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Game Thread: May 12, 2008 (Game 2)

Toronto Blue Jays at Cleveland Indians, May 12, 2008 8:05 PM EDT



GAME TWO BITCHES

Toronto Blue Jays @ Cleveland Indians

05/12/08 — ~7:15 PM (STO)

Shaun Marcum vs Cliff Lee


 

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we officially have a winning record

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

by HireRockyColavito on May 12, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions  

I can hear the playoff story now…. “This Cleveland Indians team struggled mightily in the month fo April, not even getting above .500 until May 12th. Now they are just 3 outs away from a world championship.”

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

let’s play it safe:

"This Cleveland Indians team struggled mightily in the month fo April, not even getting above .500 until May 12th. Now they have won a world championship."

by gahnki on May 12, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

surely we’ll have a Marte sighting in game 2 of a doubleheader, right?

by ASP on May 12, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, Marte’s playing at third; ignore that lineup above. Vic’s at first.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shannon Stewart is leading off for them? Really?

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Tyner is out there in left?

by Jeffrey R on May 12, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

ryan’s gamethreads are sexier than jay’s.

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Tyner playing at all angers me.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK TWINS BULLSHIT

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s going to go 4-4 with four runs batted in.

Just watch.

by gahnki on May 12, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

remember that rivas game?

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I remember A Rivas game where he did really well.

And I remember Jason Tyner hitting his first home run here into the bullpen.

Put two and two together and you get a tremendous game.

by gahnki on May 12, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

was the invasion game

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

by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

wedge must have seen that the jays have marco scutaro DH’ing and batting 6th and thought he would even things up a bit, just to be nice

by mpstable on May 12, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marte makes a play!

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

This doesn’t look like the same Cliff through 2 batters.

Yeah, that staement’s absurd on every level.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Grady CF
Abacaba 2B
Peralta SS
Vic 1B
Gutz RF
Hafner DH
Shopp C
Tyner! LF
Marte 3B

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Kangol alarm, no? Didn’t we have a system for this?

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

well, it was taped action. i think if that was live game excitement it would have been an alarm.

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ahh. Well played.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Luis Isaac is known to rock a kangol hat.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK, so I went to Wikipedia to learn more about this “Luis Isaac”, and was delighted to discover that

He is well known for his large, well-groomed mustache.

Thanks, Wikipedia!

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who is he well known by for his mustache?

by gahnki on May 12, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Doesn’t look like Cliff has the same command..

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

by jakesinger777 on May 12, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

He commanded a DP, and the infield complied.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tyner in front of Marte?

Really?

by gahnki on May 12, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Has this been posted yet? WIll Fanpost if not.
Cliff Notes: Lee’s road back to stardom was a short one

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 12, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I haven’t seen it.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

haven’t seen it.

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

neither have i. and really, still haven’t. have read 2 paragraphs.

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 12, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s pretty dull.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

now that I fanposted it, I can read it.

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 12, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

good story….makes him seem like a great guy even though some on here think he’s a baby eating mass murderer.

by gahnki on May 12, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

pretty good… would be better for someone not an indians fan – in that we already know most of the stuff id said.

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 12, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

for those of us angry about tyner starting. think of it as his playing for garko. it made me feel better instantly.

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Then what’s Shoppach doing?

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

playing for jason micheals?

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

but seriously the back-up catcher always plays in a d-h

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really like the way Wedge has handled the lineup from game 1 to 2 except for Jason Tyner.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

just curl up with the remote… everything will be OK

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eh. I’m going to play basketball in a second anyway.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

And before anyone tries to bring out the book on us:

Tyner vs. RHP: .654
Gutz vs. RHP: . .674

by dgcambridge on May 12, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

and to make matters worse, gutz is in the lineup too!

err, oops.

by dgcambridge on May 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Greg Zaun looks like he could hang out with Sal Fasano. If you know what I mean.

HANG OUT

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah, he just has one of those haircuts.

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

one of THOSE haircuts.

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

not that there’s anything wrong with that?

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

If I get what your saying.

HAIR CUT

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another good swing from Astrocab?

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

it looked pretty good. at least he didnt loop-swing that ball into a popup to left like it seems he’s done 100 times already

by mpstable on May 12, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

i just checked out the mood at the Jays SBN site, to see their thoughts at that powerhouse lineup being used in game2. we’ve got it easy.

But since the Jays haven’t scored over the last 2 games and in fact have only managed 1 run in the 3 games so far in this series, it doesn’t really matter what the lineup is, does it? Put it this way, to be watching the Jays at this point, you’ve got to have some pretty deep-seated emotional and/or mental issues
go get ‘em, cliffy!

by macasson on May 12, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I didn’t even know the Jays had a SBN site.

by gahnki on May 12, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Every team does. I think.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow, suicide watch over there.

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

twins losing by 3 after manny goes deep in the first.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

IIRC that would be #498.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hear he strangled someone’s kitten after the hit. But that’s just Manny being Manny.

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes.

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 12, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

How in the hell did the Royals amass a 12 game losing streak against the Orioles?

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

i’ll need to get a look at that situation from the panini cam

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I don’t think anyone finds the words panini cam as funny as I do. I always imagine a hidden camera show where they catch people doing funny stuff by hiding a camera in a panini.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

How many times do you think they have to mention that per game?

by gahnki on May 12, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Royals/Orioles game = tree falling in the forest. Who can keep track of such things?

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Relax, have a drink. Welcome to paradise.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

of course gootz made the catch!

by macasson on May 12, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

our starting pitchers are putting together some decent outings of late, no?

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Who had Asdrubal’s first homer coming before Vic in the pool?

by Roger Dorn on May 12, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

What beautiful shots from the P-Cam this evening.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

all day tribe is so sweet.

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 12, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Is Marcum wearing a mouth guard?

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Note to Victor: good work with all the hits; maybe some extra bases, please?

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Stupid four letter network still isn’t offering a gamecast for this game.

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey guys, just a quick update from the mlbtv headlines: Jarrod Washburn is adding a splitfinger.

Big news, I know.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m going to click, but if I get rickrolled I will find you where you sleep.

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hah.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am convinced Gutierrez won’t start hitting until Undermanning stops calling him “Goot”

by Roger Dorn on May 12, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

HIRE DOUBLES

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 12, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

GOOTZ

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

hey, no exile! excellent! (sorry if I’m late on this)

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was good for my psyche. Allowed for some self-evaluation

by Roger Dorn on May 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

His stroke is so pretty when he hits it.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah, he reminds me of someone, but i can’t put my panini on it.

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think I follow.

SOMEONE

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hammy held back on that one.

by baergagaga on May 12, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

After last game’s “its a looooooong drive, deep..off the wall” its no wonder why.

The batter swings and the summer flies...

by cclemens31 on May 12, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not to mention: “DELUCCI with a——base hit.”

by baergagaga on May 12, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Serious question: when i go to the ballpark, should I think Pizza Pan Pizza?

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Another serious food question. Is it true they did away with the Foot Longs?

by Roger Dorn on May 12, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fasano is outraged.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Go go gadget pronk. Please?

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

you absolutely made my day with that. tears of laughter

by Captain Pabst on May 12, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not clicking on your mystery link with all this Fasano talk.

by dgcambridge on May 12, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh c’mon. It’s youtube.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s totally worth it

by Captain Pabst on May 12, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

ooh, maybe hafner is standing behind the batters box again

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Hafner is cheating. Hard.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I think I get it.

IS.

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

It looks like Marcum and his wife got their schedules crossed recently when he had an appointment for a haircut and shave and she was due for a Brazilian.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Fasano approved.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

And now the moment we’ve all been waiting for…

by dgcambridge on May 12, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, Hafner doesn’t even need to get hits anymore.

Let’s go Tyner!

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Can Tyner prove his worth in the first AB?

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Best mullet ever behind Tyner’s left shoulder.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s not me. It’s the world we live in.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

My youtube link is GLOBAL, thank you very much.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Global society.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know, this shit is infuriating, so let me just say right now, first inning or whatever, and regardless of whether he’s about to hit a home run, FUCK THIS PIRANHA BULLSHIT.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Dellucci’s two knocks weren’t enough in the first game.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

what the fuck is that fucking swing?

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, lay off Tyner!

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don’t ruin the suspense for the rest of us.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tyner is more choked up than I’ve seen a major leaguer in a long time.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

that kind of thing is easier to see from the panini cam

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

At least it wasn’t somebody important that got hit.

by Fundamentals on May 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh my.

Marte may be about to make us all very happy.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

WE WILL GNAW YOU TO DEATH IF YOU JUMP IN THIS RIVER, BIRDS COLORED BLUE!

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Now THIS might be the moment we’ve all been waiting for…

by baergagaga on May 12, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

don’t say it.

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 12, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry, pizza just arrived. I guess it was more me, than all of us.

by baergagaga on May 12, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

There was a Marte jersey in the teamshop on Saturday for $20. Its in my closet right now.

by Fundamentals on May 12, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Now that’s a real fan.

Did you buy a Jason Davis jersey last May?

by Jay on May 12, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

No. However the guy in front of me in section 455 ironically did have a Jason Davis jersey on.

by Fundamentals on May 12, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

musta been his father.

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 12, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Be the orca, Andy.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

not the lion, remember that

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 12, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Apparently, Tyner is of the Carroll/Francisco reserve status than the Marte/Mastny/Breslow group.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

AHHHHHH…missed the hanger!!!

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

booooooooooooo

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 12, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Lame time machine.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

First pitch was borderline, yet called. He had to swing at that. Just needed to use right field, which I don’t think I’ve ever seen him do.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

lets be optimists, if there was less than 2 outs it would have been a sac fly

by c9kay32 on May 12, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

If there were less than 2 outs, if would have been a pinch hitter.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

which is marginally worse than hitting behind Tyner

by JK in CBus on May 12, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marte would’ve hit a grand slam.

Fuck Blake.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

East Coast Oriiiiginal
Froooozen Custarrrd

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

OK, off to the bar for some wings and the cavs game. Go Tribe! Go Cavs!

by aufrank on May 12, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, Andy, you get the third base job.

by SuddenSam on May 12, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

waitingfornextyear.com wrote a story about getting griffey from cincy.
http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=1092

im all for it if the trade includes marte leaving. i dont care if he becomes a superstar, becuase he cant do crap here in cleveland.

by wendigo on May 12, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

griffey has a $16M option next year with a $4M buyout. the buyout is worth as much as dellucci is set to make both this year and next.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

And a no-trade, so you might be picking up the option as part of the trade.

by dgcambridge on May 12, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s 20 at-bats, settle down, Aristotle.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

You’re lucky we’re on the Internet and not in person, because I would TOTALLY tell you off in person.

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I assume that was Angie, Julie and Andrew they were just showing.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I probably don’t want to ask, do I?

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 12, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

They showed three women fans at the Jake, very charged up, yelling and screaming. One of them had a poster - one of those clever ones where the words have the initials “S.T.O.” - and it said “Shut Toronto Oot, eh?”

Pretty funny, actually.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s actually me, Brandini, and E5.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

You don’t want to know any of the retorts I have for that.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was away from the TV, not on TV.

Unless there’s a camera in my monitor. Crap.

by Julie on May 12, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

definitely stick Mr. Girly TV in that group.

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 12, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

youtube -> search -> panini cam -> result

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

How did civilization ever progress in the days before Youtube?

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

before Youtube? forward

by dgcambridge on May 12, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Progressive.

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 12, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

stop linking youtube clips

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 12, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay … but have you seen this?

by Jay on May 12, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

No. ok, now im done.

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 12, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think that third kitten was watching Hafner’s squib GIDP from last week.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

that lil’ guy reminded me of like a terrible blake ab or joebo closing a game.

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 12, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

that’s so funny

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

by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder what percentage of hits Cliff has allowed this season have not reached the infield dirt?

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff has allowed hits this season?

by Captain Pabst on May 12, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

10 bucks cabrera makes that play at shortstop

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

by HireRockyColavito on May 12, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Jhonny thinks Gary Busey is an asshole.

by afh4 on May 12, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

blasphemy

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

by HireRockyColavito on May 12, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gary Busey thinks Jhonny is an asshole.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kliff.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Inning over.

Jhonny allowed that infield single deliberately, so people will get off Cliff’s back about his unsustainably low BABIP.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Gamecast called the last out a double play. I guess it really helps the ERA to get 4 outs in a scoreless inning.

by Fredward on May 12, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Shit, I was posting in the other game thread. I’m a rookie.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Bah, Drubs swinging at the first pitch

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

lhazy fhly bhall

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 12, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

BOOOOOO

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF… at least take a few pitches before you give yourself up!

by Jeffrey R on May 12, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

i want to start an “actual WTF” trend. it worked for LOL

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yikes, a five pitch, one K inning.

by dgcambridge on May 12, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

drub and jhonny have seen 5 pitches in 4 plate appearances. ugly

by mpstable on May 12, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Bah

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

what is it with these bloop hits?

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

BOOYA

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

LIke it never happened.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

More grist for the BIP mill.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

can we play the Jays all 162 games>?

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 12, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

these pitchers are freaks.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

See, that ends up with two outs and no baserunners, but it shows up as .500 BABIP.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

FIRE LITTLE NUBBERS

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ve gotten to the point where I love when the other team has a man on first base and less than two outs.

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

PHIFER!

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 12, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

KKliff.

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

KKKliff Lee

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Could be misinterpreted.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoops, I just meant to add an indiscriminate amount of K’s

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Right … as opposed to a discriminate number.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

like 2

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by westbrook on May 12, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=discriminate+number&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-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 12, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Legitimate LOL there

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Underwood: “you can’t expect your guy to throw a shutout every game”

Me: “Bullshit”

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

The Indians rotation begs to differ.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s really impressive… already 13 consecutive shutout innings, just today!

by Jeffrey R on May 12, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heh. Rolen may have lost that absolutely stupid dyed-read goatee, but he’s still a world class jerk.

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

HIRE SPEZIO

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 12, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Two things baseball announcers can say that drive me insane:

1. Calling home plate “the dish.”
2. Saying there’s “double-barreled action” in the bullpen.

This list could be a lot longer, but I’m sleepy.

by Julie on May 12, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

1 definitely bothers me, but 2 doesn’t.

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 12, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don’t forget calling the mound “the bump”

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

....or the dugout, “Andy Marte’s apartment”

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

or the bullpen “Mastny and Breslow’s mansion”

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 12, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

or the disabled list “Insert Mike Hampton Euphemism here”

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

... or the area of ground around second base “New Pronkville.”

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

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 12, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reminds me of a few years ago when Embree was pitching for Boston and going through a bad patch, and my Boston buddy said they were renaming the right-field porch for him.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

VICTOR POWER

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

I think he’s a keeper.

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

My catcher—I think I’ll keep him.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fine, Ill take….ummm no good comeback.

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well…I’ve been trying for 15 minutes to find a youtube of the old Geritol “My wife—I think I’ll keep her” commercials that were so offensive. But I haven’t the youtube skillz of you young whippersnappers. Maybe I should take my Geritol and give up.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

pitiful. pulling a breaking ball down and away, not advancing the runner.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

just tuning in. this dude has an 0-7 GB-FB rate so far?

by emil minty on May 12, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

How awesome would it be if 2 of our starters were 1 and 2 on the same day?

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 12, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I WAS CLOSE … 2 and 3 … behind Marcum—SIGH

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 12, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Still 2 of the top 3.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

New thing I hate more than anything else on tv including previews for Frank TV or Tyler Perry: That ^#$%( dam Garnett gatorade commercial

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Hah. Is Frank TV still on the air?

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree. Especially because I think the Sydney Crosby one is pretty awesome.

by Pronktastic on May 12, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

a little off topic but isn’t sam casell the ugliest man you have ever seen?

by gahnki on May 12, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

ask afh.

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 12, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pronk should like, hit a homerun or something. I think he used to be able to do that sometimes.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff is so good his outs get recorded before they even happen.

by TonyH on May 12, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Funny thing, same thing happens to pronk.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

and is correct.

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 12, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hiyoooo!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

How about a two-out rally, guys?

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Just an idea. No biggie.

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

why walk when you can chase ball four and ground out.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Going for the catcher’s interference?

by SuddenSam on May 12, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I want to swap Tyner and Pronk in the lineup. and make Pronk use the pink bat until he stops this crap.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff Lee is proof that you can ALWAYS turn it around. I’m hoping it’s Hafner’s elbow.

Hafner might never be an MVP candidate again, but he should at least be capable of some .260/.380/.550 lines.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

if that includes fewer than 20 homers, cut the cord – NOW.

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 12, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

good point. tons of triples?

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 12, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

duu the math

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 12, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Lebron in the post makes me cry tears of happiness.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

hire sbn cavs blog

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

then you have to see this eventually:

by gahnki on May 12, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

feel free to delete if it causes a crash

by gahnki on May 12, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

or an invasion.

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 12, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ok Cliff, buckle down.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

giving up an 0-2 basehit, then going down 0-2 and grooving a fastball. not very cliff lee 2008…

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kill rally! Squash! Terminate!

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

HA HA HA HA AH AH AHAH!!!!!!!!

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff’s touch is spreading!!

by gahnki on May 12, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

HIRE HIRINGS

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 12, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Never thought I’d ever see an UNASSISTED TRIPLE PLAY! Holy shit!

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

HOLY CRAP.

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 12, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

like it never happened. BABIP blah blah blah

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

So, really, I just turned on the TV, while putting the kids to bed, and triple play, holy shit

by JK in CBus on May 12, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Two in two years. Is that precedented?

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

wait. what? if someone is physically able, please recap.

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 12, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

i was at last year’s triple play. i tried to explain to my girlfriend how amazing it was. she just smiled and thought it was neat.

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 12, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, we were there as well. I damn near flew out of my seat and over the side of the view box. :)

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

You guys were there too? So was I! And no-one back at school would listen to my ramblings about how incredible my night was.

by Voltaire on May 12, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not even sure I can.

Hit and run was on. Droobs caught it. Everyone was so far off base, all he had to do was step on second.

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Runners on first and second, in motion. Liner to Cabrera near 2b. Steps on second, and tags the runner from first who was standing there dumbfounded.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

hilarious. indians rule

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 12, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

jays tried a double steal. liner to second base. cabrera cought it (one one), touched second base (doubled off the man on 2nd,out two), and tagged the third guy standing around second base (out three).

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hasn’t it been since like 1920 that that happened?!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

no

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 12, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

i am editing wikipedia as we speak!

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 12, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

and was beaten by somebody. lol

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 12, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Someone please explain how an unassisted triple play happens.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

u catch a ball tag a runner and step on a base

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 12, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously, i’m not watching, what the hell was that?

by emil minty on May 12, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff officially owes his soul to Satan.
I’m fine with that.

by still ill on May 12, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

HAMMY: “When the other team is turning triple plays, those are real rally killers.”

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Grand slams, triple plays, whatever it takes.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

At work following it on Gamecast – had to log in WOW Triple play, wish I could have seen that.

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

by new zealand tribe fan on May 12, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Freakin’ wow.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Marte only with like 22 AB’s but leading league in lazy fly balls. It’s an official stat.

by ASP on May 12, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

14th UATP in ML regular season history

by palcal on May 12, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

rarer than a perfect game

by JulioBernazard on May 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tulowitski did it last in April, 2007

by palcal on May 12, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I was listening to that game on the car radio. It was pretty exciting, but this was much better.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which was faster – the triple play or our 3 flyouts?

by Captain Pabst on May 12, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Carroll would have made four outs had he been playing second.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

We should probably score some for Cliff. At this point, though, I wouldn’t be surprised if he could find a way to win it without us scoring.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Underwood “and the blue jays run themselves into oblivion”

/Poetry finger snap.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Now that I finally have the FM antenna set up right, I wish WMMS would carry all these games. Absolutely perfect sound quality in here now. I can even hear Hammy and Hegan shifting in their chairs.

FIRE AM RADIO.

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hammy says it was 1909 the last time the Indians had an unassisted triple play. Think about that. 99 years!

by Jeffrey R on May 12, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

In the regularly season. There was also one in the 1920 World Series.

by Jeffrey R on May 12, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

insert cubs comment here

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 12, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now I am really kicking myself for not going. Waaah. I suck.

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

HIRE 1920

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 12, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shannon Stewart still has a job? I mean, like as a baseball player even?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Don’t mock the man! He’s the go-ahead run on base now.

by Jeffrey R on May 12, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

We no longer refer to baserunners as “go ahead” runners with Kliff on the mound…..just awesomeness spectators.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

as does Damion Easley? who hit a HR for the mets tonight.

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 12, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are the Oakland A’s at this game, at the Quicken, or enjoying the nightlife?

The announcers said Ray Fosse stopped by Progressive this afternoon.

by palcal on May 12, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

or in Buffalo scouting Sowers?

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 12, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I met Fosse at the All Star Game in SF. Maybe the least friendly dude I’ve ever met.

by Fredward on May 12, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

hammy’d smack you if you said that to him.

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 12, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe – but when you’re stuck in a airport-style security line and a guy (my friend) wearing an A’s jersey tries to shake your hand and you stare at him like you have two heads and tell him to go away and “no, you can’t take my picture”, that’s just plain unfriendly. Especially at a fun event like the ASG.

by Fredward on May 12, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

KKKKLIFF

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, time to put some runs on the board!

by Jeffrey R on May 12, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ll take 1 this inning and 2 next.

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 12, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

For some quick research on what happened in the last inning:

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/feats/feats8.shtml

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

The Neun and Burns TPs must have been against the Indians. I know Hansen’s was, and I believe at that time all AL UATPs had involved the Indians.

by SuddenSam on May 12, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

seeing all the “Caught Liner. Touched 2nd. Tagged runner coming from 1st.” sort of has me thinking of baseball as a series of permutations. Like, you can only run in a designated path – it’s just how fast you run it. It really is about flipping millions of coins with baseball.

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 12, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

We now have the most UATPs in history (3), pulling ahead of the Red Sox and Braves.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Quick Tulowitzki Comment:
I hate that TULO shit that the fans do whenever he does anything.

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 12, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

only half as annoying as the gatorade commercial with Garnett and the YOUUUUUUKKKKKKK shit.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

which are both half as annoying as this offense.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cliff would like run support.

by mjschaefer on May 12, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

LET’S GO, OFFENSE.

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

SCORE

RUNS

Jesuschrist

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Why do they have to Panini Cam the basketball arena when they give a basketball score?

Also! Why do they have to give a basketball score at all?

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

LJ likes the Yankees. NY Media bias.

Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on May 12, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would guess the producers of the show reasonably assume that viewers of Sports Time Ohio are also Cavs fans.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

sigh

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Jeez I hope Marcum is gone soon.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Let’s hope they make him throw like 50 pitches this inning.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

marcum’s been amazing this season. but these are bad at bats.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff 71 pitches; Marcum 91. Through 6

by macasson on May 12, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

It’d Be nice if we could get on the board… Kliff cant go extra innings for the W….or can he?

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

HIRE HALLADAY?

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 12, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

His last few starts he has lost control around 80-85 pitches

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey everyone. Just got home and checked in. WTF? Cliff gave up a walk? He’s totally slipping.

by Denver Tribe Fan on May 12, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t understand why the Red Sox allow the Twins to score so many runs against them.

by jhonnylhover48 on May 12, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

FIRE BAT BOY.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Ooops, Ball Boy.

‘S ok, Bat Boy. Get me some more sunflower seeds.

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by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

FIRE BALLBOY

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 12, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

What a weird game.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

LET’S GO CLIFF

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

don’t let kevin mench do this.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

This game, as played last year: We’re all amazed at how well Cliff is pitching.
This game, as played tonight: Probably his worst start of the season.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

K

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 12, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

The Whiff. (TM)

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a beautiful first pitch.

Yawn.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

twinkies destroyed buccholz…boo.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

oh damn..not scutaro.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

CLIFF HATE OPPOSING TEAM RALLIES

MUST SMASH

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I was just thinking, this really is our all-defense lineup right here.

Which makes sense, because that means instead of giving up zero runs, Cliff won’t give up any at all.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

They have to make contact for that to matter.

by Denver Tribe Fan on May 12, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just as an aside, these Jays jerseys are terrible.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

oooooooooooooooooo

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 12, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Oof, that was close.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2 pitch, came inside with a fastball. off the plate.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was slightly off the plate, exactly where the pitcher would want it with two strikes.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clifton is the perfect pitcher®.

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 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

COME ON CLIFFY

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Here is your vaguely positive time machine,

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

STRIKE OUT! GRIT!

Winning Formula: Long fly ball... Deep ______ Field... Awaaaayyyy back! Gone!

by Justin Higgins on May 12, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

K-liffles

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 12, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

HOLLAAAAAAAAA

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Bow down, BooJays. Kliffy is gonna need his own “Witness” commercials soon.

by pdxtribefan on May 12, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweet. Now can we get the man in-line for the win with a little offense?

by Jeffrey R on May 12, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally got the o-so-dangerous marco scutaro.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

SWKKKKKKKKT
EEEEEEEE

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff’s awesomeness has gotten dull.

29 straight scoreless innings for the Blue Jays lineup?

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

7 more shutout innings…. Routine, like the triple play. YAWNNNN

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

What the christ, Gutz?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff: I’m coming for you, Orel.

by SuddenSam on May 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s been a while… since I’ve seen a…

Winning Formula: Long fly ball... Deep ______ Field... Awaaaayyyy back! Gone!

by Justin Higgins on May 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

non-zero next to TOR?

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 12, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Pronk doesn’t hit a homer here, I will never wear his jersey again.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I wear a Garko jersey…

Winning Formula: Long fly ball... Deep ______ Field... Awaaaayyyy back! Gone!

by Justin Higgins on May 12, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope you are wearing a throwback…2006, or a Rangers jersey at the very least.

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eh, well I dunno if I can stand by that. I guess all I can say is I’m glad I invested in the replica rather than the authentic.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

hit to new pronkville!

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 12, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Heh heh heh.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Im seriously lol’ing all over myself right now.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hafner may have the most untradeable contract in the game right now.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

teams will always want LHP.

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 12, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I think it’s a wash.

by Denver Tribe Fan on May 12, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

No way is it a wash. $50 million more for Zito.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Holy crap. Zito’s making that much?!? Guess that validates our FO’s position on long-term contracts.

by Denver Tribe Fan on May 12, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Through 7 tonight, Cliff has allowed 7 baserunners (6 hits, 1 walk). WHIP = 1.0. This sorry performance has raised his season WHIP by more than 3%.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

rekindle the trade rumors. Man what a bum.

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

BAD MATH ALERT: actually his WHIP has gone up by almost 9%. He sucks.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

OT: most irrelevant announcer comment of the hour. “Ball goes to former rookie of the year James.”

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 12, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Mother pus bucket.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Please let marcum be done for the night.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

is Cliff coming out for the 8th?? any bullpen action?

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Why wouldn’t he?

Only 86 pitches and dominating.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I cant see the game…just the groundrule doubles, triple plays, and the BluJays, compared to our offense, getting RISP.

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe I’m just a perfectionist. I mean, he has given up zero runs.

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

You can see the pitch count, though.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dont mean this to sound mean, but seriously, The Celtics coach sounds like he’s retarded.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Gonna have to disagree. Retarded is wearing a Yankee hat to the Jake.

Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on May 12, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I am recommending this Comment.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Going out for some ice cream. If this works, we have a new rally food (and a far better idea than bleu cheese, IMO).

LETS GO TRIBE.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

a triple play?

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

by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

One last thing before I split:

Gotta love this pic. Peralta looks totally like he’s saying “what the…what…”

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 12, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

What’s a “natural” cycle? As opposed to a cycle?

by Denver Tribe Fan on May 12, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Getting a single, double, triple, and HR in THAT order

Winning Formula: Long fly ball... Deep ______ Field... Awaaaayyyy back! Gone!

by Justin Higgins on May 12, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hitting them in order: single, double, triple, homer.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marcum overtakes Carmona for third-best ERA in the AL.

1. C. Lee – 0.68
2. Z. Greinke – 1.80
3. S. Marcum – 2.28
4. F. Carmona – 2.40

Of course, our hitters could reclaim third place for Carmona …

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Wait until Fausto gets it together.

by SuddenSam on May 12, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would like to note that we were sitting here on the couch & I told my girlfriend, “A double play would be nice right now. Hell, a TRIPLE play would be really nice.” I am going to stop predicting things now while I’m ahead.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Wkiipedia just updated the triple play

by lesterjl on May 12, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

That was done right after it happened…

Winning Formula: Long fly ball... Deep ______ Field... Awaaaayyyy back! Gone!

by Justin Higgins on May 12, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

As well as Blake’s been hitting lately, I actually don’t mind him pinch hitting, cause what the hell?

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

No RISP, no rip.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yay. Nice little double standard we have going here.

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

oh what the fuck

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

by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow. I retract my earlier statement, Marte could’ve taken those awful swings.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Casey forgot there were no RISP

by Denver Tribe Fan on May 12, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah that was fucking brilliant.

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

wow that was a great fucking at bat. and we took out our best defensive 3B

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by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Terrible, terrible decision by Wedge.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clarify whether you’re serious or not.

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, that got my laughing. You wanted to hate that move, but you needed Jay’s approval first?

by Jeffrey R on May 12, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, he’d just rather I’m agreeing with him than mocking him. We all know where Mario stands on this.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Someone just get a damn hit so we can get this guy out of there.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

it would have been “unfair” to casey not to pinch hit him. he’s got 18 homerun power. opposing teams respect that.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

OMG BLAME ALL THE LACK OF SCORING ON BLAKE’S PH

Relax, dudes. Grady’s got this.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

the point is that wedge has francisco and dellucci on the bench, yet tyner hits. then marte comes up, and blake comes in the game?

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know, I know. No idea why Tyner would still bat there. I’m just saying we probably could have scored a run or two before that to make the point moot.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Walk off for Victor in the bottom of the 9th. I’m calling it now.

by Denver Tribe Fan on May 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff Lee is **ing insane.

and, since I am only just now getting back from an orchestra concert, allow me to say:

ASDRUBAL!

by Voltaire on May 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I (am the only one who) liked those unfiorms.

by SuddenSam on May 12, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

And we already know you look good in the vested unis:

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, I liked ‘em too.

by Voltaire on May 12, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I gotta assume Marcum is done now, right? Cause I think Toronto’s bullpen isn’t all that great & we’ll be so happy to see someone who can pump it up there over 90 mph that we’ll just be shitting ourselves with glee.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

I just giggled audibly at the phrase “shitting ourselves with glee.”

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Toronto has most of its pitchers on a strict 140 pitch count.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eff

LET’S GO CLIFF

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

The case for small-ball here:

These batters are as good as out anyway.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

bunt into a double play. please.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

BAAAAAH. Shannon Stewart can’t hit.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

For an encore, Asdrubal’s going to turn a triple play here even though there’s only one guy on.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I could watch that triple play clip all night. Just the catch was pretty great, and the other two outs were just a bonus.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

LET’S GO CLIFF

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy shit.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

i’d pitch veeeery carefully to rios.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

GOOD TIME MACHINE.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

HIRE DEFENSE!

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT I JUST CAUGHT UP AND HOW AWESOME IS VIC!!!!

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

VICTORRRRRR

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by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude. Wow.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Can we walk Rolen here? Please?

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t know … can we?

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think we’re allowed.

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

he’s been making solid contact. i’d almost prefer betancourt.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

THAT SOUNDED PRETTY AWESOME.

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

It was just as acrobatic as they’re saying … whatever they’re saying.

Victor is surprisingly limber.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

See, this is why Hafner and Garko being gawdawful isn’t the end of the world.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Um how was that first pitch a ball?

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I mean, I’m not going to say that was anything other than pure luck that it didn’t get by Vic & score a run. But I’ll fucking take it.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

If four-letter network still does those “defensive plays of the day” thing on Baseball Tonight, it’s gonna be all Tribe tonight.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Dammit.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Drubs makes that play

by ASP on May 12, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

No.

Marte, maybe.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know Droobs wouldn’t have made that play either, but that’s exactly what I’m talking about with Jhonny’s arm when he’s off balance.

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

infield single. of course….

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Infield single to shortstop … play was not makeable, not that Jhonny’s throw was good.

Our luck still on balance very good this inning.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I might even count us lucky that that throw didn’t get away from Vic.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, Cliff.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

F THAT

GOOTZ = SUPERHERO

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great time machine

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

by new zealand tribe fan on May 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

HOOOOOOOOOLY SHIT

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 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT OMGOMGOMG HOLY SHIT

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

What happened gamecasting during the cavs game

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I feel like we just won the World Series.

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

ME TOO. I CAN’T STOP CAPSLOCKING.

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 12, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drinks all around! Let’s GO TRIBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by pdxtribefan on May 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOO KLIFF LETS GET THE FKN RUNS HERE

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

i can’t wait for the video on that

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by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s just as good as you think it is.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

OH MY ACTUAL GOD.

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

(fire communism)

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

:(

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 12, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously, wow.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I haven’t lost my mind like that in a long time.

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s gonna hurt more than most if we can’t pull this out…. Let’s go Tribe!

by Jeffrey R on May 12, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

sigh. what happened?

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 12, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

GUT saved 2 runs with great play #9 by the indians tonight

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 12, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sinking liner to right-center, Gutz runs full blast & dives to make the catch about 2 feet from the grass.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

and no broken wrists.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Perhaps the most impressive day of Indians pitching in history?

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Take it was better than “K Mench lined out to right”?

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

by new zealand tribe fan on May 12, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

FIRE STRAIGHT DESCRIPTIONS

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 12, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just a guess, but I don’t think Nixon gets that ball.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

LET’S GO TRIBE

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

wow. not even close.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on, Victor. Let’s just end this shit.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

do we send Cliff out for the 10th? (if necessary)

by JulioBernazard on May 12, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Nah, he’s done.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

just wanted to rile folks up

by JulioBernazard on May 12, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

GAME

ENDS

NOW

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

C’MON VMART

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 12, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Lee’s ERA back down to 0.67.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah let’s show no patience so that Ryan can throw 3 innings. This is logical.

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

indians are 66.66% of espn’s top performers

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 12, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff raised his WHIP to 0.65 but lowered his ERA to 0.67 tonight. I’ll take it.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Somebody called it already. Come to the front and prepare to collect your prize.

by pdxtribefan on May 12, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

z

gawwwd

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 12, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy offensive ineptitude batman.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Fuck. I really wanted Lee to get that win, since as far as the mainstream sports media is concerned wins are all that matter.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

My fantasy team desperately agrees.

/drinks.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m still hitting things because of that Blake pinch hit.

"Albert Belle blooped the ball over the fence." -- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after Game 5 of the 1995 World Series

by Eric Plunk on May 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

that was definitely ugly.

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 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

FIRE SHITTY OFFENSE

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I can’t decide what’s more idiotic. That Marte isn’t in this game to play 3B, or that Blake isn’t available to pinch-hit in a situation where it would actually make sense.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Preach it.

"Albert Belle blooped the ball over the fence." -- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after Game 5 of the 1995 World Series

by Eric Plunk on May 12, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

hire hard hittin mark whiten

by c9kay32 on May 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Just mentioned on the Jays broadcast that scout Ron Hansen in at the Prog tonight. What makes this kinda cool is that he turned an unassisted triple play in 1968.

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

They showed him on STO a few innings ago. His UATP was turned against the Indians; Joe Azcue was the hitter.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

According to wikipedia, that was the only one in a 65-year stretch. Which seems nutty, but that’s what it says.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

this is just so we can extend toronto’s scoreless inning streak

by Brick. on May 12, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I was going to mention this in the 8th but didn’t want to jinx things. Let’s do it.

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

We had three Indian hitters trying to hit a homerun in that inning.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

nice cue of “WAKE UP CALL” by the PA

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 12, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I really would prefer Perez…....

by mjschaefer on May 12, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

wish we would have won the game in the 9th so I could have fired up tonight’s Big Bang Theory on the ole DVR. Guess it’ll have to wait an inning.

by ASP on May 12, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn Matt Stairs has lost serious weight.

"Albert Belle blooped the ball over the fence." -- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after Game 5 of the 1995 World Series

by Eric Plunk on May 12, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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 12, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Minny up 7-3 in the 8th on Boston….would be nice to steal this game from Marcum and the Jays, not that Cliff didn’t do his part to earn it.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_05_12_tormlb_clemlb_2&mode=gameday has video of the triple play if you can’t wait until the game’s over to see a replay (click the “VIDEO” tab to the right).

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

z

They just posted that diving grab from Gutz on gameday; what a snag.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

And yet, I’d still have to say Victor’s was more impressive — or at least luckier.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love Betancourt, but watching him pitch is kinda agonizing.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

“Two lousy hits, is that all we got?

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

should i be nervous with betancourt in ?

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh God Betancourt is down

"Albert Belle blooped the ball over the fence." -- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after Game 5 of the 1995 World Series

by Eric Plunk on May 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

SON OF A BITCH

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh shit, speaking of agonizing. Betancourt just took a batted ball off of the left elbow.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh oh….Betancourt looks to be hurt.

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

SHIT
and
SHIT

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 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck

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

by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

OH NO.

Disclaimer: this post doesn't mean what you think it means.

by AngG on May 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

He’ll be fine, we just might have to put in someone else.

Wasn’t his pitching arm.

by Jay on May 12, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Right off Betancourt’s elbow. NOT the pitching arm.

"Albert Belle blooped the ball over the fence." -- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after Game 5 of the 1995 World Series

by Eric Plunk on May 12, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

If Raffy never smiles, is he still allowed to have a funny bone?

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously this is terrible.

by mjschaefer on May 12, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck fuck fuck fuck

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 12, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

On the plus side, it’s not his throwing arm. Wonder if it’s just a funny bone thing, that hurts like a bitch.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

hurt himself AND stopped the fielders from getting the ball with an ill-advised no-look attempt.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I gotta imagine that it’s hard to react any other way when you see the ball coming right at you, though. I can’t fault him for trying to knock it down.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

i don’t fault him. but there’s a reason they tell the pitchers not to do that with arms/hands. kick it with your foot, maaaaaybe.

by xrickx on May 12, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dear god

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 12, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Of course!

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why Bentancourt? Why?

by mjschaefer on May 12, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Nobody out, runners on first and second. I say, send the runners! And hire Overbay!

by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Sac bunt down, 2nd & 3rd with one out.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 12, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

depending on what’s next:
HIRE BUNTS
or
FIRE BUNTS

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 12, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah I’ll take my chances with Stewart.

by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

if it’s a flyball please god hit it to right

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

by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

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