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Game Thread: March 7, 2008

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The game is on ESPN with Karl Ravech and... John Kruk.  Blech.  Can't stand Kruk...

Michaels RF
Blake 3B
Hafner DH
Martinez C
Peralta SS
Garko 1B
Snyder LF
Sandoval 2B
Crowe CF

Lee P

vs.

Carerra LF
Hernandez SS
Pagan CF
Saenz DH
Casanova C
Martinez RF
Cancel 1B
Murphy 3B
Reyes 2B

Perez P

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Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
On ESPN?  Stuck in my office this afternoon...

Oh well...WTAM for me.

by APV on Mar 7, 2008 1:08 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
It's also on mlb.tv.  That's how I'm doing it.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
It's in glorious HD, too. Makes the MLB.tv look that much crappier in comparison.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 1:09 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Kruk is just a cliche machine, isn't he?

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 1:10 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Mets have a scrub lineup going today

by APV on Mar 7, 2008 1:12 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
The agency I work for is closed this afternoon due to the snowstorm hitting Ohio.  Its like they closed it just for this.  Watching this game on DVR later tonight wouldn't have been the same.

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 1:12 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
What did Andrew decide to put on his sign?

by Nat on Mar 7, 2008 1:12 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Hopefully that wasn't him losing a hat there.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 1:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Looks like Barfield is probably going to make the Indians, but playing behind Cabrera?  Say what?

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 1:13 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I'm amazed when national media are so far off base on local team's actions.  Give me 30 minutes and an internet connection, and I could tell you the expected breakdown of any team in the majors...

by APV on Mar 7, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
After a couple of curve attempts, Cliff throws something 83 and straight.  Hanging curve or changeup, I don't know, but it was shot into the wall in left.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:16 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I guess I should mention Cliff's fastball/curve mix and where he spots them are what I want to take note of today.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Anyone else curious as to why the Tribe only has 2 scheduled split squad days this spring? Seems kind of odd to me. I thought at least one third to one half of the spring used to be split into SS games.

by talonk on Mar 7, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Back-to-back doubles for the Mets, 1-0.

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Bleh. Started 0-2 on him & ends up giving up an RBI double on a nice meatball of a pitch.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Crowe dives and whiffs.  Run doubled in.

On a side note, it looks like the curve is coming on two strikes.  The second double was on a fastball, though.  

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
"You've got a lineup of A-ball guys that you would hope he could get out..."

Et tu, Kruk?

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Sorry.

Cliff is getting ahead of New York's C-squad and then giving up doubles to them.  Kruk is less than optimistic.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
He's been ahead to most (all?) of these guys.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
He can't put them away, though. Frustrating to watch.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 1:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Good-looking fastball inside.  2-2.  Don't get rattled.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:21 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Uh oh...I can feel Cliff's temperature rising...

by APV on Mar 7, 2008 1:21 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Anyone lurk over at OTM to see if they have a new poster today?

by Brick. on Mar 7, 2008 1:22 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Say it with me.

Laf-fey.  
Laf-fey.
Laf-fey.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:25 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Oh and if you're not watching/listening, we're losing 1-0 with the bases loaded.  2-1 count with 2 outs.  Cliff has lost the strike zone.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:26 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Since I won't be here next week, how the heck are you guys going to have two open threads for the Monday split squad games? Should be fun ...

by talonk on Mar 7, 2008 1:27 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Lee might be getting the shaft on some of these calls, but given that Clifford is often cited as having some of the best "stuff" on our staff, why doesn't he just go right at these minor league guys?

by APV on Mar 7, 2008 1:27 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Strike zone does seem a little small, but he's nibbling a lot too. I can't believe Lee just got two outs vs. essentially the Mets' AAA team. Ugh.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Wow, Vic does look slimmer.  Just noticed it for the first time.

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 1:27 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
i saw a picture last week.  i agree.

the hard work and dedication to overall health and fitness will finally pay off and he will score very high at athleteperformance.com

by Brick. on Mar 7, 2008 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Disappointed that he didn't tip his cap.

by SuddenSam on Mar 7, 2008 1:30 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Indians on TV for the first time for me! Huzzah!

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 1:31 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Me too, didn't realise I could still watch MLB.TV without signing up again? Shame I have to take my boys to Cricket in an hour.

by new zealand tribe fan on Mar 7, 2008 1:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I hear Jeff Stevens is so good you don't even need a second baseman in the field when he pitches...

by APV on Mar 7, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I thought the whole OF would be sitting on their gloves or something.

by talonk on Mar 7, 2008 1:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I didn't know Stevens had a curve like that.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:33 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Since Stevens is in, I want to point out that I bought my tickets for the series in Cincy in mid-May.  The Saturday night game is a Brandon Phillips bobblehead giveaway.  Considering 1/3 of the fans, if not more, for those games are Indians fans, its bold to do that.  

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 1:33 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Kenny Lofton would not have popped that up.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:37 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Hafner just GUNNED one into right field for an RBI double after Blake walked.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Hafner rips one over RF's head.  Blake scores from first.  2-1 NYM.  Looked good.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
"I got your Boog Powell right here"

-Travis Hafner

by NickFantana on Mar 7, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
LOL
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 7, 2008 1:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Yay for a Pronk shot.

And holy crap, Martinez has lost weight! I just saw him on TV for teh first time, I saw the comments above.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 1:42 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Multiple updates at once in game threads.  I missed that over the winter.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:42 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Perhaps instead of "weight loss" he spent the offseason with "ringworm"

by NickFantana on Mar 7, 2008 1:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Impossible, I never heard that idiot announcer from Houston refer to V-Mart as a "string bean."
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 7, 2008 1:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Dammit, beaten to the bunch by 30 seconds. Great minds, etc.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 7, 2008 2:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I'm going to guess that the Houston announcers will never refer to Vic as a "stringbean," though.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Vic with a quick bouncer to the pitcher.  Hafner caught off second.  Ravetch thinks Hafner looks like Blake.  2 outs.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:44 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Whoa, I get to stay home from work today because there's no power in the office building and the Indians are on TV?  This is a good day.

by Rachie on Mar 7, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
My younger brother in high school got out of school early - they brought the buses in to take the kids home at noon. I was certain that was just an urban legend, but it happened today. Jealous!

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 1:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Jhonny broke out last year! what a relief.

by TheVanillaGorilla on Mar 7, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I was going to snark on that too, but it turns out he was talking about his defense catching up to his offense.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
How, both became mediocre?
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 7, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I don't know.  It's just not as egregious as saying last year was Peralta's breakout year.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Krukies explanatory abilities just aren't quick enough to derail my snark attacks i guess. He needs to step up his game. Then again, he is a bit out of shape . . .

by TheVanillaGorilla on Mar 7, 2008 1:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I am watching the Cleveland Indians play baseball.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I was going to try to describe how happy I felt, but I figured that would do it.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 1:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Yeah Travis!
Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Mar 7, 2008 1:47 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
100 comments after an inning.  That's more like it.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:48 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Stevens and Reyes were teammates last year, so I'm excusing that double as simply Reyes seeing that pitch so often in Akron.

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 1:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
When did they install the gator pit down the left field line?

by NickFantana on Mar 7, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Are you watching on TV?  I'm thinking there's a time machine with ESPN playing on mlb.tv.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I am indeed, downstairs on the couch "working" on my laptop.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 1:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Man, I need to be at home watching this right now.

As an aside, does anyone know if Comcast offers the Extra Innings "Superfan" package? I've only ever seen it offered on DirecTV.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Mar 7, 2008 1:52 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Are all the Mets really short, or am I just seeing things?

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
That graphic hurt. I had to walk back from class in that 26 degrees. It's snowing like heck back here in Cleveland, by the way.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 1:56 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
There is about 2.5" of snow already where I'm at, and some projections have us as high as 16" by tomorrow night.  Knowing that, I'm a little upset STO is showing the state girls basketball championships tomorrow afternoon and tape delaying the game until 10:30 PM.  

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 1:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Jesus. The weather's shitty here in Philly, but by shitty I mean ~40 and rainy.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Are you in the snowbelt? I'm on the Case Western campus so we're just getting the "pure" storm. I'd say there's about 2" outside right now, probably more since I came in.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
No, I'm further south in Wooster.  Until late tomorrow night, we're supposed to be one of the hardest hit areas until it shifts to lake effect later on.

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Good luck, man. I actually live near Mansfield and spring break technically started for me about an hour ago. So I get to head south. Into worse snow. Huzzah!

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Richland County is already under a Level 1 Snow Emergency, so be careful heading back that way.  I'm tucked in for a bit, so it can snow all it wants.

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 2:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Holy crap, thanks for that, man. I may stay here until tomorrow then since it's only gonna get worse.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
We are supposed to get 8-12 inches here in Cinci, which might as well be 8-12 feet.  People are freakin' out.

by Rachie on Mar 7, 2008 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Ravech and Kruk going on about the Mets injuries and all the minor leaguers in the lineup.

Hear that, Clifton?

by SuddenSam on Mar 7, 2008 1:56 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Stevens hangs a breaking ball to Pagan, who drives in another run with a single to left. 3-1 Mets.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 1:57 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Impossible.  Jeff Stevens is a worldbeater.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Man. They keep saying how slow & wet the outfield is right now, but there was a popout that really illustrated it. Looked like everyone was moving through molasses out there.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 1:58 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Anyone else listening to Hammy's "rules for driving in South Florida" ramblings?...

by APV on Mar 7, 2008 1:59 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
i can see someone telling a story about how during his first visit to florida, he went to hit the gas to pull away from a stop at a green light - then at the last second remembered years back hearing tom hamilton say not to - and just then a car flew through the red light.  "hammy and spring training baseball saved my life"

by Brick. on Mar 7, 2008 2:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Direct from ESPN: "Garko does not have stealing speed. Not a threat."

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Garko lines the first pitch of the second into LF for a single. Woohoo. Snyder up next.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Just give him the starting job already!

Oh.  Wrong spring.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
How long before Crowe is our #2 hitter who plays LF?

by crazymoloh on Mar 7, 2008 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
While I'm not a fan of Snyder's results, the kid is built a brick outhouse. Speed, power, fielding, arm..... if only he could improve his contact.

by crazymoloh on Mar 7, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
And he gets taken deep by Robinson Cancel. Awesome. 4-1 Mets.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
My mlb.tv is crapping out.  So is Borowski.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 2:10 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Me too.  Sounds like Kid Capri is mixing it, you?

by NickFantana on Mar 7, 2008 2:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
The latest forecast for my part of Cleveland is 10-15 inches. Yikes.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:11 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Alright, I'm leaving in 40 minutes tops.  I am supremely confident in my driving abilities, but not so much anyone else's.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 2:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
That's a good plan. Hope the others are careful.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
have you heard about the drivers in florida?

by Brick. on Mar 7, 2008 2:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I know most of them are younger than Chuck, but ...
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 7, 2008 2:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Kruk and Ravetch are driving me to Gameday Audio (after CC's interview), but the link keeps sending me to the MLB.TV screen.  Anyone else have this problem?

by macasson on Mar 7, 2008 2:12 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Is it really that bad? I like hearing C.C. talk, even if he's answering inane questions.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
My fault, Volt, for some terrible phrasing.  I meant to say that I'd wait until after CC's interview to switch over, as I expected it to be the last highlight of the ESPN audio.  Great interview, but now I'm ready for Hamilton and Hegan.

by macasson on Mar 7, 2008 2:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Oh. Yeah, that makes more sense. I'll have to see if I can talk my room-mate into letting me turn on the radio.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
It did the same for me.  Log in, and it should put you on a screen where you can select the audio feed.
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 7, 2008 2:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I'm out for the rest of the day.  Need to wrap up the actual work I need to do.

LGT.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I've decided there's something wrong with my depth perception, because now Casey Blake looks tiny.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Pfft. They're talking about pitching contracts & the only thing he said about Mike Hampton was that he is "pitching well this spring." Nothing about the fact that he hasn't pitched at all the last two years & earned a cool $14.5 million per for doing so.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
John Kruk clears up an on-going argument we've had here at the site:

It was a mistake to sign Mike Hampton to that long-term deal.  So there.

by NickFantana on Mar 7, 2008 2:21 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Well, if the Kruker says so, it has to be true.
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 7, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
FYI, Hampton came up lame again today ... pulled right groin .... yeesh

by talonk on Mar 7, 2008 4:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Oh man, if you're not watching the video of this you just missed a stellar play. The LF whiffed on a catch of a popfly by Blake and the ball embedded itself about 3/4 of the way into the ground.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
WOOO!!!! Totally forgot the game was on TV.  Just came home from court and was planning on going riding ... not anymore.  Beer open, baseball on.
Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Mar 7, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Son of Boog Powell?
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 7, 2008 2:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I don't care that there's like five inches of snow outside now. Pronk is back. You can't convince me otherwise.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:24 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
The CF should've caught that probably, but that was still a pretty nice shot by Hafner. That's a DEEP part of the park, right by the 420' sign.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 2:24 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Yeah, it did look pretty poorly played, but as we've scene the field is crap right now.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I'm totally serious - I'm having trouble recognizing Victor.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:25 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Hafner must be an LGT reader and a Chuck-hater...

by APV on Mar 7, 2008 2:25 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Oh man. Hits are a thing of beauty.

(you dropped the ball, by the way)

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:26 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Hafner couldn't have gotten slower during the offseason, could he?
Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Mar 7, 2008 2:26 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Also, I forgot how much Pronk looks like Shrek, and never so much as when he's rounding third and "running hard."
Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Mar 7, 2008 2:27 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I'll be more than happy to say I was wrong about Pronk.  Please don't let this be a mirage.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Mar 7, 2008 2:29 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Angel Pagan is the greatest name ever.

by mkwng @ Let's Go Tribe! on Mar 7, 2008 2:31 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Especially when pronounced by Lou Pinella . . .

by macasson on Mar 7, 2008 2:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Good day for Pronk.
Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Mar 7, 2008 2:32 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
There are some fielding misadventures going on right now.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 2:33 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
That's what, the third time the OFers have overthrown second?

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:33 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
HIRE SANDOVAL
Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Mar 7, 2008 2:36 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I love baseball.  This is glorious.
Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Mar 7, 2008 2:38 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Are we sure Brad Snyder isn't Corey's younger bro?

by jhon on Mar 7, 2008 2:39 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Casey Blake, bases loaded ... I think I know how this ends.
Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Mar 7, 2008 2:41 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Nobody saw that strikeout coming. Nobody.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 2:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Score?
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Mar 7, 2008 2:41 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
6-4 Tribe, bottom 3 with 2 outs.
Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Mar 7, 2008 2:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Yeah, that Twins rotation is going to suck now that they won't have Brad Radke this year.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:41 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I'm glad I'm not the only one who heard that. I'm like.. didn't he retire two years ago?

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 2:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Yeah, it's Kruk in his own midseason form.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 2:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
So did Kruk - it's just nobody's told him yet
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 7, 2008 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Did anybody else chuckle at...

"Figeroa is in trouble, facing Casey Blake with the bases loaded"?

And Casey K's.  Midseason form, right there.

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 2:42 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Blake!  Bah!!

by mkwng @ Let's Go Tribe! on Mar 7, 2008 2:43 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I am so excited seeing Pronk with many exclamation points after.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Mar 7, 2008 2:45 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Echoing a comment from the other day:  Crowe is bigger (re: taller, especially) than I had imagined.  

by macasson on Mar 7, 2008 2:48 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Olmedo Saenz taking Betancourt deep, 6-5 Tribe.

by zempf on Mar 7, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Just that there's this guy on the Indians named Hafner - looks like Shriek and seems to be able to hit
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 7, 2008 2:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Tell me more about this... what did you call him?  Pronk?
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Mar 7, 2008 3:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Shapiro in the ESPN booth after the break!

by macasson on Mar 7, 2008 2:56 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Z, I'm DVR'ing the game for later and actually know what Andrew looks like, so we'll be able to jump on him if he was on TV but didn't have a sign.

by Brick. on Mar 7, 2008 2:59 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
What is Shap saying?
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Mar 7, 2008 3:01 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Looked at a lot of moves, but the positives didn't outweigh the negatives to make those moves.  Sometimes its tougher to sit back and watch others making those moves than making those moves, but patience will prevail.

He's excited about Kobayashi, he knows how to separate games and bounce back.  He'll be used to try and reduce the workload on the Raffys.

Vic is a special player and a key to the clubhouse.  Watching him grow since coming into the organization has been amazing.

Indians rely on depth and balance, not relying too much on any one guy are area of the team to stay competitive.  Can't rely too much on any person and still be able to compete if something goes wrong.

The club has no egos, by design.  It also helps to have a manager who coaches that way and team leaders like Vic and Grady.  The team cares about each other and its the only way that this team can win.  They've been through everything together and know how to get the most out of it.  Payroll will sit around $80 million for the season.

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 3:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
this is probably part of what i was getting at below.

by Brick. on Mar 7, 2008 3:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
BOO HAFNER
Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Mar 7, 2008 3:01 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
the more i listen/watch, the more i realize how much i absolutely love THESE indians.  there's something about the guys we've got right now.

by Brick. on Mar 7, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Summarized by how Ravech casually mentions the seeming lack of egos and Shapiro blurts out "That's by design."  I think that's probably the part he's most proud of, the fact that these guys are a team of anti-Rodriguezes.

by NickFantana on Mar 7, 2008 3:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
HIRE SHAPIRO
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Mar 7, 2008 3:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
it's funny, i posted that right before the syonpsis below.  i look forward to watching that interview later tonight whilst i enjoy a great lakes.

by Brick. on Mar 7, 2008 3:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
so is victor smaller than jhonny now?  maybe he wants to go back to his original position...

by Brick. on Mar 7, 2008 3:06 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I think I'm going to love Kobayashi.
Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Mar 7, 2008 3:11 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
What in the heck happened last night?????

I don't check LGT for 16 hours and he explodes? What triggered it?

by supermarioelia on Mar 7, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I think he ate a twinkie and it drove him off the deep end.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Mar 7, 2008 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I don't know about you guys but that's a weight lifted...I frigging love this place and he managed to spike my BP unneccesarily at least once a day. An E-free start to the season is a true gift.

by supermarioelia on Mar 7, 2008 3:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Haha my references to "weight" and "BP" were totally unintentional by the way.

by supermarioelia on Mar 7, 2008 3:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
It's more like this.  Classic narcissistic response to confrontation.  Ask one of your psyche docs.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Mar 7, 2008 3:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I gotta tell you, tuning in and watching an ESPN broadcast involving a New York team I was ready for a Mets-love fest.  It has been very refreshing to hear them be pretty respectful of how good and deep the Indians are.

BONUS:  Kruk says "I was an offensive player.  I'm just an offensive guy."

by NickFantana on Mar 7, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Yeah, they've actually been pretty good. Aside from his concern over what the loss of Radke will do to the Twins rotation.

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 3:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
"I don't think a manager's ever lost a game."

by Voltaire on Mar 7, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I keep forgetting, does Cliff have one option left or is this it?

by supermarioelia on Mar 7, 2008 3:33 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Pretty sure they can send him down one more time.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Mar 7, 2008 3:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
walked in to hear, "...reaching up, Maldonado makes the catch"...and had some serious late '80s Indians flashback

by APV on Mar 7, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Wow! Amy Nelson is on?!?!  I have no clue who that is.

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 3:39 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
She's written for ESPN since late 2005?  How do I not recognize that name?

by Fundamentals on Mar 7, 2008 3:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
They just showed a shot of the booth and, I don't mean to reflexively sports-dudeish, but she's pretty cute.

by NickFantana on Mar 7, 2008 3:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I didn't realize who she was until the flap about Neyer and Law not earning Hall of Fame voting status.  Nelson does have a Hall of Fame vote, though I can't say I've really ever read her reporting on ESPN.

by macasson on Mar 7, 2008 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Mastny wants to pitch in Cleveland. 3 Ks

by APV on Mar 7, 2008 4:07 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
And I thought he wantta pitch in Indonesia.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Mar 7, 2008 4:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Is it over?  Should we win this thing, just for fun?

by dgcambridge on Mar 7, 2008 4:28 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
To all the Clevelanders: I'm about to go out and stock pile cases of beer for the weekend while I can still open my front door and not have snow avalanche into the house. I recommend the rest of you do the same. I've heard rumors that the snow will reach up to a Tyner in height! (thats about six feet for the layperson)

by hans on Mar 7, 2008 4:43 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
Great idea.

Although the thought of Pronk Being Back has melted the snow in my driveway.

by nickjs21 on Mar 7, 2008 6:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: March 7, 2008
I haven't looked outside in awhile. I'm not quite sure what to expect.

by gahnki on Mar 7, 2008 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

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