Game Thread: May 23, 2008
by Ryan on May 23, 2008 6:06 PM EDT
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Texas at Cleveland, 7:05 PM (STO)
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So which would be worse tonight: Getting shut out and losing 1-0? Or actually hitting, taking a 7-5 lead into the ninth, and losing on a blown save?
the blown save. i’d be on the edge
by Gradyforpresident on May 23, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m positive that Andy Marte is nowhere near the starting lineup.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Am I tempting fate by telling someone I’ll do them a favor “after the Indians score a run tonight”?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
Texas has a high-powered offense, and Ramon Vazquez is in their starting lineup.
...Does not compute…system failure imminent…please save any unsaved work…
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
I’m reserving judgement on that title for now. Too many things I’m shaking my head about.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
We’re a mortal lock to do something…I think it rhymes with fuck.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
First and 2d, 1 out: 0.971 run expectancy for all of baseball. I wonder what it would be if the Tribe weren’t included in that.
Il faut d'abord durer.
something like 31.4, if my math is right…
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Just his presence, the way he swings wildly, even his wild way of throwing to home.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh and Gabbard not having a clue where the plate is.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
it’s come to this…we’re happy about gritty at bats…(buries head in hands, cries, pees pants)
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
nice…now let’s get dellucci back in the game…pinch runner, maybe…
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
If you have this little confidence in Carroll in the bottom of the 2nd, then why is he batting second?
I can’t believe we bunted there. And I can’t believe it didn’t cost us.
Kason Gabbard is the only man in the building stupider than Wedge.
by Chemo on May 23, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
I’m loving this output, but it’s pretty funny that we need an implosion of this magnitude to score runs.
Just tuned in, missed anything? Hell we’ve scored 3
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on May 23, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
The baseball gods are really screwing us good for being stupid enough to insert JoeBo onto our roster.
There’s a funny take on his velocity in a FanShot.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
are you looking for specifics? or does “still shitty” do the trick?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
in comes George July
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
but that wouldn’t be fair to casey blake
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Really? You got four responses the last time.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
You know what Julio, just ignore that guy on third. Wave him in now, if it helps. Let’s just keep it close.
Julio had, what, one good year? with the O’s? is that right?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny how when we do score runs, we still have less hits on the board.
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Wade Boggs played in Tampa, right? Cuz I have no other explanation for how his son here got such a nice tan.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
isn’t Jason Davis still somewhere in the organization?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow… that trivia question barely qualifies as trivia to anybody who has followed minor league baseball at all. Way to go, STO!
Josh Hamilton was originally the first overall pick by what team?
by Fundamentals on May 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Guess I’ll go and do the dishes and the washing…......
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on May 23, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
SERIOUSLY. SERIOUSLY.
OH LOOK. AN OUT.
I’M STILL GOING TO GO CHOKE A BITCH.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
you’re full of shit…i don’t believe you for a second. we didn’t get an out.
have fun bitch-choking
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Sucks that we’re going to have to use legit relievers when we’re down huge. Although if we’re ever going to make a big comeback, tonight might be the night.
Horrible truth:
I think I broke something when I started cussing in ALLCAPS last night and now I can’t stop.
MMMMM RAGEAHOL.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
AngG and GFP sitting in a car…..listening to the Tribe game.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah grady
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on May 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
Watch Marte not see any PT in this clunker either.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
Well hey, another 10 to 15 Texas runs and Marte might get some playing time!
by fleerdon on May 23, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
Sgt. Slaughter to be in attendance tomorrow night??!! Is the Iron Sheik going to attack him on the mound?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
It’s like, you know when you’re running late, and you look up at a traffic light, and it’s green, and you think, there’s no God damn way I’m making this light, and then the light turns red? That’s how every game feels right now.
by fleerdon on May 23, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Must be something good… refreshes page
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by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Spring training convinced us we should have Julio and Breslow in our bullpen. Spring training looks really bad right now.
After all of these 3-1 losses, I could go for a good 12-11 type of game…whynot…
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Thank God we brought Julio back. I think he’s really dialed in now
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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hey! look at that! 1 pitch, 2 outs. that happens?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
Yep…could’ve called for one of those rare triple plays.
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by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Just rejoining. Holy crap. Any report on Fausto’s injury?
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 23, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Strained hip, they just said on STO. Not sure if it’s going to be bad enough to affect his starts/land him on the DL though.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
This could solve the problem of what to do with Laffey when Jake comes off the DL
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 23, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
does byrd make any sense as a long relief guy? can’t move laffey out when jake is back and fausto is healthy (which is hopefully now)
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t often have the chance to join game threads, but in the wake of a tooth extraction and several medicinal adult beverages, I’m kind of a captive audience tonite…
... and for some reason I find this game weirdly entertaining. I’ll go ahead and call it – Aubrey wins it with a pinch hit walk off HR in the tenth.
Go Tribe! Hire Wedge!
Look out for when the tapdancing alien bursts out of your stomach.
Just, you know, so you’re prepared.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
Hmmm, there may be some kind of team metaphor in this, actually.
Every time we turn around in disgust and discouragement, these guys suddenly don top hats and start beating the hell out of the ball and scoring mad runs. Our spirits soaring and our dreams of post season glory restored, we excitedly watch them take the field and immediately revert to motionless, lazy blobs of apathy.
Then again, it’s dead here, I’m bored to hell and waiting for 9:30 so I can go home.
--
Have to wake up bats!
/shuffles off to Buffalo
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
careful…with the way things are going around here, if you’re right we’re going to be all over you to pull about 115 or so more teeth the rest of the way this year…
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
On the other hand, Wedge probably liked that AB cuz it was like a bunt.
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Kinda OT, but listening to The Unforgettable Fire turned up nice and loud while watching the updates on Sportsline makes this game slightly more bearable.
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Have to wake up bats!
In actual or made up stats? Because he’s tied for fifth in the league in GORP right now (Grit Over Replacement Player).
i’m officially starting a fantasy league that values GORP over every other stat
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Joel Skinner: Worst Decision Maker on Earth
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
We think it was Skinner? Seemed to be too quick a play for Skinner to be consulted.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
That one’s all Grady. No way Skinner sent him, and it was inexcusable.
No real reason for him to have taken 3B in the first place.
No chance they wanted Grady to go on contact, right?
Also the real culprit in this is Jamey Carroll, who magically continues to see regular playing time.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Grady!!! Since this game is obviously a turning point for our offense (regardless of baserunning blunders), here’s what they’re leaving behind in their wake – batting avg’s for the month of may for all the guys getting regular at bats:
.208, .229, .182, .278, .207, .235, .125, .125, .167, .179, .095, .333
BF is obvious, the rest are anonymous
Great quote from Neyer about this today …
MLB’s not being pulled into technology; the technology’s already here and it’s pushing MLB. Is this a good thing? Well, let me ask you this … Today, when a player hits a long fly ball that might or might not have been a home run, everybody in the world knows exactly what happened … except the four guys on the field who are supposed to know exactly what happened.
Sums up where we are these days
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on May 23, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
Either a Bulls-Eye, for Albert to aim at, or an SUV running over a jack-o-lantern.
Il faut d'abord durer.
i’ve been trying to find something involving Hannah Storm and a bath towel
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
do you expect your professors to grade things?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
Nah it’s all electronic grading.
But I look at this as being akin to relying on the goal judge in hockey. Sure his job might be to judge goals, but everyone knows the guy can’t possibly make accurate calls all of the time. And that technology is necessary to aid him.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
you’ve never written a paper? is that how things work in canada?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
Is this relevant to the discussion at all?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
oh i see – other people write your papers. you’re andy marte’s father. you can afford a paper-writer.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
Alright pal, we only room for one cyber-bully on LGT and you’re looking at him. Seriously, I really don’t get you at all.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Take a walk and load ‘em up for Mr. Double Play Man?
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Or a K.
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by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Garko = MOUNTAINS OF DISAPPOINTMENT
I never expected him to be much of a power hitter, but he’s supposed to not look clueless and pathetic at the plate, ever. It’s his only charm.
Seems like a catch to me. But I think I had this conversation with Julie, and I think she kind of rejected the idea that he’s ruggedly handsome, and who am I to argue? You know, I’m no scout.
I think I rejected the idea he’s ruggedly handsome. I mean, I find him attractive but not really handsome? I don’t know.
He’s charming in that he’s really goofy looking and kinda awkward and it’s kind of “Awww. made of fail!” which is strangely endearing at times. But without the good bat control it’s kind of missing something.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
not sure what this means, but am I not the only one who’s seen garko in street clothes and thought for a sec … oh, look, it’s matt leinart.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
Who? Fred Flintstone, first baseman?
Dude looks like he should be shaving meat off a rotating spindle and slapping it into a pita.
I tried to make Paul Reuschel my Avatar, but he didn't fit into the box.
by emd2k3 on May 23, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Two chances tonight with a man on 3rd and 1 out, and has done shit all.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Imagine if Jeff Datz has a hard-on for Marte? How cool would this be? And it would also explain why Wedge has been afraid of getting thrown out all season…he knew Marte would be allowed to play.
I actually liked the theory in a wacky way.
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by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Wedge’s only advice before leaving: “Don’t play Andy”
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I have this theory that if Marte gets too many at-bats it will trigger the apocalypse.
Wedge is actually saving the world.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
so you’re saying that Wedge IS Peter Petrelli? and Marte is like the cheeleader…
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
do a LOST reference and I’ll be slightly more intrigued ;)
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by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
No. Marte is Peter Petrelli and Wedge is Isaac. Except with less heroin. And less fighting over a girl.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
wait…fighting over a girl. you may have stumbled onto something that we’ve all been missing in this wedge-marte issue (that and andy’s .120 avg)
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe Blake is Simone? Marte and Wedge are fighting for Blake’s affection…Wedge benching Andy as Andy says “just play Casey…it’s what i want…” this is brilliant. so is Hafner Sylar?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
After the game (and playing Marte)...
Datz: “I thought he meant Varejao.”
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by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
‘cept Francisco!
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by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay … that was some serious bullshit right there.
Did we really manage not to get back even one of the two runs we were screwed out of?
he knows the consequences of playing Marte… being made the scapegoat for our suckitude.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
tremendous, Jay. the one you gave me is perfect. bravo
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I love when he sprints down to first base on a walk. It’s like he thinks they’re gonna take it back if he doesn’t get there as fast as he can.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
“Wait, what? But I’m already here! Can’t you let me just stay now?”
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright here we go here we go. That blown call really stings.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
New theory for you Seinfeld fans:
The Rangers are starting a guy named Feldman tomorrow…any chance for Marte in the Bizarro world?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
I’m glad we’ve decided to get all our losses for the year out of the way at once.
LET’S GO JUNE!
I tried to make Paul Reuschel my Avatar, but he didn't fit into the box.
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