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Game Thread: April 9, 2008

Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Angels, Apr 9, 2008 3:35 PM EDT


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Dellucci and Michaels again! Yay!

by Fundamentals on Apr 9, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

so is this the official one?

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

My STO is frozen on Underpants and Manning from their pregame show from yesterday, and has been for more than an hour. Is anyone else having this problem?

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Mine is freezing and jumping around quite frequently, but is it on the game and not stuck on a single screen.

by Fundamentals on Apr 9, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ryan, I must have posted mine about he same time ... you can remove it since it is a duplicate.

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

We're benching Frank the Tank so that we can play our platoon guy, who is batting .056 on the season, where he's facing a pitcher that he would be expected to perform poorly against because of his platoon splits.

Did Frank kick Wedge's dog? Leave a whoopee cusion on his chair?

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 9, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, at least Dellucci is putting together professional at-bats. Franklin looks lost and is flailing away at pitches.

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not talking about Dellucci. Of course Dellucci starts against a right-hander. I'm talking about Michaels. I think the last two seasons have proved that his rep as a platoon guy is legitimate.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 9, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Michaels and Delluchi is unacceptable.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Anybody care to take a guess at why I'd be blacked out of this game in Atlanta, GA? Between awful quality and blackouts... rrrrrr

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I live in Atlanta and have the game on comcast EI

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 9, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait... wait... I get blackout of EI games now?

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

baseknock for Grady ...

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

first pitch popup for droobs. gah

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Grady ruined my Beat The Streak game last night. And he promptly leads off with a base hit.

by bogey021 on Apr 9, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

ok, so why not play blake in right and marte at 3rd? why both michaels and dellucci - doesn't that take some depth on your bench? ugh.

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Not really, our bench looks pretty good with Vic and Gutz ;)

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

ah, vic, yes

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm hoping that Wedge said, "Whichever of you don't get a hit, gets cut."

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

i agree, would've been nice to see marte get michaels' AB's today . . .

by macasson on Apr 9, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just signed up for Gameday Audio. Worth it?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

yes

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's $15. Don't you have a job now?

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha ha, yeah. Doesn't mean I've got all sorts of cash. Student loans, man.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

hafner out looking

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Effing pronk

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, Hafner, what have you done for us lately?

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Grady with the steal ...

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

izturis dropped the perfect throw, would have been out by eight feet but gets his second steal on the pitch out

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Hooray SB. (c'mon, they're fun) What are we on pace for now?

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

green light?

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

facing another experienced starter - 11 career starts

by palcal on Apr 9, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I love stuff that benefits the Tribe and my fantasy team.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm in class, so I'll ask this: Is vic not playing because of the infamous day game after night game?

by westbrook on Apr 9, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

yes, but also the Byrd/Shoppach connection too

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can't say I understand this lineup AT ALL. I know why Vic's not in there, but does that mean we need to play our 4 worst hitters all at the same time? Let's get Marte or Gutz in there, at least there's a potential for upside.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Apr 9, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

As was said above, why Michaels is playing instead of Marte is absolutely ridiculous. I'm officially anti-Wedge. Yeah I said it.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

baserunners baserunners baserunners....good things will happen

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Michaels is 2 for 3 against Moseley

by palcal on Apr 9, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

That's quite the sample size to justify benching Marte.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Marte isn't playing today, he's never playing.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

was that 2nd pitch that far outside and low gamecenter is making it out to be?

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Hammy is pissed about that call.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

So how bad was it?

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh yeah, and YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY for getting to hear Hammy in DC. I love the internets!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

GameDay Audio is fantastic, no?!!?

by macasson on Apr 9, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hello

I'm from Brew Crew Ball. I'm gonna hang out here and watch the Indians game with you guys.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, then welcome and enjoy your stay! .

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welcome!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welcome!

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, since you're new, you should know - don't use the subject line. Just a tip.

Also, thank you very much for the use of your park last year!

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Subject lines are frowned upon...

by Fundamentals on Apr 9, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

ah shoot

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Battlekow, if Yost had a young guy who was out of options and needed to get some work, would he bury him on the bench behind a career platoon guy... ON THE OTHER SIDE OF HIS SPLIT?

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I wouldn't put it past him, but more likely, the out-of-options guy would get more playing time than he deserved because Yost gets confused easily.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, he would play.... interesting... got it... just want to make sure we weren't all crazy.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

If it makes you feel better, Yost has definite issues comprehending platoon splits. He would have serious Michaels issues as well, and just last night he completely biffed on when and how to use Brian Shouse.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

So wait.. fly ball pitcher for us... right hander facing us... no Gutierrez... Michaels starting... um... what?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Wedge's apparent preference for 30+ year old white males is really starting to grind my gears. And yeah I said it. Haha sorry, I'm just really upset.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is so sweet using a library comp...I can actually participate in game threads without getting a headache!

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Moondog commercial~

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

good thing i'm sober

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's wrong? Get started!

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's not even 3 pm

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha I forgot you're in CST and for a sec I thought "My goodness he is drunk!"

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah seriously GFP it's 4pm. Get crackin.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Moondog?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

mcdonalds commercial, if you're listening to hammy you'll hear it soon enough

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

They've got TV versions, too.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I flippin' HATE Time-Warner Cable.

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Do not pitch to this man.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Or, pitch him an ugly one, and let him pop up. For the life of me, I will never understand how Vlad can be so great with such swings. It's a mystery to me.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

He take the "swing hard in case you hit it" thing to another level. A professional level. An MLB level.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice 1 2 3

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 9, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

stomp, stomp, HISS

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright, Byrdy!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

What's happening to me? I was rooting for Michaels to drop that ball. I need to calm down about these minor lineup issues.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Please let me believe that they're minor before I blow a vessel in my head.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

They are minor. I do agree with you. But they're minor.

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder - what does Shaprio think of this? Surely he's got to be fuming himself. Does he feel it's not his place to put more pressure on Wedge?

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Angels are a fairly patient bunch...

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Garko is a walk machine this year. Love it.

by Joe. on Apr 9, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Could I put in a polite request for more play-by-play commentary? don't really have a way to follow the game at work

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Make that two of us. I can read that's there a ground out, but if something interesting happens...

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also, PAUL BYRD IS BACK

for now

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Am I crazy or did it look like Byrd was yelling at the ump as they went to commercial?

by NickFantana on Apr 9, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

No you're right.

"HAVE YOU ACCEPTED JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOUR? YEAH? WELL GOOD."

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

AHHHH. They changed the channel number on me! Loverly.

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Dellucci, give me another Professional At-Bat (tm)

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Janice Seeger Loves You!!!

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I googled that name. I don't get the reference. :(

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Janice is the Giant Eagle Single Whatever promotion person.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dellucci is here for exactly this situation.

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

i would honestly be in tears if dellicheals went back-to-back right here

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

uh-oh. may have to specify what kind of back-to-back

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dellucci grounds out to first

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously I hate how slow everything is for me.

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

It was like that on opening day .. but its much better now.

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dellucci goes quietly into the dugout. Victor Martinez genuinely does not understand why it's so hard for him to crush baseballs.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

JMike hit one to the warning track

2 outs

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

DD last time I checked a half-ass swing usually results in a half-ass out.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll take that swing from J-Mike. Not bad.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

It's probably better J-Mike takes an 0-fer today so Wedge doesn't think he was correct in utilizing this arrangements. Offensively, it may not make a difference, and J-Mike is no slouch, but why not let your best outfield defense (which includes Gutierrez in right) play on the day when your flyball pitcher is on the mound?

And Blake could have used the day off. Today, tomorrow, and about 4 days per week, every week, IMO.

by xrickx on Apr 9, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow this is like bizarro Murderer's Row.

by AdamS on Apr 9, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoa whoa whoa, another Adam? I think we're just about full up.

by NickFantana on Apr 9, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's it, I'm changing my name to ToxicAlan

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just always read yours as Toxic Dam.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry....feel free to read it as SmadA backwards.

by AdamS on Apr 9, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow... too many adams. I'm Adam S, too.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Apr 9, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh. Not that I'm not repeating, but Dellucci-Michaels-Blake in order is about as pathetic as it comes.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I picture the 3 of them plus Borowski having little parties where they get really drunk and prank call BenFran, Stomp and Marte pretending to be Eric Wedge with "good news".

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blake hits a weak grounder.

3 outs. The pitcher probably made about 7 pitches total.

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

8 to be exact

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

He made 8 I think

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow, Dellucci, Michaels and Blake back to back to back? yikes

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

well i don't see much production out of those 3 today

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

/fart sound

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Where's Mario Mendoza when you need him?

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 9, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Does anyone else think that Dellucci continues to play because Wedge likes his beard?

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I think it's about time he gave that beard back to Don Johnson. Or got himself a special pastel sportcoat he can wear over his uniform.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 9, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, looks like Janice's kids aren't eating this week.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

You know, my Spanish teacher freshman year of high school explained his grading scale like this: "A 'C' means you made me think you don't know what you're doing. A 'D' or an 'F' means you demonstrated that you don't know what you're doing."

I wonder if this isn't Wedge's approach to playing Marte, analogous to Gutierrez last year. The first step isn't that the new guy's an 'A' or a 'B,' but that the old guy's a 'D' or an 'F' -- in other words, the established starter has to manifest , not merely suggest, incompetence before the rookie even gets a look. In the absence of injury, and as long as Blake and Michucci put up 'C' batting lines, Marte can pick splinters out of his heine.

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

SSS noted but Michucci's numbers thus far are definitely an F.

by NickFantana on Apr 9, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is the only possible explanation.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is Wedge somehow forcing the FO's hand by starting these guys out of the organization? Or is he not that smart?

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

That's it! It's so beautifully devious that you'd never suspect Wedge!

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 9, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's one of my prevailing theories on Wedge.

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon, I've got to think with all this negativity at those three that Karma has to bounce back at us.

DMB is going to produce today!!

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Dave Mathews Band haven't "produced" in years.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I take it you guys are still big Marte fans around here?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweet Jesus, don't get us started.

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not a fanatic. But he deserves some PT to see what the heck he can do.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Short and sweet, I'd say this is the opinion of the vast majority of LGT.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Watch your mouth, you pissed off Byrd.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

if only marte could hit like braun ...

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

"You never could compete with RYAN BRAUN!"

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha. You should have seen our blog last year when Counsellino was playing third instead of Ryan Braun to begin the year.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

laughed pretty hard at work on that one :D

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, I'll start: The kid's just 24, and he's yet to put up 200 MLB AB's. We know what we've got in Casey Blake -- a formerly adequate guy on the downslide. The choice seems obvious to many of us here.

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

We just realize that he needs playing time to discover if he is a major leaguer. Sitting on the bench collecting cobwebs is doing no one a favor.

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

i wouldn't even say that, we just want him to get some playing time to see what he has. if he totally sucks we can at least have closure.

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep. And given the fact that with Blake decline the offensive production is most likely to be equal, it makes more sense to give Marte a try.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hear that. For years, we were begging Ned Yost to play Corey Hart. We were pretty sure Corey made it a habit to run over Ned's dog on a weekly basis.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

bk, you fit in perfectly.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I went to school at Marquette, bk. What part of MKE are you from?

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

North Shore. Whitefish Bay. I ran into a couple Marquette guys in Puerto Rico over spring break, but all they wanted to talk about was politics; too bad Crean didn't get hired away earlier. Basketball is way more fun to talk about over beer.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice part of town. Good to have you with us.

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it sad that I was proud of Carroll yesterday for hittnig the ball in the air to the outfield, because Dellucci was not? (Prior to Dellucci's double)

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

z

Man on first, 3-0 count on next batter

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

What happens to all of the extra z's we accidentally type?

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions  

they come off all the billboards like the H in that commercial

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was going to say they're used to fuel the Tribe offense.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

They're collected for charity.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

They collect in a thought bubble over Andy Marte's head in the dugout.

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

gidp?

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

haha that scott stewart trade

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

bases loaded, no outs

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Somebody go tighten up the wheels on this Byrdwagon.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok, now that it's all out. Howsabout a moratorium on DeBlakuchi talk for this game?

POSITIVE ENERGY

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Izturis' GameDay pic freaks me out.

by bogey021 on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

need an assist...WTAM.com says they can't play the game today...how do i get some hammy?

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions  

They never can - you can only get audio via MLB.com.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

what

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awful, awful super time machine there. Just waaaay ahead. hasn't even happened yet.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

He did such a good job GFP is like "what" and I'm thinking no f'ing way.

by NickFantana on Apr 9, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, I'm sorry. I was doing PBP for the guy who asked earlier.

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooookay.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Hammy: "Nobody could eat a fudgesicle, or as many of them, as Scott Stewart."

by Jeffrey R on Apr 9, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

oh shit

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

In play (run)....fuck

by bogey021 on Apr 9, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Did he stop taking HGH?

by crazymoloh on Apr 9, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrd is auditioning for the closer's role.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

sadly, byrd and our closer have identical stuff

by mpstable on Apr 9, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's with that anyway? Todd Jones I can kinda understand, but Borowski? Really? Who else should be closing in front of JoBo besides the Rafaels?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would like Jensen Lewis

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually I like Borowski closing in the LOW LEVERAGE situations. I want the Raffys staying in the high-leverage 7th and 8th inning situations.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why am I so far behind everyone.........

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Worst time machine ever

by NickFantana on Apr 9, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

are we going to have to put up w/ a full season of this because he has a big contract?

by ASP on Apr 9, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

I have complained about his signing for three years. Honestly I was hoping he'd retire or something after the HGH allegations.

Sorry Paul.....but you are all washed up.

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really? Three years? He's put up (roughly) average starts for (roughly) average salary. I think that's fine.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gotta understand when he came in 06 he more or less was the Kevin Millwood replacement. I couldn't stand him or his stupid wind up or his lack of talent. If we don't score 5 to 6 runs every start he's only gonna win 8 games a season.

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jesus H emeffing Christ

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Mike Napoli? Really?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Apr 9, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

You are channeling me from last night, only with Corey Patterson.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did I just hear "first career grand slam"? Crap.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

And only about 8 years faster than Derek Jeter to his first career grand slam.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmmm...... the next time someone says the Indians can't afford C.C, remember that we can afford $12M of Byrd and Borowski pitching wizradry.

by crazymoloh on Apr 9, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

But they give us depth! Big shitty slow pitching depth.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heh. Strange thing, this game is.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

For as good as a job as the FO does, they are slaves to veterany-ness.

by crazymoloh on Apr 9, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mike F-ing Napoli? I mean, c'mon... really?!

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

he actually can hit bobs ... he had some huge weeks against me last season in my fantasy league

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well Pauls too I guess ... meant to type bombs

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

What is the over/under on Byrd's stay in the rotation?
Maybe he will get a 5-month suspension on May 1.

by palcal on Apr 9, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Atom Miller slowly working his way into the picture . . .

by macasson on Apr 9, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Greater good, stay sharp Aaron.

by kwoog on Apr 9, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Why is everyone sold on Laffey? He had a so-so spring.

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because the brim of his hat is flat.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's up with Adam Miller and Chuck Lofgren? I don't keep up as well with AL prospects.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

His spring stats mean absolutely nothing to me. He pitched well in the majors as as a 22 year old, that's why.

by kwoog on Apr 9, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great MiLB numbers.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

So Byrd sucks, Laffey sucks. I assume it's Miller for you?

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because spring training doesn't matter. He's the most talented, major-league ready, non-Adam Miller pitcher in the system. Anyway, whether he's "so-so" is irrelevant -- the question is whether he's better than Paul Byrd. I don't need a Magic 8-Ball to answer that one.

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I completely agree. However I can't say I was floored by his starts last season. I'm more curious why we have all soured on Sowers.....lame pun intended.

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

No. Seriously. Sowers??? You're whining about Laffey and Byrd, and the answer is Sowers? I'm going to pretend this is just a long drawn out joke. Well played.

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Didn't realize I was doing anything different from anyone else in this thread? Yeah Sowers was fantastic in 06, horrendous in 07, and now he's dead to the world. I don't know a ton about Laffey but why is he going to be any different?

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

But here's the answer if you did ask...

by steincat on Apr 9, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

the good news is that laffey will be back soon! more groundball goodness

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Is this becoming an intentional over-reactions thread?

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

I think we are all still in "post-season form"

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

So essentially, we have to sit through the winnowing process, like we did last year with Hernandez and Cabrera? Shouldn't we all just ignore them until June 15? I mean, call me when Borowski, Byrd, Michaels and Dellucci are all DFA'd.

by NickFantana on Apr 9, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Funny thing is we were winning last year at this point with the same guys.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

But we also lost with some guys who aren't here....like the ones I named. It seems like a yearly ritual for the last few to figure out who's gonna be good for the coming year, not who was good last year.

by NickFantana on Apr 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Basically, we DO have to sit and wait for that to happen. Shapiro/Wedge don't make big moves based on 2-3 weeks of production. Look how long they held onto Rouse before they did something.

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Right, so my point is let's pretend opening day is June 15th and save ourselves some unnecessary worrying.

by NickFantana on Apr 9, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wholeheartedly agree with this. Can we make it official?

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did HGH help his control? What is up with all of the walks from Byrd this year?

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrd walks another.

Where is the super control?

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously, the only good thing about Byrd starts is the web gems. Take those away from me, and -- irrespective of his pitching prowess or lack thereof -- Byrd's got zero fan appeal.

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's the man whose face never grew up!

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

The windup! The windup totally makes me give more credit than he is due.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh wait...the Indians offense had led me to believe it was illegal for a hitter to use the bat to strike the ball when members of his team were on the bases.

Apparently, Napoli and the other teams did not receive this memo.

by xrickx on Apr 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh, this is getting scary.

by cclemens31 on Apr 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Gameday is calling Byrd's fastballs changeups. That about sums it up.

by bogey021 on Apr 9, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Wasnt it just last season where Byrd walked almost nobody?

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

28 BB in 192 Innings pitched last year

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

well now has 4 in 6.1 IP this year ... sweet

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

z

Matthews helps out Byrd and flies out. Dellucci almost lost it in the sun.

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

2008 = the year of regression

by Gladiator on Apr 9, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

For the Tigers, too!

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have the FSN Angels feed and his fastballs are registering 79-81.

by ASP on Apr 9, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

The Indians have not scored 5 runs in a week.
This game will be a real test for the offense.

by palcal on Apr 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't know anything about Aaron Laffey. His K-rates were mediocre in the minors and really bad in his ML trial last year. Does he have projectable stuff?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Laffey doesn't have ace stuff, but he's a groundball machine. Byrd is a flyball pitcher. K-rates for sinkerballers, like Laffey, are less importance. More important is a good defense and not allowing many walks.

by xrickx on Apr 9, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow. 178/54 G/F ratio in Buffalo last year. Impressive.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder if the Indians carefully considered what HGH withdrawal would do to Byrd.

by crazymoloh on Apr 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

And what it is about these Angels that requires a bat flip and admiration every time a homerun is hit? Act like you've done it before.

by xrickx on Apr 9, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

It's Mike Napoli. I don't think he has done this before...

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 9, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

In 510 career at bats, Napoli has hit .237/.355/.461, which, for a catcher over a full season, is pretty damn good. That includes 29 homeruns.

by xrickx on Apr 9, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

You guys are spoiled with V-Mart. 27 or so teams would kill for those numbers from their catcher.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have absolutely no expectations for this season

by Gladiator on Apr 9, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions  

You mean the season that is not even 9 games old?

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoops. Thought that said "Explanations" rather than "Expectations"

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes, that season that is only 9 games old. Why? Well because the Indians did absolutely nothing to improve their team from last year. Maintain the team from the year before is simply not enough any more. Forgive me for not being more optimistic, but playing in a League that has Bos, NYY, Det (yes despite their record), LAA, and Sea, it makes it that much harder

by Gladiator on Apr 9, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sea? Seattle? You just shot your credibility in the foot.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I expect Casey Blake to put this team on his back and carry them...to Andy Marte at the end of April.

by xrickx on Apr 9, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, we got that the first time. Thanks for playing.

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really? I expect us to be "in it" until at least late August.
Anything less would be a severe disappointment.

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously? Ugh.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

We've got a thread for that.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Moseley pounding the strike zone, evidently.

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Droobs gets a 2 out hit.

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

dude, crazy time machine man

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh, this is like last July.

Byrd = Eddie Harris

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

those were the times that try men's souls

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another Milwaukee connection. You guys are my AL brothers.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha I remember that from last year.

Wasn't he chosen for that when ESPN did their tribute to Major League?

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

the big Q of the day, can we score 8 runs with the black hole that is DMB (which scarliy reminds me of the Broussard, Boone Blake days) in the lineup, cause Byrd is sure to give up a few more.

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Travis having issues with the umpires strikezone for the second straight AB.

by Toxicadam on Apr 9, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Ben Francisco OF OPS .470

Not a good time to slump Benny

by JK in CBus on Apr 9, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

oooooh

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought that was OBP. I had to look twice.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey guess what hafner did

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

yep

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dustin Moseley = Chase Wright?

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

The Red Sox are licking their lips.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I keep hearing this promo....has anyone ran the bases at Prog/Jacobs Field?

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

what the hell you're way ahead

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm watching the TV. Great diving catch there.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

What?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you are hitting .056 you better make catched like that

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 9, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Michaels the defender

by palcal on Apr 9, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Gone

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Apr 9, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Something bad is going to happen.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Premonition or television?

by painaxl on Apr 9, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Television. I didn't want to time machine the specific event, since apparently the delay is rather pronounced today.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Michaels couldn't do anything about that one

by palcal on Apr 9, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

oh jesus

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

halfway to my over 9.5 runs

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Apr 9, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh god damn

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

anyone up in the bullpen?

by cclemens31 on Apr 9, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

OOOooookie dokie, let's pull him.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrd's gonna be off the team by May.

by crazymoloh on Apr 9, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

i think you're right

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

so who exactly is our long man these days? Since we don't really have one that I can see ...

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

This is becoming a Byrdbath.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I kinda feel like that would be a descriptor for a positive Byrd outing.

by painaxl on Apr 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kinda glad I'm not watching this.

In retrospect, we're not really missing Franky G's defense. It's not like he could play in the stands.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

another bomb

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Apr 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

This is turning into batting practice

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

It's amazing how much everyone sucks so far.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Gonna take one hell of a ninth-inning rally to pull this one out.

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Byrd joins JoBo with ERA over 10

by palcal on Apr 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

hegan: "not a lot of power"
he spoke too soon

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

that's what happens when your BP pitchers throws harder than the opposing team's starter

by mpstable on Apr 9, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd like to think if given 20 swings, I could put one out against Byrd right now.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Apr 9, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

i'm starting to giggle

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Jesus frowns on the use of HGH, evidently.

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

OH COME ON

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

hey inning over

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Got to pull him. Pull him. Pull him.

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow. This is bad.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions  

so this battlekow guy shows up and byrd starts getting bombed... mighty suspicious if you ask me.

by mrich on Apr 9, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am Paul's command. I have permanently deserted him.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

as long as you aren't the Walrus orr the Eggman .. so be it

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jay? Post of the week nomination right here.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Solution, Indians only play in parks with 600+ft walls.

by cclemens31 on Apr 9, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey! At least it's still only April!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions  

4 fly balls to RF in that inning, 2 way over Michaels head

by palcal on Apr 9, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah! Where was that bump playing?!

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe we can trade Byrd to Detroit for Aaron Fultz.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 9, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

As much as I admire the guy for overcoming his porn addiction, I wish he'd turn his attention to overcoming his sucking-at-pitching addiction.

ZINGAH!

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Is this his whole "Finding faith" thing?

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

porn addiction? wasn't that terry pluto?

by mrich on Apr 9, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Byrd had one, too.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

That wasn't an addiction, that was a sidejob.

Ooh. Sidejob. I bet there's another meaning to that. Sorry.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's what they all say. "I'm straight; why do all these gay men keep verbing my noun?"

by mrich on Apr 9, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

So maybe Byrd's of HGH is like that gal in the Planters commercial walking down the street pulling the panties out of her rear with everyone falling down all around her. Now he's just that girl with no allure.

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

should read Byrd's use of HGH ... bahhh

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

F-ing FO and their worship of veterany-ness. If the Indians squander this season, it'll be because we didn't realize how goddam useless Borowski, Byrd, Michaels and Borowski are. $18M down the pooper. Deal with it. Don't send the season down the pooper playing these losers.

by crazymoloh on Apr 9, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Twice? He's not that bad.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Adam's predictions look prescient, predicting this would be the year that marked the end of the Cobra.

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Julio still warming in the pen.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Atleast Byrd's suckitude will help us get the guys in the 'pen some work.

by crazymoloh on Apr 9, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Quick: What's the Red Sox record?

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions  

is this strike zone legit? seems to be awfully wide and low.

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions  

can we play marte today now?

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I had been on the verge of suggesting that we bring up a 5th outfielder at the expense of the last man in the bullpen, but today's the kind of day that could tax a bullpen . . .

by macasson on Apr 9, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Step 1: Cut Byrd
Step 2: Call up Laffey
Step 3: Cut Borowski
Step 4: Call up Miller
Step 5: Cut Michaels
Step 6: Call up Francisco
Step 7: Win World Series

by crazymoloh on Apr 9, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

great timing. I was thinking the same thing

by Gladiator on Apr 9, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

jhonny with no out

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Garko struck out first

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

i meant he got a hit

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

jhonny with a hhit! Just in time for DMB to leave him on the bases.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 9, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I am willing to give it a few more weeks before I insist on an LGT petition to be mailed to Progressive Field to play Marte.

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Delucci, Michaels, Borowski, Bryd, Sabathia need to be off the team by seasons end.

Marte should be given a real chance to compete for 3rd.

Ben Francisco should be given the chance to be the everyday LF.

by Gladiator on Apr 9, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

What was that fifth name?

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

CC NEEDS to be off the team?

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 9, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

traded. yes. We all know damn well he is not going to resign with Cleveland. Lets be real here.

by Gladiator on Apr 9, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

you're right (in my opinion) that he's out after the season...but isn't he critical for a legit run toward a title? you think we can trade him and upgrade our chances of winning this year? i'd be skeptical of that.

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 9, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree. But your operatiing under the assumption that I believe we have a legit run toward the title this year. Unfortunately, I dont. I'm sorry, I wish I did , but I dont. Everyone else got stronger, we stayed the same.

by Gladiator on Apr 9, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

The same won the most games in all of baseball last year.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed. but thats just not going to cut it anymore

by Gladiator on Apr 9, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Y'know, Gladiator, we're actually Indians fans in here. We may be disappointed, and annoyed, but we generally are supportive of the team. Why don't you take your schtick over to I-hate-the-Tribe.com?

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ahh ok I get it. I'm not a real fan bc I dont have your point of view. Excuse me, my mistake. ONe of the reasons I liked this blog so much was bc of the open mindness of its bloggers. Ive read comments left by unsupportive bloggers. I am not one of them. I simply have no illusions about their chances this year. I believe that last year, almost everything went right and that if one thing went wrong, it wasnt going to work out. I still feel the same about it this year. If everything goes right, I expect a good season, however, i dont expect everything to work out right again.

by Gladiator on Apr 9, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Expect a beatdown from Jay later

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Forget Jay. Does he really have to run through the whole thing everytime some idiot starts bitching and moaning? Yeah, we'll probably be 4-5 after this game.

But if Gladiator or whoever today's moaner is really think this team is a noncontender, he needn't look here for explanation. Open any baseball website, traditional or nontraditional, or any print publication, or turn on the radio, or run the numbers yourself. There's a mountain of evidence that shows that this is a potential champion team, and one flimsly line that amounts to "They didn't sign enough players that I've heard of" doesn't counter that. So move along.

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did you read Jay's post about everything that went wrong last year? It's huge.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey now, you can have opposing views, but you gotta back them up. Simple statements like "everyone else improved and we didn't" won'y cut it. Some sort of rationale needs to be given.

Enlighten us, don't preach to us.

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who really got better? The Tigers? I don't think so even with out the 0-7 start, their pitching is razor thin as it is.

Boston? they didn't sign naybody significant. Yankees? Same there. What moves were made that makes you think any of these teams surpassed us?

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bedard makes Seattle better, but they so overplayed their Pyth record that to expect the same number of wins would be optimistic.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

They gave up Adam Jones, which was their problem in the first place.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, I liked that move, but their hitting is pretty weak overall as a team. But maybe the Angels improved with Hunter and Garland, but the other powers? No real moves of significance (other than Miggy and I've already said I think they have pitching issues, not hitting).

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember that time Seattle traded Rafael Soriano for the putrefying corpse of Horacio Ramirez? That was funny.

PS: You guys need to acquire Soriano so you can have all the good Rafael relievers.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bill Bavasi is a genius. A lanky, 8 foot tall, chrome-domed Lurch-looking genius!

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

OUr next 2 guys in the lineup hitting a combined .220

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

thats just the changes that I would personally make

by Gladiator on Apr 9, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Aw yeah. DMB time. I'm actually looking forward to it. Can't look away.

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

http://www.petitiononline.com/gotribe/petition.html

Here's a copy of the Fire Aaron Boone Petition I posted a couple of years ago. I can easily adapt this for Dellichaels.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I would start getting it ready, but I would prefer a play Marte

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

That looked good off the bat.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Now you sound like Harry Doyle.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm trying here. This is hard.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

hammy: 0 rbi from left field in 2008

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 9, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions  

and he's not happy about it

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 9, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Add DMBs average and you barely exceed Vic's avg from last year

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions  

pull one of dellichaels, put blake in the OF, give marte PT the rest of the day

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions  

JULIO in

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Jesus Jones! That's my boy!

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Julio Franco. What difference does it make?

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it might be time to start updating my Circle of Trust diagram.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions  

wait till the end of this game

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's more a Molecule of Trust.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I always thought he was a set up guy?

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions  

We don't really have a true long man.

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Insert Kaz Tadahito joke here.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

*tadano

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not good ol Sal Fasano instead??

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think of him at Mastny's replacement.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

in previous incarnations he was a setup/closer type guy ... on this team, he's more of a mop up guy (he won't beat out the Raffy's or Jensen).

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Byrd will be the long man cleanup guy next week

by palcal on Apr 9, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Woah. Gameday had that pitch at 94. STO had it at 82.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions  

oh just throw strikes for god's sake

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions  

I believe that's the issue with Jorge.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Will Byrd make his start against Boston next week?
I'd rather give someone else a chance.

by palcal on Apr 9, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Boston's lineup + park would absolutely bend him over their collective dirty knee.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why wouldn't he? No way he'd be given such a short rope. It's only two starts.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Couldn't they DL him? Maybe his pituitary condition is acting up again.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Red Sox really destroyed in the playoffs.

by dgcambridge on Apr 9, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but they also won the World Series. They were a great team.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

gotta love the Hello Kitty brand.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Byrd is going to be like Jason Johnson 2 years ago.

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions  

An innings eater?

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

An innings eater in the sense, that he is stealing inning and we all want him gone sooner rather than later

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha how did I forget about him.

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's an ugly comparison, sigh.

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

does that mean borowski is jose jimenez & scott stewart?

by mpstable on Apr 9, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks to the angels for at least making michaels work in the OF. he ain't earning sh*t at the dish, as may have been mentioned here...

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 9, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions  

So that is what a 1-2-3 inning looks like when we are on defense. Interesting.

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 9, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Who is up this inning?

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Blake, Shoppach, Grady

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jorge Julio's going to finish the game and turn into a starter like Jake Westbrook did. Then, I'm going to have a very large ice cream cone.

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions  

in play outs

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

is that a slight limp i see on blake??

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 9, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

oh don't tease

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't tease us like that ...

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe it's cancer?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too dark?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not if it's the dreaded

BEARD CANCER!

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

lupus?!...is it lupus?!!

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 9, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damnit Casey, you have lupus!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have made this offer to royalsreview....we won't tell anyone if you want to switch allegiances

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm always up for a secretive double life of sin.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Finally caught up...two Tadano jokes? And both hilarious I might add.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm with Palcal on this, I think.

If his next start is like this, he goes to the DL with shoulder soreness or something.

IMO, Byrd is either hurt or done.

by jhon on Apr 9, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

shoppach

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

single

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Grady Bomb, incoming. We're climbing back into this.

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions  

i had the same thought

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Underpants: If you're going to make a comeback, the middle of the game is the time to do it. It gets tougher the deeper you go in the game.

The man is Aristotle.

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I set my watch by Underwood's vice-like grip on the obvious.

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

DMB now hitting a robust .301 added together ...

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions  

IN PLAY NO OUT

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Haha, I am going to steal that even though I don't use Gameday.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

dribbler to third, bad throw by figgins...grady credited w/ infield hit

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 9, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

infield hit

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions  

DON'T BUNT

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Cmon AsCab ... Can we play some Genesis ... AbaCab perhaps?

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

hahaha gameday has that ball 2 right down the middle of the plate called a ball

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

That was acrobatic. /Polite golf applause/

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

izturis robs a hit from buzz

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

"Its just a slow start by... pretty much everybody on the team." Thanks, Rick!

by Fundamentals on Apr 9, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Isn't that another way of saying the team sucks?

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

first pitch swinging inning over

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Eff. Sounded like a great play.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck hafner. i hate his teases like last night. i'm with chuck.

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude Hafner sucks.

Not an intentional overreaction.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Man Torri hunter has some good range.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

So Hafner's homer was actually an abomination?

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in awhile.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Baseball coach used that one all the time. Generally used to describe our team if we won a game....

by mjschaefer on Apr 9, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll say it again.

Dustin Moseley = Chase Wright!

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

yep, we cannot hit nebies ... not even film for our guys study I guess.

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

this would be a true statement if we could hit ANYBODY.

or if this was 2007.

by westbrook on Apr 9, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

george coolio pitching right now

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions  

'atta-way, Jorge.

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Not a time machine, just a hope: strike three!

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude I read this before I even heard strike 2.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

aren't you using gameday audio? i'm way ahead of you with it

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah. That's weird.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

The delay is not usually this terribly, is it?

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dunno, this is the first time I used it.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does Garett Anderson know he's not supposed to be good?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply actions  

He's an OBP machine!

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I may as well watch the Dbacks game instead to see how my guys Reynolds and Owings are doing.

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions  

They just walked Robbie Hammock to face Micah Owings with the bases loaded...not what I would have done.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Worked anyway. Maybe I should get out of my mother's basement and learn something about the REAL WORLD.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

The jury is still out as to whether Jorge Julio is more effective than Tom Mastny. I can say with confidence that he is more interesting.

by fleerdon on Apr 9, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions  

BUT IS HE FROM INDONESIA?!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

masa warming

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions  

5 TV stations in SF scrambling to find the Olympic torch because they are not going to use the announced route and the TV stations were not told and the onlookers and the protesters have been faked out

about as entertaining as this game

by palcal on Apr 9, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Wake me up when the Olympics are over.

FREE TIBET!

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got tickets to see the Dali Lama here in Seattle on Monday. No idea what to expect.

by macasson on Apr 9, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thích Quảng Đức II

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah, Wikipedia . . . thanks for the link. Let's hope for no self-immolation.

by macasson on Apr 9, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

This team, so far, is super boring. I can take losing if you make it interesting.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Forgot to add RABBLE RABBLE GROUSE GROUSE

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cliche as it is, we're missing those "intangibles."

Where da piez at?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

No drunken hecklers to yell out Krotchman? Disappointing.

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

let's see if Delluci can break .100 this inning.

Michaels will need a few AB to move his .050 above .100 though.

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Meawhile Marte sits at .333

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just had a thought: I don't add much to the discussion, do I?

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions  

None of us really do.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice pop up garko

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do you want me to be specific with my time machines?

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, I have no way of following the game

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

J-hon...welcome to the season.

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 9, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

A lone bright spot in the darkness!

by supermarioelia on Apr 9, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

hey we scored

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

GET OUT! GET OUT!

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Evidently the bullpen is not located in Souvenir City. Just a suburb, I guess.

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Clawing back, bitches.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Aha me loves Jhonny Thaters!!!! for the Tribe and my AL fantasy team ... WahoooO!!!

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

david dellucci is clearly not familiar with the fact that he sucks ass

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 9, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, Peralta's on my fantasy team. He knows I'm watching.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Dellucchi? oh man... Cats and Dogs.... CATS AND DOGS...

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Dellucci doubles his average almost, from .091 to .167 with that swing.

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions  

hire marte

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions  

And Michaels still can't hit RHP ... arggh Wedgie for Wedge!!!

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

AAAAAAAAAA! Blake with the double! RBI!

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

6-2... alright.... alright...

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions  

i don't get it

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions  

blake with another hit with risp

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Contract year?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

2-for-3 for DMB here? up is down, left is right...

by DontCallMeJoey on Apr 9, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions  

well well well ... progress at last.

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions  

SHOPPACH HOME RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy cow DMBS - 3 runs WTF

by JK in CBus on Apr 9, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHHA YES

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by Gradyforpresident on Apr 9, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

We need to bash them before every game.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

This just in ... game not at all over!

by Jay on Apr 9, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

not by a longshot. just getting warmed up.

by macasson on Apr 9, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now that's Souvenir City.

by Fiddlesticks on Apr 9, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

by gte619n on Apr 9, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Blake inches to Mendoza at .192

by talonk on Apr 9, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

SHOPVAC!!!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Woah - you're still there? You've got more fun coming up.

by Voltaire on Apr 9, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Update:

Dustin Moseley ≠ Chase Wright.

by emd2k3 on Apr 9, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, I presume Torre knew when to pull Wright.

by westbrook on Apr 9, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

CLAWING

CLAWING

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 9, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Signs of life from the lineup

God truly does hate cleveland sports.

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 9, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Waht's the current baserunner, out, at-bat status?

by Roger Dorn on Apr 9, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I came home from meetings to see 0-6, but it cheers me up that they scored 2 as soon as I got home.

by kova on Apr 9, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll say it one last time: Shoppachampionship-caliber backup.

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