jobo range.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Now, is Jensen a situational reliever?  In other words, is he back for Youkilis and out for Ortiz?

I'd rather see him for all of the 8th or not at all.

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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'm guessing its Betancourt all the way.  No way Wedge Hargroves it.  Not his style.
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Hey, so, uh, Jay/Ryan, new thread? Nearing that time.
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Here's my only concern -- and I'm not trying to cast any dark clouds.

If we go to Borowski in the 9th after exhausting Jensen, Raffy, and Raffy, we're asking for trouble.

But that said, next inning shapes up as featuring all three of the COT.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I want Betancourt for the entire 8th.

by ASP on Oct 15, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Jensen to Youk, Raffy-R to Ortiz and Manny.  Keep Raffy-L on the shelf just in case.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Why the bugs? ARE THEY BACK?
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I would not be opposed to Rafey-R for the entire 8th, saving Raffy-L in case of disaster.

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Lord.  Find something relevant to talk about.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Chris Myers... sucks ass
Ken Rosenthal... second only to Gammons?

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
The Plain Dealer sucks for putting out those stupid midge masks.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I saw your thoughts on this earlier today... I totally agree.  I am torn with the plain dealer sometimes, but this was a low point.  Wish there was a second daily in Cleveland.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 15, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Agreed about Rosenthal. He's the only redeeming thing about FOX broadcasts

by JesseAK on Oct 15, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Hmm, if Raffy-R faces Youk, he might want to mix in one or two offspeed pitches.  Youk is probably locked on that fastball.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I have no idea whatsoever how this guy throws strikes. He doesn't look anywhere near the plate while pitching.

Also, how is that a strike?

by gte619n on Oct 15, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Are we gonna move Jensen or Raffy P out of the bullpen next year?

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Oct 15, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
I'd say the 5th spot is up for grabs, and realistically we want at least 6, if not 7 starters near the top of the organization.
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Hope so.  You can't have too much starting pitching, and it seems like bullpen aces never stay such.

by CU Adam on Oct 15, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
2ND THREAD 2ND THREAD 2ND THREAD 2ND THREAD
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
It would be nice to dent their bullpen.  We've made Timlin look like he's 10 years younger this series.

by tabler84 on Oct 15, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Last guesses as to who we see!

I'm sticking with Raffy B.

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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Let's just move our comments over to OTM.  They have plenty of room.
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by Matt in LA on Oct 15, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
IT'S JOEBO TIME1111
spinske

by spinske on Oct 15, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
NEW THREAD URL PLZ
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by vbc3 on Oct 15, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Go to the main page, look under recent diaries.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 15, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Question: What happened to our wonderful Let's Go Tribe sports blog?

by ploni on Oct 15, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

No new thread
No new thread. Don't change anything right now.

by JamesPowell on Oct 15, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Westbrook.  God.  Lofton.  God.  Jo-Bo.  God.

by JamesPowell on Oct 15, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Tribal fantasy: Indians win in 5, Mrs. Shap jumps the rail, sheds all her clothes, and runs the bases. Fox does not cut away.
Quite possibly the only Tribe fan to have lived in Nome, Alaska

by ghost of omar on Oct 15, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Good job, Tribe.
Good job, Tribe fans.

by ploni on Oct 15, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
greatt win guys, we need to go hard tomorrow to back up Byrd, unless he pitches like his last game.....i really like that guys like Westobrook and Byrd are stepping up...

by luifer5 on Oct 15, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Bullpen.  2-1/3.  Not one hit.  Against the Red Sox.

by JamesPowell on Oct 15, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 15, 2007
Hire JoBo!
How come... we would all love to see Bob Feller show up at a Cavs game wearing a Detroit Pistons hat? --Les Levine

by Casey Jones on Oct 15, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

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