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Game Thread: April 17, 2008

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Detroit @ Cleveland


Gametime: 7:05 PM (STO)

Lineups:

C. Thomas cf








R. Santiago 2b








G. Sheffield dh








M. Ordonez rf








M. Cabrera 3b








C. Guillen 1b








E. Renteria ss








J. Jones lf








B. Inge c
G. Sizemore cf








J. Carroll 2b








T. Hafner dh








V. Martinez c








J. Peralta ss








R. Garko 1b








F. Gutierrez rf








J. Michaels lf








C. Blake 3b
J. Verlander F. Carmona

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FFF, lets get to Vaglander tonight! And Fausto, let er rip bud, no worries. Just you and Vic playing catch with that nasty right arm. LGT!

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 6:33 PM EDT   0 recs

go fausto, can’t make it tonight

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

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 17, 2008 6:39 PM EDT   0 recs

Where’s the Looch? I seriously don’t care what their past might say or what Verlander might do against lefties, I’m not pleased by the last two entries in the lineup. I’ll take Marte’s glove with Fausto going.

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 6:41 PM EDT   0 recs

Earliest I’ve showed up for a game thread in a while…I’ve gotta jet after a couple of inning though.

by supermarioelia on Apr 17, 2008 6:41 PM EDT   0 recs

Wait!! CASEY BLAKE, AGAIN???! JESUS HORATIO CHRIST

by supermarioelia on Apr 17, 2008 6:42 PM EDT   0 recs

it never ends mario

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

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 17, 2008 6:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He caught Carlos Baerga’s first pitch last night, so he needs an off day so we don’t wear him out.

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 17, 2008 6:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I don’t even feel like watching tonight.

So I don’t think I’m going to. Oh, and Jason Michaels needs to show some fast improvement or Francisco will be up here soon. And I’m pretty confident in that.

by gahnki on Apr 17, 2008 6:43 PM EDT   0 recs

Boy, the last third of our lineup is just terrifying. Here’s hoping the other six guys decide to hit something.

In fact, a lot of somethings would be just peachy.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 6:45 PM EDT   0 recs

BTW, thanks foe the heads-up on the sportsline page, Jay. Works like a charm.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 6:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You know, I’m really not torn up about missing most of tonight’s game.

by supermarioelia on Apr 17, 2008 6:47 PM EDT   0 recs

i want to be positive, but i just feel like we haven’t hit bottom yet. i think i’ll bow out of this one.

by emil minty on Apr 17, 2008 7:01 PM EDT   0 recs

Today is the first day of the rest of the season!

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Seeing Fausto just made me a little more positive…ah what the hell, GO TRIBE!

by supermarioelia on Apr 17, 2008 7:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m sitting here at work ready to start following the game and wondering why?

One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play

by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 17, 2008 7:04 PM EDT   0 recs

20 groundball outs. 6 strikeouts. One flyball to short left leads to a collision between Blake and Michaels. Marte, Francisco, Fausto and the Tribe never look back.

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m bored and keeping myself busy with paperwork just in case. ;-)

LET’S GO FAUSTO.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

1 down, 26 to go.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:09 PM EDT   0 recs

Just got out my Tribe hat. Wearing it proudly. It’s been missing for about a week, but it’s time to focus.

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:10 PM EDT   0 recs

Good idea. I think I’ll put on my road grey jersey, last worn the day we beat Oakland.

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 17, 2008 7:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Really. More people need to get some luck flowing, what kind of fans are we anyway

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2008 7:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I left my hat at home for the first time this season. At this point, I am open for any ideas.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I have a good feeling about this one. Lets go tribe.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2008 7:10 PM EDT   0 recs

OK, never mind. PANIC!

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:13 PM EDT   0 recs

Er.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:13 PM EDT   0 recs

i may as well address this here:

i would rather have benfran playing than michaels. and i understand that michaels is not hitting the ball at all, at all right now. but we’re putting a lot of energy into crucifying a guy over 33 ABs, and the only reason he has that many is because he subbed for Gutz while he had the sniffles. 16 of those ABs are against righties, who he isn’t even supposed to be playing against (i know, his splits in limited ABs this year against RHP are better, but man, he has an .091 babip against LHP, give the guy a break).

i think we should be saving our disapprobation for the players who really deserve it. i wont say his name.

by emil minty on Apr 17, 2008 7:15 PM EDT   0 recs

Anyone having mlb.tv problems tonight?

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

That’s pitch #25.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:17 PM EDT   0 recs

man he’s throwing his sinker hard (i.e. mid 90s) tonight

by hans on Apr 17, 2008 7:19 PM EDT   0 recs

That was a relief, if inefficient.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:21 PM EDT   0 recs

I’ll trade a short night for a good night from Fausto. Obviously we’d love to see some efficiency, but I just want to see him settle down and throw.

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

...throw strikes.

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Completely agreed, but I’d love to do < 10 pitches/at bat.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

If Carmona doesnt walk guys and stays around the zone, he’ll make up for it. This lineup isnt terribly patient, and he pitches to contact.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2008 7:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Miguel cabrera is a good hitter.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2008 7:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Thanks, Verlander. Nice to see you too. :)

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:24 PM EDT   0 recs

Carroll batting 2nd eh…

by supermarioelia on Apr 17, 2008 7:25 PM EDT   0 recs

Looked good on his first AB

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2008 7:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Is there a chance umps are squeezing the zone across the league? I’ve been noticing a lot of walks lately from lots of pitchers. Only random observation, not comprehensive, and certainly no explanation for CC’s troubles. Just wondering.

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:25 PM EDT   0 recs

So far, Sportsline seems to agree on the calls.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, Mike and Hammy agree too, but it just seems like its more pervasive. Then again, I might just be a little more sensitive after what I’ve been listening to.

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey, there are two Indians players on the base paths. What are they doing out there?

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:27 PM EDT   0 recs

shhhh. stop telling the future. I’m still waiting to see what happens!

by aufrank on Apr 17, 2008 7:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually, I just time machined myself there. That’s a first. ;-)

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

hey, ball 4! Alright!

by aufrank on Apr 17, 2008 7:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Two indians on base? Which base?

by SuddenSam on Apr 17, 2008 7:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

they’re both on third.

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 17, 2008 7:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Do it again! Do it again!

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

UNLEASH THE PRONK.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:29 PM EDT   0 recs

Pitch like an ace, Justin.

by SuddenSam on Apr 17, 2008 7:29 PM EDT   0 recs

Yes, pitch like our ace, CC.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2008 7:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Great at-bat for Carroll, that last pitch was real close.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2008 7:30 PM EDT   0 recs

Come on Travis, do your best Pronk impression.

by aufrank on Apr 17, 2008 7:30 PM EDT   0 recs

Maybe Verlander’s velocity is intentionally down because the indians can’t hit the slower shit.

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 17, 2008 7:30 PM EDT   0 recs

Lucky, but whatever it takes. C’mon Vic.

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:31 PM EDT   0 recs

Er, ch’mon Jhonny!

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

that was a swinging bunt. clearly.

by aufrank on Apr 17, 2008 7:31 PM EDT   0 recs

Cleanup time, Victor.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:31 PM EDT   0 recs

I want me a Ghrand Shlam.

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 17, 2008 7:32 PM EDT   0 recs

I’ll have what he’s having.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I’ll take another.

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 17, 2008 7:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Huh. I guess it’s up to Jhonny to get us on the board.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:32 PM EDT   0 recs

Shit, smart play. The only guy I’m not pitching to in this lineup is Vic.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2008 7:32 PM EDT   0 recs

I really wish Garko was batting fifth.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2008 7:33 PM EDT   0 recs

makes too much sense for Wedge to do.

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 17, 2008 7:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes, the concept of protection is losing a bit of its appeal right now.

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

How such a smart organization does dumb things like batting Peralta ahead of Garko I don’t know. Garko is the more productive hitter. Stupid, Stupid.

by ClarkM on Apr 17, 2008 7:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Laptop is coming with me to the kitchen while I make some dinner. I’d like to still have an appetite by the time it’s done, Tribe. Thx.

by aufrank on Apr 17, 2008 7:33 PM EDT   0 recs

blarf. nevermind.

by aufrank on Apr 17, 2008 7:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

nice, jhonny

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 17, 2008 7:34 PM EDT   0 recs

Wow, that about sums it up right there doesn’t it?

by pdxtribefan on Apr 17, 2008 7:34 PM EDT   0 recs

Damn it, Jhonny.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:34 PM EDT   0 recs

too bad this doesn’t make sense: HIRE ASDRUBAL

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 17, 2008 7:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Blah

One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play

by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 17, 2008 7:35 PM EDT   0 recs

sigh.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2008 7:35 PM EDT   0 recs

FWIW, that was a good pitch from Verlander.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2008 7:36 PM EDT   0 recs

And to think, these guys are still missing Granderson.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on Apr 17, 2008 7:39 PM EDT   0 recs

note to self: loathe Renteria

by aufrank on Apr 17, 2008 7:39 PM EDT   0 recs

I need to get away from following these games so closely. It just puts me in a foul mood. It’s sad how the success or failure of the Indians and Browns can affect my outlook and attitude.

GD freaking CC …

by SpringTrainingFun on Apr 17, 2008 7:39 PM EDT   0 recs

I know, it makes no sense, but there it is.

by SuddenSam on Apr 17, 2008 7:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

remind me why I like this team…

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 17, 2008 7:42 PM EDT   0 recs

The bad news is our players suck.

The good news is they’re all signed up long-term.

by SuddenSam on Apr 17, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m gonna call foul on this one. We’re down right now, but there is talent on this team. You can’t look past Grady and Victor, Gark is coming on, and I definitely still have faith in Asdrubal and hope for Gutz. This streak sucks; our players, not so much.

by aufrank on Apr 17, 2008 7:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I know. I like this team. I am still confident. But I’m allowed to be an asshole during times like this.

by SuddenSam on Apr 17,