Game Thread: May 23, 2008
by Ryan on May 23, 2008 6:06 PM EDT
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Texas Rangers at Cleveland Indians, May 23, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Texas at Cleveland, 7:05 PM (STO)
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Gonna be too busy with work to comment much, but LET’S GO TRIBE!!
exasperated plea, rather than statement
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Have to wake up bats!
by vbc3 on May 23, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love this team, that’s why I’m not watching. Ugh.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on May 23, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think this is called “irony”: the second poster – in a game thread – on a friday night.
my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.
by joeee on May 23, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think we can muster up any positivity tonight?
by dgcambridge on May 23, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by dgcambridge on May 23, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the blown save. i’d be on the edge
by Gradyforpresident on May 23, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by zempf on May 23, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note that the last time Marte started is the last time we won a game (all the way back on May 15.. ah, memories). Coincidence? OF COURSE NOT!
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on May 23, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if you’re a male prostitute then yes you are.
by gahnki on May 23, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL … riiiight … maybe I’m a female prostitute.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BenFran as clean up? Is that as sad as I think it is?
by Bernie19Kosar on May 23, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather see Marte hitting clean up.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My goodness, Blake’s in there again. I promised I wouldn’t watch the game, didn’t I?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by Fiddlesticks on May 23, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The smartest organization in baseball rated him ahead of Brandon Phillips.
by SuddenSam on May 23, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
GFP how pissed are you here? As calm as I was last night after the game, I’m just livid right now.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is spectacular.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 23, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think there’s going to be a second game thread needed tonight.
by RachelAnn on May 23, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha whyyyyyyyyyyyy whyyyyyyyyyyyyy
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how much the last-minute switch behind the plate is affecting Fausto.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hammy talking about all the fantastic pitching the Indians have faced recently. Yes, clearly that’s the problem.
by RachelAnn on May 23, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I blame the post entitled “The Mystery of Fausto Carmona”. It was a mystery begging to be solved, if at least temporarily.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is too depressing. Have a nice holiday weekend all.
by RachelAnn on May 23, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was going to watch for a while, but then I saw our lineup.
by SuddenSam on May 23, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so…we’re a mortal lock to put 3 runs on the board tonight, right?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Anyone see Milton lose his mind the other night?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought taht was pretty tame by Milton’s standards.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 23, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great book: Psychology of the Sopranos by Glen Gabbard. This Kason guy made me think of this.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gabbard has walked more guys than he’s struck out this season. I say we don’t swing all night. See what happens.
by Chemo on May 23, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by CU Adam on May 23, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
something like 31.4, if my math is right…
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Run!
Is it bad that my first thought was, “Hafner is going to get thrown out at home!”
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 23, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH MY GOD!!! i’m thinking of a word that begins with “R”...
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man he’s so awesome. LOVE THE AGGRESSION.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently, we now know that BenFran can turn on a 87 mph fastball.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 23, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just me, or BenFran have a Vladimir Guerrero vibe going on?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Compared to Carroll, Cabrera and Hafner? Sure.
by Chemo on May 23, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
See, all we needed was a 1st inning Fausto meltdown to wake the offense up.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh and Gabbard not having a clue where the plate is.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is someone playing a trick on us? this isn’t the real game, is it?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they’ve decided to only play one inning.
by dgcambridge on May 23, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garko, you really really suck. Didn’t he do that exact same thing last week?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
today’s Indians offensive MVP…Kason Gabbard
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to wait until after this atbat to rip on him.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday is totally screwed. It has 5 pitches, all balls, to Blake.
by dgcambridge on May 23, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would like to point out that I came up with the “Don’t swing at anything” strategy above.
Chemo for hitting coach!
by Chemo on May 23, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I predict Kelly will swing very hard.
by dgcambridge on May 23, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gritty atbat, I’ll give him that.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
What the hell Shoppach. All you have to do is stand there with the bat on your shoulder and go to first.
by Chemo on May 23, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“What are you thankful for, Timmy?”
“I’m thankful for the fact I’m only forced to watch fucking Kelly Shoppach on an increasingly infrequent basis.”
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now I wonder, should Casey have been treating that atbat as is the pitcher were behind him? haha
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fausto, hurry up, I’ve gotta be out of here by 1015.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just caught the video clip on MLB Gameday…BenFran CRUSHED that ball. nice to see that twice a month…
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Um…do we even have a longman for tonight?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What was the Reds reasoning behind trading this guy?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah no kiddin eh, terrible atbat.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manning really likes to nibble apparently. Nibble, nibble, nibble.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
no – must wait until a LHP comes iinto the game.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
52 pitches
in 2 innings . . . where’s breslow when u need him?
by DocNo on May 23, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He might be still standing around in the parking lot.
by dgcambridge on May 23, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HIRE WALKSSSSSSS
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FIRE BUNTS when pitcher has no control
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
EFFING WHY did we bunt and EFFING WHY did KG throw to third?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you have this little confidence in Carroll in the bottom of the 2nd, then why is he batting second?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
because hitting Casey second would be unfair pressure.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
REC from heaven
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMN almost a PROONSLAM
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this feels like when George denies every instinct he ever had and does the exact opposite…with great success. seems like Wedge realizes all of his ideas are sh*t, and so is doing exactly the inverse…
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think so.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really baseball gods? You couldn’t throw us a bone, and give us a Pronk slam there?
by dgcambridge on May 23, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carroll couldn’t go to second there?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m loving this output, but it’s pretty funny that we need an implosion of this magnitude to score runs.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Marte can’t even get in on the act.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
¡Obliged, Señor Márté!
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, we’re headed for a save situation!
by SuddenSam on May 23, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow 10 LOB through 2 (individual batter totals). That’s pretty impressive.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
neither pitcher can find the K zone.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eff this crap. HIRE DAVID MURPHY
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NO NO NO not a reason to keep Laffey
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fausto has hilarious problems maintaining eye contact during conversations.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fausto getting hurt would just be awesome
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The baseball gods are really screwing us good for being stupid enough to insert JoeBo onto our roster.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Any word on hid velocity?
Tribe fan from far, far away
by LGT Patrick on May 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no higher than 88
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s a funny take on his velocity in a FanShot.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s almost as slow as he used to be.
by SuddenSam on May 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
Eric Wedge now realizing that he has no one to go to.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Prediction: Marte finally gets in a game—as long relief.
by Chemo on May 23, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but that wouldn’t be fair to casey blake
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re right. Blake will play third AND pitch, at the same time.
by Chemo on May 23, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HIRE BRESLOW. Nope? Well shoot, that was dumb.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should we be concerned that Manning was all over it and no one on the bench noticed anything?
by SuddenSam on May 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Andy noticed but couldn’t get anyone’s attention.
by SuddenSam on May 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll try again, any word on Joe’s velocity?
Tribe fan from far, far away
by LGT Patrick on May 23, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really? You got four responses the last time.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The other ones just seemed like everyone was joking.
Tribe fan from far, far away
by LGT Patrick on May 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Borowski also worked a scoreless inning for Class A Lake County on Monday. His velocity isn’t all the way back to what it was in 2007, when he would top out around 88 mph, but Wedge said it’s “pretty close.”
by dgcambridge on May 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what Julio, just ignore that guy on third. Wave him in now, if it helps. Let’s just keep it close.
by dgcambridge on May 23, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
We’re obviously getting into their pen, too. This could be a different kind of game than we’ve seen in a while.
by SuddenSam on May 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d be fine with this
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
b/c this guy is complete garbage now
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny how when we do score runs, we still have less hits on the board.
Dawgs By Nature - Find out why Pittsburgh still sucks.
by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
FIRE JULY HIRE JUNE
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Olbermann just showed the bucket clip of Victor on Countdown. I missed it while it was on YouTube. It felt somehow relaxing to see…
by Fundamentals on May 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what the fuck is this bullshit
by Gradyforpresident on May 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Fultz? is that you?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
isn’t Jason Davis still somewhere in the organization?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow… that trivia question barely qualifies as trivia to anybody who has followed minor league baseball at all. Way to go, STO!
by Fundamentals on May 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My comp just exploded, what was it?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh Hamilton was originally the first overall pick by what team?
by Fundamentals on May 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh I know this one.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok – - who is our second long man?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Holy Fucking Balls. Can’t they warm up Jay instead of Julio?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and ballgame. doh. it took me watching this game for 6 minutes to have to turn it off.
The batter swings and the summer flies...
by cclemens31 on May 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Geez louise….my mlbtv goes down for 3 minutes, and this happens. Wow.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just got here.
EVERYONE: STILL FIRED.
WHAT THE CRAP IS THIS SHIT.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is typically why you don’t DFA guys who don’t really suck. Because the real sucky guys will eventually show their face.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HA…Hammy: “at least he’s not walking anybody anymore”
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha when it rains it pours…nice work Jhonny.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many losses does it take to fire someone?
Tribe fan from far, far away
by LGT Patrick on May 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
115
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant consecutive. This would be 7, right?
Tribe fan from far, far away
by LGT Patrick on May 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh—sorry. 45.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So say we were to want Breslow back…
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t even bring myself to hope at this point.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ELEVEN TO FUCKING THREE.
WHAT IS THIS SHIT.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That run’s on Jhonny. Well, mainly Julio…but Jhonny too.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
... This is awkward.
I’m actually watching this crap on TV ‘cause I’m visiting my mom.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
plz get up grady
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how much is julio stealing from the Tribe this year?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fucking Grady, what a player. What a player!
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I could kiss him right now.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
How is the crowd not chanting “DFA”?!?
by dgcambridge on May 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Watch Marte not see any PT in this clunker either.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marte seeing playing time? Don’t be ridiculous, man.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
nice job, Kason.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no runs?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
Yeah, but I mean also, he fucking blows.
by fleerdon on May 23, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE ARE NOT DISCUSSING THAT MAN.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 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
Yeah, the worry used to be “Wow, are we really this bad?”
But now there’s the backup, supporting worry, creeping into the picture: “Even if we’re not this bad, even if we’re pretty decent, have we dug ourselves too big of a hole?”
by dgcambridge on May 23, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not worried about the hole. I’m worried about the bad.
by SuddenSam on May 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kelly really struck out twice against this lefty?
by dgcambridge on May 23, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Six pitches total.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must be something good… refreshes page
Dawgs By Nature - Find out why Pittsburgh still sucks.
by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANNOUNCEMENT
GRADY SIZEMORE: REHIRED.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I never fired him.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I fired everyone last night. I am slowly rehiring.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spring training convinced us we should have Julio and Breslow in our bullpen. Spring training looks really bad right now.
by maledicta on May 23, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it also convinced us that Cliff Lee was better than Laffey and Sowers because he sucked theleast.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FIRE SPRING TRAINING?
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We sort of are with the move to Arizona, yes?
by maledicta on May 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm. This is true.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have heard rumors of them, but I thought they were just things that happened to other people.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like Reds fans? or Phillies fans?
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by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we’re on pace to score in every inning
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
snowman with no midsection?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hint: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=O_O
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
figured it was somehting (hey, jhonny typo) of that fashion
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by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does that mean that someone with a bat in his hand wearing a uniform that says “Indians” did something positive?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After all of these 3-1 losses, I could go for a good 12-11 type of game…whynot…
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by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I cannot even conceptualize being involved in that kind of game any more.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw, see now we’re gonna waste all our runs for this month tonight.
by maledicta on May 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You shut your mouth.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More than happy if this offense shut it for me. With the super sticky glue that is grit.
by maledicta on May 23, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true. and it will keep Shelton his job.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh. That was the sound of my hope dying.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
if the strike zone is in the crowd, then yes he is.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
z
hey! look at that! 1 pitch, 2 outs. that happens?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
... Huh. Double play.
I’ll take it.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Julio Rocks! holds up tomato shield
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by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Julio’s trying to set up another double play w/ that walk
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I was distracted and missed the specifics, sorry.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
This is true. Unfortunate, but true.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having too many good pitchers is not a problem.
by SuddenSam on May 23, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
As long as you keep him to five innings. :)
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Have to wake up bats!
by vbc3 on May 23, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great. Just dandy.
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by vbc3 on May 23, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VERBING SON OF A NOUN.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by mcrose on May 23, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll have what he’s having, bartender.
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Have to wake up bats!
by vbc3 on May 23, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look out for when the tapdancing alien bursts out of your stomach.
Just, you know, so you’re prepared.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hehe. Michigan J. Chestburster.
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by vbc3 on May 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HELLO MY BABY HELLO MY DARLING HELLO MY RAGTIME GAAAAAAAAAAAL
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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Have to wake up bats!
by vbc3 on May 23, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
/shuffles off to Buffalo
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Comparative analysis:
Tribe obliterating Detroit:
Tribe versus Chicago:
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by vbc3 on May 23, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dohhhhh Thanks.
Tribe obliterating Detroit, last month:
Tribe vs Chicago, this week:
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by vbc3 on May 23, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Already breached. It was a small nasty alien, gestating in my molar.
by mcrose on May 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AWESOME.
High fives all around.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not just optimism, but fresh optimism. I like it.
by maledicta on May 23, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tooth extraction is an excellent metaphor.
by SuddenSam on May 23, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m saving a percoset for extra innings.
by mcrose on May 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 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 0 recs
He really is.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Does that count as grit?
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by vbc3 on May 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My mother’s house has a puppy in it. This is making the game slightly more bearable. I keep getting distracted by TINY PUPPY.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did jhonny at least hit that ball hard?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Medium. Went the other way, though.
by SuddenSam on May 23, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trying to come up with something positive from the past few weeks….FAIL
by Pronk33 on May 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ben Fran, Laffey, Aubrey and Shap’s hopefully increasing impatience with Wedge.
by mcrose on May 23, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not going to provide links (can’t), but just parsing what he’s said recently regarding Marte and usage of players, it just seems like he’s straining to keep the “partnership” speaking with one voice.
by mcrose on May 23, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Francisco finally getting promoted full-time was a good thing, so at least there’s that.
by Pronk33 on May 23, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got back from a litle drive….for anyone listening to the radio, why did Hegan think that Ferris Bueller’s Day Off had a little league scene in it? I really didn’t get that.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I get this weird sneer on my face every time Blake comes up. I just noticed this.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a common facial tic amongst Cleveland fans.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kelly Shoppach’s our worst hitter, right? This is confirmed now?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In actual or made up stats? Because he’s tied for fifth in the league in GORP right now (Grit Over Replacement Player).
by Pronk33 on May 23, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
We’d have at least four players on the All-Grit team, managed by Eric Wedge and Dusty Baker of course.
by Pronk33 on May 23, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh weak end to a great atbat for Gutz.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a great example of the strength and weakness of Shoppach – drops the ball but makes a great throw.
by mcrose on May 23, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I HAVE A PUPPY! \o/
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is not going to help our chances much, Jensen> :\
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Have to wake up bats!
by vbc3 on May 23, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, headed home. With a little luck (and a lot of hitting), this game will be tied when I get there.
And then I’ll go Buddhist or something.
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Have to wake up bats!
by vbc3 on May 23, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Grady the Igniter” Holy shit Manning, this was awesome.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joel Skinner: Worst Decision Maker on Earth
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by Jay on May 23, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Your sarcasm is on tonight.
(Hint: Wedge is that stupid.)
I tried to make Paul Reuschel my Avatar, but he didn't fit into the box.
by emd2k3 on May 23, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SO YOU WANT TO FIRE SPEED?
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by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m glad someone is getting something out of the fact that I’ve lost my mind.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve fallen into ALL CAPS MANIA sometimes, too. It is amazingly habit-forming.
by Jay on May 23, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love ALL CAPS.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or not … hammy wrong again?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by mcrose on May 23, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s see if they can get this one right … it’s been a bad week for HR calls.
by Jay on May 23, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BAHAHA That ump was very easily convinced. Did anyone else see that?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HIRE EJECTIONS?
/hopesHard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FIRE BAD EYES
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
uhhh yes.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright Manning relax, that was kinda tough to see even on replay.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Jay on May 23, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Wedge has really needed to get himself booted for about a month. Don’t hurry back, Eric
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was there an ejection? There was an excitable puppy again.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just stopping long enough to say …
What the fuck, Mona?
And, Fire Umps.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 23, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s discuss what kind of avatar DontCallMeJoey should have.
by Jay on May 23, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Michigan J. Chestburster. Obviously.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either a Bulls-Eye, for Albert to aim at, or an SUV running over a jack-o-lantern.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 23, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I’m upset at myself for not thinking of something along those lines.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 23, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In all seriousness, we’re not expecting that ump to have seen that with the naked eye right?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, since there’s no replay, YES WE ARE.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if he only saw it bounce off the top of the yellow line, he still should call it a home run. I don’ t know what he saw, but how could he have missed the ball bouncing back UP?
by Jay on May 23, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you expect your professors to grade things?
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by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
you’ve never written a paper? is that how things work in canada?
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by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this relevant to the discussion at all?
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh i see – other people write your papers. you’re andy marte’s father. you can afford a paper-writer.
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by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Okay, also. Just, as an aside, when did the Rangers get hot dudes? My worldview! /o\
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, well … at least the lead baserunner scores, which more or less render’s Grady’s mistake harmless.
by Jay on May 23, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Take a walk and load ‘em up for Mr. Double Play Man?
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by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or a K.
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by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Jay on May 23, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has other charms. The rest of them just aren’t baseball related.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually have shame about this.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not actually sure. I just feel very awkward about it.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Jay on May 23, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t see the similarities at all. But I also find Leinart actively repulsive. So.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, then—nevermind. i thought i’d bring this up here because i know leinart has it goin with the ladies.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
This is just reminding me of the hilarious pick-up lines that have been used on me and my friends when we were in Greece.
That was some epic stuff.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not immune to the pervading assclench.
by mcrose on May 23, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 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 0 recs
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.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i had to read that 3 times for it to make sense.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
No. Marte is Peter Petrelli and Wedge is Isaac. Except with less heroin. And less fighting over a girl.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Fire Simone?
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I don’t think Hafner’s the brain eating type, really.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I don’t think I can read this the way you intended it. :\
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the bat hit the catcher? Isn’t that catcher interference?
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 23, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FIRED. EVERYONE.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
‘cept Francisco!
Dawgs By Nature - Find out why Pittsburgh still sucks.
by Chris Pokorny on May 23, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Jay on May 23, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s that kind of week.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not only that, but it could have been a rally-starting home run.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another good sign from the last few weeks – Raffy Left has 0.00 era over 10+ appearances.
by mcrose on May 23, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by westbrook on May 23, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah this is probably very true.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, DontCallMeJoey, I gave you a new avatar.
But here are some others if you don’t like it.
by Jay on May 23, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tremendous, Jay. the one you gave me is perfect. bravo
by DontCallMeJoey on May 23, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Belle would put you in the hospital. Stalin? Either an unmarked mass grave in the Ukraine or a gulag in Siberia for eternity.
I tried to make Paul Reuschel my Avatar, but he didn't fit into the box.
by emd2k3 on May 23, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t call me Iosif Vissarionovich.
by SuddenSam on May 23, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark my words, that deal is going to end up slightly less horrific than the Hampton deal.
by Jay on May 23, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s starting to pitch kind of not terribly, which worries me. Not clutch of him to win tonight.
by maledicta on May 23, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not having reached first base in weeks, Shoppach sprints there upon earning a walk.
by maledicta on May 23, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“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 0 recs
I CAN’T GET OUT. I’M INVISIBLE.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 23, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright here we go here we go. That blown call really stings.
by supermarioelia on May 23, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
KIDNAP WEDGE!
And we’ll find out.
I tried to make Paul Reuschel my Avatar, but he didn't fit into the box.
by emd2k3 on May 23, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by emd2k3 on May 23, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We were 31-35 from June 2 to August 14 last year. You CAN dick around for long periods of time and still make the playoffs.
by maledicta on May 23, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEY HEY LET’S GO TRIBE clap, clap, clap
-Erik
by drerikbrady on May 23, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Saw Indy 4 today and was entertained, even if a lot of it was preposterious.
I tried to make Paul Reuschel my Avatar, but he didn't fit into the box.
by emd2k3 on May 23, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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