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Game Thread: April 16, 2008

Detroit @ Cleveland


Gametime: 7:05 (STO)

Lineups:

I. Rodriguez c
P. Polanco 2b
G. Sheffield dh
M. Ordonez rf
M. Cabrera 3b
C. Guillen 1b
E. Renteria ss
M. Thames lf
B. Inge cf
G. Sizemore cf
D. Dellucci lf
T. Hafner dh
V. Martinez c
J. Peralta ss
R. Garko 1b
A. Cabrera 2b
F. Gutierrez rf
C. Blake 3b
A. Galarraga C.C. Sabathia

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my thoughts exactly.

by ASP on Apr 16, 2008 6:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

You were correct.

by TribeJay on Apr 16, 2008 10:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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.
." - Fiddlesticks

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

fleerdon is on break, so:
HIRE MARTE

by emil minty on Apr 16, 2008 6:55 PM EDT   0 recs

but seriously. he has fewer ABs than carroll.

by emil minty on Apr 16, 2008 6:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It’s a crime.

by jhon on Apr 16, 2008 6:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

but you have to factor in that carroll plays multiple positions as well.

by gahnki on Apr 16, 2008 6:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The Pope’s here. Dellucci will hit two HRs tonight.

by jhon on Apr 16, 2008 7:01 PM EDT   1 recs

in cleveland or c-bus?

by gahnki on Apr 16, 2008 7:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Pope’s in DC at the moment, then New York.

by jhon on Apr 16, 2008 7:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

Knock on wood, that went well.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Apr 16, 2008 7:11 PM EDT   0 recs

The crowd appears to be small.

Spidey

by Spidey on Apr 16, 2008 7:12 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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

Actually we just need him to pitch a CG

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Jamey Carroll gets inspired by American flags and Chevy trucks.

by jhon on Apr 16, 2008 7:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Did we really need to check that checked swing, pudge?

by afh4 on Apr 16, 2008 7:15 PM EDT   0 recs

Grady was running his ass off on that pop up.

by afh4 on Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Lucci!

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM EDT   0 recs

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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"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 7:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Nice call Jhon!

by lesterjl on Apr 16, 2008 7:17 PM EDT   0 recs

I think he’s got another one in the can…

by jhon on Apr 16, 2008 7:19 PM EDT to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

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

the winds died down

by gahnki on Apr 16, 2008 7:17 PM EDT to parent up   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

Young Gwynn steps in…

by lesterjl on Apr 16, 2008 7:18 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 to parent up   0 recs

but is he?? He can’t hit like daddy.

by lesterjl on Apr 16, 2008 7:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Umm. Travis. Get real.

by afh4 on Apr 16, 2008 7:18 PM EDT   0 recs

You think Vic may try and take a walk this year.

by xrickx on Apr 16, 2008 7:19 PM EDT   0 recs

Is that line right? Vic hasn’t walked all year?

by afh4 on Apr 16, 2008 7:19 PM EDT   0 recs

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

not cool

by gahnki on Apr 16, 2008 7:22 PM EDT   0 recs

score a run. walk the leadoff guy. damn.

by xrickx on Apr 16, 2008 7:22 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

Man. I miss CC

by Pronktastic 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

Where did the first inning CC go?

by Bernie19Kosar 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 to parent up   0 recs

CC has ZERO command of his fastball.

by TribeJay on Apr 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

I don’t know…been that way all year.

by TribeJay on Apr 16, 2008 7:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

What the fuck, CC.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Apr 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT   0 recs

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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"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 7:24 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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"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 7:27 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 to parent up   0 recs

Trying to throw the fastball inside…missed by a ton.

by TribeJay on Apr 16, 2008 7:28 PM EDT   0 recs