Game Thread: April 6, 2008
by Ryan
on Apr 6, 2008 3:00 PM EDT
Cleveland Indians @ Oakland Athletics
Gametime: 4:05 (STO)
This is Blanton's third start of the year, his previous two came against the Red Sox (the series was split between Japan and Oakland). He did well all things considered, allowing 5 runs in 11.2 innings between the two starts.
Cliff Lee is making his first start of probably the most important season of his career. And what's his prescription for getting back on track?
"I don't want to give a scouting report on how I'm pitching," Lee said, "but I need to mix my pitches better, pretty much, and be a little more crisp with my locations. [Not doing that] is what got me in trouble last year.
So far, so good.
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won't be here much today, lgt
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 6, 2008 3:04 PM EDT 0 recs
11 what?
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by Gradyforpresident on
Apr 6, 2008 3:24 PM EDT
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It'd be nice to see a well played ballgame today, since it's been ugly for the last couple. Is Victor in the lineup?
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 6, 2008 3:29 PM EDT 0 recs
Sizemore
Cabrera
Hafner
Garko
Peralta
Dellucci
Michaels
Marte
Shoppach
grotesque lineup
by ASP on Apr 6, 2008 3:29 PM EDT 0 recs
Yeah... Wedge is helping Cliff much with that. Sizemore through Peralta better combine for about 12 hits and 8 rbis.
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by CU Adam on
Apr 6, 2008 3:31 PM EDT
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*** Wedge is not helping Cliff much.
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by CU Adam on
Apr 6, 2008 3:32 PM EDT
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Alright you're giving Gutz a day off with Cliff on the mound?!?!?!? Can he not wait until tomorrow?
by supermarioelia on Apr 6, 2008 3:34 PM EDT 0 recs
i'm baffled frankly
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by Gradyforpresident on
Apr 6, 2008 3:35 PM EDT
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With the mighty combination of our LF platoon thus far, the solution is obviously to play them both at the same time.
by Fundamentals on
Apr 6, 2008 3:36 PM EDT
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I can deal with struggles on the field, but where the frig is common sense off the field?
by supermarioelia on
Apr 6, 2008 3:37 PM EDT
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Off topic, watching the Sawx and the Jays on TBS. Former Tribesman John McDonald just made a freaking awesome play to throw out everyone's favorite New Englander, DBag Pedroia.
And now as I write this, he got laid out in a collision with his center fielder.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 6, 2008 3:37 PM EDT 0 recs
He almost pulled off an unreal throw from his knees in the 1st inning too.
by supermarioelia on
Apr 6, 2008 3:40 PM EDT
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Playing Super Bash Brothers last night, I can up with the idea for you that you should change your avatar to Wario whenever you are drinking and posting.
I realize this would be difficult, but it would be awesome.
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by CU Adam on
Apr 6, 2008 3:43 PM EDT
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awesome awesome awesome awesome also! Super Smash Bros is so awesome
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.
by Gradyforpresident on
Apr 6, 2008 3:45 PM EDT
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I know, I only played for like 5 minutes, but am going to buy it this week to ensure that I fail at least one of my classes.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on
Apr 6, 2008 3:46 PM EDT
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When you do, hook me up with your friend code, I need more people to play :P
God truly does hate cleveland sports.
by Gradysmanldy on
Apr 6, 2008 4:20 PM EDT
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Time for a double slump busting afternoon I guess.
Did Gutz lose an arm last night??
by jdwitmer on Apr 6, 2008 3:38 PM EDT 0 recs
I actually watched Major League this aft just to get a glimpse of us winning again.
Had a thought....remember the scene where Jake is in full uniform at Rene Russo's place? You think Grady or Jensen show up to their goomah's place still in their jerseys? See this is what Castrovince should be telling us.
by supermarioelia on Apr 6, 2008 3:47 PM EDT 0 recs
I hope so. But what are the odds that the Cleveland Public Libraries currently employ any alternates for the Olympic swim team?
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by CU Adam on
Apr 6, 2008 3:49 PM EDT
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This would be a great subplot to the 2008 season.
by supermarioelia on
Apr 6, 2008 3:50 PM EDT
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If that came true, I think the 2008 season would become the subplot to that.
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by CU Adam on
Apr 6, 2008 3:51 PM EDT
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Anyone else a bit annoyed with how often the Athletics guys call the As "The Green and Gold?" Maybe it's just the Ignatian in me reacting to St. Ed's colors.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 6, 2008 4:01 PM EDT 0 recs
Complaining about mlbtv is starting to get to be a daily event.
by supermarioelia on Apr 6, 2008 4:02 PM EDT 0 recs
I tried installing it the other day, didn't finish properly.
by supermarioelia on
Apr 6, 2008 4:04 PM EDT
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Marte's predicted line for today: 3 H, 2 SB, 1 HR; 9 K, 0 ER, 1 SV
That's pretty much what he needs to crack the starting lineup on a regular basis.
by Pronk33 on Apr 6, 2008 4:03 PM EDT 0 recs
Whats the over/under on Haf's next hit with a man on?
by westbrook on Apr 6, 2008 4:10 PM EDT 0 recs
This can't be just my computer, it's all pixelated.
by supermarioelia on Apr 6, 2008 4:10 PM EDT 0 recs
Mine was pixelated, too, but got better when I re-clicked the 1.2 mb button.
by FranklinScott on
Apr 6, 2008 4:15 PM EDT
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If you're referring to MLB.tv I've had the same problem with their video. It's looked much worse than it did at times last year, but I'm not sure how much of that is from varying video quality by the local broadcast. I'm not a subscriber right now, but I was last year and it was a lot better then.
by Pronk33 on
Apr 6, 2008 4:14 PM EDT
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Random surprising factoid:
Rick Ankiel and Xavier Nady tied for the HR lead with 3
by westbrook on Apr 6, 2008 4:15 PM EDT 0 recs
For what it's worth, Sowers had a pretty nice start for Buffalo today. He took the loss thanks, in part, to some bad defense...but he only allowed 3 hits in 6 innings.
by APV on Apr 6, 2008 4:17 PM EDT 0 recs
12 pitches to the first batter ... ugh.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 6, 2008 4:19 PM EDT 0 recs
Current Cliff Lee count against Buck: 9/11 pitches for fastballs. Sigh.
by Pronk33 on Apr 6, 2008 4:19 PM EDT 0 recs
Cliff Lee worked on non-fastball pitches this spring, right?
by jdwitmer on Apr 6, 2008 4:22 PM EDT 0 recs
gamecast is under the impression he is also throwing some sliders.
God truly does hate cleveland sports.
by Gradysmanldy on
Apr 6, 2008 4:23 PM EDT
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Hmmm. Looks like all fastballs here. But it worked, for now.
by jdwitmer on
Apr 6, 2008 4:24 PM EDT
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hrm, 1 down, 4 to go for Cliff.
God truly does hate cleveland sports.
by Gradysmanldy on
Apr 6, 2008 4:23 PM EDT
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The real test is going to be the fifth inning onward. That seems to be where Lee's starts go to die. Perhaps I should try being more optimistic.
by Pronk33 on Apr 6, 2008 4:24 PM EDT 0 recs
How did J-Mike just get a double off a righty?
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 6, 2008 4:26 PM EDT 0 recs
Marte is goin' deep today, I just have a feeling. Maybe now.
by Fiddlesticks on Apr 6, 2008 4:27 PM EDT 0 recs
How did Marte's AB look? All I see are little dots and names.
by Pronk33 on Apr 6, 2008 4:29 PM EDT 0 recs
Eh. Lazy fly ball. Did get the count back to 2-2 after being down 1-2 (and after watching a pitch sail right over the middle of the plate)
by jdwitmer on
Apr 6, 2008 4:30 PM EDT
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I'd be surprised if the SF Giants score 400 runs this year.
by westbrook on Apr 6, 2008 4:30 PM EDT 0 recs
Jhonny Peralta, professional shortstop.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 6, 2008 4:35 PM EDT 0 recs
I don't want to alarm anyone, but Cliff Lee was seen in downtown Oakland last night with Meg Ryan. You know what that means.
by supermarioelia on Apr 6, 2008 4:36 PM EDT 0 recs
That you're going to have posts deleted again, hopefully?
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by CU Adam on
Apr 6, 2008 4:36 PM EDT
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We can only hope. Shouting out Meg Ryan will be a LOT easier than coming up with silly rhymes too.
by supermarioelia on
Apr 6, 2008 4:38 PM EDT
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Not that I can blame Grady cause he ripped that ball, but lets see some pitches here.
by MikeCP on Apr 6, 2008 4:38 PM EDT 0 recs
Some hard hit balls for both teams so far. Asdrubal's stats may not show it, but he's had some good contact this series.
by supermarioelia on Apr 6, 2008 4:39 PM EDT 0 recs
Shifty McShifterson really got screwed there!! Way to go Pronk.
by supermarioelia on Apr 6, 2008 4:40 PM EDT 0 recs
How many guys are they planning on leaving on base today, do you think?
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 6, 2008 4:41 PM EDT 0 recs
You've gotta figure that Cliff Lee success will lead to less patience with Paul Byrd....so go Cliff go!
by supermarioelia on Apr 6, 2008 4:45 PM EDT 0 recs
Cliff may be the most scared defensive pitcher in baseball. How many times during the spring did he jump to get out of the way of balls?
by supermarioelia on Apr 6, 2008 4:45 PM EDT 0 recs
Hannahan. Crosby. Sweeney x 2. These surnames remind me of a St. Ignatius lineup.
by jhon on Apr 6, 2008 4:45 PM EDT 0 recs