Game Thread: May 26, 2008
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let the black damp fill you:
G. Sizemore cf
D. Dellucci dh
B. Francisco lf
V. Martinez c
M. Aubrey 1b
J. Peralta ss
F. Gutierrez rf
C. Blake 3b
A. Cabrera 2b
O. Cabrera ss
A.J. Pierzynski c
C. Quentin lf
J. Dye rf
J. Thome dh
P. Konerko
J. Crede 3b
N. Swisher cf
A. Ramirez 2b
Good God, it’s like he wants to get fired. Hafner rewarded for looking better by getting sat. Blake rewarded for shitting the bed all season long by starting. AGAIN.
Il faut d'abord durer.
What’s Delucci’s middle name, Peter? Paul? Phifer? Every time I look at the boxscore, I see DP Delucci.
Think double as you leave the box, Grady.
by SuddenSam on May 26, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
If he’s basing this on Hafner’s poop stats career against Vazquez, he has hit him pretty well so far this year. Unlike Blake.
by supermarioelia on May 26, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
My boycott begins tonight. I’ll talk to you guys after the game. Make the thread pretty descriptive because I’m not watching a minute of tonight’s game.
Let’s Go Tribe! (at least the non-Blake, non-Dellucci Tribesmen.
As an aside, I’m taking requests for signs to bring to next Sunday’s game.
by supermarioelia on May 26, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
how about HIRE MY SON
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 26, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
or that scorecard blown-up to poster size.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
by westbrook on May 26, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I need something really great to hold during batting practice so that Wedge sees it. Something that’ll really get him thinking. A naked picture of Casey Blake might be a start I guess.
by supermarioelia on May 26, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s Jeff Stevens time, people. 4 K’s in 2.1 IP.
Also! David Huff with 1 ER and 6 K’s in 5.2. Soft Tosser? Ha! K machine!
Don’t walk Grady! Its as good as a K
by Chief Wahoo on May 26, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
David Dellucci thinks you guys are assholes.
by afh4 on May 26, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Great time machine, thanks
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on May 26, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
In all seriousness, I don’t get the “DFA DD” movement. Why do we particularly hate him again? He’s at least been productive for like 10 or so games this year. That’s more than most of the lineup.
I’m sick of hearing what a terrible OF he is when all he does is make good plays out there.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
I will admit I have only seen him in limited action, but just last week he misplayed a ball against us that went over his head to centerfield. From all accounts, he is not good in the outfield
.500 pitchers have to pitch 40 years to amass HOF win totals
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
It’s not that, it’s the fact he’s been injured for a lot of his career, plus he was more of a reliever earlier on. By the time he turned 28, he only had 12 career starts, and he’s only got 230 as of tonight.
That’s basically seven full seasons as a starter, so 99 wins is actually pretty good, a little better than 14 wins per.
I’m doing the same thing, only over Underwood/Manning instead of Hawk. Listening to STO is getting really bad, IMO.
by Fundamentals on May 26, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
you know it’s bad when we have split kinston-cleveland game threads and no one bats an eyelash
by Gradyforpresident on May 26, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s bored of playing with mere mortals.
¡Free Chan Perry!
by TheVanillaGorilla on May 26, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I bet Shap did one of those flabbergasted choke/spits on his latte when he saw Gutz get thrown out.
my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.
The new Indiana Jones was deeply silly. That said, I’ve seen far worse.
Namely, the second one.
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Have to wake up bats!
I watched temple of doom on tv the other day (btw-Sci Fi channel having rights to Indiana Jones? Really?); it is really, really dumb.
USA had them the weekend of the release of the new Indiana Jones. Since both are owned by NBC-U, I’d assume that they can share as they please.
by Fundamentals on May 26, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Multiple hits in an inning is fun.
¡Free Chan Perry!
by TheVanillaGorilla on May 26, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
Ben! Ben! You’re catching the Casey Blake stupid baseball play bug!
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on May 26, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
There should be a “Sigh” button next to “Preview” and “Post.”
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 26, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
And an “arrghh” button
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on May 26, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
At least Ben stayed in the rundown long enough to get the runner to third. Wait, no, nevermind.
Free Andy Marte!
That already had an unnecessary ‘h’ in it.
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on May 26, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
here’s a thought… if one of us came up with some slow pitch and it moved the slightest bit, would it get Peralta out?
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
6.4/10 says IMDB.
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Have to wake up bats!
by vbc3 on May 26, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
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Damn it Marte, stop buying so many damn hot dogs. No wonder Wedge hates you.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
When is the last time Marte saw action?
by Roger Dorn on May 26, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Battle of the Five Armies
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on May 26, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
The dog’s motives are, umm, totally inappropriate. And the way he laughs is insane.
I also don’t follow what’s going on with the drunk seeing things in the bottle.
Here’s hoping we don’t trade him for Felix Fermin.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
JHONNY – sorry was away from my desk
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on May 26, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
You guys got C’s or Pistons tonight? Or do I have to listen to ten comments about how the NBA sucks?
Love NBA. I took the C’s on Centsports
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on May 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I detest all things Boston. I’ve even given up Sam Adams since last year and the Celtics gave me no reason to go back… It hurts a little inside, but I’m rooting for Spurs/Pistons and all 8 people that will watch.
by Fundamentals on May 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Personally, I hate every team left…which sucks for me. As soon as LeBron went out I was pulling hard for Paul. Oh well.
70 pitches, handled the last two batters really well. No real reason to ask the pen for an extra inning.
I’d say I’m right about Byrd 2/3 of the time. We shall see if this belongs in the 2/3 or the 1/3.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
Byrd in the 7th inning, 2008:
Bottom of the 7th, Twins Batting, Tied 1-1, Paul Byrd facing 5-6-7
O — 4 55% D Young Flyball: CF (Deep CF)
-- 1 62% B Buscher Double to CF (Fly Ball to Deep CF)
O 2 4 57% M Redmond Groundout: SS-1B (Weak 3B); Buscher to 3B
O —3 4 50% M Lamb Groundout: SS-1B (Weak SS)
Top of the 7th, Mariners Batting, Behind 0-1, Paul Byrd facing 4-5-6
O — 1 73% A Beltre Flyball: LF (Deep SS-3B Hole)
O -- 3 76% J Vidro Groundout: 3B-1B
O - 3 78% R Sexson Strikeout Looking
Bottom of the 7th, Yankees Batting, Ahead 4-3, Paul Byrd facing 6-7-8
O — 2 76% M Cabrera Flyball: LF (Deep LF)
R -- 3 87% R Cano Home Run (Line Drive to Deep RF)
Masahide Kobayashi replaces Paul Byrd pitching
Top of the 7th, Athletics Batting, Behind 0-1, Paul Byrd facing 4-5-6
O — 4 73% F Thomas Strikeout Swinging
O -- 1 76% E Brown Groundout: SS-1B (SS-2B)
O - 6 78% J Hannahan Popfly: SS (Weak 3B)
When he makes it this far, he’s still a pretty good bet.
Watching ET while watching the game on the computer. What is it with Spielberg and Lucas and redoing everything? Why do they feel the need to retouch everything with more CGI and more special effects? The movie was freaking fine before, and they can’t leave well enough alone.
Il faut d'abord durer.
I’m also one of the few people (or at least it seems to me) that doesn’t love South Park. I mean, it’s funny, but I don’t watch it regularly at all.
Il faut d'abord durer.
I understand how people don’t like it, I think it is a very specific type of humor. Parker and Stone were CU guys though, so I imagine you are surrounded by some big South Park fans
Indeed. When Cartman introduced the CU football team on ABC for the Nebraska game this year, that was pretty classic. The most famous Boulderites not named Jon Benet.
And I do like it, just don’t feel the need to watch it. All my friends watch it religiously.
Il faut d'abord durer.
That is annoying. Also changed some of the dialog, somehow a birth control reference became controversial ten years later? Something like that. It’s like, hey, it’s already the highest grossing movie of all time, and NOW you’re worried about offending people? What the hell?
By the way, Andrew, responding to your questions above, I totally stand by all the DFA DD talk. I initially brought it up at some point last week, and the general idea is, if the best the guy can do is that once a year, he has a month where he puts up an 850-ish OPS, almost always batting with the platoon edge, and he’s defensively meh, then what’s the point of having him?
I mean, you could convince me that Brad Snyder can’t replace DD, even with the benefit of overwhelmingly better defense, but I’ll be surprised if a guy like Choo can’t.
Fair enough. I get the “what’s the point” talk.
What I don’t get is the hate that some people are running with. It certainly doesn’t seem like a very big deal to me.
Yeah, I’m not as much of a hater as the average person here. Still trying to figure out the rampant Todd Hollandsworth hate — we signed him to a minor league deal, and people were mad at him for being kind of lousy, as if that was a surprise.
Tell that to Brandon Phillips.
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on May 26, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Incredibly annoying thing that happens in movies:
Someone is supposed to be a ___ (photographer, carpenter, etc) and obviously cannot hold the devices necessarry properly.
Watching Love Jones. She doesn’t hold a camera well.
I think this was the Jinx of the Night. Scott somehow paid it backward.
by supermarioelia on May 27, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Underwood and Manning talking about Omar, Manning sounds pretty confident he’ll be in the Hall.
Not so sure, but if so, LGT roadtrip to Cooperstown in a few years?
Il faut d'abord durer.
Rob Neyer was asked this in one of his most recent chats, I think his stance was that Omar would be on the outside looking in
That’s how I feel, too. Maybe he’ll be helped by some steroids backlash, though, with guys like McGwire not sniffing the Hall.
Il faut d'abord durer.
Okay, the chat is here, and he said:
Adam Hill (Chicago): Omar Vizquel…HOF?SportsNation Rob Neyer: Umm, no. He wouldn’t be the worst shortstop in the Hall, but for the last few decades the voters have asked for a bit more than that.
His column about it is here, and the article where they poll actual HOF voters is here.
The article is here, but subscription required. The gist is that Omar’s lack of MVP balloting success (got 3 points exactly once) should keep him out.
Il faut d'abord durer.
Larry stone with the quote of that linked article:
I don’t think he has quite the same reputation that Ozzie had as a transcendent fielder, which is what it would take to overcome his offensive deficiencies. That’s probably not fair, but it’s just the way it is. Maybe he needs to do some back flips.
Il faut d'abord durer.
Yeah, you want to make a dent? Tell Jorge Julio he can close if he hits AJ in the ass. Guaranteed to hit him in the ear.
by tabler84 on May 26, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It’s not that fun when you’re the one doing the spit take on accident. Soda in my nose. :(
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
Yes, but I’ve done a SHOCK spit take and gotten soda in my nose. I am not a skilled consumer of beverages.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
Ah. Never saw it. Heard about it, though.
I sometimes feel like we’re never more than 48 hours away from becoming one of those lame sites where guys post photos of hot chicks all the time. And by “lame,” I mean that I would only ever be a lurker on a site like that, and only 4-5 hours a day at the most.
I would leave and also talk smack about you all if you did that.
There are very few sports sites that don’t turn into those places and that makes me sad.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
Yeah, that’s kind of my feeling about it. Does nothing to improve the actual baseball talk, more likely to attract a dumber element while chasing away some folks (though certainly not all) who might contribute meaningfully. Can’t think of anything positive about it, considering it’s not hard to find that material elsewhere.
I know you mean throwing at AJ, but I’m sort of imagining someone picking up AJ and throwing him out a window or something here.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on May 26, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I believe it’s “defenestrate,” and I’m only bothering to correct it so people can look it up.
by Jay on May 26, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sorry, spelling counts. It’s like not sticking your landing on the dismount.
by Jay on May 26, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I automatically recommend every post where Jay corrects spelling. As a formre professional editor, it just makes me feel like in some small way that order is being brought out of chaos.
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on May 26, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
And when he corrects my spelling in the above post, I will recommend that post as well.
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on May 26, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s a bunch of great film defenestrations, could make a great discussion. The Hudsucker Proxy comes to mind.
Others that come to mind are The Naked Gun and potentially The Departed (not certain if Queenan was thrown out the window or just thrown off of the roof of the building)
Queenan gets thrown off the roof — no window, doesn’t count.
What about when a guy gets hung out the window but not actually dropped? I mean, he’s entirely out the window, so does it count? Examples: L.A. Confidential, A Fish Called Wanda.
If that’s the case, then I’m going to go with the Suge Knight defenestration of Vanilla Ice, both the real life edition and the dramatization in Vanilla’s VH1 Behind the Music.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 26, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I would have to say that it’s only the threat of defenestration. LA Confidential is definitely my favorite threat of defenestration
just watched the video of jhnny’s hr and noticed that he bumped into aj after crossing the plate and then looked backed (briefly). this is aj’s pet move – making contact with runners after they score. shoulda hit him.
If Jermaine Dye makes a good play you can assume it’s routine for all other RFs.
by afh4 on May 26, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Ben Francisco’s scorching liner gets caught. He’s becoming more a member of this team all the time.
Free Andy Marte!
So hey. That chocolate was good. It looks like I didn’t miss much while I went out to get it.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
Please score 4. I really don’t want Borowski…
by Fundamentals on May 26, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
if they IBB Grady, then bring in a lefty to face Looch - Wedge probably lets looch hit.
Give Marte a Chance. FIRE SHELTON. Find Wedge a Hot Seat.
It’s an abusive relationship. I keep coming back for more.
Except, of course, that in abusive relationships, there’s some hitting going down.
by tabler84 on May 26, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey! We all cheer for the 2008 Cleveland Indians!
by afh4 on May 26, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
ok jackass….if it’s close he needs to be swinging, waste that pitch. There is no excuse for watching strike 3 with 2 men in scoring position and a tie game
by Tribe_Hippie on May 26, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Jackass?
How about I just ban you? Would that settle the argument in a satisfying way for you?
Keep it civil. I am not the guy who just struck out.
i didn’t mean jackass in a mean may, i meant in a joking manner, much like your comment
by Tribe_Hippie on May 26, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
and i didn’t mean to say “jackass” in a hasty way
by Tribe_Hippie on May 26, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
just frustrated….just like hitting is contagious so is the frustration emitting from the Louisville Sluggers in the Indians dugout
by Tribe_Hippie on May 26, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It hardly seems sporting to note that Andy Marte would have had that.
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on May 26, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
If that were Peralta he would be benched for two games for not taking the right approach. My prediction: Casey is in the lineup tomorrow
by Roger Dorn on May 26, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Call this an unfair generalization if you will, but Casey Blake is no good at everything.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on May 26, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
I just fanshotted this, but it seems so appropriate here, I’m going to post it again.
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on May 26, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 9 recs
I might get a manly lump in the throat.
Hmm, there must be a better way to phrase that.
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Have to wake up bats!
He homers and does a Mexican hat dance around the bases and Derek Shelton smiles as if he’s done something right this year….priceless
by Tribe_Hippie on May 26, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Blake with a 2-4 night. Andy Marte will not be seen until August.
I tried to make Paul Reuschel my Avatar, but he didn't fit into the box.
Careful, they’ve got Shia set up to take over for Harrison.
An incredibly lame swinging-in-the-jungle scene set it up, er, lamely.
Dear everyone:
If Victor homers for the win, I will do one of the following tomorrow morning:
1) Push my co-anc out of her chair live, or
2) Say, “News? All your news is gone to Victor!”
I will trudge off in the same staggering coating of foundation/bronzer and nothing will change.
by tabler84 on May 26, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
FUCKING CLUELESS STUPID TEAM PLAYS LIKE SHIT>
I tried to make Paul Reuschel my Avatar, but he didn't fit into the box.
SOrry if we’re not doing the swearing.
I tried to make Paul Reuschel my Avatar, but he didn't fit into the box.
It’s understandable at some moments, it just shouldn’t be all profanity, all the time.
As I posted on the private SBN forum a couple weeks ago, I don’t see how you can even have a real Game Thread if you can’t shout F! at certain moments. It just wouldn’t be real.
By the way, we just had one of those moments.
Are we allowed to say positive things? Cause I’d like to say that I’m excited about the way the Raffys are going lately.
by tabler84 on May 26, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I hate this years team. I struggly to watch anymore.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
We will once we PH for Pronk.
Tribe fan from far, far away
by LGT Patrick on May 26, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m listening to “Love Hurts” it’s realistic
by Tribe_Hippie on May 26, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
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