Game Thread: May 31, 2008
by Ryan on May 31, 2008 6:45 PM EDT
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Cleveland at Kansas City, 7:10 PM (STO)
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weird-azz lineup.
And holy shit, this Banks guy on SD is a beast.
And can we plzzzzzz have Wagner from the Mets?
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
Must remember Banks pitching vs. San Fran, which is like taking the indians current lineup, giving them a dose of intestinal flu for a week and forcing them to wear pumps. not much punch.
this should be fun tonight . . . not to jinx us, but if we have had anything resembling a ‘can’t lose’ game in a while, this should be it.
no hammy has its + and its -
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
Jim Rosenhaus is doing pbp. Hamilton is back in Ohio for his son’s HS graduation. Hammy will be back on Monday in Texas.
by Fundamentals on May 31, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, if you’re gonna bring reality into the picture, I can point out that there’s a rocky marathon on WGN. We’re at the beginning of the Drago fight in Rocky IV at the moment.
I always remember the WTAM feed being ahead of the cable feed. Now, STO is about 3 seconds ahead of WTAM. Has it been this way all year?
I’m not sure how I feel about Rosenhaus right now, anyway. I just switched the Kansas feed on Gameday.
I’m sorta liking Rosenhaus. He’s not perfect, but he’s a nice back-up option for pbp. Its all part of the organizational philosophy of depth.
by Fundamentals on May 31, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
So strange to me that Butler hasn’t taken off yet. His minor league numbers were Jay Bruce-ian.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
On a mildly related note, I can only hope that there are lots of Orioles fans pitching a fit about the Adam Jones trade.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven’t been following the O’s that closely, so I looked up his stats on Yahoo! Interesting photo..
by Fundamentals on May 31, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
come on—he’s hitting .353.
oh wait, thats his slugging%
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
Yeah, obviously is the O’s hang on to Bedard, they’re right in it.
“It” being exactly where they are right now.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, all we need is decent contact … mmm, better steal home, Frank.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad Marte not playing. Wedge could call for the squeeze.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
W/o the hesitation is that an inside the park HR? (I know it’s not, I’m just excited)
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
I’m just thrilled skinner didn’t find a way to ruin that for us
by aufrank on May 31, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Excellent point.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Without the hesitation, it was probably a double.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Where’s Julie?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, Ben Francisco checklist:
Fastballs in: check.
Breaking balls high: check.
Hard stuff away: ?
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions
OK, Vic, let’s go!
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions
Look everybody, it’s a new guy — totally not making an ass of himself!
So which is it, man, long-time lurker or sock-puppet?
?
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
ya never know – i could be using Parallels to run windows and os x at the same time.
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
Mmm, lurker. Quiet night, Saturday game … the perfect inconspicuous entry.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Lurker. Posted through the second half of last year, but I hated the old interface so much I just stopped. Recently rediscovered.
These guys were always supposed to be Indians. If Ryan Mulhern and Jason Cooper are starting tomorrow, break out the Bills gear.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
That was the worst phantom tag of second I’ve ever seen.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
Hard to see how anyone could’ve missed it. Usually I at least need to see the replay.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
...and I once saw a shortstop get the call after stepping on the left fielder!
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
You old-timers and your stories… Don’t make me get Rob Neyer.
by Fundamentals on May 31, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
THAT, is funny.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Shin-Soo Choo hates Koreans! And he is Korean! AND he hates irony!
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
FIRE CHOO
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
BLC = LOB?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions
You know something, I take back all the negativity: Esteban German is not an Indian.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
Joey Gathright sounds like the name of a hot female guest star on Dawson’s Creek.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
As long as he doesn’t swear.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
nooooooooooo
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
As I think about it, a name which translates to “David of Jesus” has really got it backwards, theologically speaking.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thank God Blake was in the 5-hole. Nobody else strikes out on that pitch.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
But Wedge would’ve had the bunt sign on for Marte. Even with nobody on.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Andy Marte is back in the clubhouse kitchen, baking a bunt.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Thanks, Rosy! Another interesting note about tonight’s battery: Both Davies and Buck were also involved in the pirated DVD industry!
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
Wait, that’s not it—who made up this media sheet, anyway?
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
fyi…Major League on Bravo right now…meaning you’d have to watch Bravo, but at least it’s for a good cause (even though it’s expletive-free)
THAT I would show up for. That’s actually how I rediscovered this site, somebody linked to the ML WPA analysis a few weeks back.
Eh, I immediately realized I was confused. I meant this http://mistakesports.blogspot.com/2008/05/even-you-dorn.html
i feel like we need to find a way to get Harry Doyle to sit in for Hammy for a game
by DontCallMeJoey on May 31, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Monty would be a MASSIVE upgrade from Manning, clearly
by DontCallMeJoey on May 31, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you think Jobu can come over from Bravo to STO?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do they persist in the banter that when Grady DH’s, he paces the clubhouse with his nostrils flared, tearing an old mitt apart with his teeth? Has anybody asked Grady about this? Maybe he thinks it’s cool?
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
Hegan/Rosy this year, print media/Wedge last year
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
1. I have no idea what the Z thing is. Honestly.
2. iTunes is being run by Mrs. Tabs tonight, and the current selection is “La Isla Bonita.”
Reminds me of my only happy memory from 7th grade. Jockiest of our class jocks sat next to me in algebra all year, cheated. We get to the exam, I finally cover my answers. He furrows his brow, sighs, raises his hand: “Wait, Mrs. Watson, how can you add a letter?”
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Z is the same as C, except that Z marks the current comment as “already read” before advancing to the next one.
Does that mean it will skip over already messages the next time through. Drives me crazy when C goes over messages I’ve read already.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I wasn’t using the z, I’ll admit it. I was C-ing and X-ing, until this post. Today’s game, brought to you by the letter z.
by Fundamentals on May 31, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
alright
“Todd” from those windsor commercials might be the biggest douchebag on television right now, and he doesn’t even have a speaking line.
by Cap'n Snegiryov on May 31, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
Okay, Internet Friends! I’m gonna go play some bad tennis. Keep it snarky.
by fleerdon on May 31, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
I’m out for awhile, too. Get us some runs!
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
gameday has Davies at 99 pitches already, not even through 5. But if we can’t hit him, is this an advantage?
Expictive
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
clap clap
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
it’s one of those ceramic pitchers shaped like a chicken
by DontCallMeJoey on May 31, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s costing himself money, anyway. I guess that’s good for us in the long run… ?
I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!
No. He either gives us quality innings or trade value. That’s it.
Rooting for him to do poorly for the sake of his contract is like wishing teams like the Yankees had more money to piss.
by tabler84 on May 31, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well, Indians have tried the line drive outs. Royals have tried the seeing-eye groundballs, infield singles, and infield choppers. Results, unfortunately, favor the lucky so far.
by xrickx on May 31, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey guys, just got here. Just wondering – how does CC get thru 6 innings with only 81 pitches but give up 4 ER? Was he unlucky or something? This seems odd.
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
Um. He’s been efficient?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
and the unstoppable force that is John Buck
by DontCallMeJoey on May 31, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
They’re going to the bullpen to face Carroll?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
They’ll do anything to break their streak.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Here we go!
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
is there a word that goes beyond “frustrating”? that combines like holy fcking overwhelmingly throw-sht-out the window frustrating? b/c i would like to take advantage of that word when describing this incarnation of the Cleveland Indians…
Enough of defending Victor. 150+ AB’s without an HR? Looked like he missed some hittable pitches there. Has he had one of his patented crap stretches that have lasted this long?
wasn’t there an entire first half of ‘06 stink stretch? like a sub-.250 BA for the first half
by DontCallMeJoey on May 31, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
We’ve got to at least get him out of the clean up spot.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
fantastic. indians offense…you gotta love it!
by DontCallMeJoey on May 31, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
how does a double w/ a man on second not score a run, please? (watching on gamecast)
by DontCallMeJoey on May 31, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
i think apoplectic would be a good one for this move…
by DontCallMeJoey on May 31, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Looch is our best LH bat off the bench. Wow.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
meh
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
It wasn’t a DP
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
They’re pitching to him
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
Crap
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on May 31, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions
FIRE GRADY AS DH
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
he’s probably going into CF now, right?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 31, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
BRESLOW ALERT IN MINNY
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
K both Abreu and Arod
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
Breslow v. Matsui: epic atbittt
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
i feel like you don’t get a whole lot of complete game losses w/ 4 ER…
by DontCallMeJoey on May 31, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Roy Halladay has a few
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
any chance we could turn this break into the rest of the season? or all new relievers?
by DontCallMeJoey on May 31, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Most. Boring. Baseball. Game. Ever.
The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.
Go go former Tribe.
Looking at the Pirates box score. Michaels and Gomez both got hits and are hitting .300+ ... Luis Rivas hit a grand slam. The Pirates (!!) now have a better record than us.
Not that I pine for any of those three players, but it just makes you wonder if there is a vortex of suck hanging over Carnegie and Ontario.
May I recommend catching “The Kids in the Hall” while they are on tour. I did so tonight in Cleveland and it was the funnest thing I have been witness too in the past few months.
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