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Game Thread: April 3, 2008 - 8th inning

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The saga continues ...

This is Jay posting this.  There is something weird with the Game Thread posting where it seems almost random who gets "credited" with it.  Ryan posted one below with my name on it.  Whatever.  [Jay]

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So who comes out for the 8th?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM EDT   0 recs

So clutch would be getting a hit now. Not one with no one on, even if it was the first hit.

by crazymoloh on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM EDT   0 recs

roar

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

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM EDT   0 recs

Jay, is there still technically a comment limit to the game threads or is this just for bragging at SB Nation meetings?

by NickFantana on Apr 3, 2008 1:52 PM EDT   0 recs

Meetings?

I haven't even met Ryan, let alone the guys from the other sites.

There's no limit, but the new platform isn't that great with loading long threads.

by Jay on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I imagine you guys meeting at the Days Inn in Lawrence Kansas every few months and meeting around one of those tables, like the co-op.

by NickFantana on Apr 3, 2008 1:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

My guess is Jake.

by Jay on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Cueto, 4 IP, perfect, 7 Ks for the Reds... wow

by DaytonDogg on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Thanks Jay. My comp begins to die around 400 comments.

by supermarioelia on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM EDT   0 recs

I will say that the time machines seem to be a little more extreme with the new system.

by gte619n on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Westbrook: 60 strikes, 27 balls.

by maledicta on Apr 3, 2008 1:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Casey, now hitting a paltry .500 with RISP.

by emd2k3 on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM EDT   0 recs

Well fuck.

by zempf on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM EDT   0 recs

uh oh.

by gte619n on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Specifically, fuck the White Sox and their bullshit solo shot hitters.

by NickFantana on Apr 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And once again Joe Crede plays Floyd Mayweather to our Big Show.

by maledicta on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM EDT   0 recs

Ah camonnnn

by supermarioelia on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM EDT   0 recs

shit.

by gte619n on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM EDT   0 recs

sonofamother noun

by DaytonDogg on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM EDT   0 recs

screw me

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

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT   0 recs

How many pitches was Jake at?

by supermarioelia on Apr 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT   0 recs

about 90 when the homer went out for Crede

by talonk on Apr 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And Gordon just put the Royals up 2-0

by talonk on Apr 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT   0 recs

I just got online. What did I miss?

by Julie on Apr 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT   0 recs

Brilliant outing by Westbrook now reduced to merely very good and seeming downright bad.

by Jay on Apr 3, 2008 1:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I always miss the brilliant outings.

by Julie on Apr 3, 2008 1:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He retired the first five batters on 12 pitches, and we were all jacked up about it.

by Jay on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

you're too hard on Jake, Jay. If he pitches like this most times out, he is going to have a hell of a year.

by Sockalexis on Apr 3, 2008 1:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's actually a great outing, I only meant that it feels lousy because we've been tied or losing the whole game.

by Jay on Apr 3, 2008 1:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, looking at the box score, I'll take it most days.

by Julie on Apr 3, 2008 1:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Also, we're almost getting no-hit despite a fair number of long drives for outs.

And Jermaine Dye sucks so we almost scored more runs that way.

by Jay on Apr 3, 2008 1:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And of course, now my MLB.tv is going to shit.

by gte619n on Apr 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT   0 recs

same here, grrr

by DaytonDogg on Apr 3, 2008 1:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Any of you guys pay for the premium?

by supermarioelia on Apr 3, 2008 1:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

no. But I'm wondering if that Microsoft Starlight or whatever its called would make this better. I tried to download it last night, but it took too long.

by DaytonDogg on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Silverlight is pretty slick, even on a mac.

by Jay on Apr 3, 2008 1:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow this is unwatchable. the mlbtv I mean

by supermarioelia on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I concur. What happened?

by gte619n on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I switched over to audio... maybe I'll be more productive... plus, I need some Hammy in my life.

by DaytonDogg on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Same. very choppy, even the audio.

by supermarioelia on Apr 3, 2008 1:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Is it normally okay? My niece wants to watch Indians games but lives in NYC.

by Julie on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I haven't had any problems with it the past two years, but I'm on EI this year & it sounds like some people have been having issues with mlb.tv at the start of the season.

by zempf on Apr 3, 2008 2:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd chalk it up to early season kinks that need to be worked up. I've had it for the last 2.5 years and its worked very well for me. EI is obviously better if you can afford it.

by DaytonDogg on Apr 3, 2008 2:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yea...mine too

by Sockalexis on Apr 3, 2008 1:56 PM EDT   0 recs

gonna need our first Prog rally in the 8th ...

by talonk on Apr 3, 2008 1:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Royals up 2 in the 4th.

by NickFantana on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM EDT   0 recs

pulling Swisher? really?

by talonk on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM EDT   0 recs

Hegan speculates he's hurting from running into the wall earlier.

by fleerdon on Apr 3, 2008 1:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

that makes more sense I guess

by talonk on Apr 3, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

or into Dye

They will win because they are worthy of victory. - Bill James

by SuddenSam on Apr 3, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ozzie Guillen: A world where normal rules of right and wrong no longer apply.

by maledicta on Apr 3, 2008 1:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

What do you mean? Brian Anderson is a defensive sub, that's all. Swisher is considered a bit of a stretch in CF.

by Jay on Apr 3, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

They'll miss him in extras, which with that bullpen, are at least somewhat likely.

by maledicta on Apr 3, 2008 2:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes but Swisher is one iof his better bats ...

by talonk on Apr 3, 2008 2:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Lewis in, 2 on, 1 out in the 8th.

by zempf on Apr 3, 2008 1:59 PM EDT   0 recs

Free Marte!

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 3, 2008 1:59 PM EDT   0 recs

Yeah I know, right? I'm getting tired of that hole.

by fleerdon on Apr 3, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

As in, the hole between Blake and Peralta.

by fleerdon on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Did you see the play? I was listening on the radio and it sounded like he should have had it.

by NickFantana on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It wasn't that close. Blake kinda fell down to his left, maybe if he'd actually taken a step & then dove it would've helped.. but who knows. It was pretty hard hit.

by zempf on Apr 3, 2008 2:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Allright, Blake is starting to kill me. Who stuck a hatchet in his back? And why aren't we going to a lefty with Thome coming to the plate?

by NickFantana on Apr 3, 2008 1:59 PM EDT   0 recs

Remember when he hit that bases-loaded double & we all loved him again? It seems like so long ago.

by zempf on Apr 3, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm telling you we should have traded him on the spot.

by fleerdon on Apr 3, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

When was that? Summer '69?

Fingers crossed, but breathing normally

by Chief WaDrew on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Should I say fielding Blake?

by NickFantana on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Have you SEEN Thome's splits? He owns lefties! :D

by Julie on Apr 3, 2008 2:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Why let Jake even pitch the 8th, especially if you're gonna pull him with any runners on?

by crazymoloh on Apr 3, 2008 2:00 PM EDT   0 recs

YOU'VE GOT TO GIVE JAKE A CHANGE TO WIN THE GAME.

by gte619n on Apr 3, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Why? Who cares?

by Jay on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

'twas sarcasm, i believe

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

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That's what Wedge was saying last year when he left Jake in too long.

by gte619n on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

John Kruk. Cy Young voters. Sean McAdams.

by maledicta on Apr 3, 2008 2:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Because he only had made 88 pitches when the inning started?

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Chalk it up to Wedgie

This is another blunder by Wedge IMO. Westbrook looked good for 7, why not leave it at that and turn it over to the pen. If Wedge has one weakness it's managing his pitching staff. I know Westbrook was going well but the last 2 innings he's had baserunners, no need to risk it, good game Jake.

by Tribe_Hippie on Apr 3, 2008 2:00 PM EDT   0 recs

The same bullpen that looked so great the last two days? I think you stay with Jake unless there's a good reason not to.

by fleerdon on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Only 87 pitches, and the bullpen has been shaky.

by maledicta on Apr 3, 2008 2:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Your criticism makes no sense. Jake gave up one hard-hit ball out of the previous six batters. He was only in trouble in the 7th because of an error and a bunt, and he got out of it beautifully. At 87 pitches, there was no real reason to pull him.

by Jay on Apr 3, 2008 2:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Here comes Lewis...about 4 batters to late

by Tribe_Hippie on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM EDT   0 recs

FIRE WEDGE!

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 3, 2008 2:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Not to be a dick, but did you register at this site just to comment on this?

My nephew knows baseball better than this, and he's five.

by Jay on Apr 3, 2008 2:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

What a pitch by Lewis. That thing must've looked like a meatball to Thome.

by zempf on Apr 3, 2008 2:03 PM EDT   0 recs

DAMNIT MLB.TV STOP SUCKING.

by gte619n on Apr 3, 2008 2:04 PM EDT   0 recs

I usually just blame my computer but this appears to be systemic.

by supermarioelia on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

it is systemic. But mlb audio is working nicely right now, nice alternative, even if you did pay for the tv.

by DaytonDogg on Apr 3, 2008 2:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Fat shortstop!

by macasson on Apr 3, 2008 2:04 PM EDT   0 recs

Despite early offensive struggles, I'm liking New, Slim Peralta.

by maledicta on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM EDT   0 recs

Nice barehand grab by Peralta of a slow roller up the middle & then guns it to first to get Konerko.

by zempf on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM EDT   0 recs

Oh, is that what happened? I had no idea, as I'm watching on mlb.tv.

They will win because they are worthy of victory. - Bill James

by SuddenSam on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice work by Vandy

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

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM EDT   0 recs

's ok. We can overcome a 2-1 deficit. It's not like we're the Tigers or something.

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM EDT   0 recs