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If you insist on talking about Wedge mismanaging our pitching tonight, please don't even bother here.

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Re: New Game Thread
I may end up here alone, but I can't take that stuff anymore. Only positivity allowed.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

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AND HERE COME THE INDIANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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Please Grady.  Sweet God, please.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

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So the Lofton call cost us a run. Sweet.

by Kos @ Let's Go Tribe! on Oct 21, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

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Good play by Kenny, an even better play by Manny.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

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COME ON GRADY
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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sorry supermario, this might have turned into the second thread for everyhone.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 21, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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Start another one if you guys wanna bitch. Not here.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I NEED YOU GRADY I NEE DYOU
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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Hey Hey Hey

Let's Go Tribe!

At least get a sac fly.  Stay on Matsuzaka's junk.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 21, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

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I don't think we have a sac fly this whole postseason.  There was the foul ball, then it was dropped.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

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OK OK OK 3-2
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

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Fuck.  Should be tied.  Let's get to him, Astrocab!

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

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YESSSS 2nd runnn comeee onnn guysss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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BY THE WAY THIS SHOULD BE TIED
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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good time for a sac fly.  nice.  now let's do our 2-out rally thing.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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Damnit that Kenny call is going to bother me all game. 3-3. Gotta move on, gotta move on.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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It was the right play, Manny made a great throw and the call didn't go our way.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Ok, scratch and claw!

Asdrubal Caberera= clutch.

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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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AstroCab is clutch!
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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Hilarious.  Cabrera is taking all the way and Dice K fucking grooves an 89 mph fastball.  Ah, I hate this.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

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Still the right thing to do, he will hang a curve soon.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

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STRAIGHTEN THAT OUT BABY
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

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C'mon, do it. he's throwing BP stuff now

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

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best AB we've seen from him in a while.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

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Excellent ab by Asdrubal Cabrera like Garko's earlier.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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you're so clutch Cabrera, put us on top.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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Wonder if 'strubal can see Varitek jumping out like that

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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DAMN that was close.

Actually, not that close on replay.

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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I am really enjoying this battle...

by Justin Higgins on Oct 21, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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Agreed.  I only hope that it translates to the other Sox pitchers.  We're starting to swing the bats much better here.  Let's hope it's us and not DiceK.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Did you see the Red Sox start off the field on the ball 2 count?

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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FUCK
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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DOH!!!

THIS SHOULD BE A TIE GAME!!!!

Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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next inning we go up!!!...i hope dice-k stays in the game

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

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That ab will help us next inning.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

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I think Dice K is done for the game. Don't see him coming out to start the 6th.

by osoc13 on Oct 21, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

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lets go JAKE....get the fucking first batter.....pleaseeee!!!

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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BY THE WAY THE GAME SHOULD BE TIED

by ASP on Oct 21, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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We're winning this game. There's no way that THE TAG enters Cleveland lexicon. It's not nearly catchy or significant enough.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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We are now into the Red Sox bullpen.  4 innings?  It should be interesting...

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

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get youkilis, i fucking hate that guy

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

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No way do we see Dick K again until next year.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

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This is a critical inning for the Tribe.

Please, no runs, please.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

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New Rule: NO LEADOFF MEN ABOARD
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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

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I'm all for the positive 2nd thread.

3-2 : we can get this done.

Get the first man out!

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

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I will give this, Westbrook is some kind of gritty.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

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JaKe.

Come on man.  I love CC and Fausto, but I FEEL Jake.  Those first two guys are aces.  Fucking lights out, usually.  And even though Westbrook is from the south, I just feel like he's more Cleveland, you know?

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

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By Cleveland municipal statute, only the stuff of Paul Shuey can legally be called filthy.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

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He was filthy that is for sure. LOL!
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I laughed at this... Shuey was filthy

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 21, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

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great stuff from jake this inning!

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

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Bench time, Ortiz.
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by Eric Plunk on Oct 21, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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LET'S GO JAKE! C'mONNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

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Just for fun, how many years have each of us been watching the Indians?

Mine is 21.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

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15
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

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About 97 .. I used to be a Reds/Pete Rose fan until I moved to Cleveland

by Toxicadam on Oct 21, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

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so 10 years .. not 97 years. :)

by Toxicadam on Oct 21, 2007 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I grew up outside of boston. Became an Indians fan for no particular reason. To the day she died, my grandmother would tell the story of me standin gup and shouting "we won...we won" at Fenway after the Indians beat the Red Sox ... and people looking at her funny.

what I wouldn't give to shout it again tonight. Just for her.

OK, just for me.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

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That's a lot of years.  Do you remember the Spiders?

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Saw my first game in 1990. Been an actual fan who knew the name of more than one or two players since 1995.
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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

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45 years here...went to my first Tribe game at age six...1962
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 21, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Went to my first game when I was 6, so I guess that makes 22.

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

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You barely defeated me, Brutus Buckeye.  I saw my first in 1987, when only 7 years of age.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I'm 27.  I can REMEMBER following the Indians for about 19 of those years, though I was at my first game before my first birthday.  

1993 was the year I truly fell for the team, though, despite the fact they sucked.  My dad took us to a lot of games that last year at old Muni.  I think he knew that the time was going to come that none of his sons would be in Cleveland, and he wanted us to have a connection to the city.

I'm still wearing the one and only Tribe hat I've owned for more than a decade now -- my aunt bought it for me when she was visiting from Spokane on June 17, 1994.  When we left Tower City that day, we went back to their hotel room and watched the OJ Simpson white Bronco chase.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

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mine is since about 1970.  saw a lot of those games in the empty old stadium.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

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well, I'm 24 and I think my first game was when I was 3 or 4... 20 years?

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 21, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Jake featuring a lot of his AUX stuff this inning...

by SanD on Oct 21, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

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yeahhh babyyy we got westbrookkkkkkkkkk-k-k-k-k-k-

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

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STRIKE THREE CALLED

And Jake goes on a cruise!

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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

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FUCK YEAH JAKE!!!!  TOLD YA"LL THINGS WERE SWINGING OUR WAY!!!
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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YEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!

by Rachie on Oct 21, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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Let's go Tribe!
GRIT! GRIT! GRIT!  

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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1, 2 & 3.  Yep, shoulda pulled him long ago.  That would have been the SMART thing

by JK in CBus on Oct 21, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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Westbrook is getting stronger as the game goes on.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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That's his MO.  He might be strong into the 7th at this point.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

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So it's a good thing that Wedge didn't take him out when you wanted to.

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

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First time they have called a third stike on Manny all series (despite many an opportunity)

by Pronktastic on Oct 21, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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I am not implying anything or making any predictions, but I have to say that what we got out of Jake tonight is gold, pure, effing gold.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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AWESOME, heart of the order due up
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by Eric Plunk on Oct 21, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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Don't look now but it now qualifies as a quality start by Jake!
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 21, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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Sorry...you're right...wishful thinking!
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 21, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

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who wanted to pull Westbrook again?  (I admit, I was close to calling for the hook too.)  That was some sweet pitching, man.  We are very much in this game.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

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Okajima time.
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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

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I hope the Indians are feeling the same sort of spirit we are here at LGT.  Don't you feel a stirring deep within you, maybe in the cockles of your heart, maybe the sub-cockles, maybe even deep within your loins?  Don't you, for the first time since our victory in Game 4 was secured, feel like we have our Indians back and like we're going to win?

Well, I do.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

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2 innings from Okagima?  I think that is what they are expecting.

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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I guess not with that last view of the bullpen

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Beckett already??? Interesting.
"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 21, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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OH I THOUGHT THAT WAS OFF THE WALL
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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 Before they built that "600 club" stuff behind the plate....that ball would've carried.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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Victory will go deep.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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If Pronk has to get out here, a fly ball to the wall is what I want to see, from the pitcher & from Pronk.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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IM STANDING UP FOR EVERY PITCH
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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I must say that the game is much more enjoyable muted.  To bad I'm mot getting my homework though...

by mark1 on Oct 21, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

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I wanted Westy pulled... Kudos to Wedge, sorry to Mario and GFP for my overreaction.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 21, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

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IT IS OK
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Haha it wasn't the opinion that I cared about, it was the bashing it in our faces over and over again that was getting tedious.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

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HOW IN THE FUCKING WORLD IS THAT A STRIKE
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

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I'm literally stunned that McCarver hasn't called Okajima by the wrong name yet.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

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FYI the average for my little poll (years as a Tribe fan) was 25 (9 respondents).  That's some serious experience!  Go Tribe!

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

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didn't see the poll.  I'm 38

by mark1 on Oct 21, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

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sorry I should have read your post before replying.  I can say that I've been a Tribe fan for 29 years

by mark1 on Oct 21, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

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and none of us have seen a WS win.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I've seen 5 of them.

Oh, you meant winning the entire series.  Right.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

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THIS IS BULLSHIT - VIC SHOULD BE ON 1ST!!!!  THAT WAS BALL 4!!!  FUCKING SHIT.  I MEAN HOW THE HELL!!
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

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Out of the park Gark!
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 21, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

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I will say the calls are not going our way in crucial times which is very sad.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

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Victor swung and fouled off ball 4.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

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But he also had strike two called on Ball 4 too.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I BROKE MY SANDAL
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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really, really could have used a run in that inning.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 21, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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Yup. Guess we'll just have to get 2 in the next one.
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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Momentum killer, that inning.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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If Garko was not the slowest man alive, he'd be a future .330 hitter.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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Lugo looks like the worst SS of all time but he some how makes the plays.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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Man, I don't feel like going to work tomorrow. Why can't Monday be some sort of b.s. federal holiday?

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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there goes another remote
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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I'm amazed you can still turn on your TV.

I broke a TV in 1993, when BC kicked the winning field goal against #1 ND.  Threw a sloppy joe at it and it got inside the back.  One of two times in my life I was grounded.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

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OK, Jake just made it through the tough part of the lineup...he should be good for at least one more inning, possibly even two if we're lucky.  Then it's Lewis/Betancourt time.

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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Keep the faith, let's keep the faith. Only down 1, this one's ours.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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There is only one October and we will see the only November.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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Not unless it takes us more than 6 to dispatch the Rox.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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This Indians club has beaten the toughest of the tough all year - what would be tougher than taking down papelbon in the 9th in game 7 at fenway?  None.  None more tough.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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JAKE FUCKING WESTBROOK

Suck it McCarver.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

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I kind of enjoy my radio delay - I see you guys' funny comments and then hear Hamilton deliver the news.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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WTAM and FOX are dead on for me.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Mine is via Internet - perhaps that's it.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I still have no idea how they put that logo in the grass. Or any grass patterns for that matter.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

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Paint the grass?
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 21, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

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But like what about outfield line patterns that you even see at the Jake? That can't just be alternating directions.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

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There was a blurb in the Pee Dee a few days ago about how they did this.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

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WHO IS LGT'S RESIDENT HORTICULTURALIST?!?!?!?!

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Its a mowing trick.  I forget how it is done but basically they mow it one way and the rest another.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Anyone see the story where the rockies tried to trademark the portmanteau "Rocktober"?  F that - I've been calling this month that name for years, and these losers get on a hot streak and think they can own it?  No.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

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Christ, WMMS has been using that since at least 1984.
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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I think my stress/tension is putting me through beers way too fast. As in, I'm about 12 deep and barely feel anything at all.
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

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I am worried about you GFP, slow down you are going to really enjoy our victory tonight.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I finished my final PBR (only 5 on the evening) just now and need to switch to whiskey.  You are truly a man among LGT posters.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Sucks it took Westy 3 innings to get in his groove.

by kuzzy on Oct 21, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

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Yeah but did you think we could win this game with two runs?

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
No, but 3 runs was the best case scenerio of those first three innnings.

by kuzzy on Oct 21, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
JAKE!

Dealing!

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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
WESTBROOK
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
HOLY MOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLY

WAY TO GO JAKE!!!!!!!!!1

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Westbrook had the ghost of Cy Young come into him the last few innings.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Swinging.

I don't want to name names, but the people who were tlaking about pulling Jake (over and over and over and over and over again): you're idiots.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
None of that. We're united at this point.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I wasn't saying it, but after 3 I was thinking about it.  Great call to leave him in, Wedgie.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I've already apologized, Westy has made me very happy.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 21, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Time to pick up Jake.  That was a great 5th and 6th.

by APV on Oct 21, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Glorious delay.  Wait for the K I already know happened....A SWING AND A MISS - GOT HIM ON THE CHANGEUP!

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Hey Mario...got my QS now from Jake! It was a time machine call last inning! LOL!!!!
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by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 21, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
that 1-2-3 inning here is big, delays next time we see Ortiz & Manny.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Who's starting for the Tribe on Wednesday?

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
That was GRIT from Jake.  He got SCREWED by babip.  What a performance!

by tabler84 on Oct 21, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I know. Even with average luck, this is probably a 2-1 game our favor (not counting the bullshit out call on K-Love).
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
but without 1 or 2 of those DPs (thanks AstroCab) the Sox could have busted this one open.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Every batter who comes up from here on out has to know that they're hitting with the goal of getting another chance to hit this season.

by APV on Oct 21, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Somehow, Josh Barfield is going to win this game. I can't 'splain it. I just feel it.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Game-winning Run seems most likely.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
By cheering very loudly from the dugout?

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I think he had the highest WPA out of Indians hitters this year.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Thoughts on Jason Michaels pinch hitting?

by SanD on Oct 21, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Hammy reminding us of the story of Kelly Pavlik, and how he was staggered early before winning the middleweight title.  Nice...

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
CALM DOWN JHONNY
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

LGT experience update
With 10 responses in, the average is up to 26.6 years.  Don't be shy - how long have you been a Tribe fan?

As I reflect, it's great that youngsters across Ohio (and the nation) are getting their first dose of baseball and seeing what a club the Tribe is.  This will only help build our devoted fan base, the way their horrible clubs of the late '80's somehow drew me in.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: LGT experience update
Tribe fan 27 years, grew up in Erie, PA

by kuzzy on Oct 21, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: LGT experience update
30 years.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: LGT experience update
been here in ohio since 1986, said when i moved here from  minnesota, I would help the team  "improve". IT's been a long time,  but I sure enjoy the team and just love baseball. the tribe!

by msmnsoda on Oct 21, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
1-2 Cleveland runs, please. Anyone who wishes to score them by whatever means necessary may do so with my blessing.
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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Stepping on home plate with <3 outs recorded works for me

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Starting to get nervous about their bullpen, though.  Okajima is pretty good.  Papelbon also.  We need a run.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
lets hit this guy~!!! he doesnt have that great stuff

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I think that Gutz comes up big in this inning.

Oh, and FOX Lofton was safe and this should be a tie game.

Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
does anybody else think this game is headed for extra innings?

by mark1 on Oct 21, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
OH MY FUCKING GOD
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Nuts!

But, man.  This is great!  This is what it is all about.

LET GO TRIBE!!!

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
OMG OMG OMG OMG
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by Eric Plunk on Oct 21, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
yes...we got a miracle.....something good is cooking

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
HOW DOES THAT TASTE LUGO?!?!?!?!!!

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
It is bad to drink Jobu's rum....It is very bad!!!!!
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by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 21, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
YES!!!!!

A BREAK!!!

THANK YOU LUGO!!!

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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Someone wanted a break. there it is. Indians should win now. They've won every game when they've gotten a break like that this series.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
HOLY SHIT.

CAPITALIZE.  I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO BOLD, BUT CAPITALIZE!

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
[b]Text you want to bold[/b]

Only replace [ with < and ] with >

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Steal third.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
yes- nice time to make an error.  bout time the good luck is starting for the tribe

by mark1 on Oct 21, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
beautiful.  e5.  miscues are what we need.  makes up for K-Love's last time.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
E6. We're not seeing an E5 this series.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Actually E6.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
beer talking.  i should stop posting about now.  LGT.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Kenny's lucky his jog didn't hurt us there.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Come now - Manny would still be at home plate.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
30 yrs old.  Living in PHX.
Let's go GUTZ!

by RonHoyt on Oct 21, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Use the force, Franklin.
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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
All right, boys, it's time to SAVIOR UP:

Grab that lizard and let's kick some prehistoric ass!

by Fiddlesticks on Oct 21, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Can you explain what this is?  I missed that day, apparently.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Frankly, I don't entirely get this, but it's very funny.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Gutz is swinging at some bad stuff.  Stop that now.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Single!
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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
why did they hold him!!!...fuckkk

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
WHAT the hell, Lofton???????????????????

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
WHY?????????????????????????????????????????????

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
OH MY GOD IT SHOULD BE TIED
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
no, GFP, we should be ahead.  fuck.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Got my first shot of whiskey in right as Lofton slid into 2nd base.  Here's to several more.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Hmm, should Skinner have let him go?

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
COME ON CASEY
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Cripes....the guy who made a regular habit ofr sending peralta and Garko home in similar situations all season...stops Lofton????????????????

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Oh god do we need this run.

Casey, please. Think empty bases.

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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
WHAT THE F SKINNER!??!?
Time for CASEY!

by RonHoyt on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
HOly hell... sac fly blake... common!!!

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
YOU SEND KENNY!
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by Eric Plunk on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk joel skinner

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Oh no no no no no no no no no god damn it
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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Joel Skinner is going to cost us a pennant.  Unfuckingbelievable.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Fire that bastard!!!!!!!!!!1 Fire him now!!!!!!!!!!!!

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
im crying
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
im too!!!...but we still gonna win tho....

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I just can't believe this...  Why SKinner???  WHY DIDN"T YOU put it in the air Casey?   WHY WHY WHY WHY????
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
he smoked that ball, not casey's fault
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
By all rights KL should have scored twice tonight, he has not once - yet.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
This is the positivity thread, but Skinner attacks are always welcome. My fucking word. The guy finally got gunshy. AT THE WORST FUCKING MOMENT OF THE SEASON.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
This physically hurts.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I'm not going to lie.  I have never felt so empty.  I have nothing left.  Fucking third base coach?  Has a third base coach ever fucked up so badly?  WHAT THE FUCK.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
If we lose the pennant because of joel skinner.  Wow...

by Pronktastic on Oct 21, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
<?>WHY!!!!!!!!!!
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I have nothing more to say until we win this game....but we WILL win it!!!!
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 21, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
dont get negative now..........we should keep positivity in this thread

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
The Drive.  The Fumble.  The Shot.  The Mesa.  The 3d Base Coach.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
feels like someone just kicked me in the nuts

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 21, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
We will win this game but I'll still blame Skinner for making it harder than it needed to be.  
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
OK, I don't know what to call that. If we lose that goes into the "losing Cleveland" lore. But as what? We've got the Drive...the shot...

what is that..."the hold"?

When it came down to getting to a world Series, it was our third base coach who choked.

It's.... unbelievable.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Grady will take care of this for us.
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Alright temporary insanity there....BACK TO POSIVITY!!!

NO MORE MENTION OF THE 3RD BASE COACH WHO WILL NOT BE NAMED

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
So is it The Tag or Joel Skinner?

by osoc13 on Oct 21, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Hegan is making two mistakes right now on the radio...

  1.  He approved of skinner holding kenny.
  2.  He getting on casey for swinging at the first pitch.

I, personally, think these are both wrong.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
There was only one out as Kenny headed for 3rd...that's the lone defense of it (I've not seen the video).

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
OK, back to positivity. Blow 'em away this inning...come back next inning...and tkae out Skinner on the home run trot.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
We just have to keep them where they are.

We also need to get lucky against Pimplebutt (I assume we're seeing him next). Just one run. Jesus, If there was something I could do to get this going ...

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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
skinner did right holding him...be realistic...lofton was dead at the plate if he went...then you all would be calling for skinners head for sending him!!

by tribefan29 on Oct 21, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I can't blame Skinner.  You don't make the second out at home.  All Blake had to do was lift a fly ball.

Skinner made the right call.  Blake did not live up to his job.

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
About time for a royalsreview comment.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Skinner reverting back to 2004 form.

I am so down right now.

by Toxicadam on Oct 21, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I think Skinner made the right call, the ball went right to Manny and he was in shallow left.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
positivity
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Kenny looks heartbroken.  He looks like Rocket Ismael after he returned the the punt against Colorado in 1991 for the National Championship, only to see it called back for clipping.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I feel like my balls have been ripped from my body.  This game should be fucking tied.  I can handle losing, but not like that.

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Casey. No.
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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
why didnt he folllowww that pitchhh, fucking blake....

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
now an error from the indians, i hope they dont capitalize JUST LIKE US

by Taquito on Oct 21, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Baseball gods shitting on us again.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
If Lofton gets thrown out at home, everyone's mad for sending him.  

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Really Casey?  You're killing me here.

by Rachie on Oct 21, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
are you guys serious? Kenny was going to be safe by a mile at home? did you see how slow and far that ball bounced around left field?
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Casey!  Casey!  Casey!

Leave that last inning behind!

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
You can't carry your ab or fielding into or out of the field of play.  Casey?!
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by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Blake, me, Lofton, everybody is out of their minds......bec of Skinner
spinske

by spinske on Oct 21, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
besides, what the heck was casey doin...he is a veteran acting like a freakin rookie with a bat in his hands!!

by tribefan29 on Oct 21, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
We need a K here in the worst possible way.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
i pray to the gods of Raffy B , Please raffy PLEASE get us out of this

by Taquito on Oct 21, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
If anyone can get us out of this mess, it's Betancourt.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
i will not blame casey for the double play. he hit the ball on a fucking line, just right at someone. that's not his fault
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I don't know man, Casey swung at the first pitch in a situation where the pitcher is going to do his darndest to induce a DP. He should have tried to work the count and get into a hitters count where he could look to put one in the air. anyways. fuck.

by hans on Oct 21, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
GFP, I love ya, man ... but you're drunk.

Lofton looked like dead meat at home to me, and Skinner had to decide before Ramirez half-bobbled.

Just my opinion.

by Jay on Oct 21, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
yeah, i just really feel like kenny was going to be safe, maybe i'm just willing this, i don't know, shit
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
If the Indians are feeling anything like I am right now, it's going to be tough to rebound from that.

by Pronktastic on Oct 21, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Pedroia gets a lot of cheap bloop hits...

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I think I am going to lie down for a while.

Maybe with a wastebasket near by.

I hate this fucking game.

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by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
full fledged tears
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Ball game, folks.
"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 21, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Of all the time for Raffy to melt down...
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Casey had the error.  Wouldn't call it a meltdown for Raffy.

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
is the Circle of Trust empty now?

by palcal on Oct 21, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
man that hurts.  hurts, hurts, hurts.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Well,  it's been a fun season.
TJ

by TigerJon on Oct 21, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
OK, I'm trying to be positive but that's a bad sign.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
KEEP. THE. FAITH.

It's been a long fucking season, and we've still got 2 innings. This puppy is not fucking over.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
That's right!  It ain't over!!!

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
imma go shit in a bowl and rub it all over my face

by Taquito on Oct 21, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
I hate being a Cleveland fan.  Seriously.  This sucks.

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Too fast to double, I guess.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
So much for all that "positive" thinking.  We're from Cleveland.

by tborish on Oct 21, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
HOW DARE ANY OF YOU CONCEDE. WE HAVE 6 FUCKING OUTS ON OFFENSE. HOW DARE YOU CONCEDE. HAVE YOU WATCHED THIS TEAM? I CANNOT BELIEVE YOUR LACK OF FAITH. IF WE LOSE, WE LOSE. BUT GO OUT HOPING UNTIL THE END, NOT GIVING UP IN THE 7TH FUCKING INNING.
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

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We're done.  Sorry, but even the caps lock can't save this team.

by tborish on Oct 21, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

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i'm with you, GFP.  I stayed all night at the the 5th game, too. Just that  kind of fan....

by msmnsoda on Oct 21, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

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What we've been missing all game, that big long ball.  We've been one long ball way from a tie game or lead for the past four innings.

by Jay on Oct 21, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

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OK, I know what I just typed but are you all nuts?!?!?

It's only three runs!!!

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

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ibb to pedroia, are you freakin kidding? he is a weak freakin leadoff hitter...he just got one where he could crank on it

by tribefan29 on Oct 21, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

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Sets up a double play possibility
"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 21, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I am ill.  I hope our boys have more composure than I do and I hope Wedgie is managing this team because he gives the best damned pep talks since William Wallace.
http://www.LeCavs.com
We never surrender!

by Matt in LA on Oct 21, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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Ugh. From a Phils fan, my heart goes out to you Tribe fans.

by casey on Oct 21, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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Shapiro chewing the gum hard.

by palcal on Oct 21, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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This should be a tie game.  Lofton scores when he's not out at 2nd earlier.  Lofton scores again last inning.  And Casey should make that play so no one is on for Pedroia's HR.

Should be a tie game 4-4.

Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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And I should never have gone bald.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

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lets go guys, its not over yet,....

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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OK....this just makes the comeback all the more sweeter.

I believe!!

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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Can't watch the end. Calling it a night. Hoping to wake up and see a miraculous comeback.

by crazymoloh on Oct 21, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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A good time for one of our seven run innings!!!

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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We haven't been missing the long ball, though that would be nice.  We have been missing the base hit with RISP.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

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we haven't really been drawing walks either....baseball, yeesh.

by hans on Oct 21, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

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My only consolation right now:

Whatever happens, this season WILL come down to a Joe Borowski save opportunity.  Everything until that is just backstory.

http://www.LeCavs.com
We never surrender!

by Matt in LA on Oct 21, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

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What's the old saying.... that which doesn't kill you builds character.

This experience is going to toughen the kids. It had to be done.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

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I'm just tired of saying that.

by tborish on Oct 21, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I am one hell of a strong person then with all the recent Indians playoff deciding game loses.
Playoffs! LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Do you think Casey shaves the beard between innings?  Maybe he can change the fortunes of that last sequence of events...

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

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You know - I have a good feeling with the top of our lineup coming up.  I honestly see this going to extra innings.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

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papelbon?   still a 7% chance win expectancy, a little higher than i thought

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 21, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

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One of the baseball gods came over my place last night for brews, and said they're pissed about the awful fucking dance Papelbon showed after the ALDS. They're going after their revenge tonight. I wasn't supposed to tell anyone this, but I figure it'll keep some of you out of the gutter.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

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Skinner holds the tying run at 3rd, and the best reliever in baseball gives up a 2-run homer to Dustin, Fucking, Pedroia, who had all of 8 - EIGHT - the entire season, and 10 in his entire fucking career.  

That's just, like, unreal.  

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

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Wow. A game of inches.  Skinner doesn't make the fuck up for the ages, we tie the game.  Blake doesn't hit into a double play that nearly breaks us.  Has his head in the game in the bottom of the inning.  Doesn't miss a fairly routine groundball.  Raffy doesn't have to pitch to Pedroia with a man on.

It's going to take the greatest Tribe comeback of all time.  I'm sorry.  Down 12 to Seattle was magnificent.  But right now, I'm terrified our team, that hasn't given in all year, might have just thrown it in.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

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Remind me to print up those "Chokeland" t-shirts I've been working on.

by emd2k3 on Oct 21, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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But, boy, it's been a bad 20 minutes for for Blake.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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GRADY!!! SMART BASEBALL GRADY SIZEMORE
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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safe....lets go guys.... dont get down...

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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There we go Grady!!!!
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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the drive, the shot, the skinner

ESPN is all over it right now.

by tborish on Oct 21, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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OK, NOW can we hit and run?

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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HEYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GRADY!!!!!!!!

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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We shouldn't even be having to play this flipping game.  In my opinion the two guys largely responsible won't be between the lines tonight.
TJ

by TigerJon on Oct 21, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

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I'm assuming your talking about CC and Carmona. and yes, they both really blew it in this series. Maybe this knocks CC down a notch so he signs in the offseason.

by hans on Oct 21, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

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nice hustle grady, 3 Sox can't get you on that bunt.
And don't you hate the way Fox cuts in from the ad at the last possible millisecond, or after it?

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

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Of course being a Denver Broncos fan they just gave up the tying TD to the Steelers with 1:10 left. What a night!

by emd2k3 on Oct 21, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

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Playing like we've got nothing to lose!!!

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions  

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Vic comes up big for us this inning.  I have no doubt.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

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stop being negative please, and if you are gonna be, just dont make any comments

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

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I love your optimism but I'm a glass half empty type of guy.
TJ

by TigerJon on Oct 21, 2007 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Billy Beane has a line in Moneyball where he's quoted as saying something like, 'You can only put together a great team for the regular season, because in the playoffs, it's all fucking luck.'  I always thought he was just making excuses for his teams getting perennially bounced in the first round.  

Until now.  

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

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Luck is often the key factor.  There are exceptions.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

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hafner. hafner. hafner. hafner. hafner. hafner.
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

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HOLY MOSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

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lets goooo team......... letss goooo.........fuckkkkk come on........

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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Pronk has one last opportunity to turn his worst season into the greatest of his career.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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ohh papelbon, Briiing it, PRONK ITT!

by Taquito on Oct 21, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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Hafner is the tying f-ing run at the plate. Sweet sweet justice?

by emd2k3 on Oct 21, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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Justice would be for this umpiring crew to preemptively spot us a home run here to make up for their performance this series.

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Here it comes.  Vic is going to do it for us.  I'm telling you.  Pronk won't hurt either.  But the hero is going to be Vic.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Not over, another amazing play from Asdrubal Cabrera.
Playoffs! LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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Here comes the Indians!!!

Here comes Papelbon.  Wouldn't mind touching up this fucker.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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you know what? I like the Hafner matchup with Papelbon better than Okajima.

by ASP on Oct 21, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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HOLY SHIT CHIP CARAY JUST GOT HERE!!!!!!!!

HEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

COMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

THE INDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDIIIIIANS!!!!!!!!

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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One hundred and seventy two games and seven innings later, it begins.
http://www.LeCavs.com
We never surrender!

by Matt in LA on Oct 21, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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i told you this team does not quit. COME ON HAFNER
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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IM WITH YOU MAN....ALL THE WAY

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

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So can Hafner handle this situation?  It's fitting that he has the opportunity to redeem himself.

by palcal on Oct 21, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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Dear Eric Wedge,

I think you should have Hafner bunt here.

Yours,

Chip Caray

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

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LETS GO PRONK, LETS GO PRONK, LETS GO PRONK, LETS GO PRONK.....I REFUSE TO GO DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT.....

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

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I'm 22 years old. I'm in perfect health. I'm nearing a heart attack.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

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There is no fucking way you're in perfect health with all the PBR you've had this month.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

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You had to figure this game was going to give us a heart attack one way or another. This team would have it no other way.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

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I like Billy Beane fine but he's wrong....and his record in the postseason shows it.  There is an element of luck to it. But the team with the best record in the regular season gets to the World Series more often than the others. In fact, it's pretty much proportional to a regular seaosn record.

That's not to say luck isn't a big part of it. It is. But the best teams make the plays that need to be made and the best teams minimize mistakes.

The best teams win ballgames other teams lose.

That's why our record during the regular season is NOT insignificant at this point.

We don't need luck anymore. that's for losers. Right now we need to execute and eveyrone needs to do the job they have proven they can do.

If they do .. we win. If they don't. We lose. simple as that.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

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The team with the best record hasn't won the World Series since 1998, I think (it was one of the Yankee teams I know).  Luck, or the bounce of the ball, or whatever you want to call it, does play a huge part in a series.  

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Jay, watching that replay, you know I'm right there, man oh man.
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by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

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McCarver is sure that Lofton would have scored.

At the time, I thought Skinner made the right call, but the replay seems to show that McCarver is right.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

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I hope they rock this a-hole for about 9 or 10.
TJ

by TigerJon on Oct 21, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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That was bashable. Fuck c'mon Pronk.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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Good cut by Travis.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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See the ball.  Hit the ball.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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He didn't miss it by much

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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Double Play or Strikeout here

by tborish on Oct 21, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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Dude, you are such a buzz-kill.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Please indians Please win this game, i do not want to see papelbon dancing again, please PLEASE

by Taquito on Oct 21, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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He's just catching up with it.  Look out!
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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Someone just vandalized the red socks' 2007 season Wikipedia entry

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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Pronk is so due!
TJ

by TigerJon on Oct 21, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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Fastball pitcher. Fastball hitter. Travis doens't have to guess here

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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lets gooo victorr....come on!!!!

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: New Game Thread
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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Hafner:  You play bad, and you should feel bad.

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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Surprised??????????????

by tborish on Oct 21, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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DAMNIT TO HELL! FUCK PRONK GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY SIGHT

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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3 fastballs and nothing?!
fucking pronk what the fuck

by Taquito on Oct 21, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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Boy, now we know Travis is big time in trouble. he can't hit fastballs.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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ouch.  OK, V-Mart.  Your time is now.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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Papelbon vs. Hafner = complete mismatch

by palcal on Oct 21, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

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Crap!!!  the old haffner would have shortened his swing w/ 2 strikes on him.

by mark1 on Oct 21, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

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Fuck.  Fuck.  Fuck.  Fuck.  Fuck.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

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Anybody going out to the airport to meet the charter?

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions  

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WAIT WAIT WIAT. DID HE TOUCH THE BAG? OK HE DID.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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Lugo might have just saved our season.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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another chance. be a hero Garko

by ASP on Oct 21, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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Lugo looked like he was trying to shake the ball to death there.

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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Garko been doing some talking this series.  Let's see him back it up.

by Pronktastic on Oct 21, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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The whole season comes down to Garko

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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we were VERY lucky that was not a DP.  If they could score an error on an out, that would have been one.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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Fuck.  Dumb luck ... Papelbon completely missed the target and it's still a strike.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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please single home a run gark

by mark1 on Oct 21, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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TIME TO ROOT FOR THE ROCKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by tborish on Oct 21, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

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really, just go to the Rockies board then, you won't be missed.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 21, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

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4 f'ing feet to the right and it's in the bullpen.

God, I love baseball

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

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oh i thought it was out
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

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Thought he had it for a second.  Goddamn, that second was bliss.

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

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Yes,  I hope the Rockies f@ck these guys up.
TJ

by TigerJon on Oct 21, 2007 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

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fuck this ballpark. Wouldn't lose much sleep if it burned to the ground tomorrow.

by ASP on Oct 21, 2007 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

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I concur. One regret is not getting homefield advantage in the playoffs. It would have been nice playing this game at home.

by hans on Oct 21, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I wonder if Shapiro is going to 2nd guess his decision not to increase the payroll this year.
He needs to double down next year.

by palcal on Oct 21, 2007 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

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what should he have bought?  this team won 96 games

by mpstable on Oct 21, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I'm sorry.  This is totally a result of the situation right now.

But you are a fucking retard.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

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best record in baseball = you are either kidding or a fucking idiot

by Jay on Oct 21, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I CANNOT FUCKING HANDLE ANYONE ELSE CONCEDING THIS YEAR. WHEN IT IS OVER, YOU CAN BITCH AND MOAN AND COMPLAIN AND MAKE EVERY SNARKY COMMENT YOU'VE WANTED TO MAKE SINCE OPENING FUCKING DAY, BUT UNTIL THEN, DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE SAY ONE GOD DAMN WORD ABOUT SHAPIRO WEDGE HAFNER NIXON WHOEVER THE FUCK ELSE ON THIS TEAM.

IF YOU SUPPORT THIS FUCKING FRANCHISE YOU WILL SHUT THE MOTHER FUCKING SHIT UP AND YOU WILL JUST HOPE AND PRAY TO WHATEVER GOD YOU BELIEVE IN. AND YOU WILL SHUT THE FUCK UP ABOUT ANY AND ALL NEGATIVITY. DOES THAT HELP US? FUCK NO. SO EITHER GO THE FUCK AWAY AND SAY THAT SHIT TO YOUR HAND, OR ROOT US ON.

Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Wow, calm down buddy.  If payroll is not increased next year I will be very disappointed.  It not a fluke that the best players get paid the most money.  J.D Drew pretty much was awful all year but what makes him worth the money is what he did the other night.  Great players have abilities that players of less caliber do not have.  If you want the best players you have to pay for them.  Keeping payroll down just to prove you can do it is not only handcuffing yourself but is franchise suicide.
Playoffs! LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

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You're kind of retarded, aren't you?

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

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THIS GAME ISN'T OVER!!! KENNY IS STILL COMING UP!!!!!!!!!!!!

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

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Yeah, but Skinner will hold him up at third.

by tborish on Oct 21, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

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The whole season can be summed up with Garko's night.  A few feet here or there and it's an entirely different outcome.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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The entire history of baseball can be summed up thusly.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

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True.  And I'm with you on the Lofton/Skinner replay.

GFP, you had it right.

by Jay on Oct 21, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

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If nothing else I have this to take from tonight ...
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Well the best thing I can say at this point is we are a fairly young team and NOW we have postseason experience...we took out the highest paid team in baseball and took the 2nd highest to the brink of elimination....our youth showed at times and we will be back in this position with the key difference that we will have experience...so I refuse to get discouraged.

by razzpunk on Oct 21, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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I don't see payroll making that big a diff. One of if not their highest paid players takes a big piece of the responsibility for this meltdown(the fat man).
TJ

by TigerJon on Oct 21, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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So my son calls -- keep in mind we're non-Ohioans presently living in Minnesota and he started liking the Indians when he was a little kid (20 now) because that's who I rooted for. He  says -- "you know what sucks about the Indians? They keep getting your hopes up."

"I did this to you," I said. "and I'm sorry."

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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Don't be so tough on yourself.  
TJ

by TigerJon on Oct 21, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I live in Boston and am adopting two toddlers - they will be Indians fans and I will never apologize for it.  They will be stronger for it.

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

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where are you in minnesota, i was a twin cities kid till   i moved here in 86.  Yes, to be a tribe fan is to enjoy good and bad, joy and pain... ying and yang.  I'm passing the affliction onto my little ones now, my four year old  daughter (twin brother wasn't around)was taught to say " the indians pitchers ran out of gas" to the rest of the family this morning.  

by msmnsoda on Oct 21, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Would anyone really care about a red socks-rockies World Series?  I wouldn't watch so much as a single pitch.  Who cares?

by Captain Pabst on Oct 21, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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Josh Bard would be the only guy with any interest whatsoever. Although I guess he would enjoy Indians-Rockies as well.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

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It would literally break my heart.  I'd have to sit here in Colorado, in fucking bandwagon world, and listen to it all.

I'm buying tickets and selling them for a fucking $1000 a piece to those dumb fucks.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

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what a game, after the last three, this is a gem.  one more chance to come back and hold 'em this inning.  I feel for Bettencourt, what weird turns these games have been taking.  

by msmnsoda on Oct 21, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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er, last TWO, they just seemed like eternity

by msmnsoda on Oct 21, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

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It was a great season by any standard, but it's ending about as badly as it possibly could have, given how close we came.  I still just can't believe the play at 3rd.

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

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As that sage Yogi Berra used to say "It ain't over 'til it's over.

by OTMsdkramer on Oct 21, 2007 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

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With respect and taking all of our raw feelings into consideration, I do not think this season is ending all that badly.

This was a pretty damned close game.  A matter of a few feet here and there made huge differences.  Just think of that ball that jumped over Jhonny, or both of Garko's long fly balls, or Blake's GIDP.

We only have one inning left, it doesn't look good at all, but I am damned proud of the team and I am damned proud to be an Indians fan.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

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MAYBE IF I SHOUT AND TYPE USING THE CAPS LOCK WE WILL WIN

by tborish on Oct 21, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

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I feel like this is a direct shot at me, so no one else reply.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

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GFP: Fun to have around in threads.

Tborish and everyone like him: Shitty to have around.  Why would you fucking sit on an internet site during a baseball game (to call a spade a spade, a VERY nerdy thing to do) and be a prick and be negative?

I'm sorry I'm taking out some frustration, but I honestly think if I hung out with some of you people, I'd fucking hit you.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I'm really not a cocky person.  I'm really drunk and pissed off.

But I'm a fucking Ironman.  You wouldn't get up.  

And maledicta, you're not one of the bad ones.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

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NEVER GIVE UP!!! LET'S GO TRIBE!

by CWTribe on Oct 21, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

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Is there someone up in the pen?
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

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Thanks for answering my question Fox.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

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The beauty of baseball is that it's not over until its over.  
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

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No.  It's Rafi's inning for now.

by Jay on Oct 21, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

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I will be watching the World Series to root against the Red Sox...I have grown to really dislike them not because they ended our season but because there are quite a few classless jerks on the team that I can't wait seeing lose to a fun Rockies team...and I am really looking forward to the next few years of Tribe baseball...this is just the start of lots of October baseball for this franchise so don't be discouraged.....

by razzpunk on Oct 21, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

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I won't watch one pitch. I don't care about Colorado and I hate everything about Boston.

by ASP on Oct 21, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I back you up on the future, we're set up pretty good.

by hans on Oct 21, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I truly believe it is impossible not to feel discouraged right now.

To love is to feel pain.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

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You are not seeing with clear eyes.  The Red Sox are a very classy team for the most part and very gritty.  Give them credit, lesser teams would have packed it in (al Yankees).  It should be a good World Series.  I am proud of the Indians for the most part and next year we will grow from this season.  If Gutz can get better and Barfield turns into the player we think he can be our offense will be much better.  As for C.C and Carmona it is back to work and hopefully they have learned a great deal from this experience.  

I am sure we will back next year facing these Sox in the ALCS again only next time to win and also win the World Series.  Wedge and Shapiro hopefully will not rest with the team we have and make some bold moves this off season to make this team that much better.  Spending some more on a quality free agent or trading for another starting pitcher or Slugger would really help this team.

Playoffs! LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

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We have a 3% chance of winning right now.

"So you're saying there's a chance..."

WE'RE TAKING THIS

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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I hate what's happened in this series, but this game could've gone either way. I guess I can't ask much more than that. What's the old saying, "god answers all prayers. sometimes the answer is 'no.'"

Got some work to do in the off-season and I'm very concerned about Hafner. He might be doing a Bob Hamelin.

And what do we do about C.C.? Now. Do we trade him before he walks?

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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Agreed.  This game is about small things making huge differences.  But that is baseball, no?

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

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a question for another day....and no we don't trade him before he walks unless we completely are out of the playoff picture next year.

by hans on Oct 21, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Once the game ends, I'd prefer to spend some time mourning the ashes of this season before we start looking ahead to next year.

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

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See ya next year.
TJ

by TigerJon on Oct 21, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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See you all next year folks.  It's been a fun ride.

by tborish on Oct 21, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

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**NEW FLASH**

ONLY THE 8TH INNING

Let's Go Tribe!

http://www.LeCavs.com
We never surrender!

by Matt in LA on Oct 21, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

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Who knew asterisks made text bold.  How does that work?
http://www.LeCavs.com
We never surrender!

by Matt in LA on Oct 21, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

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i love this team. i'm nearing sobs. i don't care who knows.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

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fuck this, it was a great season and a great way to beat the yankees, but its really hard to win a series when your 1 and 2 pitchers cant win a fucking game, i dont blame Hafner, i dont blame Grady, i dont blame Raffy P for this, i blame Sabathia who is suposed to be the teams ACE and could not win a game against the socks, and carmona, both still young, but fuck, its hard to win without your 1 and 2 pitching well

by Taquito on Oct 21, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

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I can agree with this our #1 and #2 guys really let us down in this series.

by hans on Oct 21, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

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So are you saying that Shapiro needs to upgrade the rotation ?

by palcal on Oct 21, 2007 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

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nah, man he's saying two of our guys performed below their expected level. Upgrading the rotation has nothing to do with it. that is not going to make CC and Carmona not underperform.

by hans on Oct 21, 2007 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

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of course, he has informed opinions.

who should shapiro have signed this offseason?

by kwoog on Oct 21, 2007 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

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i meant of course not... rotation is stacked.

by kwoog on Oct 21, 2007 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

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if this score holds, casey blake has a chance to redeem himself by hitting a game-tying grand slam.  we havent gotten a cheapy fenway homer to left yet.  whatdya say, baseball gods...?

by mpstable on Oct 21, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

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if that happens I'll eat my hat.

by hans on Oct 21, 2007 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

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This is the most depressing ending since Grave of the Fireflies.

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

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Our young pitchers learned some lessons this post season and next year they will take those with them into October...remember we were relying on two very inexperienced young guys...which shows what experience can do when you look at the gritty starts of Westbrook and Byrd....our guys all will take lessons home with them and come back even hungrier and less easy to rattle....Tribe Time will be for many more falls!

by razzpunk on Oct 21, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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I really don't consider CC inexperienced. For someone who has talked like he is a leader in the clubhouse, he really performed well below his standards. I mean the BBs were outrageous.

by hans on Oct 21, 2007 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

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If I have one request if things go wrong in the 9th, don't take it out on the Red Sox fan here, he's been classy and hasn't talked shit, good luck to his guys and represent the AL in the World Series if the Indians aren't there.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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That was pretty much the only thing left to happen, yeah.

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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oh come on, this is getting embarrassing

by Taquito on Oct 21, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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What the hell was that???  I mean, what the hell was that.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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OK, all night long I've been saying, "at least we're not embarrassing ourselves."

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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This is getting effing ridiculous now.

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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You guys need a leader on your team. Fenway will still be standing when the Jake is torn up for a new ballpark.

by kemosabe on Oct 21, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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jay please delete this troller and ban his fucking ass
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Get back under your fucking bridge.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Gee, I wonder why the whole world hates Red Sox fans.

by TonyH on Oct 21, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Dude, I'm a Sox fan and I think you should shut the hell up.

by OTMsdkramer on Oct 21, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Sox fans are prone to non sequiturs, apparently.

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

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That is the second time in recent memory that Peralta has run into Casey's play.  

That is totally on JP.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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announcers called it the other way.  I don't know & they're wrong as much as right.  fw(little)iw.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

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The silver lining to this long bottom half of the 8th?  Its taking so dang long that Pappalbon might tighten up.  This is all I've got.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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I like that approach.  This just might work!!!

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

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This might end real real ugly.  But I'll be damned if I'm going to show them the disrespect of turning off the television.

by APV on Oct 21, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

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Blake is having a very shitty night.

by JulioBernazard on Oct 21, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

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i really hope it clicks and comes together for andy marte next year.  i know i am not alone in saying i have seen enough of casey blake

by mpstable on Oct 21, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

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A pop up behind third is the shortstop's ball.

Blake really shit the bed tonight.  Killed one rally, sparked two more for the other team.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

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Shapiro looks like he wants to crawl in a hole and die.  Can't say that I blame him.  I know we all are feeling terrible right now, but how do you think he's feeling?  He built this team.

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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But he has the opportunity to fix it.

by palcal on Oct 21, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

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RETARD.  He just put together the team tied for the best fucking record in baseball, a team that with decent umpiring and MAYBE one fucking lucky break is in the World Series.

But hey, shoot him an email.  Maybe he'll go sign Posada and Rivera to 3 year deals.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

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No team is perfect and I am sure Shapiro will tell you he wants to improve this team and feel responsible for some of this.  If he doesn't I don't want him to be our GM because he wouldn't be driven to be the best at his job.
Playoffs! LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Are you serious? Do you know that with some different ball/strike calls, and some different bounces on the infield, we're already in the World Series? DO YOU FUCKING KNOW THIS? ARE YOU WATCHING THIS TEAM? ARE YOU? I'M NOT ENTIRELY FUCKING CERTAIN YOU ARE.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Is Shapiro going to ctiticize th umpiring?
This game is a blowout.

by palcal on Oct 21, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Are you like this in person?  I hope not.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

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You're an idiot.  Go away.  Please, for the rest of us, go away.  Shapiro built a 96-win team.  He can't control what happens in the playoffs.

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

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If he gets to take that woman sitting next to him, who would blame him?

NB - No disrespect intended.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Serious? She looks like a total bitch.

by CBusSteve on Oct 21, 2007 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

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The Indians don't deserve to win this game.  Although they didn't play up to their potential in the ALCS, they probably overachieved in the regualar season.

by palcal on Oct 21, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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its not possible to overachieve. they did exactly what they did. finished tied with the best record in baseball.

by hans on Oct 21, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Just like two years ago.

by tborish on Oct 21, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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What?!?!?  Are you serious?  Shut the hell up!

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

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palcal's not a troller, just more eager than most to jump on the negativity bandwagon

by APV on Oct 21, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

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If that is the case then he/she is certainly an uneducated baseball fan.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

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They might have overachieved but if C.C and Carmona show up we are not talking about losing this series right now.  Both were used 50 IP beyond what they had in the past and I am sure fatigue is what killed them.  I think next year Wedge will use them more carefully and save their arms.  

Hopefully we can add to your offense so we don't have so many close games and we can get some of those guys out of there earlier.  Both should also evaluate their training programs and diets not that Carmona is over weight in fact could stand to add some lean muscle.  C.C could stand to lose a few not only for his baseball future but for his future health.  I am sure both will come back much stronger and better off because of this experience.

Playoffs! LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Sabathia and Carmona had ERAs of 2.37 and 1.78 in September, respectively.  They got better as the season went on, not worse - especially CC.  Endurance had nothing to do with it.

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

CC & Fausto
There is merit to what you say about IPs, but then again, there was more to this than IPs.  CC, in particular, didn't look tired so much as perplexed.  As Casey or Yogi or maybe somebody else said, 90% of this game is half mental.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: CC &amp; Fausto
Yea mentally both seemed out of it that is for sure. I am just saying the extra training can also help with the mental part because you learn how to overcome when you are pushing yourselves further then you have in the past.
Playoffs! LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

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i hope the rockies go 24 out of 25

by Taquito on Oct 21, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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casey's play, are you kidding me? who has the angle?  come on...get real!!

by tribefan29 on Oct 21, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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Now I know hindsight and all that shit, and if Cabrera isn't playing 2nd tonight a lot of those DP's don't happen, but how many of those balls in the hole does Cabrera get to in the early innings?

by ASP on Oct 21, 2007 11:40 PM EDT reply actions  

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I grew up in Boston and I still consider New England home. I love the Patriots. I love the Celtics. I love the Bruins.

But I cannot say anymore that "the Red Sox are my second-favorite team."

They were a feel-good, underdog team for many, many years and I could get away with it.

But now, they're the NY Yankees. They're the evil empire, buying whatever they need, and destroying  baseball in other cities.

I will never utter a kind word about them again.

And I hope the Rockies kick their ass, even though I know they won't.

Congratulations to Red Sox fans everywhere. But as of now, since your franchise isn't any different than the Yankees, neither are the Red Sox fans any different than Yankees fans.

I'm putting a curse on you. (g)

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:40 PM EDT reply actions  

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Yes. Another person who has seen the light. The Red Sox are wannabee Yankees, therefor everything you hate about the Yanks should be hated about the Red Sox. I am taking some satisfaction that the growing despise of RSN is spreading.

by hans on Oct 21, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Second that.  They have become the Darth Vader of baseball.  The Red Sox went over to the dark side several years ago.  That is why I could never in good faith raise a child to be a Red Sox fan.  

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

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i'm here until the end, and tv off if boston jerks win.  They really pissed me off this series, nasty and unloveable, really.  Go tribe. Can  we have a series with LA just for fun?  Does the season have to end??? I hate that last day of baseball, it falls with a thud,and so late night again.

by msmnsoda on Oct 21, 2007 11:42 PM EDT reply actions  

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This was such a great year!  96 wins, CC becomes the Cy Young winner we all knew he would be, Fausto resurrects his career better than anyone thought possible, Betancourt becomes one of the best relievers in baseball, Perez emerges, Garko solidifies, Jensen facebooks, 11-10 over Detroit on June 1, hell even Nixon brought the rally pies.

Fucking sucks to see it end like this, it just does.  There's no mitigating the shittiness of this.  It sucks so bad because it was all so good.

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:42 PM EDT reply actions  

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post of the year, and i'm entirely serious
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I think I will not be reading many Indians forums for the next few months. There really isn't much left to say until Jan/Feb.

by Toxicadam on Oct 21, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

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Don't worry.  In a few weeks, we will have much to talk about.  

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Well, folks, it's been a good year.

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 21, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

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Turn out the lights...the party's OVER....

by kemosabe on Oct 21, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

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Raffy B? Is that you? Man of all the fucking guys.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

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Unearned runs, Mario.  Tons of pitches.  No blame for him.

And I PROMISE you, without proof or any sense of responsibility, that Youk is on performance-enhancing drugs.

by tabler84 on Oct 21, 2007 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

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OK, now we're really going to need one of those seven run innings.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

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I just have to ask why Raffy is still out there?  Otherwise I'm speachless.  How do you let in a run in the bottom of the 8th, then LOAD the bases and be left in.  Major fuck up by Wedge.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 21, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

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I get the sense he's thrown in the towel.  Hard to blame him I guess.  God knows everyone here has.

by jjfoosk on Oct 21, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

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That's it. I'm not turning off my TV, I'm not shutting off Hammy, but fuck if I haven't been crying my ass off for the last 20 minutes, and I don't care, I love this team, I loved this year, we'll see them next year, it just didn't happen this year.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 21, 2007 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

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I've been in and out of the sobs since the HR in the 8th, GRP. No shame in this at all.

It's weird ... I didn't take it this hard in 1997 (though a couple of guys I was at the bar with did). Somehow, this feels worse.

As a site n00b since the summer, just wanna add before I go for a drive to pull myself together that I love reading you guys and this has been a lot of fun. Keep up the great work.

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

by vbc3 on Oct 21, 2007 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Let's get Marte hitting next year, so we don't have to deal with Blake in pressure situations.

by JulioBernazard on Oct 21, 2007 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

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No offense, but that's just a stupid comment. It's Blake's fault? One of the only guys who's hit in this series?

by Josh83 on Oct 21, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Two very bad fielding plays.

One DP everyone who's ever watched him knew was coming.

by JulioBernazard on Oct 22, 2007 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

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Tonight was just terrible for Casey, but he had some great clutch hitting earlier in the year.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

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tears stay away  until final out

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 21, 2007 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

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I totally agree on the Red Sox...they are the Yankees v.2 and they have many more guys with very little class...
-Idiot Ramirez
  • Mouthy bitch Pedroia
  • Irritating chant Youklis
  • Dorky dance Papelbon
  • The stupid bullpen band
etc., etc., etc.

I really didn't realize how easy it would be to hate them but since they won in 2004 they are simply just another team that buys its way into championships...but I will love it when the low paid nobody Rockies take them apart....so screw off Red Sox nation...I will now cheer for the Yankees when they play you.

by razzpunk on Oct 21, 2007 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

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They are very easy team to hate.  

by Spidey on Oct 21, 2007 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

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The game is a blowout and the people here are pushing for positivity.  How about some realism?  I think the Indians have a great base to build on so I don't think Shapiro is going to stand pat.  That would invite a return to the slippage that happened between 05 and 06.

by palcal on Oct 21, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

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You were a negative prick at 1-0.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

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When you live off dreams reality seems to suck.
Playoffs! LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Could you put the jackass on hold for a bit please? It's wearing thin a bit right now.
Dealing with it.

by Brad D on Oct 21, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

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When you don't dream, everything sucks.

by JamesPowell on Oct 21, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Was this season a dream, then?  Was our play from April until Thursday night the dream, and these last four games the reality?  Come on, you don't believe that.

I get put off by the militant optimism at times, too, but I don't want to hear any of this "They were never that good" shit.  If they really weren't that good, then this wouldn't suck - it would just be the expected outcome.  It cuts so deep because they were that good.    

by maledicta on Oct 21, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

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what can one say?  shit.  shit.  shit.  that's about it.

circle of trust sure shrunk when we needed it.  (Of course as so many of us were saying, Wedge should have left Jake in for the whole game.)

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

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on second thought, goodnight it was great blogging with you all. I'll look forward to some hot stove league talk this winter.  thanks for the great fun chatting with you all!  go tribe for the great time you gave us this year.  tear....

by msmnsoda on Oct 21, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

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I wouldn't be half as mad if Mike Lowell or someone had 5 RBI, but Pedroia? Fuck that little cunt.

by ASP on Oct 21, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

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great season guys, it was a fun ride, i cant believe we lost....cant wait for next year tho, but its time to focus on my winter league here in Venezuela....peace out guys....

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:47 PM EDT reply actions  

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Wow, when we score 8 in the 9th it will be the biggest comeback ever! Imagine the shock to those Sox fans...

by LeftyCatcher on Oct 21, 2007 11:47 PM EDT reply actions  

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the worst part about this game is it's going to look like the Indians were never in the game. That's really sad.

Runs scored  by Red Sox against Indians pitching in last 7 Boston wins against Cleveland...

(descending chronological order)

9*, 12, 7, 10, 12, 23, and 9

Man, that's just real hitting.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:47 PM EDT reply actions  

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11-2
man
fucking
fuck
it hurts so much for it to end like this
3 games in a row, i didnt think it was possible
fuck
fuck

by Taquito on Oct 21, 2007 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

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This is the 7th level of hell...

.... for BOSTON when we come back and win this in their house!

LET'S GO TRIBE!

http://www.LeCavs.com
We never surrender!

by Matt in LA on Oct 21, 2007 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

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Youk HR?  Circle of trust now empty, in the last inning of the last game of the year.

by sullidav on Oct 21, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

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Wow.  I love this team but wow.  What a meltdown.

by Rachie on Oct 21, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

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WALK PAPI SO WE CAN HIT MANNY IN THE FACE

by ASP on Oct 21, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

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Well, that's it.

Thanks for a great year, guys.

by DixonCayne on Oct 21, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

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There's nothing to say. We've blown away late in the game.
"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 21, 2007 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

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Everyone choked this series, no way around it.

by mikebrowns26 on Oct 21, 2007 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

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Jake? Byrd? Peralta? Lofton?
Dealing with it.

by Brad D on Oct 21, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

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The thing that sucks the most is that my wife and I were in line for an all-expenses-paid trip to Denver for one of the WS games.  (If the Indians went.)

So that's not happening.

I do believe we are capable of a 10 run inning.  That would be cool.

by doowop on Oct 21, 2007 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

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I had free WS tix coming if we made it.

Ugh.

by mikebrowns26 on Oct 21, 2007 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Greatest comeback ever coming up right here.

by supermarioelia on Oct 21, 2007 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

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NEW THREAD

NEW THREAD

NEW THREAD

NEW THREAD

NEW THREAD

by Jay on Oct 21, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

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10 runs or not... Let's go Cavs!
http://www.LeCavs.com
We never surrender!

by Matt in LA on Oct 21, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

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The folks at work would say to me, "hey how about those Indians when we were up, 3-games-to-1," last week.

"We're doomed," I'd say. and I was only half-kidding. sometimes there just seem to be things that are never meant to be.

Just once....Just once...... just one time before I die.....

aw.... never mind.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

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It has been a pretty fantastic season.  It's ending in a real ugly way and a bunch of the players are probably going to have to do some serious soul searching to figure out what happened...but it doesn't change what a success the season was.

Obviously we'd all like to be going to Denver next week.  But if you asked me whether I'd rather have Boston's roster come April 1st or ours, I wouldn't hesitate to take ours.

by APV on Oct 21, 2007 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

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Why does being a Cleveland sports fan always mean the same thing?!

by ploni on Oct 21, 2007 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

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Well, I think it's safe to come back.  I don't think my posting in the game thread is jinxing anything anymore.

I'm upset, yes.  This game was very close for quite a long time and could have gone either way.  Such is life.

I'm thrilled with where we are.  I would take Game 7 of the ALCS every year if you could promise it in Spring Training.  The rout hurts, but it beats how the season ended in 2006.  In September.  If anything, I would suggest they soak it in; really take in how much it hurts to see the score and the Red Sox Nation celebrating right in front of you.  Remember that with every pitch you take next year.

Shapiro and company should be proud.  I'm proud of the boys and I tip my virtual hat to them.  

Let's Go Tribe.

by nickjs21 on Oct 21, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

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A lot of you will probably be logging off LGT for a long time.  I just wanted to say that this forum feels amazingly like a family.  Dysfunctional at times, but I can honestly say that you guys feel like friends and I've never met most of you in person.

Thanks.

by tabler84 on Oct 21, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

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Doubled.  Sorry for my behavior tonight, Jay.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

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http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BOS/BOS199910100.shtml

I can still remember exactly where I was for this game, how I felt, what I wore, what I drank, what I did the next day, how long into the winter it was before I got over it (and Game 5).

I can't believe it's going to happen again.  I can't believe that we thought it wouldn't.  Cleveland.  0-139 in our last 139 fucking pro sport seasons.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

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Kenny's last bat in an Indians uniform.

by DukeSims on Oct 21, 2007 11:55 PM EDT reply actions  

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we'll trade for him for the stretch run in 2012 when we need a lefty bat, he'll have  been hitting .300 with 20 steals on the season for the last place red sox at the time.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 22, 2007 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

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Any chance the Sox bring Todd Jones in the game now?  No? Oh well. A great season, folks, and in a couple of days or weeks we'll feel really good about it.  So long for now.

by Fiddlesticks on Oct 21, 2007 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

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Would Cleveland ever chant hey, hey, goodbye?  I hope not.

by CU Adam on Oct 21, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

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Man, this is was a hard loss to take.  After watching Shaprio blow up the team in 2002 (for the good of the Indians), then watching that awful year in 03 it was nice to see such quick progress in 04 & 05.  Then there was a bit of a letdown in 06.  Then 2007 arrived- this was supposed to be our year.  I guess I was wrong.  As I cry over the winter, I will try to keep this series in perspective.  These were 2 evenly matched teams.  If we played the same series 100 times, I bet we would win it 50 times. Our team is not broken- we just lost the war.  Next year the Indians will certainly contend.  Congratulations on a great year Tribe!  Now I'm gonna go ball like a little girl...

by mark1 on Oct 21, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

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cold comfort:

given the fact that raffy-l and raffy-r are completely spent;

that pronk can't find his swing to save his life;

that cc has completely spit the bit and carmona's confidence is a very fragile thing.

give all of this, and given the fact that -- had lofton been called safe, had skinner sent him home, had garko's shot been a bit to the right -- and we could somehow win this game we would be absolutely spent, emotionally and physically, going into the series, maybe it's better to end it right here.

say what you will, but even if we had won this game it would have been very long odds for us in the series.

not impossible.  but i'd rather lose to the sox than face the red hot and rested rockies with half of the team exhausted or awol.

Asdrubal: Spanish form of "Hasdrubal". Means "Ba'al helps" from Phoenician azru "help" combined with the name of the god BA'AL.

by jonnykilbane on Oct 21, 2007 11:58 PM EDT reply actions  

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great ride my friends.....great ride...

by luifer5 on Oct 21, 2007 11:59 PM EDT reply actions  

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The sight of Victor crying on the dugout steps puts tears in my eyes.  Seeing my dad cry always made me cry as a kid, and this is breaking me down right now.

by maledicta on Oct 22, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

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Thanks to everyone... I'll be around all off season, that's for sure... anyone else weirded out by Manny talking right into the camera??  

Go Tribe.  Victor's crying, that brought my first real tears to my eyes.  I'm very sad right now.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 22, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

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see you all in february.

thanks for everything: all the fun, all the insight, all the comraderie.

i really feel like i found an internet home that's fitting for how much i love this team.

ps: hey everyone, don't forget the first rule of lgt!  i don't want this place overrun with idiots.

Asdrubal: Spanish form of "Hasdrubal". Means "Ba'al helps" from Phoenician azru "help" combined with the name of the god BA'AL.

by jonnykilbane on Oct 22, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

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It was a very good run for the Tribe this season, especially when I gave them very little chance to get to October when they were busy losing all those 2-1, 1-0, 3-2 games for a month in the middle of the summer....

But I shake my head a little when I read all these "we'll get'em next year" posts...

It's great experience for the entire team, but I don't know if the casual fan of baseball (I'm not a casual fan.... I don't know how many people here would consider themselves that) really, really understands and appreciates how hard it is to get this point... you have to be good, sure, but you need some luck (actually maybe a lot), guys need to stay healthy, other guys need to have career years, youngsters that you aren't expecting anything from need to produce above and beyond....

The Tribe had all of that this year...but there's no real reason to expect it to continue next season.. just ask the Tigers this year.... I'm not being negative, rather just trying to be realistic... I mean, no one can sit here and predict the impact all these innings are going to have on Sabathia and Carmona next season... want a comparison? Just look at the ChiSox and Tigers the years after their starters had to pitch deep into the playoffs... And what about Hafner? Is this just an off year, or is he, as someone said, headed toward Bob Hamelin territory? And would anyone honestly expect Betancourt to be as good next year?

Those are just a few of many questions heading into next season

Basically what I'm saying, is that losing at this time of the season, after being within one game of the Series totally sucks because, despite their obvious talent there's absolutely no guarantees the Indians will be back in this position next year...... In fact, I would wager the odds are actually against it happening again...

So, anyway...... GO ROCKIES!!!  

by harp1987 on Oct 22, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

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Er, who on this team had a career year?  Sabathia and Betancourt had their best years to date, but they're both under 30, and it's a little nebulous to pronounce a "career year" when their careers are so far from over.  But offensively?  No one.  You're actually hard-pressed to find a starter who hasn't declined significantly in the last two years.  

We won 96 games in a year in which our best offensive player (Hafner) went .266/.385/.451 and all of our free agent aquisitions flopped miserably (Dellucci, Nixon, Hernandez).  There's no reason this team can't be at least comporable to this year's success next year.

by maledicta on Oct 22, 2007 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

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there is no joy in tribe town, mighty tribe time has run out!! how disappointing...an awful way to end a great season of such hope...

Thanks Tribe...for a great year!!

Go Rockies...kick the beantown bombers into submission!!

by tribefan29 on Oct 22, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

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the key is the foundation.  We have good starting pitching. I don't think anybody is thinking there isn't a need to improve.  

The Indians lost primarily because they didn't know how to handle thing sin the playoffs. So the education is important.

But the Yankees are on a slide; they may not make the plahyoffs next year. I think two teams in the Central Division will make the playoffs next year.

The one thing I want to seeon the team next year is a little less "even keel" and I'd like to add the emotional team leader.

We don't have that right now. We have a lot of good, talented, QUIET-in-the-clubhouse guys. But we could use that really good vet.

I wouldn't mind signing Mike Lowell, especially since both the Tigers and white Sox are rumored to be ready to go after him.

No, there are no guarantees. If there were, this sport would suck.

by DukeSims on Oct 22, 2007 12:08 AM EDT reply actions  

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Thank you see you during the off season when hopefully we will bring in a proven gritty highly talented veteran to help push us over the top.  I am proud of this team and I am sure we will be back next year.  Lets do the right thing in the off season and we will continue our success.
Playoffs! LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 22, 2007 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

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Great post-season Tribe.

I'm thankful for everything you've given the fans. Gonna be a learning experience. Come back next year with wisdom gained from this post-season. You'll be vets next year. Hopefully that will mean CC and Carmona pitching more like the last three innings of Westbrook (and more generally Westbrook and Byrd all through this series).

Still, I look back on the victory over the Yankees as the key accomplishment done here. It was endlessly satisfying and I'll treasure the solemn faces on Yankee players for a long long time. The Indians pretty well ended the Yankee dynasty of the last decade.

It was good fight in the ALCS, but the guys learned you need to cut off the head or three Becketts will rise up in its place and then five key hits and it just spirals from there.

But to focus on the positive, I think that Byrd and Lofton need to come back, probably Sabathia too, maybe get an experienced, locked-in reliever for the bullpen and make sure pitchers don't burn themselves out over the season.

With this series done...it's a no brainer, I'm pulling for the Rockies. Just hoping it's not snowed out.

Thanks again Tribe for a wonderful 2007. It was a wonderful year and a beautiful couple of weeks which have shortened my life by years :)

by MKerina on Oct 22, 2007 12:16 AM EDT reply actions  

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Okay, it hurts.  We had them and then lost the series.  I have compared this series with 1999 several times, but upon reflection I think that that comparison is unfair.

This year, the Red Sox were the better team.  They have a better hitting line up, a true ace starter and a true closer.  Over seven games, that meant that they won four of seven.

In 1999, I thought we had the better team by several measures.  This year, I do not think that is true, and I never thought that was true.

In 1999, I was angry; this year, disappointed.

I think Wedge did a great job this year and in these playoffs.  The only big question I had was tonight with Gutz in the line up instead of Nixon.  Gutz got two hits, so edge to Wedge.

This team is not a Cinderella story; it's a team that's grown into a contender.  I am happy with that.

We have so much to be happy about, we have had so much unadulterated fun, that it would be wrong to crap all over this year just because we were one game short of going to the World Series.

by JamesPowell on Oct 22, 2007 12:20 AM EDT reply actions  

And another thing
Just a thought to take into the long Cleveland winter:

THIS IS THE TEAM THAT GOT JOE TORRE FIRED!

by JamesPowell on Oct 22, 2007 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

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I in no way meant to imply that the Indians won't be a contender next season... In fact, I would be surprised if they weren't picked to win the Central based on the nucleus they have returning, both in the rotation and in the everyday lineup.

But, for everything that went right this season, there's that much that no one can predict for next season...Sure, I think we all feel safe penciling Sabathia and Carmona in for 15 wins each, conservatively.... and likewise, I would expect Martinez and Sizemore to be offensive forces like they have been in the past....Garko looks like he could develop into a middle of the order run producer...

After that, though, there's a lot of uncertainty for a team that has as many supposed young core players as the Tribe.

Can Hafner return to his old form?

Will Casey Blake be the everyday third baseman next season? If so, what happens to Marte?

This team is still crying for a run-producing corner outfielder. Gutierrez showed flashes maybe being capable of producing at a .270-25-90 (ballpark estimates) if given full time status.

What about left field though?

What about Cliff Lee? His age and contract should make him attractive to a team looking for pitching, or does Shapiro hope he can overcome his head-in-rectum disease?

Bssically what I'm saying is I would fully expect the Indians to contend next year, but Shapiro's got plenty of work to do if he wants to give them the best opportunity to do that again.

by harp1987 on Oct 22, 2007 12:47 AM EDT reply actions  

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Of course, it makes sense that after game 4 of the ALCS, the Indians had a better than 50% chance of going to the WS.

At the beginning of next season, it will probably be in the 15-25% range.  It's not easy, with the increasing parity, to get to the WS.

by palcal on Oct 22, 2007 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

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it was a pleasure guys, see you next year

by Taquito on Oct 22, 2007 1:14 AM EDT reply actions  

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