Game Thread: May 12, 2008 (Game 2)
Toronto Blue Jays at Cleveland Indians, May 12, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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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.”
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
was the invasion game
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by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
This doesn’t look like the same Cliff through 2 batters.
Yeah, that staement’s absurd on every level.
Doesn’t look like Cliff has the same command..
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
He commanded a DP, and the infield complied.
by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up 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.
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.
for those of us angry about tyner starting. think of it as his playing for garko. it made me feel better instantly.
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 issuesgo get ‘em, cliffy!
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
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
you absolutely made my day with that. tears of laughter
by Captain Pabst on May 12, 2008 7:42 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
How did civilization ever progress in the days before Youtube?
by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s so funny
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by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:27 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
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
Inning over.
Jhonny allowed that infield single deliberately, so people will get off Cliff’s back about his unsustainably low BABIP.
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
like 2
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.
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.
Legitimate LOL there
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up 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
Heh. Rolen may have lost that absolutely stupid dyed-read goatee, but he’s still a world class jerk.
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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.
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.
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.
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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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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"
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
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
Hiyoooo!
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on May 12, 2008 8:16 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"
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.
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.
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"
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.
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
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.
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"
HAMMY: “When the other team is turning triple plays, those are real rally killers.”
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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.
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
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
Hammy says it was 1909 the last time the Indians had an unassisted triple play. Think about that. 99 years!
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.
Shannon Stewart still has a job? I mean, like as a baseball player even?
Burn on, big river, burn on...
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
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.
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.
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.
For some quick research on what happened in the last inning:
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/feats/feats8.shtml
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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.
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.
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.
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
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?
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
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"
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 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.
They have to make contact for that to matter.
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 12, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s been a while… since I’ve seen a…
Winning Formula: Long fly ball... Deep ______ Field... Awaaaayyyy back! Gone!
If Pronk doesn’t hit a homer here, I will never wear his jersey again.
Burn on, big river, burn on...
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
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.
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
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%.
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
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"
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
a triple play?
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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.
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 …
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.
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.
oh what the fuck
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by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:16 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
Clarify whether you’re serious or not.
by supermarioelia on May 12, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up 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...
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?
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!
And we already know you look good in the vested unis:
by Fiddlesticks on May 12, 2008 9:22 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.
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
VICTORRRRRR
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by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:27 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.
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
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 can’t wait for the video on that
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by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:32 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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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"
oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck
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by Gradyforpresident on May 12, 2008 9:45 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.
Dear god
Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 12, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
if it’s a flyball please god hit it to right
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