Game Thread: April 26, 2008
by Ryan on Apr 26, 2008 3:14 PM EDT
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I concur.
Tribe fan from far, far away
by LGT Patrick on Apr 26, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Until this game starts I’m stuck watching the draft..sooo boring! Especially as a Steeler’s fan this season..got a long time til our pick
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Apr 26, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
try being a Browns fan…no picks until tommorrow
by Chief Wahoo on Apr 26, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not the only reason I’m happy to not be a Browns fan
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Apr 26, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I’d hate to be a fan of the team that is going to whipe the floor with the Steelers this season, too
by ahowie on Apr 26, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim McCarver. Bleah. I’d rather have evasive surgery than listen to commentating. Time for the mute button and WTAM.
"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 26, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa. Apparently I get FOX in Spanish but not in English. On the other hand, I appear to actually be getting the Indians game. And, you know, I get to not listen to Tim McCarver.
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All right, time to embarrass NY on national TV! Spin that McCarver! Who’s gonna announce the Tribe lineup?
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This Yankee lineup is not very scary looking today
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Apr 26, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adding to that – A-Rod, Abreu and Cano are the only Yankee hitters who really scare me
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Apr 26, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cano has been slumping pretty badly so far this season.
"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 26, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a crappy lineup for the spankees. They must be doing GW a solid by hiring the former attorney general to play 2nd base, either that or he picked up some dirt on the Steinbrenners with a warrantless wiretap.
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a strike.
"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 26, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, watching baseball with Spanish commentators is kind of amazing. I’m going to do this all the time.
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
six 86-90 mph fastballs to Damon
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Apr 26, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here come the Yankees!
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Low strike zone, not very big corners. That’s crap in my opinion. Worked well on the K, but just not good for the game. God I hate the Yankees.
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ooh boy. Loud out there from ARod.
"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 26, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice work Sowers
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 26, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A-Rod did in fact hit that ball quite hard…no worries though!
by Chief Wahoo on Apr 26, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casey “Trim it up” Blake. Hillarious.
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems like Kennedy is getting some low pitches for strikes – at least, they seem a bit low to me.
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on Apr 26, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps not a strike.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That latest pitch to Hafner was low AND inside.
"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 26, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dellucci seems to be thinking the same way, though I think the last two pitches MAY have been strikes, but I certainly don’t think the first one was, and the other two were certainly borderline at least, and Kennedy is even less established than Sowers, despite all the hype about him.
I sure hope we adapt to Kennedy in-game and not be shut down by another guy we’ve never seen before – we need to adapt in-game and hit him at some point, if not early.
Just my 2 cents. :-)
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on Apr 26, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God Hafner you’re not good.
"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 26, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pronk used to kill pitches like that. Hafner, not so much.
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sabathia telling McCarver that he would sign with the Indians if their offer was close.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees futue offer for CC vs a possible hometown offer
by elsandito on Apr 26, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
re CC telling McCarver he will sign with Indians if they are close
by palcal on Apr 26, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but what does “close” mean? The Indians were arguably close on Manny and Thome, but it’s a matter of opinion.
Anyway … it won’t be close.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McCarver said it, so it must be true. $130M is close to $150M. I mean, what’s the difference? Besides $20,000,000?
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Indians’ offer may be very close in average annual salary, but some other team will definitely offer one more year and probably two more. That will leave grand total guarantee that is not close.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is so beyond the sophistication level McCarver is capable of that his head might literally explode if you told him that.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t he write Baseball for Brain Surgeons?
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s up with Garko lately anyway? Bleah.
"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 26, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Roll it in there Jeremy, it’s a strike.
by elsandito on Apr 26, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sowers >:(
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good grief. Little League mistake
"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 26, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah Sowers, gotta help yourself on D, man.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought so too, but Sowers’ foot wasn’t on the bag.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s ok, we’re going to get Shelley on a DP here.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, he does have a cult following in New York, after all.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE THAT IS A STRIKE
"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 26, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, where the hell was that pitch? How was it not a strike?
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh, we’ll take our chances with Giambi trying to steal every time.
"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 26, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love how the replay basically shows the pitch right down the middle.. for a ball.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha, great catch in center field for the White Sox.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope they enjoyed their couple weeks in first place, cause they ain’t gonna see it again.
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would anyone ever send Giambi to steal?
by Chief Wahoo on Apr 26, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the fuck? Giambi stealing?
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Funny thing … I think Giambi was safe on that steal. I love that he tried.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Cabrera got his hand between Giambi’s foot & the bag. Need to see a replay whenever Fox gets around to it.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looked out from here
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 26, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thinking Giambi.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve got DraftCast going, and I just realized that I literally could not care less about the draft. Last year I was slightly curious as a Browns fan and an ND fan, but on the whole I really do not get the obsession with the draft.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why send Giambi?
It actually is a sound move. You’ve got a runner on 1B with two outs, so the value of losing that runner is minimal. On top of that you’ve got an 0-2 count on the batter.
If (when) Giambi gets caught, what you’ve lost in run expectation is minimal—but you’ve gained two strikes on the batter, who gets to start over the next inning at 0-0.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
While this is true, I don’t necessarily see the logic of doing it with someone as slow as Giambi, where the likelihood of him actually stealing successfully can’t be too high.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, but you’re ignoring the element of surprise!
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s go, light this guy up.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AND HERE COME THE YANKEES!
Oh, no, wait … it’s the Indians. Sorry I mentioned it.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on, Gutz.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck the bunt.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Calm down boys the bunt sets up Blake for 2 RBI
by Chief Wahoo on Apr 26, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It just puts that many more men in scoring position to distract him.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blake now 4th in the AL in the THT stat “clutch” with 4.7.
Previous four seasons: -6.7, -13.9, -3.9, -16.4.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
IMPOLITE PEOPLE.
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like I know him so much better now
by Chief Wahoo on Apr 26, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We had a bonding moment. It was very special.
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wanna go to Chipotle and watch some Loney Toons?
by Chief Wahoo on Apr 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would be honored.
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you know that like a month ago they went to Japan? I hear that’s rough.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I had a stopwatch handy so I could time how long they talk about the Red Sox during an Indians Yankees game.
It’s like watching college basketball when Michigan State and Indiana are playing and Dick Vitale talks about Duke for 45 minutes.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Joe Buck doesn’t scream as much as Vitale. And nobody’s a diaper dandy.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, 40 pitches already for Kennedy.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad we gave them an out.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh mama, we’re gonna see alotta NY blowpen!
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, run expectation for bases loaded, one out, is slightly higher than for 1B-2B no outs.
I’m just saying.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay, John Adams.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just for one day, I”d like to see all the Molinas try acting, while all the Baldwins try catching.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet walking action.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally. I love being patient in that situation.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, strategically that might be the best thing. Walk a run in to get to Dellucci instead of pitching to Sizemore.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
z
Yes
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 26, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Indians #3 in AL in sac bunts so far this year, behind Toronto and Texas
of course, they would we 14th in the NL
by palcal on Apr 26, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did McCarver just blame society for the fact that the Yankees young pitchers suck?
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s how I understood it.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what’d he say?
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 26, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees pitchers under stress due to mpatient owner, impatient fans … and hey, impatient society, too!
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yea – he definitely said that.
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.
by westbrook on Apr 26, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
logged on just to see what the LGT take on McCarver would be today. i think he’s just in free association mode and is just talking without a filter. he’s unbelievable.
Pronk!
by macasson on Apr 26, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will take a sac fly there, too.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sac fly is far more enjoyable following the bases-loaded walk. It’s like, we already got a free one anyway, no need to be greedy.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looch
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 26, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, Hafner’s going to crank one here.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
scoring runs
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 26, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But only because the New York media talks about the Yankees a lot.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would be really nice to see Pronk show up for a minute here
by Chief Wahoo on Apr 26, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, just the occasional cameo would be nice.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that swing was decidedly Proonish
by Chief Wahoo on Apr 26, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hafner sucks so much.
"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 26, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck this time machine
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 26, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate seeing Hafner fouling off these total meatball pitches.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“If you are intelligent, it is hard to ignore things.”
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHA I loved that, too.
"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 26, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Joe Buck thinks it’s a good point!
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s right.
I find it hard to ignore their lack of intelligence, for example.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually thought that right after I posted.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Society made him throw that pitch.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“On the surface, Ian Kennedy was the vivacious young pitcher we all knew him to be. But his soul was in Antartica, freezing with the knowledge of the way opposing hitters can be cruel, the way umpires can be unresponsive, and as he writes so eloquently in his optional assignment note, the way life can suck. We’ll all miss the Yankees’ little Eskimo. Let’s hope he’s rubbing noses … with Jesus.”
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note to Hafner: you should destroy this guy. He is crap.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You gotta repeat McCarver? It’s annoying enough just hearing it.
by elsandito on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, I’ll take it.
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eat shift and die.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a piece of shit, but I will take it.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PROON shot
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 26, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See, that’s why this is a good sometimes nickname, will you please explain it to Iron Nick?
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hafner has been making this kid work. How many pitches has he thrown to Pronk in his two ABs?
and I dont’ know if anyone mentioned this but Westbrook likely out a month. shit
by ahowie on Apr 26, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grady is so fast, he scored, then passed Proon, and still went first to third!
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What’s he at, 55 pitches or so?
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What’s up with Kennedy going WAY down when pitching from the stretch?
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s been taking lessons from Mussina?
by Chief Wahoo on Apr 26, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s a Mussina-ism. Not sure why Kennedy does it, though.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, is that Babe Ruth warming in the bullpen?
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Buck suggesting that the Indians have been lucky in scoring these runs? That the Yankees have been unlucky? How dare he?!?
by macasson on Apr 26, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m so glad I don’t have to listen to these dudes.
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it has been luck… I mean who would have thought… those midges would get into Kennedys face and disrupt his pitching. Kruk should have never left his brief case on the pitchers mound… I still don’t get that stupid commecial.
by lesterjl on Apr 26, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s part of a series of commercials in which the BBTN cast inadvertently has a big impact on famous games.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have there been others??? I have seen only that one online. No ESPN out here.
by lesterjl on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s going for the hot sauce! Or something like that.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So seriously, do the Yankees try sending Kennedy down? I have no idea who they’d call up in his place (Igawa?), but I feel like that’d be a classic Yankee reaction.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They can call up a relief pitcher and start Joba
by elsandito on Apr 26, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if Sowers does well today, will he stay on the roster and they send down Mastny on Monday or will they send him down Monday and just go with Laffey while Westbrook is out?
by palcal on Apr 26, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you send Mastny down, you can’t recall him for 20 days unless someone else goes on the DL, so the question is, what other reliever would we bring up next week to take his spot? And you can’t say Elarton, because he’s not on the 40-man.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t it used to be less than 20 days?
by supermarioelia on Apr 26, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s 10 days.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re right, it is 10 days.
I always get this mixed up. 20 days is the number a player has to spend in the minors (over the whole season) in order to actually use up an option. Which means that Mastny hasn’t used one up yet.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My computer either hates me or LGT. Hmm. Maybe both.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right now only 1.5 back of 1st place..with a win here and another White Sox loss, we could be within 0.5 by the end of the day – didn’t take long, eh?
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Apr 26, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We’re good and Detroit is good, just like everyone thought
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait wait. Jake is out for a month? Noooo.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It wasn’t on TV. It’s a headline on Sportsline. I was checking the scoreboard.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from Yahoo Sports: Westbrook received a cortisone shot in his back Friday.
Indians trainer Lonnie Soloff said the timetable for Westbrook’s recovery changed because the symptoms of his injury persisted for a week since he got hurt. Soloff said the injection seemed to help Westbrook.
Soloff also said closer Joe Borowski will begin playing catch on Monday. Borowski has been out since April 15 with a strained triceps muscle and is expected to miss one month.
by ahowie on Apr 26, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does New Jake have an Old Back? It’s not fair. He should get a refund.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Despite all the love so far, I don’t think Sowers looks good
"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 26, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hes getting hit pretty hard…and lots of 3 ball counts
by Chief Wahoo on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, he’s kinda going with the Paul Byrd “pitch to contact” strategy. He’s not going to overpower anybody, but if you can keep getting them to hit weak grounders or popups, it works.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they aren’t that weak though
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Apr 26, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed – seems kind of lucky so far..
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Apr 26, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
But he does have cute little knees.
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, were you here in the spring when I told my story about accusing him of having skinnier legs than Raffy P?
by supermarioelia on Apr 26, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was not! Tell me more!
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah that’s pretty much it. He wasn’t amused.
by supermarioelia on Apr 26, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s sensitive about his cute little knees, Mario!
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sowers is pitching all right, but I’m sure everybody would prefer less full counts
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many batters has Sowers NOT been 3-1 on so far?
"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 26, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Garkolicious time
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Apr 26, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is the Evil Empire hosting the All Star Game this year?
...Never mind
"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 26, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, cause this is the last year in Yankee Stadium. Boo hoo.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh. It’s not like the stadium has terminal cancer. They’re building a new one across the street after all.
"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 26, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, if the Yankees don’t care enough about their ballpark to keep it, why am I supposed to care about it?
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because they’re the Yankees and we all wish we were as cool as the Yankees. Or something.
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, I kinda do because I’m sentimental about baseball, but still.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good eye, Droobs. I feel like this team hits so much better when we’re taking pitches.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve never understood the aura around old ballparks.
Wrigley, Old Comiskey, Municipal, Fenway, Tiger Stadium. All dumps.
"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 26, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do they have umlauts over the E and P on “Due up”?
Weird. Fox is weird.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe the answer is “Because umlauts look cool!”
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sowers’ mediocrity is catching up to him
"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 26, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This doesn’t bode well.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Decent chance of a triple play here, actually. All gimp runners.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s dug his own grave and stands ready to fall into it.
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who’s doing the game for TBS tomorrow?
Dellucci . . . every play is an adventure.
by macasson on Apr 26, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TBS site says Chip Caray and Buck Martinez.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right kind of out?
I’d have preferred the “productive double play” where Jeter ends up on 3B.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unless we’re going to see Gutz gun down Jeter, just for fun.
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C’mon Duncan, punch your own ticket back to Columbus! BTW, Dellucci looks lost in LF.
by pdxtribefan on Apr 26, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was sscary, seeing Dellucci run so far to get that out hah
by ahowie on Apr 26, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Duncan just not prepared to hit that kind of lack-of-heat.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh and did McCarver just call Shelley Chris?
by Chief Wahoo on Apr 26, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sowers around 70 pitches so far. He’s not exactly being economical with his pitches here.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wipes Brow
"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 26, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sowers!
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a good call for strike 3, but I’ll take it.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just tuning in. anyone have a sense of what sowers’ velocity is? any truth to the ridiculous gun readings he was getting last week at AAA?
tim mccarver is a functioning retard.
by emil minty on Apr 26, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McCarver’s IQ?
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Sowers
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 26, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s a big inning to get out of right there. Nice.
by ahowie on Apr 26, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sowers:How much luck can one guy have?
Haf: How much lack of luck can one guy have?
(Note sarcasm)
by elsandito on Apr 26, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can April Sowers bring May-not-being-below-.500?
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be excellent to knock Kennedy out this inning….
by Nat on Apr 26, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This ump is kinda shitty, eh?
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ump is bad. Ian Kennedy is worse. Sowers isn’t dominant but has gotten it done.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But ESPN told me Hughes and Kennedy were going to be the next Smoltz/Maddux/Glavine?
What gives?
by gte619n on Apr 26, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want more runs.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man just got back to the island. Got the Tribe on the tube, Mrs. Maui’s made linguinin with shrimp and scallops in white sauce, I’m sippin’ a Kona Longboard and my boyz are kickin’ the crap outta the Yankees. Does it get any better than this?
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay
by mauichuck on Apr 26, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering when you’d be showing up. It’s not a game against the Yankees without you.
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by AngG on Apr 26, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m flattered you noticed. I’m just warming up for my trip to Yankee Stadium next Tuesday.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay
by mauichuck on Apr 26, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve said it before, but it just sort of dawned on me again: I think these new uniforms are freaking awesome.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed!
"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 26, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I concur.
I wish they had a little more cheif wahoo though…. < ducks! >
by gte619n on Apr 26, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah. blake did not look good attempting that play.
and marte did make at least one play on thursday that casey never would have
by mpstable on Apr 26, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bullpen better be up.
"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 26, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This has got to be Sowers’ last inning. Please get out of this with no damage, kid.
by ahowie on Apr 26, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we know if the Raffies are avaliable today?
by SanD on Apr 26, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way on Perez, I’d imagine Betancourt is a maybe given that he’s pitched a couple of days in a row.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oy McCarver – and to think I usta think he knew what he’s talking about. Whatever happened to Jimmy Dudley?
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay
by mauichuck on Apr 26, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My all time favorite McCarver-ism happened a few years ago, Dodgers @ Braves. Furcal just turns an unasissted triple play.:
“See Joe, that’s why you’ve gotta start the runners early there, to stay out of the unassisted triple play.”
by gte619n on Apr 26, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I park my car in the garage to prevent aliens from stealing it.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I assume he was making a great joke, and not the dumbest remark of all time?
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really? Are you sure?
That seems unbelievable. I mean, it’s a pretty good joke.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that’s how I remember it. I checked the Youtubes and couldn’t find it.
by gte619n on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, I believe you … but it’s unbelievable.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my favorite is in the quotes section of facebook: “david eckstein like all of us, has 20 digits… 10 fingers and 10 toes”
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.
by westbrook on Apr 26, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICE
"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 26, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There go the Yankees!
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AND WTF Joe Buck…”more affluent neighborhood”???
"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 26, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like teams other than us that suck with RISP
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.
by westbrook on Apr 26, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck: Sowers got exactly what he needed – penetrating insight that!
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay
by mauichuck on Apr 26, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love the DP
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 26, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting iffy. I say let him start the inning with someone warming.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice job for 5 innings
I vote to keep both Sowers and Laffey on the roster while Westbrook is out, at least for the next 2 weeks
by palcal on Apr 26, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no, long relief or spot start (rainout)
by palcal on Apr 26, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better to keep them getting regular work in AAA than sitting on the bench rotting & waiting for rain.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, what a douchebag they just showed on Fox.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
86 pitches for Sowers.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit. That was a nice shift-beater right there.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shut up about the effin’ draft. I’ll turn it on myself if I want coverage.
"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 26, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Note: if I cared about the NFL draft, I’d be watching it. Shut up, Joe Buck.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God clearly hates Hafner. That was a piece.
NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.
by crazymoloh on Apr 26, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Echo? :)
"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 26, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
102 pitches for Kennedy so far.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me, or does Garko look a whole lot like Thome with the black under his eyes?
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m tellin’ the boy has a hell of a stroke. He’s hit a lot of balls hard. Those power numbers are gonna be risin’
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay
by mauichuck on Apr 26, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Victor Martinez has to have one of the least productive .360ish averages ever. I want some bombs!
oh, and I want the good Garko back
by ahowie on Apr 26, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if he’s not getting good power from his legs because of the hamstring or something. Who knows, though (cue E5).
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“You would think that a leadoff walk would lead to more big innings than a leadoff home run. But we’ve done the research and it turns out that more big innings have come from leadoff home runs than leadoff walks.”
- Tim McCarver
by gte619n on Apr 26, 2008 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is a pretty good one.
Doesn’t he know that walks clog up the basepaths?
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“As baseball and those around it continue to do, keep—keeping track of pitch counts, seems like more pitchers are going down the more that people keep track of pitch counts.”
- Tim McCarver
and on that note, I’m done. I could do this all day.
by gte619n on Apr 26, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“We’ve” done the research. Right. Like McCarver’s down there pouring over boxscores.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was he distinguishing between selfish and unselfish homeruns?
by emil minty on Apr 26, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Sowers, throw strikes and get through this quickly.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cano is awful. He should be benched.
"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 26, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
George Jenson!
"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 26, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clutch strikeout by Jeter.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeter just makes everyone around him better.
In this instance, Jeremy Sowers.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sowers is a strikeout machine.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lewis, followed by Masa?
hoping for 2 innings from Lewis?
by palcal on Apr 26, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s a lot to hope for.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Selfish single from A-Rod.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it bad that I feel like a single from ARod is actually a good outcome?
by gte619n on Apr 26, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have they noted yet that anyone in particular is warming? I realize Buck & McCarver can’t be bothered to talk about the game, of course.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They said “Old Jensen Lewis” is warming.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a great pitch by Sowers.
and I’m trying to flood my head with memories of Jensen Lewis making New York look silly in the ALDS to curb my fear of him coming in during a relatively close game
by ahowie on Apr 26, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PULL HIM NOW
"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 26, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh boy. That was interesting.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Freakin’ Giambi. I thought for a second that he’d leaned in & taken that on the body armor, but he actually took it in the back elbow. All those steroids must numb him to pain.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
stomp makes me nervous. although his 85 mph fastball will probably look fast in comparison.
by emil minty on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. Nice enough outing from Sowers, but did he have to give Giambi a free base twice?
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Its better than walking him…saves on pitch count :)
by lesterjl on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Duncan has “flirted” with a home run? By.. hitting the ball, I guess.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since when is hitting a fly ball “flirting with a homerun” ??? God.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buying time to do what? He’s warm.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently Wedge likes the idea of an out at every base…
Winning Formula: Long fly ball... Deep ______ Field... Awaaaayyyy back! Gone!
by Justin Higgins on Apr 26, 2008 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blah to this shit.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t even want to see a strike at this point.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Hey there, pretty fence. I seem to have lost my number. Can I borrow yours?” = flirting with a home run?
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
i have to go “oy” again on that one.
by emil minty on Apr 26, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That ain’t flirting, that’s just a bad pickup line.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sowers got squeezed a little there, but not really inconsistent with how the ump’s been squeezing all day.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck, that was one batter too late.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That Nextel chirp makes me feel homicidal.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s the pitching line for Jeremy Sowers’s butt.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meet George Jensen
"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 26, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I cant see the game and unless the gameday thing on my cpu is jacked, this ump is calling a straight crappy game.
by lesterjl on Apr 26, 2008 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, Jensen. You rule.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love that Fox graphic … Right Now! (HEY! There’s no tomorrow!)
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See I blame all of you MTv whipper snappers for this. All of these added graphics just distract from the game. Other than the pitch count and speed of course.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay
by mauichuck on Apr 26, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m amazed you can even watch with all this CGI.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where’s are resident architechs? It’s a Brauhaus thing – sometimes less is more.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay
by mauichuck on Apr 26, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice job, Jensen.
Also! Not a strike.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Consistent with how he’s been calling low strikes all game, though. Of course, Cano’s been on the bench all game so …
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya think we can make this guy Fausto’s personal ump – kinda like Shoppach and Byrd?
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay
by mauichuck on Apr 26, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 down
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 26, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to believe Cano struck out there after Girardi used his visualization technique.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I blame society.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gameday says 3 strikes to Posada but 2 called balls
by lesterjl on Apr 26, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone have any pitch speed indication for Jensen?
by gte619n on Apr 26, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuuuuuuuuuuck.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dellucci
Winning Formula: Long fly ball... Deep ______ Field... Awaaaayyyy back! Gone!
by Justin Higgins on Apr 26, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oy, three runs – Delucci!
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by mauichuck on Apr 26, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for keeping Sowers in, Wedgie! You douche.
"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 26, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No way you can blame Wedge for that. Blame Dellucci’s terrible dive.
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by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blame for Wedge for loading the bases and leaving no margin of error for anybody.
"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 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t see how he could have gotten to the ball any other way. It was going past him if he didn’t catch it.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
89.7 for the pitch speed on Jensen…the one that was hit.
by lesterjl on Apr 26, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Posada hit a fucking TRIPLE??? Least favorite Yankee of all time. Easily. Fucking weasel.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that is entirely on looch
though it might have been nice to show posada a change of speed instead of the same 89mph fastball 5 times
by mpstable on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my point. Stomp only throws a medium fastball this year. Or so it seems.
by mjschaefer on Apr 26, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he just takes that on a hop they only score one run. Motherfuck.
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by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think many LF make that play. Banana route, my ass, that’s just your bitterness talking.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Name a few that would….
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by Justin Higgins on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d guess the Tampa Bay kid, Young with Minnesota.
And on the other side, Manny wouldn’t have.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny wouldda played it on the bounce.
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by mauichuck on Apr 26, 2008 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you’re just being influenced by mccarver’s idiocy
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.
by westbrook on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just told my dad that as he swore at Dellucci. I can see the argument that he should’ve played it on a bounce though.
Winning Formula: Long fly ball... Deep ______ Field... Awaaaayyyy back! Gone!
by Justin Higgins on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just posted above, I don’t think it could have been played on the bounce, it was going past him and tailing away.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The dive is what made it SOOOOOO bad.
by gte619n on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor decision, end of story. His routes to the ball have been horrifying this week, so that’s probably why people assumed that this one was bad as well.
by tabler84 on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don’t expect him to make the play. i expect him to get behind it instead of running past it and then falling on his side because there’s nothing left to do.
by emil minty on Apr 26, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya, uh huh…
Winning Formula: Long fly ball... Deep ______ Field... Awaaaayyyy back! Gone!
by Justin Higgins on Apr 26, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All things considered—Sowers’ final line will reflect how well he pitched. Which is to say, fine, but not great.
by tabler84 on Apr 26, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arguably, though, he pitched a bit better than the line suggests – Dellucci’s poor choice at defending that ball allowed 3 runs to come in. In all probability, it should be 1-2 runs. Sizemore talks about times of the game when you know to come in and take a chance or to back off and play it safe. That was a time when Dellucci should have played it safe and only give up 1-2 runs.
Therefore, while I think Sowers wasn’t outstanding, I certainly think he was a bit above-average, and certainly better than Kennedy, who was fortunate he only gave up 3 runs in my opinion – he was pretty much erratic all day, moreso than Sowers until that final inning.
Just my 2 cents – no offense.
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on Apr 26, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAVID – I HATE YOU
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.
by westbrook on Apr 26, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Officially, I am retiring the “We Can’t Sign Bonds Because of Defense” argument.
Delluchi is brutal out there.
by gte619n on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bonds can still DH and we need a DH
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by mauichuck on Apr 26, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There, Dellucci had to play it “smart” and cut that ball off – even if they only get 1-2 runs, that’s better than taking a chance and missing. At least Lewis got out of it with the tie intact. Now, our offense needs to hit the Yankee bullpen.
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if looch takes a few steps BACK instead of diving sideways, he gets it soon enough for one – MAYBE two runs to score.
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.
by westbrook on Apr 26, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude, at least two runs score on that hit every time. Every time.
by tabler84 on Apr 26, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not if you have a guy with a good arm out there
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.
by westbrook on Apr 26, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THERE ARE NO LEFT FIELDERS WITH GOOD ARMS.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What no respect for Ben Fran’s hose?
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by mauichuck on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching that ball again, I’m agreeing with Jay that it was impossible to play that on the bounce. It was tailing away.
Winning Formula: Long fly ball... Deep ______ Field... Awaaaayyyy back! Gone!
by Justin Higgins on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two outs, they’re going on contact. Unless that’s Garko on 2d or something, that’s 2 runs almost every time.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re wrong, and you’re not in the same country as right.
Are you under the impression that DD could have charged that ball head on, fielded it on one hop, and then thrown home? Because only in that circumstance could he occasionally - and often not - gotten the runner at home. But this ball was tailing.
by tabler84 on Apr 26, 2008 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially with 2 outs – it’s quite likely 2 runs score, but that’s still better than 3 runs, which is why Dellucci should have played it “safe” there, but still, it’s a tie game and we face the Yankee bullpen – this game is still quite winnable.
Let’s Go Tribe! :-)
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a former Chicagoan and semi-Cubs fan, it is GREAT to see Latroy Hawkins out there against the Indians.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for a shteal? Hey, Giambi went for it.
by ahowie on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Posada has zero arm, but with Latroy on the hill, I say don’t send Peralta yet.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was enough to Borowski on the DL.
I’m pretty sure it isn’t the mounds fault you’ve sucked your entire career, Latroy.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s pretty much the sum of it, as far as I’m concerned.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys are absolutely delusional.
Watch the replay later on. He’s running all out, dives, can’t get to the ball as it tails away from him.
Nobody runs faster than that baseball was traveling. If he “backs up,” he doesn’t come within two yards of the ball.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we just agree that the result of the play sucked and we still have few trustworthy options in the pen?
by mjschaefer on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh, after the replay, I’m inclined to agree.
But Jay, I’ll say again: DD’s routes to the ball have been dreadful this week, so we’ve got some analysis based on previous results.
by tabler84 on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto on both of these. He didn’t really play it terribly, but bleh in general.
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by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will absolutely take your word for that, I haven’t seen all his plays this week.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i thought he was charging in and to the left of it harder before cutting right. i would concede you might be right.
by emil minty on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Latroy wearing No. 22 instead of No. 21 which he had been wearing as a tribute to Clemente. Apparently New Yorkers were offended that anyone wear Paul O’Neil’s number. Jeter and Rivera advised him to switch. Unreal.
by macasson on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m amused that the grounds crew is using a Dasani bottle. Very technical tool there.
by Julie on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
all because the poor yankee pitcher can’t throw a strike. i doubt bob feller ever complained about crap like that
There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...
by HireRockyColavito on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They found the soruce of the midges.
by supermarioelia on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mendenhall!
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK YEAH!
FUCK THE BUNT BUT A GREAT SLIDE!
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, that was slick.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish that Peralta had run to third….
by mjschaefer on Apr 26, 2008 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, I’m pretty impressed at Looch’s willingness to go flat out for those balls.
by supermarioelia on Apr 26, 2008 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, but once the mob mentality has invented its own scouting report - “BenFran can play CF!!!” - that’s all she wrote, I guess.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
HATE THE BUNT
HATE THE HEAD-FIRST SLIDE INTO FIRST
LOVE ABACAB SAFE AT FIRST WITH BUNT SINGLE HEAD-FIRST SLIDE
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2/3, Jay. That was feet first.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is hilarious.
More bunting. This is infuriating.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 26, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giambi is a terrible fielder, wow.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You would think. I’d take the result.
by mjschaefer on Apr 26, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s a foul ball!
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why are we bunting on somone who can’t throw strkes
by SanD on Apr 26, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn. That was some rotten luck right there.
by Jeffrey R on Apr 26, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we’re cleveland fans remember?
There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...
by HireRockyColavito on Apr 26, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Apr 26, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
awwagagagwgaawsduilsghgh
The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.
by westbrook on Apr 26, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that was quite a turn of events.
BABIP is killing us right now.
by gte619n on Apr 26, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 26, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
benfran would have made it back to the bag.
by emil minty on Apr 26, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Might be time to cue the midges as our luck is horseshit right now
by cheech99 on Apr 26, 2008 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We are small balling with three innings to go against the Yankees. We are small balling against a pitcher who can’t throw strikes consistently. Wedge got what he deserved, eh?
by tabler84 on Apr 26, 2008 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I kind of agree. I don’t know when you ever try small-ball facing a lineup like this, but it sure as hell isn’t with Sowers on the mound.
by Jay on Apr 26, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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