Game Thread: April 16, 2008
by Ryan
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Detroit @ Cleveland
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| A. Galarraga | C.C. Sabathia |
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the Big Cat.
of course, the fact that i’ve never heard of Armando Gallaraga virtually guarantees that the Tribe will muster about three hits tonight.
by still ill on
Apr 16, 2008 6:58 PM EDT
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oh come on – at least half of us could have predicted that. big whoop.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.
by Gradyforpresident on
Apr 17, 2008 12:53 PM EDT
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Yes, but there’s a difference between over-the-top over-reactions and getting one of them exactly correct.
by Voltaire on
Apr 17, 2008 1:42 PM EDT
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I don’t care how it happens, I just want the Tribe to win tonight.
by jhon on Apr 16, 2008 6:18 PM EDT 0 recs
Right. Let’s whip these guys.
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"This must be what it feels like to be a Tigers fan. Except for the self-hatred that necessarily accompanies rooting for Ivan Rodriguez and Kenny Rogers.
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by vbc3 on Apr 16, 2008 6:23 PM EDT 0 recs
Either no one saw this in the anagram thread or it isn’t as cool as I think it is (I’m betting on the first):
Grady Sizemore = Dream Size Orgy
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Apr 16, 2008 6:27 PM EDT 0 recs
Hopefully a Dream Size Orgy of offense tonight. It’ll be even cooler if he invited the rest of the team as well.
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"This must be what it feels like to be a Tigers fan. Except for the self-hatred that necessarily accompanies rooting for Ivan Rodriguez and Kenny Rogers.." - Fiddlesticks
by vbc3 on
Apr 16, 2008 6:29 PM EDT
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Well…coming off two of the most deflating losses of the year, the Indians take on the Tigers after two of their most inspiring wins.
An early season battle. Sabathia vs. Galarraga. On paper, Cleveland’s supposed to win.
I guess Breslow, Masa, and Betancourt are going to be on tap tonight, no?
by xrickx on Apr 16, 2008 6:53 PM EDT 0 recs
Wedge made a good point a few days ago… He said something about a slump like the one we are in is no big deal mid season when we are 12-15 games over .500. My concern, a slump at the beginning, middle, and end will not get us to the playoffs. So, with the managers logic, we are counting this as our official slump which gives us no room for a slump later in the year.
Those teams that slump all year…are just not good.
by lesterjl on Apr 16, 2008 6:54 PM EDT 0 recs
My concern, a slump at the beginning, middle, and end will not get us to the playoffs
Yeah, “It’s early” is only going to work for another week or so, if that. I would really like to open up some space between us and the Tigers. The next two nights present a nice opportunity to do just that.
Assuming, of course, that we don’t get Cy Younged by this kid tonight.
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"This must be what it feels like to be a Tigers fan. Except for the self-hatred that necessarily accompanies rooting for Ivan Rodriguez and Kenny Rogers.." - Fiddlesticks
by vbc3 on
Apr 16, 2008 6:57 PM EDT
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but you have to factor in that carroll plays multiple positions as well.
by gahnki on
Apr 16, 2008 6:58 PM EDT
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i was gonna say why would he come to Ohio?
Unfortunately, I don’t keep up with the Pope’s travel plans.
by gahnki on
Apr 16, 2008 7:14 PM EDT
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Yeah, siddown Pudge.
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"This must be what it feels like to be a Tigers fan. Except for the self-hatred that necessarily accompanies rooting for Ivan Rodriguez and Kenny Rogers.." - Fiddlesticks
by vbc3 on Apr 16, 2008 7:08 PM EDT 0 recs
You too, The Skull.
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"This must be what it feels like to be a Tigers fan. Except for the self-hatred that necessarily accompanies rooting for Ivan Rodriguez and Kenny Rogers.." - Fiddlesticks
by vbc3 on Apr 16, 2008 7:09 PM EDT 0 recs
Nice, CC. A few more of these and we’re golden. :)
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"This must be what it feels like to be a Tigers fan. Except for the self-hatred that necessarily accompanies rooting for Ivan Rodriguez and Kenny Rogers.." - Fiddlesticks
by vbc3 on Apr 16, 2008 7:11 PM EDT 0 recs
That’s a sore subject for me. A lot of people are pointing that out.
by jhon on
Apr 16, 2008 7:13 PM EDT
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and its warm.
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich.
by westbrook on
Apr 16, 2008 7:14 PM EDT
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sorry about that. The crowd and the team appear subdued – it’s like a game in LA
Spidey
by Spidey on
Apr 16, 2008 7:15 PM EDT
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Alright, Tribe, let’s put this kid through a meat grinder.
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"This must be what it feels like to be a Tigers fan. Except for the self-hatred that necessarily accompanies rooting for Ivan Rodriguez and Kenny Rogers.." - Fiddlesticks
by vbc3 on Apr 16, 2008 7:13 PM EDT 0 recs
Good starting pitching has not been our downfall. We need a bit more than CC to be on his game…
by lesterjl on Apr 16, 2008 7:13 PM EDT 0 recs
Just once, I’d like to see the Tribe pound the hell out of some pitcher none of us have ever heard of instead of making him look like Clemens.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 16, 2008 7:14 PM EDT 0 recs
that must have to do with scouting reports and inability to visualize/anticipate whats on paper/video.
by lesterjl on
Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM EDT
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That doesn’t make sense to me. A young pitcher usually throws more fastballs than the average veteran, and we’re a fastball hitting team.
Yet we struggle with the unknowns.
by gahnki on
Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM EDT
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hey! the pope does make a difference.
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich.
by westbrook on Apr 16, 2008 7:15 PM EDT 0 recs
It’s likely that a majority of players in the lineups are Catholic, but IIRC Dellucci visited w/ nuns during a profound slump last season. It didn’t work out for him then, but I say it pays off here.
by jhon on
Apr 16, 2008 7:18 PM EDT
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but what about Jamey Carroll?
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich.
by westbrook on
Apr 16, 2008 7:19 PM EDT
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Jamey Carroll gets inspired by American flags and Chevy trucks.
by jhon on
Apr 16, 2008 7:20 PM EDT
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What was that? I think that is called a home run.
Spidey
by Spidey on Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM EDT 0 recs
LOOOOOCH
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by vbc3 on Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM EDT 0 recs
(I have something like a 14% chance of being right about the 2 HRs now that he has his first one out of the way)
by jhon on
Apr 16, 2008 7:25 PM EDT
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What quiet time machines you all are. I certainly didn’t anticipate that. Maybe a single.
by afh4 on Apr 16, 2008 7:17 PM EDT 0 recs
Of the 6 balls hit to deep center in the past 20 innings or so, that’s the first to get out.
by afh4 on Apr 16, 2008 7:17 PM EDT 0 recs
did YOU know that catching a pop up makes the batter out? Hammy’s a genius!
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich.
by westbrook on Apr 16, 2008 7:17 PM EDT 0 recs
Does this work, since, you know, there’s an actual young gwynn?
by afh4 on
Apr 16, 2008 7:18 PM EDT
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Well, I can’t call that a disappointing inning but outside of Looch, it was pretty gross.
by afh4 on Apr 16, 2008 7:20 PM EDT 0 recs
actually, the all their bullpen guys are newer Tigers than FatCab.
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich.
by westbrook on Apr 16, 2008 7:22 PM EDT 0 recs
FatCabBlast… F
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich.
by westbrook on Apr 16, 2008 7:23 PM EDT 0 recs
I’m really worried about CC.
"Albert Belle blooped the ball over the fence." -- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after Game 5 of the 1995 World Series
by Eric Plunk on Apr 16, 2008 7:23 PM EDT 0 recs
Do you think CC is doing this because he thinks it’s funny?
by afh4 on Apr 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT 0 recs
Hey, let’s celebrate that we scored our second first-inning run of the year!
by TribeJay on Apr 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT 0 recs
He’s the same guy – didn’t spot his fastball well there either. Sheffield just missed hitting one out.
by TribeJay on
Apr 16, 2008 7:25 PM EDT
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Why, I wonder – some of his pitches are reaching 96, but others are reaching 92, so I don’t think he’s overthrowing the fastball (often at least, anyway.) Why is his fastball command so poor?
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on
Apr 16, 2008 7:27 PM EDT
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They are going to get their hits. But walking the leadoff guy without throwing a strike. Then throwing a meatball. Bah. 2008 Sucks.
by xrickx on Apr 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT 0 recs
Well now, that was an unhappy outcome.
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by vbc3 on Apr 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT 0 recs
With these woes continuing, we may be able to get CC on a bit smaller contract than before… Shapiro is a genius! If not, he will be sent packing, which could be a blessing.
by lesterjl on Apr 16, 2008 7:26 PM EDT 0 recs
The disturbing trend continues for CC – give the lead right back.
And while Cabrera is a good hitter, that was horrible pitch location, right in the middle of the plate, albeit a bit up. Even worse, though, the 4-pitch walk to Ordonez.
What a difference a year makes for Sabathia – I sure hope he finds it, but I’m getting less confident he’ll be as steady as he was last year. I hope he proves me wrong, and soon.
Just my 2 cents. :-)
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on Apr 16, 2008 7:26 PM EDT 0 recs
An out. Huzzah!
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by vbc3 on Apr 16, 2008 7:27 PM EDT 0 recs
Let’s hope it starts a new trend for CC – he hasn’t been getting enough outs so far this season (or given us any length to get those outs.)
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on
Apr 16, 2008 7:28 PM EDT
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