Seattle Mariners @ Cleveland Indians GameThread, May 1, 2008 7:05 PM EDT

interesting lineup, to say the least….

G. Sizemore cf
C. Blake 3b
D. Dellucci lf
V. Martinez c
J. Peralta ss
T. Hafner dh
R. Garko 1b
F. Gutierrez rf
A. Cabrera 2b

by Ryan on May 1, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

a lineup that plays (in theory) almost as well backwards as it does forwards….

by APV on May 1, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wedge expresses tremendous confidence in Hafner but it is not right to leave him in the 3 hole while he is working this out and it will take a while

by palcal on May 1, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I just wonder…At what point does Wedge say, “OK, we’ve got a problem and it’s not going away.” And then, what does he do? Move him to 9, not play him/platoon him? Try to trade him?

It's the Arizona talking, really.

by RD74 on May 1, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not that Wedge trades anyone…you know what I mean.

It's the Arizona talking, really.

by RD74 on May 1, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I luv this line up! Here hang onna this post too. They are absolutely gonna tear it up tonight – six runs mimimum.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Pardon?

by supermarioelia on May 1, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Careful, next he’ll say you owe him a beer for being wrong.

by Jay on May 2, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

way to reward Gutz for being hot … move him from 6 to 8.

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 1, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You call it 8th .. I call it the bottom of the lineup clean-up spot!

::inhales more glue::

by Toxicadam on May 1, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

soooo, Sizemore is batting clean up for the 7 spot?

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

we’ve got to have someone down there that can do the job.

It's the Arizona talking, really.

by RD74 on May 1, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

right now, I’d prefer:
Sizemore
Asdrubal
Dellucci
VMart
Hafner
Gutz
Peralta
Garko
Blake

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 1, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

what I’d actually like to see is Hafner get diagnosed with some “back stiffness” or something like that, and spend a little time getting his head on straight before walloping AAA pitching in a rehab assignment…then come back to Cleveland.

by APV on May 1, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kind of like the Borowski syndrome.

It's the Arizona talking, really.

by RD74 on May 1, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

why the fuck is casey in the 2 hole. that is just stupid

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

it’s a real “Shocker”

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

exactly

It's the Arizona talking, really.

by RD74 on May 1, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I like the Sizemore-Dellucci-VMart lineup, and I have no idea what Casey Blake has done to get in the middle of that. I udnerstand dropping Hafner, but Blake is the one who benefits with more at-bats?

by JesseAK on May 1, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

it’s fucking stupid. i’m going to be way too angry about this tonight

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We’re totally winning this damn series.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Your avatar thing-what’s that guys name?

It's the Arizona talking, really.

by RD74 on May 1, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gossamer.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That brings back memories. What the hell was he supposed to be anyway? Just a monster?

It's the Arizona talking, really.

by RD74 on May 1, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nevermind. Wikpedia informed me.

It's the Arizona talking, really.

by RD74 on May 1, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he was some kind of mutant/genetically-altered assistant in some mad scientist’s lab that chased Bugs around (or tried to capture him so the scientist could take his brain). I’m not sure he ever had a backstory per se, but he always cracked me the hell up.

I also love the sneakers. Awesome touch.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, he cracks me up:

blank”>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossamer%28Looney_Tunes%29

It's the Arizona talking, really.

by RD74 on May 1, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The monster (unnamed here) serves as the scientist’s henchman, and showed a sudden burst of joyousness with the prospect of being rewarded with a delectable “spider goulash” for capturing the bunny, which proved to be a very difficult, if not impossible task.

Haaahaha. God, I loved me some Chuck Jones.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like changes in lineup .. but this one seems a bit dramatic. I was just hoping for a Victor-Garko-Hafner 3,4,5.

by Toxicadam on May 1, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No, no, no – to much pressue on Hafner. Hide him as best you can without humiliating him. Sixth is perfect.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We score a ton of runs and then change the lineup?

Huh.

by gahnki on May 1, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wedge recoiled at the sight of us scoring too many

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s unseemly.

by Julie on May 1, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Wedge is Amish

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 1, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he seems a bit upset at the moment

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 1, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Back for my first game thread in weeks. Huzzah.

by Voltaire on May 1, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gutz gets to that Ibanez single.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Holy crap, Ibanez was out by a mile

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Vic ain’t scared. At all.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

7/15 CS / Attempts.

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I haven’t heard a serious suggestion that Vic should moved in over a year now.

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Solid throw

by Chief Wahoo on May 1, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

what’s the pitch count?

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

2-2

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Byrd is no longer entitled to a personal catcher then, huh?

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wedge had said so during ST if I recall correctly.

by Voltaire on May 1, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know it’s easy to stay after that AB but…

What exactly is Blake doing in the 2?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rakin’ like Ty Cobb, dude.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I thought that’s a good spot for the contact guys or something. At his present rate he’ll wind up w/ 146 K’s in the same number of ABs as last season (558). That’s a number that would lead you to believe he’s a power hitter. He’s a very strange hitter, to say the least.

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m sounding a lot like indiansfan right now. damn.

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah jhon, here’s the email address of my oversees employment contact vyoung@swift-technical.com And here’s their website.

And of course there’s alway KBR here.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cool, thanks. Someone was just telling me about this French construction firm that has an office near DC too, and I forgot the damned name. You know what I’m talking about?

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Could be my boyz, Washington Group International – we just got bought out by URS which has ties to the Carlisle Group – ya know all the ex-Regan Dept. Secretaries. I’ll ask when I get back to Princeton.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yo chuck give me a job i’m smart

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

seriously

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So whattya do – besides post mindless messages and drink copious amounts of beer? Wait, wait – you could qualify for my boss’s job!

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

write well, follow international relations religiously

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry dude – yeah either gotta be able to weld or have a Professional Engineers License. I’ll check when I get back, but my guys are the reason they gotta post diplomats in these countries – they’re constantly screwin’ up.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

fuck jobs bullshit

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If by strange you mean useless.

KIDDING

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was ugly

by Chief Wahoo on May 1, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dellucci rocks, y’know?

by Voltaire on May 1, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Has anyone noticed the Mariner catcher throws like a girl?

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Mariners are interesting to me all the suddent. Balentein and Clement? Plus King Felix? Hmm.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seems like they’re going for broke. It’ll either work or it won’t. Could be a lineup that gets better as the season goes by. If everything else holds together they’re VERY interesting.

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s my John Kruk impression.

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They started Clement’s arb clock early by not waiting, what, 7 days?

idiots.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now they can do as the Devil Rays did and wantonly lock him up for 8 years

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, that worked. :-)

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What in the hell are we doing giving up 2 K’s to Bautista?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Note to Byrd: avoid high fast ball to Beltre

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hello, Good Paul Byrd.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why am I so amazed that Sexson has 299 HRs.

by cclemens31 on May 1, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Because Russ Branyan only has 121.

Too bad Russ couldn’t play for the Mariners.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Branyan is def. a poor man’s Sexson.

by cclemens31 on May 1, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not so sure. I think Sexson’s had more luck but Branyan was, and is, just undervalued by the market.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like both hit HR’s in about 6.4% of their AB’s. While Sexson struck out 26.4%, Branyan struck out 40.4%.

Talk about closing your eyes and swinging.

by cclemens31 on May 1, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah my stance is pretty indefensible. Is BABIP up on B-Ref?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Naw, but I can tell you Sexson make $56 million to Branyan’s paltry $2.65 though.

by cclemens31 on May 1, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best batting practice hitter ever.

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Casey Blake, effortless with the popup.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Paul Byrd version of dealin’

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ordering HGH from a dentist?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

JP4Prez

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wind blowin’ out, what do ya say Hafner?

by SanD on May 1, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

popup will go 150 feet instead of 130

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 1, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just as good as a smoked rope to left – better really cuz Batista hadda throw more pitches.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hafner is hitting .210?

Really?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

05 REM PRONK VERSION 2.0
10 IF PITCH = IN STRIKE ZONE, THEN GOTO 20
20 PRONKSMASH
30 END

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

DORK

I spent 2 hours today figuring out how to use the logic function in terms of a rotational sense in the lego programming language today.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey now, the above is the full extent of my programming wizardry.

Hell, without the advent of the GUI, I’d still be hanging out in bars on weeknights. :)

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Paul Byrd old style windup discussion alert.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

travis hafner: potentially one of the best 6-hole hitters in the AL (Central)

by APV on May 1, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ah, pronk . . . unlucky . . .

jammed a bit?

by macasson on May 1, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Underwood, you’re an asshole

That ball wasn’t close, Hafner knew it wasn’t close, no one thinks it’s close.

And, people, he’s not unlucky anymore. He’s been hitting outs hard for over a season now. They aren’t hits. And he hits a lot more outs not hard.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

390 to dead center isn’t exactly a cheapy…..

NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.

by crazymoloh on May 1, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah but at what point do we stop analyzing poor results for signs of hope? At some point the results matter as much as the process, no?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Could we have done Hafner for Dunn straight up at the end of 2007? At the ASB of 2007? Ever?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Compared to his most recent games, Hafner crouching a little lower in his stance. Is it just me or is anyone else picking this up?

NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.

by crazymoloh on May 1, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hafner has to shit. That’s why he can’t hit.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Relax, dude.

NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.

by crazymoloh on May 1, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does saying that Hafner has to shit mean I have to relax?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There is no difference – none – between Hafner’s 06 swing and today. I wish this wasn’t true, but it is.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fine. I don’t remember that far back. I’m talking about a week ago vs. today.

NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.

by crazymoloh on May 1, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I mentioned the stance about a week ago but hadn’t had a chance to look into it. tx for doing my work for me.

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 1, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Glad I’m not the only one seeing that. Crouching a little more should help his plate coverage and shorten the zone a smidge, but it costs him in power with a shortened stroke.

NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.

by crazymoloh on May 1, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Paul Byrd is BLOWING them away.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You only wear a santa hat in May if you want to get on tv, right?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

or you’re f—king stupid and think its mid-december.

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 1, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

what is going on

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I luv the Gameday pitch chart Byrd with a 86 mph “fastball” and a 84 mph “change-up”. Hillarious!

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

APV insists the implosion is pending.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

based on little more than my inability to ever feel comfortable with Byrd on the mound

by APV on May 1, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Paul Byrd is like a security blanket.

THAT’S ON FIRE!

cha ching.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Totaly Byrd ownage.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dave Niehauss – Mariners broadcaster on his way to the HOF – is getting a real kick out Byrdie’s windup.

Baseball is cool.

by macasson on May 1, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

“Suzuki singled hard to right?” So, a line drive?

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

would have been a double if it was to dellucci

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 1, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mike Heagan with the rocking mock turtleneck.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dickie alert?

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

When the dew is on the pumpkin –
that’s the time for dickie dunkin’

When the weather’s hot and sticky -
That’s no time to dunk your dickie.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have NO IDEA what this means.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel slightly better, then.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Byrd is tiptoeing in a minefield

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Byrd is cruising together.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sowers 3IP, 3K, 3H and 1BB.

NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.

by crazymoloh on May 1, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Paul Byrd + Walks.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You’re Capt. Positivity today, aren’t you?

NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.

by crazymoloh on May 1, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Umm. It’s like the same line as Byrd tonight, plus 2 K’s and a walk. And Sowers has typically given up more walks.

What’s wrong with saying that? Touchy touchy.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lofgren 6IP, 9K

NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.

by crazymoloh on May 1, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

BB’s?

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

6H, 3BB

NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.

by crazymoloh on May 1, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

FIRE NEW LINEUP

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

we’ve gone too far to turn back

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

HIRE ~~BARFIELD~~ OLD CABRERA

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

THE AVENGER OF BLOOD!

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Has a non-Latin American pro player published a book of poetry?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I so want to make a Clemens joke here, but I am confounded as to how.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The painter George Bellows was a semi-pro baseball player, I think.

Etan Thomas?

Let me think about this for a minute.

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bill Lee published a book of crazy. And was the main editor of a rolling paper.

Oh god I AM SO FUNNY.

Shoot me.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jose Canseco wrote a book. I haven’t read it.

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Neither has he.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

HA!

by jhon on May 1, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Camus was allegedly a badass at Rugby

by jhon on May 1, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah and Hemmingway thought he was a bull fighter – so what? Neither could go opposite field with and outside pitch.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nabakov brags about his tennis and math prowess in his memoir, “Speak, Memory!” I take him at his word.

by jhon on May 1, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Stephen Crane played shortstop at Syracuse.

by odradek on May 2, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

When was beard shaved?

by mjschaefer on May 1, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

There have been 2 times this season when I’ve said to myself, “THIS team, these Indians, will never lose again”.

I can’t wait ‘til we start rollin’

by jhon on May 1, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

None of my complicated buttons are working. Like the image button.

Sigh. Do it by hand.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

holla holla

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So apparently buying an MLB.tv monthly subscription on April 13th means that it only runs til the end of April.

You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person

by jakesinger777 on May 1, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Blah.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Randy Newsom is my boy.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just got here… it appears that we are being no hit. That sucks.

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Beltre is cracking my shit up. Why is he doing that?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jose Vidro and Hafner have exactly the same BA – I’m just sayin”

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Check at first base, Beltre.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Byrd FOR THE WIN

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Batista, real facts and evidence are about to meet faith.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Time for the bats to sizzle.

by cclemens31 on May 1, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh, JoBo is starting to throw. (shudder).

by cclemens31 on May 1, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What? In a non-save situation? He’s doomed.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Look! A hit!

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Victor Martinez – Aztec god!

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So, if Vic hits .370 are we cool with no HRs?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I suppose. What is the RBI numbers like?

by mjschaefer on May 1, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love doubles, hitting streaks, OPS, wins, new uniforms, Faustos, HGHByrds, and other such things. Hello LGT gang, just arriving, a bit late. Looks like I haven’t missed much.

by pdxtribefan on May 1, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

But I don’t like rangy Japanese outfielders that don’t play for the Indians.

by pdxtribefan on May 1, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the novels of Susan Sontag are self-indulgent, overrated crap

by macasson on May 1, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And just a little preachy.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Way to waste two swings, JP.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Aggressive is the opposite of what you should be.

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

F Ichiro.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Man I hate that guy.

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

TRBIavis? PRBIonk? Anyone home?

by aufrank on May 1, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mel Stottlemyer still smells like Yankee Douche

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I would LOVE to see a HR. Love it.

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

man if garko was hitting i’d feel a lot better about our lineup

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Haf was crouching so low, his knees were above his shoulders

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I wondered where he was sportin’ ‘em.

by aufrank on May 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did Cliff Lee put them there?

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice

by macasson on May 1, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yo chuck not sure if you’ll see this above, but, uh, get me a job man. seriously i’m smart

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dude he’s talking to you up there.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

how did that happen

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Go go Hafner.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

OMG OMG OMG OMG!

by cclemens31 on May 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

HEY HAFNER WHAT

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hire 6th spot

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, that was so Fing awesome. I’ll be grinning optimistically for at least 15 minutes.

by pdxtribefan on May 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank you, Travis.

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How good would this team be if Hafner was actually Hafner? I’m not wishing for that I’m just thinking, what if that contract had actually worked out?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hire real world!

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh come on, too soon to say it didn’t, right? We can still get Pronk back. Irrational optimism says “yes”!

by aufrank on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

UN POSSIBLE!

by Jay on May 1, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

the Skinner project is alive

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Skinner seriously needs his head examined.

by pdxtribefan on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

“Hafner doubled hard to right, Martinez scored.”

Sporlsline is all about the “hard” tonight.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WHY DO YOU KEEP DOING THAT SKINNER

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

fuck outs bullshit at the plate

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That was a Skinnerian moment par excellence.

by Julie on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh come on!.

by cclemens31 on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh wow, Skinner. Wow.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

BRUTAL. FIRE SKINNER THE INNING KILLER.

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just awful. I mean, is our offense so awesome that we can just give outs away. mother.

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe we should move Skinner over to first base until he starts producing

by SanD on May 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

how close was it?

by fingolfin on May 1, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A country mile. A North Dakota Country Mile.

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate time machines. But not as much as I hate Skinner. but PRONK!

by mjschaefer on May 1, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If I’m not wrong, isn’t Mr. Hafner SLOW? Like, SLOW SLOW?

by aufrank on May 1, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He’s unfast.

by Julie on May 1, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heard it said he played track in junior college, but maybe he was a shot putter.

by odradek on May 2, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No.

You’re not not wrong.

by Jay on May 2, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he’s not not wrong, then I don’t wanna be right.

by supermarioelia on May 2, 2008 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lauging out loud here

by elsandito on May 2, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I gotta go work in the garden – Mrs. Maui’s all over me.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 1, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Skins had no bizness, and I mean no bizness sending Haf

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

At least it didn’t say “Hafner out hard at plate.” I guess.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Skinner up to his old tricks

by palcal on May 1, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The most annoying thing is that he keeps sending people now…..and it makes me think of Lofton in the ALCS

by mjschaefer on May 1, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love that Bobby Abreu moment.

by Julie on May 1, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

classic

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hamilton makes a good point, Garko out of his 0/25 slump

by SanD on May 1, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

True. B2B from Garko and Hafner must be recognized as a massive improvement.

by pdxtribefan on May 1, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

SKINNNNNER!!!!!!!

by aufrank on May 1, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Big picture, guys …

GARKO GOT A HIT.

by Jay on May 1, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

sorry, I didn’t know how to shrink it…

by aufrank on May 1, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The big picture, Garko got at hit…not the picture of Super Nintendo Chalmers.

by cclemens31 on May 1, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Skins made damn sure it didn’t result in scoring

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes but GARKO GOT A HIT

by Jay on May 1, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I swear, Skinner would send home an M-1 Abrams on a popup to shallow left.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You gotta figure the Abrams runs over the catcher though

by DaveE on May 1, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm, there could be a viable strategy in this …

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That WAS a bad throw by Suzuki. He’s not infallible. It was just such a slow runner that there was time to get him.

by Julie on May 1, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope Garko gets a hit soon

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

paging Dr. Jay…

by aufrank on May 1, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, Gootz would’ve gotten an out anyway. Right? Isn’t that how it works?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First bunt swinging.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

fucking bunts. DAMNIT.

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Manning wisely ignores Underwood’s discussion on soccer.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

/me shoots self

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I decided I’m allowed to like Aston Villa because of the connection to the Browns.

by aufrank on May 1, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Our RBI hitter in the No. 2 hole is a tad challenged to produce today.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cripes, that was a quick inning!

by cclemens31 on May 1, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I miss blowouts.

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’d qualify that if I were you.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Paul Byrd is the new Cliff Lee.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

One great thing about Paul Byrd, sometimes he’s just shutting some team down, and then you get to say to the other team and their fans, dude, you guys are getting shut down by Paul freakin’ Byrd. Losers.

by Jay on May 1, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Man, you know what the great thing about being a Miguel Batista fan is?

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

[scene]

by Jay on May 1, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hee. “Dudes, he’s a POET.”

(As a poet, I can find this amusing. The rest of you, shush!)

by Julie on May 1, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes. This was one of the most awesome things about Game 4 of the ALDS.

by SanD on May 1, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Barfield is 0-2 and is now hitting .234.

He’s not a AAAA player. He’s a AA player.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sure, but at least his defense is sometimes average.

by Jay on May 1, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

BLUSTER BLUSTER

MY METRICS SAY

ARRGH ARRGH

DIVING STOPS

WEEBLE WOOP

FLASH LEATHER

MAMA MIA

THIS MAN IS A LEGEND IN CLEVELAND

COUTLANGUS

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i love the jay quote in there

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by Gradyforpresident on May 1, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

When was the last time Miller pitched? Results?

by aufrank on May 1, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whew. Thanks Paul, see you Tuesday!

by pdxtribefan on May 1, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Weird swing.

Paul Byrd rules.

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So, do you think the Ms are sitting int he dugout saying the same thing? “Paul Freakin’ Byrd??? C’mon guys!! PICK IT UP, IT’S PAUL BYRD!!”

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I bet their hitting coach is making a show of reading their latest report from Tacoma right about now.

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and its not even snowing

by macasson on May 1, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best 2 hitter evah

by afh4 on May 1, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If only it were an RBI opportunity…

by SanD on May 1, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

CASEY BLAKE!!

by gte619n on May 1, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Skinner was waving Blake home

by elsandito on May 1, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Seriously, that is funny. Out loud funny.

by pdxtribefan on May 1, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hi, Casey!

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by vbc3 on May 1, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that was a poor decision too – it just worked.

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

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