Game Thread: May 20, 2008
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Question: If you had one Koybaiashi Deathball, who would you plunk?
PerzypunkzhuizoslovesUMjfhkajsfhaski or Brandon Phillips?
Simply hearing him during highlight clips on mlb.com is awful enough. I can’t imagine enduring an entire nine innings of him. You have my sympathy.
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Have to wake up bats!
by vbc3 on May 20, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
3-day mental vacation… something like that.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
I’ve been on a mental vacation for about 3 years now…hasn’t helped.
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
So, for reference, the guy leading the team in bombs gets put on timeout while Casey Blake posts an OPS+ 89?
I’m actually surprised Blake’s at 89. That’s up from earlier in the year.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
I’m listening to this one on the radio feed since I can’t deal with Harrelson’s annoying catchphrases, so I’m going to be nice & behind.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
At least he stayed alive for more than three pitches. That AB was at least a small-scale battle, which is an improvement.
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
zzz
FIRE TOP OF THE ORDER
Yes, it’s a Zero Tolerance day. Everyone gets the can.
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Have to wake up bats!
AND HERE COME THE YANKEES!
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
LOLOLOLOLOL I had no idea. Mussina finally gets rocked like he should in every start. And boy is that Ohlendorf kid BAD.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
What’s impressive is that Mussina only gets tagged for one earned because the inning should’ve been over if not for a Jeter error. Of course, he didn’t help himself by giving up 7 runs after that, but..
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Here’s to someone else getting a no-no so I don’t have to hear about Jon Lester and his cancer for one more day. Seriously, like 75% of the rest of America is dealing with cancer in one form or another, so I don’t feel the need to give a shit because he’s a Boston pitcher.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
“Every strikeout logged by a Tribe pitcher tonight saves you $1 on lower reserved, upper box, mezzanine, or bleacher tickets for the June 10 Dollar Dog Night game against the Twins. Just enter the password STRIKEOUT when buying tickets for that game on Indians.com from 10 minutes after the conclusion of tonight’s game until midnight Sunday, May 25. The minimum ticket price is $1.” (Castrovince)
See you all June 10.
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
This guy’s story is similar to Phillips and the Marte apprehension, no? Diamondbacks kind of bailed on him and he’s really flourishing with new opportunity.
He had some injury issues too, though. I think back problems?
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Oh, definitely. I don’t think Chris Carter is all that special either, though they did end up flipping him in the Haren trade I believe.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Damn straight, Randy Moss never was as good without him.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on, ‘98 was awesome. And no hitting of meter maids with his car either.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
he didn’t have 23 TDs that year now, did he?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
Okay, you got me. I”ll clarify. He never seemed to play as well with the Vikings without Chris Carter.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
My apologies.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
You are preaching to the choir
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, since we aren’t gonna score, game over. I’ll be pouring myself some more Jack and lighting off some bottle rockets at the neighbor children.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
I’d settle for a broken windshield on the Dan Ryan.
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Hamilton got a little excited, but not THAT excited. Still, sounded close.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
It didn’t reach the warning track.
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Garko’s slump has given me reason to fall back on tired anti-Stanford hatred.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Contreras’s pitch count has to be like -15.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
He has 15 pitches to go before reaching full stamina.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
OT: Has anyone seen Adam Jones’ gamecast picture? He literally has his eyes closed. Baseball can still be so little league some times, and I think that’s a reason I love it.
my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.
You know, now that I think about it, I really don’t want to either.
by supermarioelia on May 20, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright seriously what the fuck is this. put your prognostications in a sac and stuff them.
by supermarioelia on May 20, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice use of sac as opposed to sack.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Question: Why is BenFran batting second? Yeah, let’s put a free swinger in the 2-hole and force him to be more patient. STOP TRYING TO BE DIFFICULT WEDGE.
Are we not expecting homers when every pitch is a fastball in the zone?
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
Theory: CC’s problem all these years hasn’t been with Oakland after all, it’s been with whoever employs Steve Swisher.
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
So, I emailed Castrovince about the Marte comment and he just responded (right after the first HR actually). Sounds like Wedge is just not a fan of Marte, which is kind the answer I expected but still unsatisfying. Sigh.
This is like a perfect storm brewing of reasons for me to stop watching this team religiously. Shitty offense, a manager I don’t respect….we’re a pitching staff collapse away from me jumping off a bridge.
by supermarioelia on May 20, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve been missing a ton of games recently. And by ton I mean two in the last week, but still, I don’t feel bad about it in the least.
by supermarioelia on May 20, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
i know i can’t, i’m a total addict
by Gradyforpresident on May 20, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Imagine this lineup…..............
Catcher: Martinez
First Base: Thome
Second Base: Phillips
Third Base: Kouzmanoff
SS: Cabrera
LF: Francisco
CF: Sizemore
RF:Ludwick
I just want to cry.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I refuse to listen to any Ryan Ludwick related complaints. The guy was basically free talent, anyone could’ve had him (in fact, the Tigers did have him for a bit), and he’s having a good couple of months. Whatever.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Kouzmanoff, with the 661 OPS?
This is like the All-Moron Cleveland.com I-Can’t-Believe-We-Let-Traber-Go-For-Nothing lineup.
Not a day goes by I don’t think about Billy Traber.
by gte619n on May 20, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He was my everything. Him and Bascik.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to admit, when I saw that Francisco Cruceta was in the Tigers’ bullpen, I was eagerly awaiting a FanPost/Shot/Whatever bemoaning the fact that we let him get away.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
hmmm….........I wonder what the over/under is for innings before my head explodes from listening to hawk?
It’s funny usually I hate the guy, but when I’m in a really pissy anti-Indians mood like I’m in right now, he’s just kinda…there.
by supermarioelia on May 20, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
“This guys is a pitcher, not a thrower. He is definitely a pitcher”
Wow – the guy who won the CY Young last year is a pitcher, eh Hawk?
Okay, both of you guys flagged on the spelling.
There are two correct ways to spell it:
1. Jamey Carroll — his actual name.
2. Jamie Carol — to emphasize that he has two girl names.
Kinda summarizes my apathy that I didn’t even bother to look it up.
by supermarioelia on May 20, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You are not alone, I am only staying around in the hopes of making a hilarious comment.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Might as well just leave, then. You’re not really that funny. Decent straight man, but that’s about it.
My apologies, I’ll offer some analysis of the quality found on this site:
Why can’t we hit?
Wow, [insert decision] was a horrible decision by Wedge.
Man, this lack of hitting sucks.
Fire [Wedge/Skinner].
Screw you, [opposing team].
Wow, being a cleveland fan sucks.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s just pure speculation and you know it.
by supermarioelia on May 20, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Alexei ramirez looks in his gameday photo like a goblin from lord of the rings.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
Since Jamey Carroll’s pic looks like an elf, maybe they’ll battle it out.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Now why did you have to put up Joy Behar’s picture?
Yeah, I went there.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
No, that’s a good one. I meant BAD, ya know when you douse them with water.
It's the Arizona talking, really.
Bad gremlin:
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Hawk is outrageously annoying tonight. I think he drank a red bull or something.
My little brother just texted me, he caught Grady’s foul ball in the first inning. He’s all worked up because he spilled his beer doing so.
Il faut d'abord durer.
That’s like 12$ down the toilet.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
z
OK, offense: three runs. I know this is kinda like asking any other team for 15, but what the hell, let’s think big.
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Have to wake up bats!
I’m pouring myself some Gentlemen Jack. Do not be alarmed if I start talking like a southern platation owner with a monocle.
“It’s good to have land.”
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey!
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I visited the bathroom between innings, and my reading material was a scorecard from an Expos-Marlins game I attended in 2003.
Name me the two guys that started in that game for the Expos that are playing in this game.
Bad Fielding and Solo Homers.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Vladimir Guerrero and Brad Wilkerson?
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha I am so tempted to give this to you for having the sanity to watch the Angels-Jays game instead.
by supermarioelia on May 20, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
?
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess your post was far less ironic than I thought it was haha.
by supermarioelia on May 20, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, I misunderstood the question. Just ignore me.
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Wedge’s shit-house is a joke. I admire Jhonny more for earning his way into it.
That’s just how I feel these days.
by jhon on May 20, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 10 recs
I just read the Wedge comments above about Peralta. I have been okay with Wedge since he started managing this team, but I am now 100% off of his support team
So it took me until today to figure out I can use DVR to synch up the TV and MLB radio, thus avoiding the Hawk
I suppose a run is worthy of a “YES!” but I figured something really good had happened. Alas.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
The only thing worse than the Bulls winning the NBA lottery is being told they did by Hawk Harrelson.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 20, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
We just scored a run
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on May 20, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
Oh that’s right, they’re called runs. I forgot.
by SuddenSam on May 20, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Think in our case the singular is “run”
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on May 20, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
we suck so bad hitting that i’m not even mad about the bunt
by Gradyforpresident on May 20, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
Most TVs these days offer a built-in Hawk Translator, which removes the Hawkisms and assorted garbage and lets you listen to the intelligent analysis. On your remote, press the button labeled “MUTE.”
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wonder what exactly Wedge is calling Jhonny out for? His swings at the plate? Then why is Garko innocent in all of this? Because both have had better success over the past week despite generally terrible atbats.
Maybe Jhonny slept with Mrs. Wedge or something.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Don’t know why Wedge would be mad about this…...be the first time anyone on the team has scored in awhile.
by mjschaefer on May 20, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
FaustosSinkingFastball wishes he’d posted that.
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Did I offend someone or something?
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Jay was just teasin you man. None of us are actually funny.
by supermarioelia on May 20, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That sac comment wasn’t meant to be bitchy, I was just trying to make some joke involving the word scrotum, but it wasn’t coming to me.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Jay knows me, or at least understands my sense of humor.
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s no law here. There’s just some informal ground rules, and then if you piss us off, we ban you.
Thanks for clearing that up. And I admire your retort to that Tim guy by the way.
It's the Arizona talking, really.
Mrs. Wedge has to stop being such a dirty slut because she’s now cost us my two favourite left-sided infielders.
by supermarioelia on May 20, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I fun to jest about why Wedge appears to hate Peralta and Marte, but actually it’s a serious question with no rational answer in sight.
by FranklinScott on May 20, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Hire quick innings.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
And through the wonders of Google (wondering if Wedge really was married after all), I’ve found a picture of their wedding. I feel creepy now.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Bottom line, we need to orchestrate some elaborate scheme whereby Casey Blake ends up in the sac with Mrs. Wedge. This could save our season. And my sanity.
For some reason I can see Eric being proud of Casey for getting aggressive?
by mjschaefer on May 20, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Since Pronk never visits there anymore, I’d suggest it revert to its original name: ReallyLousySeatsville
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Related to the Google Earth discussion earlier, here’s the fair territory of Jacob’s Progressive Field.
I wish I could get depressed over no air conditioning.
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
How’s this for the ol’ choke up with two strikes:
Garko career: .283 .358 .462 .820
2007 AL: .271 .338 .423 .770
Garko career with two strikes: .199 .291 .304 .595
2007 AL with two strikes: .198 .269 .298 .567
Er, I did that a few days ago and tried to update, but LGT crashed my firefox.
by FranklinScott on May 20, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Garko career with two strikes as of today: .196 .287 .301 .588
by FranklinScott on May 20, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
You know, Doc Ellis dropped acid and pitched a no hitter. So maybe I’ll try that, and a side effect of the LSD could be Wedge’s decisions make sense.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
no.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Jay, I wanted to point out that the team was something like 8-2 when the sites banner was “It’s May baseball.” We lost 3 straight when you changed it
To quote an earlier Hawk, “White Sox players are not going to argue unless the call was unfair.”
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Nissan Live Sets on Yahoo Music…
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Dellucci’s ass!
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
You see, when Dellucci doubled, Roger Dorn posted “Dellucci’s back!,” which Inferno jokingly took as an anatomical reference. So when Dellucci subsequently made a boneheaded baserunning error….oh, fuck it, never mind.
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, Chicago people … is “he gone” in any way part of the everyday lingo in Chicago? Because man, it sure sounds stupid.
Usually only in a derogatory way. But I also tend to hang out with Cubs fans for obvious reasons.
Additional Hawkisms that will come up in a derogatory way:
“That’s a can o’ corn”
“Hits a duck snort”
“You can put it on the board – YES!” – I know for a fact that every baseball fan (Sox or not) that I know hates this thing.
I used to not hate Blake so much because he’s from Iowa. But there’s a lot of people I hate from Iowa. Like Ashton Kutcher. So STOP SUCKING ASS CASEY. NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOU OR YOUR “GRIT.” PLEASE GOD STOP SUCKING.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
It’s hell on earth. Except Iowa City. But I am in the world’s anus, Des Moines.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
We have drive-bys too, except we can’t go over to Canada to buy beer.
Got in a fight with Joel Skinner, was injured by a charging Jhonny Peralta coming in from third.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 20, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
but don’t try too hard, or you’ll look like a female comedian
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
I like that – I will have to steal it (and credit of course)
/>Me: don't try too hard, or you'll look like a female comedian
Friends: [laughing]
Me: Yeah - I read that in this Indians blog from this guy with a screen name westbrook and ... nevermind.I’m not gonna bother re writing this. Wasn’t that funny.
Does it do this because I like to use brackets for no reason?
highlitghting then copy pasting reveals this:
Me: don’t try too hard, or you’ll look like a female comedianFriends: [laughing]Me: Yeah – I read that in this Indians blog from this guy with a screen name westbrook and … nevermind.
disclaimer
if you do use it… it was also an attempt at humor… and not necessarily the feelings/opinions of the author.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
Wedge has to be some sort of twisted and sick to think he is managing well by playing Carroll every other day over Marte
We’ve managed to racket ol’ Jose’s pitch count upwards a bit. J’approve.
Now, for the runs …
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Have to wake up bats!
I’ve never seen Pierscrotuminsky have so much touble catching a pitched ball. Does Contreras have a knucker, or maybe he’s greasing?
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
God damn am I sick of seeing Sizemore not deliver. FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
It's the Arizona talking, really.
Dude, nobody’s delivering. There’s not a single person in this lineup right now who’d come to bat in that situation & have me expecting something good to happen.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
I am going to re-interpret this as:
God damn, I am sick of our the fact that our best hitter is still only being pretty good and not awesome.
I have to say I was surprised to see Sizemore still in the top 25 in VORP when I checked the other day
That works too. I just looked it up & we have a .766 OPS with RISP, which I was going to complain about until I realized that we have a .683 OPS overall (!!)
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
See, you can’t just say that.
Some folks are on a one-minute time-delay, so when you post that, they wonder if you’re saying it actually happened.
No, not really like The OSU. The OSU is a waste of a lot more than $57 million.
by Jay on May 20, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nah, just random trash-talking. I didn’t go there, and I’m not paying for it — I don’t live in Ohio. Two of my brothers have degrees from there, though, one BA and one MBA.
pssst...NEW GAME THREAD
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Just wait till Wedge finds Casey Blake’s head in his bed.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
I am convinced if someone cut Blake’s head off, that Carroll would start at 3rd until Shapiro traded for someone else
Or just roll his headless corpse out there.
“A weak grounder to third.. Blake getting a late break on that one, looks like it’s going to get through for a single.”
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on May 20, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
STO Trivia Question (edited for content):
Who what the first White Sox douchebag to achieve some milestone nobody with any sense could give a shit about?
I mean, really, White Sox trivia? F that.
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on May 20, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Ehren Wasserman awaits. Or whoever the hell’s in their bullpen now.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
What a surprise, Miguel Cairo grounded into a double play to end it. In what world is Miguel Cairo at first base for the Mariners?
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
No way, they have the corpse of Jose Vidro firmly entrenched at DH for some reason.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on May 20, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Am I the only person who believed / believes that Belliard is revolutionizing the position of 2nd base by having the arm of a third baseman and playing super deep?
His positioning is like having a short outfielder in softball.
He has the arm of a 3B and the physique of a 1B.
He needs to do more core exercise in order to increase his durability. Trust me, I’m an expert.
by gte619n on May 20, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You’ll take away some hits that way, but you are going to give up some extra hits with that position, too.
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