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Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II

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Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I just came online to LGT - I can't believe we're on thread numero dos..come on kenny!
- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Okay, friends, checking in from scenic north Toledo. You're all charged with getting me through 90 minutes of class without an incident revealing the fact that I'm watching the game on my laptop. Go team!

by fleerdon on Oct 4, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

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Way to get post-season experience, Frank.

by fleerdon on Oct 4, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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Solid defender in CF? Really?

Incredible defender.

by afh4 on Oct 4, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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Wang at 76, CC at 80. When it comes to our bullpen vs. theirs, I like the matchups.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Second thread. Kickass. Let's max this one out, too.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Chuck, whaddya mean (re: your comments in thread 1)?

by nickjs21 on Oct 4, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

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Couldn't figure out the "love even you" comment - cuz you know we're all Indians blood-brothers on this site.
LeBron must GO!

by mauichuck on Oct 4, 2007 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
oh hey Shelly. You have a girl's name, and a little girl's swing.

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

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Who takes over at first now that Doug Mxylpk is out? I hear Duncan's a butcher in the field like his brother.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Shelley Duncan already, Joe?  Panic.

Duncan looks like The Mask

by DontCallMeJoey on Oct 4, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

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I think you can actually change it in your settings, but by default the threads will switch over to only showing the subject lines of posts at 800.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Got to love those Cameramen from NY hurting their own players.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Shelly Duncan? Didn't he play Peter Pan when I was a kid?
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
No fucking chance Shelley Duncan singles off of an 8 pitch AB.  Shit!

by DontCallMeJoey on Oct 4, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I want a DP really badly right now. REALLY.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
This comment just made me choke on my tea.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Worst comment by an announcer all year,  "and Joe Torre pushes the right button".
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I get the feeling the spanks aren't ever really going to go away...

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Balls. We're going to need a Jensen, Raffy, Raffy, JoBo appearance here.

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
No kidding. Especially after that pitch that Sizemore K'd on.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Ergh.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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Are you kidding me with those non strike calls to Damon?!?!
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
2 of those balls were strikes.  This is starting to really piss me off.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Who do you have to blow to get a called strike around here?

by DontCallMeJoey on Oct 4, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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This is one of the worst called games by a umpire since...?
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
My beer league softball game in 2000.
Railing against the sacrifice bunt since 2000.

by jdudas on Oct 4, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
COME ON CC STRIKE JETER OUT
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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No walks here baby, no walks ...
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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DO NOT WALK JETER!
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
This could get ugly or be our defining moment
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
One.
Railing against the sacrifice bunt since 2000.

by jdudas on Oct 4, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Bye, Bye Jeter.
Champion of the Kelly Shoppach for Catcher and Franklin Gutiérrez for Right Fielder campaigns. LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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Alright. Now just a nice little grounder here & I'll be a happy man.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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Tense inning. One down...
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Jesus Christ I'm freaking out.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

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Dammit. I wish these fucking announcers would stop talking about sacrificing like it's the greatest thing ever.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I hate the Yankees!
Champion of the Kelly Shoppach for Catcher and Franklin Gutiérrez for Right Fielder campaigns. LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I need a cigarette....  FUCK!
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
It'd be cool if the umpire took off his Bruce Froemming mask to reveal that he was actually...CV Bucknor!

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

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Blargh. 4-3.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

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Good move walking Ahole Rod.
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

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Bruce Froemming can't retire from umpiring soon enough!
This is an outrage.

by mpstable on Oct 4, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
The announcers are sac-happy because they are part of the TBS crew which is National League minded.

by Justin Higgins on Oct 4, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Looks like a JoBo sighting tonight
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

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IBB'ing A-Rod in the playoffs is like IBB'ing Ramon Vazquez.

by ASP on Oct 4, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

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Jensen and Fultz sightings.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Screw you Tony Gwynn. Screw you.

"Here come the Yankees"....say it again, I dare you.

by supermarioelia on Oct 4, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
WHERRE THE FUCK ARE THOSE FASTBALLS FROEMMINGER YOUFJAKLFJAKLFJA KLFJAKLFA
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
These guys outside of Gywen are just Yankee lovers like Joe Buck and that other loser.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

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We should start drinking every time they call someone "clutch." I'd be shitfaced by now.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

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Do you guys hear the douchebag screaming "oh no no no" every pitch?  I can't STAND that!
- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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Yeah, I have no idea what that is but someone needs to hit him.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Quality Start (TM) in mortal danger.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I love how Gameday edits the pitches so that they look high.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Ok, CC time to buck up.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
110 pitches.  This is his last inning, regardless.

Did that Cano homer set up shop in his head or what??

by DontCallMeJoey on Oct 4, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
BIG TIME CC!
Champion of the Kelly Shoppach for Catcher and Franklin Gutiérrez for Right Fielder campaigns. LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Wow, way to battle back against Posada.
Dawgs By Nature - Browns version of Lets Go Tribe.

by Chris Pokorny on Oct 4, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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EAT THAT YOU EFFING ANNOUNCERS
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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Oh god. That nearly killed me.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
1 MORE OUT BABY CC COME BABY
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

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Dominating in the zone.  At least for the last few pitches.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

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It makes me very nervous that they don't swing at anything out of the zone.
- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
Champion of the Kelly Shoppach for Catcher and Franklin Gutiérrez for Right Fielder campaigns. LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Jesus. This is ridiculous....
"You're boring. I don't mean preseason football boring. I mean Nascar on the radio boring." - P.M

by crazymoloh on Oct 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
My friends in the booth, THAT was fucking clutch.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
YES YES YES BABY YES YES EYS BABY YES MY ENTIRE FUCKING APARTMENT COMPLEX CAN HERE ME YELLING WHO THE FUCK CARES YES
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
TAKE A STEP OFF THAT LEDGE NOW.
Champion of the Kelly Shoppach for Catcher and Franklin Gutiérrez for Right Fielder campaigns. LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
OMG. Oh GOD. oh jesus.

I'm switching to liquor.

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I almost said this about 20 minutes ago ... and I don't drink liquor.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Jeez...I can't breathe anymore!!!!!
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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YES! You ultimately did the job in a troubling situation CC. Now, it's time to show just how deep our bullpen is.
Dawgs By Nature - Browns version of Lets Go Tribe.

by Chris Pokorny on Oct 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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*/me falls over in relief*
--
"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

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I'd feel better if the Tribe could get a few more runs...

by Jeffrey R on Oct 4, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

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I might be able to concentrate at least.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

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time to go to Lewis? It'd be nice to see some righty/righty matchups.

by JesseAK on Oct 4, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

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Alright guys, I have to step out.  I'll be watching and cheering along with all of you.

LfuckingGT.

by nickjs21 on Oct 4, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

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Is it possible to find national announcers who don't take it in the face repeatedly for the Yankees?  I mean come on.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

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Well, shit.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Yeah, these walks have nothing do with the awesomeness of the Yankees. C.C is just alternately wilting and responding to the pressure.
"You're boring. I don't mean preseason football boring. I mean Nascar on the radio boring." - P.M

by crazymoloh on Oct 4, 2007 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

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You mean the astounding patience of the Yankee lineup doesn't turn you on as well?
- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

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No.  No it does not.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Jensen Lewis. It's what you're been waiting for all your life. Yankees in the playoffs.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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I don't know if I can take a month of this....  OMG....  Must breathe - apt complex has to wonder what the hell is going on... SHEESH....
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
OK offense...let's give CC some love so we can turn it over to Jensen.
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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Boy I sure hope Jensen and Betancourt have been keeping sharp and taking their multivites. This could be a very busy weekend ahead.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Hey guys, I'm a Brewer fan but I love the Tribe too. I'm rooting for you guys to win it.  I had a question though: was it usual for Wedge to keep sabathia in there that long? and i know it worked out, but did you think he should have been pulled? not trying to start anything, just curious.

by BrewerFanMike on Oct 4, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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Sabathia's got a long rope...and by and large this season he's earned it

by APV on Oct 4, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

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ok thanks. i'm just used to ned yost and his horrible useage of pitchers/bullpen :)

by BrewerFanMike on Oct 4, 2007 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

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NO doubt that was a standard move by Wedgie (as the ump calls him apparently).  CC regularly goes over 100 pitches and he has a bit longer leash than most, because, he. is. good.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 4, 2007 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I could use some insurance runs.

It wass very nice seeing fan graph spike after dipping just under 50 when A-Rod was walked.

Shit

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 4, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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I think it's time to order my Hafner bobblehead another shot of whiskey

by APV on Oct 4, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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THe Leverage index was off the chart that inning.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

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C.C. has got to be out of the game now, with 118 or so pitches.

And he's probably not too happy with himself, and shouldn't be.  If he had his normal control tonight, he'd have done better.  Now we've got a nail-biter.

By the way, Shelley Duncan = Jon Van Every?

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

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Raffy Perez sighting. Here's hoping he's feeling like his old self.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

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LET'S GO, THE PRONK!
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

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Were these 118 pitches by C.C. high-pressure enough to exclude him from Game 4?

by supermarioelia on Oct 4, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

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I seriously doubt they send him out on 3 days rest anyway, but after ~120 pitches you gotta imagine it's gonna be Byrd.

If we don't sweep, that is.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

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If we're down 2-1, we'll see CC in Game 4. I don't think he'll let Wedge not pitch him.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Byrd is pitching Game 4. I can't see Wedge switching that up.

by JesseAK on Oct 4, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Glad the announcers are noting the small strike zone at least.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

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I would go gay for Hafner if he hit a home run here.
Dawgs By Nature - Browns version of Lets Go Tribe.

by Chris Pokorny on Oct 4, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

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This play by play guy wants steal attempts every AB

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 4, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

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That's because all the runners are standing exactly 6 feet from first.  Duh.
- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Someone's gotta say it...Gwynn sounds like an actual clown. "Gyuk gyuk, hey guys!"

by supermarioelia on Oct 4, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

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I call a Pronk double.
Champion of the Kelly Shoppach for Catcher and Franklin Gutiérrez for Right Fielder campaigns. LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

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This probably rules out a Game 4 start by C.C. as well.  Which is a shame, because we should be able to start Fausto in Game 5.

Of course, none of this will matter when we sweep them.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

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JORGE POSADA???

You bitches.

Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

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Vizcaino warming in the Yankee bullpen.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

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Sounds off on the TV in my office...what the hell is the "9" graphic supposed to say?

by DontCallMeJoey on Oct 4, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

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Shut down the running game on one guy thrown out. Seriously? Losers!
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
YES BABY GARKO VICTOR VICOTROJOJVLKSV
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA MVP IN YOU FOU CKKING FACE AROD
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Fuck yeah. And that was awesome to hear the drum!

by Jeffrey R on Oct 4, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

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VMART!!!!!

BEAT YOUR DRUM JOHN ADAMS!!!  BEAT YOUR DRUM!!!

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

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

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I like that the TBS guy had to hi-five that fan.

by Jeffrey R on Oct 4, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Which?  Do you love this game, or are you drunk?  Or both?  gradyforpresident, are you just saying you love this game because you saw it?

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I LOVE THAT MAN I LOVE HIM I SAY
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

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Anyone see the screen graphic?

2-RUN HOME RUN ... RYAN GARKO

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2-RUN HOME RUN .... ONE OF THESE NON-YANKEE GUYS, WHATEVER THEIR NAMES ARE

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

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I admit...I was talking to someone and I was fooled

by APV on Oct 4, 2007 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Yeah that was odd. I did a double-take to make sure VMart was running the bases.

by supermarioelia on Oct 4, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I love that TBS' graphics had that as Garko hitting the homer. Fuck you, TBS.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

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Losers at TBS had Garko hitting that HR on their graphic, just shows how pathetic they are.  This broadcast is just unbelievable bad.  Now on top of that Brendly throws in the debbie downer.  I really hate this crew and it isn't through the 6th inning yet.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

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"The Yankees find ways to come back in the game".

That's what you say when the opposing team hits a 2 run HR?? wtf???

- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

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I took a peek at Pinstripe Alley, they're complaining about the anti-Yankee bias.  Hi-larious.

by Rachie on Oct 4, 2007 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Anti-Yankee Bias, are you kidding me?
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

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That's right, Gwynn, just like that.

You'd think he's never seen a baseball game before.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

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I was hoping since he was an NL guy his own career he wouldn't bow down and kiss the Yankees ass but apparently he is a licker too.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

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HAI EVERYBODEE I'M ON TV HURRRR
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by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

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I swear, next game I go to I'm going to go over there & tell John Adams he's the best.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

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He really is... Give that man a golden mallet!
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Jhonny with the Jeteresque clutch bloop double.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

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He's the clutchiest clutch of clutch!  
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by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Wooot!! Bring him home, Kenny!
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by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

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Don't know why I'm even attempting to try do work, its just not happening.

by new zealand tribe fan on Oct 4, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

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Wang at 92 pitches. I'm guessing this is his last inning, no matter what Lofton does.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

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Like murderous murderers who will stop at nothing.

Even murder.

Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

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Oh god, I'm loving this.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

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Jesus, that was some pasta diving!
Railing against the sacrifice bunt since 2000.

by jdudas on Oct 4, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

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This is really really huge to take the pressure off of J-Lew, or whoever is coming in right now.

What amazing timing for victor!!

and kenny!!! AH!

- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

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It's funny too, because if Jeter had more than ZERO range to his left he probably gets that.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

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2 steps to his left and he couldn't get it!  Gold glove my ass!
Railing against the sacrifice bunt since 2000.

by jdudas on Oct 4, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

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Does anyone else want to see CC come back out just to see if he can get one or two more outs.  Of course have someone in the 'pen ready to go, but see what he's got left.  He is the ace, after all.
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by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

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It's 4am in Istanbul.  Indians-Yanks Playoff game audio with Hamilton.  Ramadan morning drummers going through the streets waking people for the last meal before sunrise.  Cultures collide.  

GO TRIBE!!

Keep up the great work, LGT posters!

by macasson on Oct 4, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

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I was in Istanbul last year for Ramadan.  It really is something...  Cultures do collide...
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by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I miss the 4am Indians games... Now I'm all nostalgic.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I'm so fucking jealous of both of you. I love Jerusalem, and Istanbul is the city I most want to visit next.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I'm down with that - truth is if I'm feeling right for the next game, I can definitely find a bar that's crawling with Yankees fans somewhere in this city - Jerusalem feels like a suburb of New York right now.  It would be fun to show up in my David Justice jersey and watch the tribe kick some ass.
- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Jake -- was there ever a doubt that you were staying up for the game?!?!  

Blake!!!!!

by macasson on Oct 4, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Oh, absolutely not! How bout you?  I think we got lucky with the (relatively) early start times our series got scheduled with!
- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

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You got that right - and I think it's an hour and a half earlier tomorrow.  

by macasson on Oct 4, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

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By the way - how are you watching?  I discovered that my regular season mlb.tv works for the playoffs - I came this close to paying $25 for the playoff package then I figured I should give this a try.
- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

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just the audio feed - my wireless connection can only just handle that, and even that is a bit of a stretch.  i have to position the laptop just so.  not that i'm complaining - this is light years ahead of past visits trying to follow the tribe.  

by macasson on Oct 4, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
...and the Yankees pull the Wang out early.




Hee hee.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's keep it going!
I love the approach - up-the-middle, opposite way, take what the pitcher gives you; if we can keep this going, we can be a MAJOR force in this postseason.  

Let's win this game!  :-)

Go Tribe! :-)

by indiansfan on Oct 4, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

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I'm glad the music is drowning these guys out.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

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That is great.
So much for shutting our running game down by sending a message!
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I have to say, Ross Ohlendorf doesn't put a lot of fear into my heart right now.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

How many pitches has CC thrown?
Isn't it around or over 110?  I'm not sure I'd put him back out there; plus, I could be mistaken, but from an interview he gave, it sounded like he may be a bit under the weather (cold, perhaps?)  Not sure.
Go Tribe! :-)

by indiansfan on Oct 4, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

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118 I think. No way he goes out for the next inning.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

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KLove with the steal!
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by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

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I can't describe how happy/excited I am.  I'm going to send Lofton a pair of my boxers in the mail.

by DontCallMeJoey on Oct 4, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

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I feel the same way (well, minus the boxers). I have this big stupid grin on my face when we're doing well like this.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Ladies and gentlemen ... we have a bed-shitting.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

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Muahahaha. I think the temptation to check the Yankees fan boards tonight will be too great to pass up.
--
"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Lofton ties Henderson with 33 post season steals for the record. Awesome.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

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Remember how Posada shut down our running game by throwing out Sizemore.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

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GOOD AB GUTZ. LEBRON IS SHUT UP HAHAHAHAHHAHA I LOVE IT
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

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Hopefully this puts to rest the notion that the Yankees have a deeper bullpen (because they have one good - lights out - reliever).
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

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But they have JOBA! He eats lead and shits gold!

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

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How about those Yankees now, LeBron?
Dawgs By Nature - Browns version of Lets Go Tribe.

by Chris Pokorny on Oct 4, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

My thoughts exactly!
Three words for LeBron:  "Deal with it."  :-)

Go Tribe!

Go Tribe! :-)

by indiansfan on Oct 4, 2007 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

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watching a great game from home, sick family kept me home.  2 home runs hit in my bleacher seats, o well!I hope to get to the mezzanine tomorrow, rotten start time. I love to see Torre's sad, sad face right now. Keep it going, tribe bombers!

by msmnsoda on Oct 4, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

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CASEY FUCKING BLAKE YES SIR
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

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Maybe these early starts won't be so bad after all: at this rate, the game will STILL BE ON by the time I get home from work. Awesome. :)
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

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OMG I can't stand it!!!!!!
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

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OMFG you guys.

You guys.

OMFG.

Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

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CASEY BLAKE!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Dawgs By Nature - Browns version of Lets Go Tribe.

by Chris Pokorny on Oct 4, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

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HOLY SHIT!!! CASEY!!!!
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

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I hope people are talking shit to LeBron (sort of)

by DontCallMeJoey on Oct 4, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

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How do we line up our relievers now?  Jensen for multiple innings?  Laffey?  I'd rather save the Raffys so the yanks don't get to see them until it's a tight spot.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

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I'm actually hoping we see no Raffys and no Borowski tonight.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Actually, I fully support a JoeBo appearance tonight ... as long as the score stays where it is and we have him on a 3-run leash.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

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No.  

Just no.

Please?

Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

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The announcers just said THE SINGLE MOST RIDICULOUS thing I've heard tonight. Wow.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

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They're pondering how different last inning would've gone if Jeter had sac bunted with guys on first & second and nobody out & how much better the Yankees would be blah blah blah. It's really dumb, they keep talking about bunting & stealing as if they're the only thing that matters.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

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they can't stand the thought of the yankees losing

by msmnsoda on Oct 4, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

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About the sacrifice changing the face of the game and altering the negotiations in North Korea?

by DontCallMeJoey on Oct 4, 2007 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

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LOL, Brendly is taking about a sac bunt in a 9-3 game.
Champion of the Kelly Shoppach for Catcher and Franklin Gutiérrez for Right Fielder campaigns. LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

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That's why Bob Brenley is in the booth & not on the bench. What a dick.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Remember that time Brenly was managing the Snakes and Schilling has a perfect game in the 8th and his team was up 2-0 and the opposing batter (Ben Davis) got a bunt hit to break it up?

Brenly bitched about it for days afterwards, about the unwritten rules of baseball and all this nonsense, never once mentioning that Davis GOT THE TYING RUN TO THE PLATE, as if his pitcher's quest for a historical mark meant a goddamn thing to the other team trying to win the game.

Since then, I have never had any respect for Brenly as a baseball man.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

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RISP STAT: YANKEES 1-6, INDIANS 4-4 SSS IN YOUR FUCKING FACES TBS AND ESPN AND YANKEES AND WHOEVER THE FUCK ELSE
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

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Even Sizemore is going to get a hit with 2 strikes.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

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My prediction genius has left me.  Don't worry I am like Manny I am a born to do this. I just need some practice.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Superstition time - watching game on plasma TV - Yanks 3 Tribe 0.  Watching game on small TV in computer room or listening on radio in car.  Tribe 9 Yanks 0.

Guess I should go down between innings and turn the big TV off.  Good thing the computer chair is comfortable.

by IndyDave on Oct 4, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

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If you want to give me your plasma TV, I'll take one for the team.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I think its the TV - bad karma would follow to you.  :)

by IndyDave on Oct 4, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Wow, guys, did you see how good of a jump cabrera got on that fly ball?
- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

BA w RISP!
Yankees:  1 for 6 = .167
Indians:  4 for 5 = .800

SSS, I know, but still interesting.  :-)

Go Tribe! :-)

by indiansfan on Oct 4, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

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I have never been prouder to be an Indians fan.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

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God, I wish I was down there right now.
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

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HOLY SHIT!!! I JUST LOST THE GAME BECAUSE MY ROOMMATES ARE RECORDING GREY'S ANATOMY AND THE OFFICE ON OUR DVR AND I CAN"T WATCH A THIRD CHANNEL WHILE IT'S RECORDING ON ANOTHER TWO!!!!  STUPID ROOMMATES AREN'T HERE RIGHT NOW AND I CAN'T CHANGE THE FUCKING CHANNEL.  THIS IS BULLSHIT.  I'M STUCK LISTENING TO IT ON INTERNET RADIO.  HOW THE FUCK DOES THIS HAPPEN.  AND WHY CAN'T I JUST GO AHEAD AND TURN OFF THE FUCKING DVR AND WATCH THIS GAME!!!  CURSES - CURSES ON YOU GUY FROM THE OFFICE WHO ISN'T FUNNY ENOUGH TO KEEP ME FROM WATCHING THIS GAME.  FUCKING SHIT.  THIS SUCKS...

SOMEONE JUST SHOOT ME...

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

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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Here is a suggestion, GET NEW ROOMMATES!
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

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It's "grey's anatomy," so apparently he lives with several women.  Nice work.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

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And by the way ... Gutierrez gets to that Blake shot in the corner.  But they don't have Gutierrez.  No, they don't.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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WHY?  Why Raffy in the 6th?  Somebody get a sniper up on the parking lot in case Wedge gets dumber.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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What's the problem? Don't you want the best pitchers out there?

by Jeffrey R on Oct 4, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Yes, when the game is on the line! Lewis is plenty good for this situation.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Eh, there is still a lot of time left in the game. Maybe we can see Lewis later on, when there is less time for them to catch up.

by Jeffrey R on Oct 4, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I love using Perez here. Get his confidence back in a semi-intense situation.

by supermarioelia on Oct 4, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

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If we need Raffy tomorrow and he's too tired...

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

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Let's go Raffy-L!
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

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Dudes. It's the right move. We have to win this game.

by ASP on Oct 4, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

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Use Lewis. At the first sign of trouble, bring in Perez. Makes much more sense.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I don't get it unless Wedge wants Perez to get some work in a non pressure post season situation
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

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Non pressure?
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Anybody know where foxsports.com gets their umpire stats?  I'd like to see how Froemming's 6.5 bb/9 matches up against the norm.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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Clutch comment over on Baseball-Analysts.com, in response to the series preview that Ryan co-wrote ...

I disagree with the analysts' preferences for the Indians' bullpen over the Yankees. In the playoffs, the quality of the top 3 in the pen takes on disproportionate importance because of the off-days.

Right.  Because your starters are so awesome, you couldn't possibly need more than two relievers.  And because Torre is so unconventional, he'll put in Rivera and Joba whenever he needs them.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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Joe might use Joba and Riveria tonight.  They abuse these guys and I am not quite sure how Riveria are hasn't fallen off with all the pitching he has been doing the last decade.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Riveria is a complete freak.

Chances of Joba being able to handle the Rivera method: Zero.

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I'll take the Raffys against the 2 of them anyhow.  Rivera doesn't scare me coming in the 8th with runners on like he used to.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Moose in the pen! 8|
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"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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I love Perez here.  It's the lefty part of the lineup, and there may not be any low-leverage innings in this series.  A six-run lead against this lineup is not enough with 12 outs left to go.

I'll be happy to see him go two.

In other news, FUCK YEAH STRIKEOUT EAT IT DUNCAN!

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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Got NO Melky!!!!
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Well, if Cleveland can do it any one can, right, Bob ,Tony?  Jerk off!
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Hey did you guys know that the yankees can take the lead in a 9-3 game with one swing of the bat?
- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
What the hell? Are you hearing the Shapiro comments? Makes him sound like he's Hart's protegee.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I bet Rafi-L in because of his recent struggles, nice to get him in a lower leverage situation.  Also, its great to put a zero up there after we score... momentum does exist.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 4, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
i don't think the yankees really have seen our pitching, have they...go raffy left!

by msmnsoda on Oct 4, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Lots of pitches for Raffy.  I don't think we'd see him again tomorrow barring extras, so I'd think about sending him out for 2.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Bye bye, Shelly!
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Ahhh, now that's the Raffy-L I love.  :)
--
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by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Carmona is going 9 tomorrow in any event.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Wow, that replay makes it look like Kenny stole that base with a huge jump and very little raw speed.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
WooooooooWeeeeeeeee!!

What an inning!

Yankees fans at the hotel:  

The Indians aren't winning - the Yankee's are blowin' it

Torre's an idiot - he shoulda taken Wang our long ago!

The Yankee's bull pen is much better than the Indians!

All those long faces in the Yankee's dugout

And LeBron with the same look on his face as when the Spurs stomped a mud hole in his ass.

Man, this is even better than I imagined!

My dick's so hard right now a cat couldn't scratch it!

LeBron must GO!

by mauichuck on Oct 4, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Bahahahahaha
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Seriously, this is about the Tribe. Not LeBron. F LeBron.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

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Is anyone else shocked that Frank Thomas is so likable?

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
It is very interesting for sure.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Sounds like Thomas is just blowing a lot of smoke.  He hasn't really said anything insightful.  Everybody plays hard, plays great, blah, blah, blah.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Oh, I'm not saying he's any good -- he's just starting out anyway -- I'm just saying, I always figured he was a prick.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

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If Ozzie does not like him there must be some good to him.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
The commercial with his kids pillow fighting is pretty funny.

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Yep - surrounded by Yankee fans.

I got a bet with one of 'em - he's got the Yanks and I got the Tribe.

Just told him I'm gonna fix you the best ribs you ever bought!

LeBron must GO!

by mauichuck on Oct 4, 2007 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Wang isn't an Ace, Skip!
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Thanks to the TBS crew for belittling LeBron for wearing the Yankees hat!

I like the King but he just doesn't get it...he's too young to know the pain it causes.

Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Uhhh...I expected the Tribe to post a lot of runs.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Talking about the inheritent greatness of Wang, just not this start. Why won't you say that about Carmona?

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
"If your pitching isn't pitching well, you're not gonna win."

Genius.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

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I'm glad at least a few of us are listening to the TV so the rest of us know what these idiots are saying PRONK
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
:) Real geniuses these announcers.  Hafner Joins the Party! OH YEA!
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

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SEE ABOVE POST HR PRONK YES BABY
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Bahahahahahahahahahaha
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Who are these fucking guys????
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
PRONK!!!
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Ross Ohlendorf does NOT scare the Indians.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Please rest the BP!
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Hammy: "Victor a triple shy of the cycle"
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
If Vic goes for the cycle... I don't know... just I don't think it'll ever happen...  
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
That's classic stuff.  Victor's 2007 season may or may not be a triple short of the cycle - I'm too lazy to look it up.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Victor has one career triple in 2004!
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

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VIC!!!!  Someone remind me once again remind me who has the better bullpen?  Just remind me.  Please pretty please....
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
XD XD XD
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by AngG on Oct 4, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Ron Guidry sez:

Ross.  Listen to me.  You suck.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

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Anybody has access to a tool to check our record on games the day after scoring 10+?  Anecdotally, I feel like we typically struggle, but maybe that's just by a skewed comparison.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Ohlendorf = Yankees Tom Mastny, but way worse.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I think this team is on maximum mojo right now.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
SUCK IT, Yankee fans who heckled me after Damon's HR. Suck it.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Jhonny ... oh I feel Jhonny here
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Just got off the phone with Scott Raab (aka judahda).  He can't be here during the game because he can barely function.

But he wanted you to know ... his eight-year-old son just took his Lebron jersey and threw it in the garbage.  "Where it belongs."

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I don't want to take anything for granted, but how about we put in Trot just to taunt them?

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I am literally dancing with joy up and down the aisles here. Awesome.
--
"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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i would lol, but i hear you disapprove of lol-ing.
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by AngG on Oct 4, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

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This is like one of those unrealistic dreams.  WOWOWOWOW

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

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I am full of delight on this evening. I keep squeaking. It's kind of becoming a problem.
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by AngG on Oct 4, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

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Great to see you Ang - was wondering where you were...
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
being quiet! also, my mom's internet boyfriend is visiting, so i was socializing.

he is a yankees fan. i have already expressed my disapproval.

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by AngG on Oct 4, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Disapproval?  How politically correct of you.  I would have expressed myself more forcefully, at least taunted him a lot.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
hey, i already started a fight about not eating meat; i didn't need to start another about baseball allegiances.
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by AngG on Oct 4, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Another vegetarian here?  I just made a soy burger with Cleveland Stadium mustard

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

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yep. (vegan, actually.) that sounds delicious. /jealous!
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by AngG on Oct 4, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Wedge with a decision tomorrow: Play the percentages with Michaels or the red-hot Lofton?

by ASP on Oct 4, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Kenny is an excellent low ball hitter. You keep Kenny in there.

by Toxicadam on Oct 4, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I think the anti-LeBron stuff is plain stupid.  Plus, I am usually not for switching loyalties.  That said, maybe he will decide to be an Indians fan.  And I know he will be on board after this series.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 4, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I'm running on excitement overload here.

I'm gonna have to ramp it down a bit.

Maybe it's time to start drinking.

Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
How many pitchers are they carrying?  7 relievers?  Who else do they have in the pen before Joba and Mariano?

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Great to see you, Ang.

Just to clarify, I don't disapprove of LOL'ing after I've posted something hilarious.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Sometimes a good LOLZ is all that needs to be said.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
RHP Mariano Rivera
RHP Joba Chamberlain
RHP Luis Vizcaino
RHP Kyle Farnsworth
RHP Ross Ohlendorf
RHP Jose Veras

Plus whoever is not starting between Clemens, Mussina and Hughes

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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This is so beautiful....
The poster formerly known as JRam.

by Joe on Oct 4, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Seriously considering hitting the beer fridge here at work

by new zealand tribe fan on Oct 4, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Only 2.30pm Friday afternoon, still I am the boss and there is a good cause

by new zealand tribe fan on Oct 4, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I'm not sure which is more appalling.  The fact you have a beer fridge at work or the fact you haven't started hitting it yet.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Very cleverly hidden in a credenza unit, open the cupboard door and bingo there's the fridge!

by new zealand tribe fan on Oct 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Brenly touted the Yanks as the heavy favorite.

Also, the shitty DHL ad with Lofton going everywhere BUT Cleveland pisses me off.

But those two things combined can't seem to wipe this big-ass grin off my face.

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

by emd2k3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Yeah, but they checked the obligatory Boston, NY, Chicago, Los Angeles, Northern California and Atlanta boxes.
Turf Toe -- Sports skewered weakly (and weekly.)

by emd2k3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Was it ironic that it came on just after Lofton knocked that scrub pitcher with his 3rd hit

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 4, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I want to know why the Yankees were the heavy favorite, we did win our division unlike these wild card yankees.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

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i find the lack of cleveland as a place lofton might go part of the hilarity of that commercial.

the yankees apparently having been the heavy favorite, however, just made me roll my eyes.

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by AngG on Oct 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
As someone else said, the Yankees have seven relievers.

JOBA
JOBA
JOBA
JOBA
JOBA
JOBA
Mo

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

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Yes. Bring on this ... Joba. The Pronk wants a new chew toy.
--
"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

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ahh, yankee bullpen, what a great bullpen...

by msmnsoda on Oct 4, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
although this hasn't gone just how I thought, I was pretty confident in tonight's matchup.  But I am kinda scared of Pettite.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 4, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Granted, this was a different team back then, but we owned his ass in the 97 playoffs. I don't fear him at all.
--
"Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well."

by vbc3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
me, too  no pettit fear with carmona countering.  pure bliss tomorrow...

by msmnsoda on Oct 4, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
me, too  no pettit fear with carmona countering.  pure bliss tomorrow...

by msmnsoda on Oct 4, 2007 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I think it actually sends the wrong message to bring JoBo in now.  Like it or not, we're going to need him in some important spots; no need to let the Yanks size him up when it doesn't matter.

Also:  WOOOOOOOOHHOOOOOOOOOO

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

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Agree
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Burn JoBo. Don't let him pitch in any meangful situations. Those are Raffys' job.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I volunteered to drink my roommate's Bud Light (it sucks, so he was not looking forward to drinking it).

Oh, I have a paper due tomorrow. BUT FUCK THAT! PLAYOFFSSSSSSS

Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I have a phyics problem set due at 11:30 AM tomorrow, with class before that.

But...

PLAYOFFS!

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
shit, email it to me. I'll bang it out. I'm the goddamn Victor Martinez of Physics.

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Appreciate the offer, but I'm a physics major, so I need to learn to do it. ;-)

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
So we don't have him when we need him tomorrow, of course!

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Raffy threw 20 pitches in the first inning.  We wouldn't use him again regardless.  Might as well eat an inning.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Awww, settle down. I'm sure they could get an inning out of him tomorrow if necessary. I'm glad that the lower quality part of the pen only needs to get the last six outs.

by Jeffrey R on Oct 4, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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I agree...work the rest of the scrap heap in the BP....save Jensen, Betancourt and JoBo
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

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A normally reasonable Yankee friend of mine just said "You know, it's awfully early in the series to be getting this worked up."

My response: "This is Cleveland. Pounding the Yankees. In the first game of the series. Asking people to not get worked up is like asking the sun to not shine."

Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Not to mention that it's a 5-game series. Win the first one & the other team's gotta take 3 of 4 to come back.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
We're definitely not seeing Raffy again tomorrow.  That being the case, I doubt we'll see Raffy B or JoBo tonight, and hope/plan on having Fausto go 7.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Oh man. OH MAN. My friend in the class I skipped tonight just sent me this text message:

(asking the prof) "Can I get an extra copy of the test questions for Andrew?"
Prof: "Oh, is he watching the Indians game?"

Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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Hehehehehe.

The people at my new job are already making bets on whether I call in sick or not next Wednesday in the event of a Game 5.

Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
That was nice, but Trot wouldn't have needed to slide.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Your right he would have played it off the wall.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Ok, this better be it for Mr. L after all these left handed jokers.

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
So will we hopefully see Mastny to close out the 8th & 9th? Maybe Fultz? Someone not named Rafael or Joe?

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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Gutz might be the best outfielder playing tonight (defensively).
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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OK I officially eat shit.  What tired/dead arm.  Go Tribe!!!!!!!!
spinske

by spinske on Oct 4, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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You guys are crazy if you think we won't use Perez tomorrow, after he mowed down six guys tonight, after almost a week of rest, and with another off-day on Saturday.

You worry too much.  There are no Perez rules.  Hell, he was a starter four months ago.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

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I will shut up about that forever now. I'd forgotten he was a starter.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Rules?  RULES?!

Perez laughs at rules.

Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

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That is what a good arm coming out of the 'pen looks like.  Take notes NY.  I'd say remember, but you won't be around long enough this post season for it to matter.
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

So how's the postseason feel?
Been awhile for you guys.  More power to you.  Listen it's one game, calm down.  When you start your reliever tomorrow we'll even things out and see you in five.

by yankee come lately on Oct 4, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: So how's the postseason feel?
... okay.
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by AngG on Oct 4, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: So how's the postseason feel?
Say, bye now!
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: So how's the postseason feel?
Reliever ... right ...
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: So how's the postseason feel?
I'd rather be in our position than yours.  And there's been more than one player who has said that Carmona's stuff is better than CC's by far.  Oh, that's right - you haven't even seen our best reliever yet.  See you in 5 my ass.
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by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: So how's the postseason feel?
It'd be cool if, instead of a reliever, we could start a guy with the 2nd-best ERA among AL starters this year.  If only...

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Yankee fan: Andy and Rocket are both very beatable, but who on our staff would you rather have starting tomorrow? Mussina? I gotta have faith in Andy to go out and get it done, and I think he will. Yanks should jump all over the kid too

by ASP on Oct 4, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
PHIL HUGHES?!?!

So, we get Mussina?!?! YES YES YES!

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Oh please, let's talk some more about the Yankees' pitching evolution.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Jay:  Exactly right about Perez being a starter 4 months ago.  You expect him to have that days rest between appearances.  I'd say we're more likely to see him in the 8th than tomorrow.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
so we'll see Mussina in the 4th tomorrow?

by ASP on Oct 4, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Gwynn: "The spray chart on Sizemore shows a lot of good information... blah blah only hit .277 after being a .300 hitter last year... blah blah pulls the ball too much."

Here's an idea: STOP MAKING ASSUMPTIONS AND LOOK UP LAST YEAR'S SPRAY CHART.  GOOD LORD.

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Pretty sure Ted Williams has something to say about these so called spray charts.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Let me guess, Gwynn (who I normally like) didn't mention the increase in walks.
Turf Toe -- Sports skewered weakly (and weekly.)

by emd2k3 on Oct 4, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Gotta say that Chip Caray hasn't bothered me at all.  He falls into basic traps (bunting, etc) but I prefer him to some of the other jokers in the mic.

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Wow, he must be so absurdly stoked.  I'd love to hear  his call of this one.

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
mlb radio is only $15.  It's worth it if you only hear our last 10 wins of 2007.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
That was outside. But I don't care.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Bruce (umpire) knows the game is over .. he wants to go home now.

by Toxicadam on Oct 4, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Yeah, at this point I'm not going to complain. Too much.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Looks like something Fox TV would try to roll out in the summer.

Horrible.

by Toxicadam on Oct 4, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Meh, he's much funnier in small doses and when he doesn't go over the top.  He is an unreal impressionist, but I like his Madden better when it's toned down and simply accurate, as opposed to, "TURDUCKEN, FOOD, ARARAAHH!"

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
HIS NAME IS SKIP CARY. I don't know why they keep messing it up. (I live in Atlanta, he does the Braves games)

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

If you're referring to the announcer on the TBS
Yankees-Indians telecast tonight, that IS Chip Carey, NOT Skip.

Hello gte619n,

Chip is Skip's son, and like his father, he too is now at TBS, either beginning this year or last year.

Chip used to be on the FOX baseball pregame show about 3-5 years ago, the place where Jeannie Zelasko now occupies.  Chip then went to Chicago to do Cubs telecasts, just like his famous grandfather Harry Carey did.  But, either in 2006 or 2007, Chip joined his father Skip in Atlanta, and the Carey who was on the Yankees-Indians telecast was Chip, NOT Skip.

Just FYI.  :-)

Go Tribe! :-)

by indiansfan on Oct 5, 2007 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Remember how tense we were at the beginning of this game?
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Relax my French friend...there are a lot of off days in this series

by APV on Oct 4, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I don't like it either, Volt, but I've learned to give Wedge the benefit of the doubt lately.  Maybe J-Lew has shown some serious anxiety leading up this series.  Maybe he wanted J-Lew to mow down A-Rod, just to get a taste for it.

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
He wants to get their feet wet in the playoffs. I like it.

by Justin Higgins on Oct 4, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Seriously, is Mastny only allowed to pitch in losing blowouts?

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I don't love Lewis here, but I guess its ok--- he would be fine to pitch tomorrow.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 4, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Eh, I'm not gonna freak out about it. It's the playoffs, these guys are gonna go tomorrow if we need them.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
where the hell was that pitch Brucie???
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Carmona= Reliever
Westbrook=Meat

Really.  Come on.  Be honest.

You've got one starting pitcher that can beat us.

Yanks in five.

by yankee come lately on Oct 4, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Carmona= Reliever
You need to detox from that grain alcohol
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Carmona= Reliever
Carmona is a reliever? Uh-huh... Ya... And Chien-Ming is an Ace...

by Justin Higgins on Oct 4, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Carmona= Reliever
Quite clearly, you are drunken.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Carmona= Reliever
Roger Clemens got paid nearly as much as the Florida Marlins to get you guys 6 wins. Talk about MEAT.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Carmona= Reliever
Only a Yankee fan is stupid enough to come over and post something like this when they're losing 11-3

by Nat on Oct 4, 2007 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Carmona= Reliever
Blind arrogance.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Carmona= Reliever
I'll give you credit. You at least had one sentence that was more than 3 words. Pretty impressive.

by Toxicadam on Oct 4, 2007 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Carmona= Reliever
Westbrook might be meat... but what the hell is Clemens?  He might be the most overrated big game pitcher in the league.  Plus, he isn't healthy.  And at best, he gives you 5 innings, then what?  3 IP of Joba... bring it.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 4, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
We're going straight-up Circle of Trust this evening so far.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I wouldn't mind Lewis for an inning here. I think these announcers are idiots, but they were mentioning getting guys' feet wet here in a non-pressure situation, which I don't discount the effect of.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I get chills thinking about how Jensen Lewis must be feeling right now. Being an Indians fan his whole life .. and then pitching against Derek Jeter for his first time.

Awesome.

by Toxicadam on Oct 4, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Seriously. I just flailed hysterically for him when I saw him come out of the bullpen.
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by AngG on Oct 4, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
It's incredible. He's got to be having the time of his life.

Congratulations, Lewis. Let's get you a ring.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Agreed with the feet-wet thing.

Rafael Perez, 2007, on zero days rest:

7 games
7.1 innings
3 singles
1 double
0 triples
0 home runs
0 walks
0 HBP
0 runs allowed

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
You forgot my favorite stat. Tell me!
The poster formerly known as JRam.

by Joe on Oct 4, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
It's going to be hilarious if A-Rod does not do well in the playoffs and Yankees management lets the best player of all time walk.
The poster formerly known as JRam.

by Joe on Oct 4, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
To the NL, ideally.  I hear San Francisco is nice.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
THAT WAS FAST, WHAT UP JENSEN
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Brenly's right - the yankees are just hacking.  Jensen should be able to stretch out for 2, easy.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Maybe Wedge is like, "F it, it's the playoffs, we're rested, we've got off days coming.  Circle of trust it is, so we can just paste them into the pavement."

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
And when I really thought about all the off-days...I agree with you.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Bruce must have dinner reservation for 10:30.

Glad that was strike 3!

Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Jensen Lewis is unimpressed by the Yankee Mystique.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
There are only two pitchers I don't want to see in the 9th - Raffy-R and JoBo.  I don't care who else Wedgie sends out there.
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by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
HIRE JUAN LARA (I know he isn't on the roster)
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Tomorrow's task while I'm "working": make up an animated gif of Jeter falling over striking out.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Oh pleasepleaseplease.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Post that for everyone because, seriously, I will be replaying that in my head over and over and over.

I loved the way he kept looking back at the mound as he retreated t the dugout.

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

by emd2k3 on Oct 4, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Favorite broadcast moment of the night: back in inning four, when Caray asked, "Do you think Sabathia is pitching up in the zone because he's not finishing his pitches, or because that's the game plan?"

Analyst: "Well, it depends on what he and Carl Willis decided.  He might be having trouble getting the ball down, but it might be how they decided to attack the Yankee lineup!"

That narrows it down, thanksmuch.

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
C.C did have trouble with is command tonight but the Yankees are not good high fastball hitters. So yes and NO.  He was trying to go up high.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
What is a 2-iron?  Hamilton keeps describing Hafner's HR as such and I don't care for golf.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
More or less, a club you use when you're looking for a long shot. If hit correctly, it'll produce a line drive shot.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
A 2-iron produces a lot of length with a lower ballflight.

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
not much loft.  2 iron has almost no angle.  Line drive homerun

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 4, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I know nobody wants to hear this, but there is an opportunity to get one of those guys a little work, so they're not coming in a little rusty tomorrow.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Great to see Raffy-L back on his game, isn't it?

by sullidav on Oct 4, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Definitely.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Yes.  So great.  Really, really great.

Four strikeouts, and only Jeter made anything like good contact.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Announcers are dead on for Victor's cycle chance.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
JoBo pretty much pitches the same healthy, tired, refreshed, 4 days in a row, etc.

by ASP on Oct 4, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Start the debate. Player of the game? I say Victor.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Kenny with Victor at the side.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Alarm for work goes off at 3:30am; thinking of not sleeping at all and just re-watching the game.

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
we really need a big outing from Carmona, if we can take 2 games here in the JAKE, ill be a big advantage....maybe we wont see BYRD pitching is this series

by luifer5 on Oct 4, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
My thought before today was Pettite is much more worrisome than Wang.  Lefty, dangerous, always solid postseason.  Don't get me wrong, I like our chances but I think tomorrow is a worse prospect than today was.

by sullidav on Oct 4, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
GARKO WANTS IN ON THE ACTION
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Y HELO THAR GARKO.
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by AngG on Oct 4, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Hey, are you out of the blogging scene these days?
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Pretty much. It made spectating sports a lot less fun for me somehow, which is surprising since there's nothing I love better than running my mouth.
Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on Oct 4, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
OMFG.
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
TBS called this shot after all.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
It's great to see Garko having such a great night.

by Jeffrey R on Oct 4, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Gonnie Garko!
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
What's the worst EVER postseason Yankee loss?

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Yeah - what's the worst loss ever???
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I give Kenny player of the game honors.  Big hits early to open the floodgates.

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Good news!
I just won a contest to pitch the 9th since we're up NINE.  Wish me luck!

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Good news!
Hey it looks like Matsny has been a lurker all along!
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by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
What's up with Michael Jordan doing all these Hanes commercials without ever talking?

by Matt in LA on Oct 4, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Honestly, is this beyond belief or what?  Sure, tomorrow is another day, but these are the moments we wait for -- sometimes we wait years.

We don't try to purchase away our problems.  We develop our own, work hard, and stay patient.

Now, everyone is rewarded.  Fans, management, and almost every player in the lineup.

What a night.

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Since 2000
this isn't even a statistic.

by ASP on Oct 4, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Player of the Game? WPA says Victor, then Lofton, then Garko.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 4, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I'm gonna say Victor - his HR, after the yankees had come within one, was huuuge.  If we don't score that inning (started by him), I think momentum would have  doomed us.
- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Since 2000
What are you doing here?
- Jake

by jakesinger777 on Oct 4, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
WTF Wedge!
Save him for 2 innings tomorrow!
HE must really not trust Mastny

by mpstable on Oct 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Seriously - What the hell is Wedge thinking?  ARGH!!!!!
Apparently headed towards a solid 2nd and 3rd in the LGT Fantasy Leagues. Eh...

by mjmarble on Oct 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Wait, Betancourt? Oh, whatever.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Since 2000
Right, cause we're all racists.

Whatever happened to, "Nice game, tomorrow's another day"?

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Do the Yankees have a stopwatch on Betancourt?
Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Oct 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Okay, I sure hope it's to keep this guys not rusty because of the off-days.

All 3 top relievers. Yikes.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Since 2000
perhaps you would enjoy a yankees blog instead? there are surely one or two on this here internets.
Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on Oct 4, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

OPS
Ours is 1.345 tonight, according to my quick, inebriated calculation.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I like the Ks. But save them for when it matters!

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Guys, I promise that our staff understands the situation.

Let's mow these guys down and celebrate.

They will all be available tomorrow.

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Yeah, seriously, we're burning these fuckers out if need be. AND THEY KNOW THE DEAL. WE'RE GOING TO WAR. FUCK THE YANKEES. 1-0!!!
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Please rust... please layoff... please postseason experience.

I would guess RaffyL isn't available tomorrow.

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I think it's a fair question.  

But I think he pitches here if it's game two.

by tabler84 on Oct 4, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Mastny vs. Yankees, 2007:

2.57 ERA, 6 Ks in 7 innings.

by DixonCayne on Oct 4, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I am not going to worry about the bullpen usage. There's an offday after tomorrow, they've been off since Sunday, it's all good. Calm down everybody & enjoy putting up a dozen runs on the Yanks.

by zempf on Oct 4, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Shapiro is drunk, pointing at imaginary things, making Popeye faces.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
hahahahah, very funny.  I think you just made me snort my cheap beer.

by Ryan Kelsey on Oct 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Do they figure we have enough off-days to just run out the Circle of Trust every night? Because this is amazing.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Ummmmmmmm...that was a postitive statement. I'm loving this.

I was wrong about being upset. The off-days are fine. I take it back. Like I did with my post above.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Yes, I think they do.  It's not like they haven't discussed these things.

by Captain Pabst on Oct 4, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I have no problem with how we have used our bullpen tonight for a few reasons.

  1. its the first playoff game you want to go with your best even in a lopsided game.

  2. These guys are well rested and we have off days that in the regular season we don't

  3. Carmona

  4. Our bullpen is better

  5. Its the playoffs, every game matters.
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by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
This post just goes to show ... once the postseason starts, you really can just throw out all those regular season stats.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
That was a positive statement I made, people.

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Oh yeah?!  Next time they don't use our top three relievers, I bet you complain!

/joke

Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Since 2000
Geez man....Oh here it is...just saw drunken7s as definition number 4 under "sore loser" in Webster's.

by shenvalee on Oct 4, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Everyone is available tomorrow still, everyone calm down. This is all about getting the key guys into the game to calm their nerves later.

by Justin Higgins on Oct 4, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I'm just glad it's not JoeBo pitching.  I think even tonight he'd manage to put the tying run in scoring position.

by sullidav on Oct 4, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Again, what is the Yankee's worst post season loss ever? I'd look it up myself, but I don't know how.

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Mastny is on the roster for the opposite kind of blowout, so that we're not even using Fultz in that situation.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Since 2000
Ban this guy, I was suspended for less.
Champion of the Kelly Shoppach for Catcher and Franklin Gutiérrez for Right Fielder campaigns. LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Worth noting:  2007 Yankees averaged 5.97 runs per game.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
That means we have to score over 8.94 tomorrow.

by cajones on Oct 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
aw, hell ya
Appalachian State-34 Michigan-32.....Oregon-39 Michigan-7

by gahnki on Oct 4, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Guys. I fucking love Kenny Lofton. I mean, love him. I mean, he's the reason I'm on this board right now. I couldn't be happier.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Not Grady?
Will children still wake up early to eagerly check the sports page to see who is leading the league in holds?

by smtp on Oct 4, 2007 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Yes ... Lofton showed his playoff experience tonight.  Those other eight guys only managed eight runs between them.  Because of their inexperience.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Talent beats experience when the experience is old and haven't won anything in a long time.
Champion of the Kelly Shoppach for Catcher and Franklin Gutiérrez for Right Fielder campaigns. LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Very un-Yankee-like.

These people really can lick my balls.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Hey, remember that HR Damon hit? Hahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
our player of the game, by WPA and any other standard, is easily Wang.  Should not be in the same building as CC.

by sullidav on Oct 4, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
BALL GAME MY FRIENDS BALL GAME
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

1-0

by Voltaire on Oct 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
& did they mention K-Love is now tied with Rickey H for most lifetime postseason steals?  I think that's right.

by sullidav on Oct 4, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I bet he really wants that record, and I can't blame him.

by Jay on Oct 4, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
No, of course they didn't mention it.
Champion of the Kelly Shoppach for Catcher and Franklin Gutiérrez for Right Fielder campaigns. LGT resident kineisologist

by E5 on Oct 4, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I was solo with our 2 kids so not able to pay much attention to the broadcasters.  Improved my experience, I think.

by sullidav on Oct 4, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
No way Faustastic can be as bad as CC tonight.

I'm expecting a MONSTER game by the kid.

by gte619n on Oct 4, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Listen. We don't know it yet, but Fausto is the best pitcher in baseball. He'll rock it.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
One game down .. 10 more to go.

Little do the Yanks know .. we have our TRUE ace coming in tomorrow. ::shh::

by Toxicadam on Oct 4, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
We're nearing 1500 game thread comments on the night, plus 100+ over randoms of the day.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
I seriously might just type my paper in said thread.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Turk, Mario, Chuck, other Andrew(s), I'm kind of missing you guys right now. BUT I KNOW YOU'RE GETTING CRAZY SO LETS GO TRIBE
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008.

by Gradyforpresident on Oct 4, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II

I think K-love has already vaulted himself into the top 3 all-time of mid-season pickups during a playoff season. Just on the strength of this one game.

I think that speaks of how well Kenny did ... and how bad the other picks were. lol

by Toxicadam on Oct 4, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Looking forward to going home tonight and watching the archived replay on MLB.TV.

by new zealand tribe fan on Oct 4, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Ah, the Perez rules.

(1) Your baserunners don't score.
(2) You don't get baserunners.

by fleerdon on Oct 4, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Due to superstition I missed the entire game thread from the first inning on. Great game, two to go. That was a great, great start.
Dealing with it.

by Brad D on Oct 4, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
Kinda where I was at. I also just spent a full two minutes playing something that sounded like "Lowrider" with my palm on the opening of my Corona, so I guess it's bedtime. Pie you tomorrow.

by fleerdon on Oct 4, 2007 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
so..Michaels tomorrow or the red-hot Lofton? On paper it seems like a no-brainer (Lofton 4-29 lifetime against Pettitte, Michaels 3-8)

by ASP on Oct 4, 2007 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
hafner got some pie with authority tonight, then proceeded to wipe it on underwood. glad to see the pie will be with us til the end.

by The Animal on Oct 4, 2007 11:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
The commentary on Pinstripe Alley is simply priceless. They whine about, amongst other things, the announcers cheering for the Indians, the drum, CC's weight, Joe Torre and Wang. It's great. I absolutely love it.
Dealing with it.

by Brad D on Oct 5, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
This from a team that had David Wells and currently employs Roger Clemens?

by Delluccious on Oct 5, 2007 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
BOOM.

I had rehearsal and shit but man, awesome. Nice work all around.

I'm pro using the BP in the blowout. Playoff debut means something, I think.

by afh4 on Oct 5, 2007 12:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: October 4, 2007 - Part II
As a Tribe fan living in Rochester NY, tonight was great!  I wore my Tribe jersey into work tonight and waited all evening to take the normal beating.  I didn't have to say a word.  That workplace was silent.  I was half expecting to get jumped in the parking lot.  Two more of these and all I'll have to hear about is how bad the Bills are.  
Upstate NY Tribe fan

by tribe fan in Rochester on Oct 5, 2007 12:49 AM EDT reply actions  

Great game - let's keep it going!
Hello everyone,

Great game all around tonight - I loved the "patient" approach we took to the Yankees (they're not the only ones who can be patient, and not the only ones who have been patient all year - no offense, but someone needs to fill Tony Gwynn in on that.)  I also loved how we took what the pitcher gave us and used the whole field - this was more the offense we seen in the first two months of the season when we were scoring 6+ runs a game almost nightly.  If we can do this on a regular basis in the postseason, I think we can go far.

As for Sabathia, he may not have been on tonight, but the one thing he did do that I'm not sure he would have done the last time he faced the Yankees (2004) or earlier was get out of that inning with the lead.  That was HUGE in my opinion, coming back from a 3-0 count to strike out Posada with the bases loaded and the Indians clinging to a 1-run lead.  Then he got Matsui to pop up on a 2-0 count.  Outstanding work there by CC (Mr. Dolan, please resign him!  :-)

Plus, like I said before, I think CC might be under the weather; his voice sounded raspy in a pregame interview, making his "gritty" performance all that much more special in my opinion.

The bullpen was great as well, with arguably the 3 relievers I trust most out of that pen - Perez, Lewis, Betancourt.  Personally, I have no problem using them - only Perez went 2 IP, so Lewis and Betancourt should both be available for tomorrow, and Perez could probably get a hitter or two out if need be, especially since you have the off-day on Saturday.  Plus, as Andrew mentioned, getting their playoff debut and all the associated butterflies and nerves that may come with it out of the way could be a very good thing later in this series.  That's what the Yankees were doing by having Ohlendorf, Hughes, and Veras (who I'm not very familiar with) pitch in this game when the outcome was nearly decided.

So, overall, I had no problem with Wedge's bullpen usage, and of course, I was very happy with the overall outcome of this game.  :-)

I hope Carmona is on tomorrow - he hasn't pitched since last Wednesday in game 1 of that DH with Seattle, so that's 8 days off - I hope that bullpen session allows him to find his command quickly.  Hopefully, we can apply a similar offensive approach to Pettitte and score early and often against him as well.  May the bullpen also be as effective as it was tonight, provided we need relievers to come in and pitch.

Let's keep this going!  :-)

Go Tribe! :-)

by indiansfan on Oct 5, 2007 1:31 AM EDT reply actions  

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