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Game Thread: May 4, 2008

Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians, May 4, 2008 1:05 PM EDT


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I posted this in macasson’s diary, but this seems like a more appropriate place.

Did anyone else read Pluto’s take on Hafner’s swing in today’s PD (or cleveland.com, linked through the Browns’ page)? Anyone think it’s legitimate?

Here’s the link. And part of the passage as a tease:

There is something wrong with Travis Hafner’s swing. The result is that he seems to be "pulling his head out." That means he’s not following the ball with his eyes. It also means that his right shoulder tends to move up—creating an uppercut swing. There are some things that he’s doing earlier in his at-bat that causes all this, but that’s the problem.

by APV on May 4, 2008 12:21 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s what the guys on the ESPN broadcast were saying last Monday as well. He certainly doesn’t seem to recognize pitches as well as he did.

by Ryan on May 4, 2008 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would like to see them remove the step forward from his swing. Having him step up then down in the same spot will simplify the swing and remove some movement from it.

by gahnki on May 4, 2008 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

G. Sizemore
F. Gutierrez
D. Dellucci
V. Martinez
J. Peralta
T. Hafner
R. Garko
C. Blake
A. Cabrera

by JK in CBus on May 4, 2008 12:34 PM EDT reply actions  

free marte for fuck’s sake

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by Gradyforpresident on May 4, 2008 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

It has gotten to the point where I’ve stopped caring about him…not because I don’t think he’s talented but because there is no point in ever expecting playing time for him.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yea, I have to say that this is getting ridiculous. Marte can do no worse than Casey Blake.

Hell, all of us could do no worse at this point.

by gahnki on May 4, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

The definition of insanity…. Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.

by JK in CBus on May 4, 2008 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

As desperate as Wedge appears to be to infuse life into the hitters, you’d think he’d be willing to try just about any reasonable thing. Thus, the continuing non-presence of Marte makes me think that he’s really stinking the joint up in BP and other drills. This must run deeper that just any personal misgivings; Wedge must have some evidence that makes him believe that a lineup with Marte in it is actually worse than one without him, regardless of how poorly the regulars are hitting.

by Fiddlesticks on May 4, 2008 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really want to resist giving Wedge any more credit than we have to. He should still be playing at least once a week, fuck what he looks like in BP

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Laffey is really good sometimes.

by afh4 on May 4, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

I like all these strikes from Laffey

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

He is classic “gets it” to me. Throw strikes, throw your best pitches, and don’t elevate the ball.

by afh4 on May 4, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

do you think it helps Laffey that we’ve got too other GB-pitchers on the staff (albeit very different in their own right)?

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Helps? How? Like they talk to him about strategy?

Maybe. I dunno. I think it’s more that the organization has a penchant for these guys and focuses on their development. Even the ones who don’t have a great sinker, like Sean Smith, have still gotten results by just pounding the zone.

by afh4 on May 4, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was thinking of both advice, but also coaches having a better sense of how to get the most out of his stuff

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kind of annoyed we are backing up the staff instead of keeping them near their normal rest.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions  

We continue to swing and hit like ass-fuck.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions  

So I have football players that live below me. My wake up call recently has been their fucking sound system. If I go ask them to stick that system up their ass, what are the chances I get to live?

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions  

where at

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by Gradyforpresident on May 4, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

My apartment complex.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

what kind of football players we talking about; pop warner, high school, college, or pro?

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

that’s what i meant

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by Gradyforpresident on May 4, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

college. Next commercial break I’m going.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

What college?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on May 4, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nebraska. We sucked this past year. I like my chance.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

cornhuskers…I don’t know. Skill players or linemen?

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Skill players kick your butt faster

by JK in CBus on May 4, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would ask them to stop and if they don’t then contact Mr. Pelini. Tell him I sent you.

by gahnki on May 4, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200&u_sid=10290975

Scroll down to the “Hot seller” part.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on May 4, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Makes little difference an NU – they’re all steroid fed lunatics. For godsakes just chill Schaf – unless you’re suicidal.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Led by Ohio State alum…....Bo Pelini.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you cheering for Alex Gordon?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on May 4, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or, heaven forfend, Joba Chamberlain?

by Fiddlesticks on May 4, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I root for him to suck less then last year…but never during an Indian game. I think I’ve also mentioned my Joba thoughts a billion times.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

what college

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by Gradyforpresident on May 4, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

what position on the team?

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

One got drafted he’s no longer there. The other moved to California. So I’m not sure who’s left.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know….Sounds like you’ve got the bitter one left. I might wait this one out.

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

You’re right Schaf could be British and they’re soccer players – in which case go down there Schaf and bitch slap those punks and tell ‘em next time they wake you up you’re gonna kill and eat one of ‘em.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zero – those boys just love to hit things – especially if they’re bigger than the things the hit. My advice – sleeping pills and ear plugs

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wearing hearing aids…..don’t wear them when I sleep and they still woke me up. Ear plugs aren’t going to work.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

i seriously love aaron laffey

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by Gradyforpresident on May 4, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I like your old-school plain-C hats. Is that just a one-game thing?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on May 4, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Weekend alternates.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Laffey’s awesome

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions  

dude laffey is the best

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by Gradyforpresident on May 4, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions  

going out to eat let’s go tribe

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by Gradyforpresident on May 4, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Atom Miller’s pitching for Buffalo today. 2 Ks (both swinging) in the 1st.

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions  

How long until he comes up to be a set up guy? Or am I dreaming?

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s possible, but my guess not until mid-June at the earliest.

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Our bullpen scares me.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d be more afraid of the Cornhuskers OL if I were you.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I should be able to get around them. Everyone else did.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

www.instantrimshot.com

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by Gradyforpresident on May 4, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

You’re dreamin’ – now wake up or do I hafta get a coupla OL to go upstairs and wake you up?

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m good at curling up into a ball….

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just don’t let them call the “fumblerooski” on you

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I heart Victor

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions  

line out? hard?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 4, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

11 pitch lineout, too

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jhonny won’t spend as much time…...ground out to 3B

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions  

What is “the Cabrera question”?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on May 4, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Is everyone of the offensive players except Victor and Grady tradeable?

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Asdrubal seems not tradeable

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I despise this fact.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t….I’ll take his defense even while his offense is struggling. And I think his offense will come back around.

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know, I think I’m in the minority here, we discussed this at length in the offseason, especially with Haren rumors. I really like his defense, but I don’t see how he is going to approach “non-tradeable” status with that swing.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 5, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Leaving aside your apparently obtuse evaluation of AbaCab as player (or prospect), you seem to be under the impression that we have other great 2B/SS options for 2009-2013. Maybe you could identify them for me, because I have no idea who they are. Our best middle infield prospects, in no particular order, are:

  • • Josh Rodriguez, marginal defense at SS and expected to move to 2B, a year older than AbaCab and (so far) putting up poorer numbers in Akron at 23 than AbaCab did at 21.
  • Carlos Rivero, will turn 20 in a couple weeks, standout defender at SS but not explosive with the bat, if he can get as far as AbaCab did by age 21 next season, that will be good news.
  • Jared Goedert, will turn 23 later this month and is a bit old for Kinston, decent 2B but may eventually move to 3B if his bat allows, some injury problems, frankly looking a bit like the next Joe Inglett at the moment.

I’m about as big of a Peralta guy as there is around here, but I can’t say he’s necessarily the answer beyond our 2011 club option. And as fringy as Peralta’s defense is at SS, Barfield’s isn’t much better at 2B, and his bat is fringy at any position.

So AbaCab is more or less untradeable because if he were at Buffalo right now, he would be considered by far both our best and our closest prospect for the middle infield, and especially for shortstop, and we do not have great depth overall at these positions.

by Jay on May 5, 2008 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

I totally agree with you. Like I said originally, I don’t like that Asdrubal is untradeable, but he is because of our lack of organizational depth at middle IF. But leaving aside relative value to position, I don’t think he is a good hitter, and I don’t like that a below average hitter is untradeable.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 5, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

No way in hell anybody’d trade for Hafner and his contract – no way.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Call from Mr. Bavasi, line one…

by odradek on May 4, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Again, if Mike Hampton and his contract could get traded - with six years and $84.5 million left on his deal - anything is possible. Colorado ate 43% of the contract - some of it indirectly, by taking on two smaller bad contracts from the Marlins - but Atlanta agreed to take on the other 57%—$48.5 million over six years.

Hafner will still be owed $51.75 at the end of 2008, and 57% of that is about $29.5 million. Some team could buy low on Hafner, committing that much money over four years with a fifth-year option, betting essentially that he can turn it around. With the amount of money floating around MLB, don’t be surprised if some team was willing to do that.

After all, Hampton certainly wasn’t any more impressive in his pre-collapse years than Hafner was in his.

by Jay on May 4, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m really bitter today.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s the sleep deprevation dude – you’ll be fine as soon as those guys move or you do.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not till August…./drink

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Laffey continues to baffle me. I keep expecting him to get torched and he keeps telling me to fuck off.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Laffey’s en fuego

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Lord Kelvin’s line so far today in Lake County: 3IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 4Ks

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Victor just got rocked.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Victor is invincable.

by afh4 on May 4, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Laffey…the best 7th starter in baseball

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Every time I think that the Tribe has the worst offense in the ML all I gotta do is look at Tony Pena Jr.’s numbers. Wow, he’s bad!

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

At least we are pitching really well as of late….

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions  

...and there was much rejoicing…

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions  

My boy Garko still still handle that belt high fastball.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions  

So how much longer before Shap sends AstrCab to Buffalo?

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Carroll start or Barf?

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carroll with a trade for a back-up.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why, what’s the better option?

by JK in CBus on May 4, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Right now your sister Eileen is a better option than AstroCab.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

You’re fast becoming the most vehement Tribe-bashing guy I know.

by Fiddlesticks on May 4, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I ain’t bashin’ but you better believe some heads are gonna roll soon. Right now JMike and AstroCab are two of the top candidates.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

They’re situations aren’t comparable. JMike should go wayyyyyy before Astro Cab. Give Cabrera the month of May. If he isn’t showing signs of recovering his bat then you can talk about AAA.

by Joe. on May 4, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Put’in her to work eh?

by JK in CBus on May 4, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Durrrr…..early May but you get the point!

by Joe. on May 4, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Casey no beard sucks more than Casey beard.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I mean…can’t he at least start throwing around some pies?

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I feel a Grady sizing up a shot here against Meche.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions  

that did not look like a good swing from ‘droob

by APV on May 4, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I remember awhile ago I said I liked pitchers duels…........boy did I put my foot in my mouth.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions  

This is also between two bad offenses. It’s a lot more exciting when two pitchers are dealing against good offenses.

by ahowie on May 4, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love me some of that LaffeyTaffy.

by Joe. on May 4, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Well hit ball….....and its caught.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:04 PM EDT reply actions  

melky cabrera would now be leading the indians in home runs

by emil minty on May 4, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Victor with a single. Ugly dive by Gordon.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions  

ITS THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS…......YOU OVERRATED PIECES OF SHIT. LETS FUCKING GO.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it me or does Jim Donovan suck as a baseball announcer? And didn’t he mess up the Julio chant?

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

“Ironically, Bale was making progress with his shoulder problem and it was hoped he would come off the DL in the next few days”

That’s my favorite line.

by gahnki on May 4, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

cancel the postgame show

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Royals announcers are impressed by Sabathia’s media savy comments.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

you have got to be kidding me

by ahowie on May 4, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Casey Blake just wants to be loved

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

What the fuck

Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on May 4, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Free Andy Marte!

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on May 4, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Casey Blake…the time is now for you to injure yourself in a home accident

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe a bad spider bite…fall off of a ladder…broken glass…whatever it takes

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is this the second game in a row that Laffey has been hurt by a Blake error? Or am I thinking of another game?

by Pronktastic on May 4, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Several of the Yankees hits in the 4-run 6th last Monday were infield hits to third – not sure that Blake had a good play on any of them, IIRC, but that’s probably what you’re thinking of.

O/c there’s also his butchering of Vic’s throw against SEA

by DaveE on May 4, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, probably just me projecting all the team’s problems on Blake

by Pronktastic on May 4, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why is he playing?

by afh4 on May 4, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

a weird tourette’s syndrome-like tick on Wedge’s behalf?

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not even sure why I bother watching a game anymore.

Constants of the 2008 Indians

Bats don’t work
Casey can’t field
Skinner will run us out of any big innings
Bullpen sucks
Jesus hates me
I cry

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Should have been a scoreless inning. I’m sick of this guy. Like “I don’t want to watch if he’s playing” sick of him

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions  

well. I was doing a good job of staying away in Laffey superstition … but DAMN IT CASEY. Wedge keeps trottin’ him out there. And he continues to suck.

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 4, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

If I had a kid, he/she’d say to me right now,

“Daddy, why does that guy with the chin make you sad?”

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

So is it official now that Aaron Laffey has the worst luck of any major league player?

by ahowie on May 4, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

No. Bad luck is not the equivalent of Casey Blake playing 3B. Thats just fate.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

we’ll know for sure if during interleague play “Born Under a Bad Sign” comes on when he’s up at bat…

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

The best part is the fuck bag gets to come up and strike out.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Their third-baseman is having fielding issues as well.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on May 4, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

How in the world is that not an error?

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

bad bounce….not the fielder’s fault (?)

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I might just assume every ball hit to third base might be an error though.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Detroit puts up 4-spot in 1st at Minn

by palcal on May 4, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions  

At least Casey swung and hit the ball hard that time.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on May 4, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Let’s Go Tribe! Cautiously optimistic….or determinedly pessimistic?

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Completely bitter…..

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rioting in the public square with torches and pitchforks.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on May 4, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Things have turned very bad for Atom Miller…but he’s getting Ks and groundouts

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

That was good defense, for purposes of contrast

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Then Dellucci can strike out.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Christ this offense is bad enough without giving away a third of an inning.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 4, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Remember when the worst batter in our lineup was Omar Vizquel? That was fun.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 4, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah it was…especially when he hit .330

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

And our best pitcher was Nagy

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

that wasn’t as much fun

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

A different kind of fun.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 4, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I suppose so. And that fun was more consistent with my Nintendo/Atari/AppleIIe childhood

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looch is changing it up – this time he flies out to right instead of left.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on May 4, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Walk Martinez and pitch to JP….

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Why any team would pitch to Victor Martinez with a base open is amazing to me.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on May 4, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Royals fan roommate seems disturbed.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

.......................fuck…..............

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Indians are 2nd in AL (to Texas) in sac bunts

by palcal on May 4, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Texas? What am I missing there?

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Texas can’t win either.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on May 4, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Offense has to be better than ours.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

9 homeless people they find outside the stadium can hit better than us

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Laffey still looks good

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Jim Donovan please go away until the Browns season begins

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

L-K-A-K-F-K-F-K-E-K-Y

by APV on May 4, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Just what this game needed, moar infield hits

by ahowie on May 4, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

put on the lotion and place it in the bucket!

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

time to noun this noun-ing game and hit the noun-ing snot out of the noun noun ball, for noun’s sake

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Ben’s 10 days in Buffalo are up Tuesday

by palcal on May 4, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Ross Gload defensive replacement at 1st

by palcal on May 4, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Jhonny with a decent at bat…..or prolonging the inevitable.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ll go with #2 Mr. Trebeck!

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm I’m Pat Sajack.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

What you wanna be a right-winged asshole?

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have a really big fake smile. Who can’t love me?

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Travis Hafner’s lost mojo

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

See this is all very nostaglic to me – brings me back to my early adolescents – when the Indians really sucked donkey balls.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Marte could do as well as Hafner

by palcal on May 4, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions  

:-( Emoticons make me sad

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m done with any expectations.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I say we just bring up the whole Lake County team for a series. They’re all pretty old anyway, and it likely doesn’t matter when their option clocks get started. Let’s just put the whole team on the DL (posiiton players, that is), bring up the Captains, and see what happens.

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

indiansfan, for one, would be excited

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I see what you did there.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

keep on rolling over on balls, team. this is the most pathetic offensive perormance i’ve ever seen. meche isn’t even dominating.

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 4, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Royals announcers state otherwise..

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

kobayashi seems to pitch in every game these days, no?

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Might as well. Give him experience in games we are behind.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

he’s the setup guy but there is nothing to setup

by palcal on May 4, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

so basically our pitching staff must have a collective ERA of 0.00 for us to even have a chance of winning

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

and with defense like today, that might not be enough.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chef Jimmy, give it back!!

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh our defense is trying to compete with the craptasticness of our offense

by ahowie on May 4, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Laffey’s 0.00 today is looking like a loser

by palcal on May 4, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

No defense, long streches without offense and the occasional outburst…..it feels like 06 with a slightly better bullpen, maybe.

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

and ESPN picked us to win the world series this year?

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Picked the Tigers last year. should have known it was bad.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

dayton

reggina won this morning. I woke up and was shocked as I followed the game on ESPN Italia. Big upset I guess.

by gahnki on May 4, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I saw that, not good for Catania, bad loss at home.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Found on the team bus:

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

POTuniverise

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 4, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

universe, wow.

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 4, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good news: After today,. we’re only 9 games away from the magic 40! Then we’ll know for sure our offense is terrible.

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Watch the hitting pick up slightly around then.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s just time to mix it up. Shoppach behind the plate for a few days, Vic at 1B, Marte at 3B, and Mastny works the 8th inning.

Just kidding about the last part.

by xrickx on May 4, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Sabathia in the 2-hole?

by baergagaga on May 4, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

depends on his ability to drop the sac bunt

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

hafner working the concession stand?

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Never thought I’d look forward to pitchers hitting…...

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

poop on poop with a poop sauce covered in poop flakes

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

What is Barfield doing in Buffalo??

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

kind of sucking

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

.248/.302/.402

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

That many walks? Wow.

by Pronktastic on May 4, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Note I don’t consider that good, but I expect a .10 separation between BA and OBP for Barfield.

by Pronktastic on May 4, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

8 walks, 27 Ks

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hm, we do need a middle of the order hitter, that might do it.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

that at bat sums a lot of shit up

Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on May 4, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

victor martinez’ average is about 10 points lower than casey blake’s slugging percentage.

by xrickx on May 4, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s starting to look like we need another overreaction thread. We’re about to get swept by KC. (Yeah, two game series, but so what?)

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on May 4, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Are you kidding? The middle of our lineup is coming up….

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

on the bright side, adam miller gave up 10 hits in 3.2 innings today for buffalo.

by xrickx on May 4, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

but on the actual bright side, he K’ed 4 and only walked 1. And all 7 of his in play outs were ground balls. He got unlucky and had some bad defense.

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

not saying he was great…but he wasn’t as bad as the numbers might suggest

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

i didn’t watch the start, so i can’t contest to how hard the balls were struck. but 10 hits in under 4 innings is…impressive.

by xrickx on May 4, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

2 2bs, 8 singles…not the hardest hit of balls.

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too bad neither Mastny or Breslow are on the roster huh?

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too bad neither of them have the first name, “Raffie”. Maybe they should look into making a change….

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

well, we can’t give up. This is still a one run game, and who knows, maybe Soria’s arm will fall off and some other guy will come in and promptly throw 16 straight balls. We can win this! or at least tie.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

At this point, I think Breslow Mastny and Perez are all turning in roughly equivalent performances. And as the last Mastny/Breslow outings proved, they need semi-regular work to be effective.

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

In conclusion, I don’t feel using either Mastny or Breslow would be “giving up” I feel like it would be “managing.”

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

To continue this one-sided conversation, last year the COT was all cute and shit cause we won 96 games and all the COT members were almost flawless down the stretch. This year is feeling different. Like the overreliance on Raffies could doom them.

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I kinda agree. Except I don’t think Mastny and Breslow can even perform at shitty-Perez levels. If this game was 4-0, I would want them coming in, but not 1-0.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Point taken. And it’s all moot now anyway. Mastny for closer!

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m cracking up reading this thread guys. In public. Love APV’s LC Captains comp. Chuck’s nostalgia; I feel that a little too. Lots of excellence.

I’m rooting for humor at this point,

by jhon on May 4, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m a little drunk and in Amsterdam…

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have got to imagine there’s more entertaining things for you to be doing than watch the Indians move our mood meter to 1.7

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

There probably are, and when I was here 8 years ago I’m sure I did some of them. But now I’m old(er) and staying with my brother’s family including two little nieces. This is plenty of fun at the moment.

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

A Ha! I thought you were drunk. How’s the Dutch national squad look? Hire their 3rd basemen. Hire their best bat. Hire their fucking hitting coach.

by jhon on May 4, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here APV this if for you. I couldn’t find a video so this will hafta do.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is for you APV – Oof!

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chuck,
I say, “when in Rome, do as the Romans. When in Amsterdam….damn!”

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hodges just his a 3-run shot in Akron

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Shit. Call him up. What the hell?!11

by jhon on May 4, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let’s Go Tribe!!!

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

What in the world are we taking out Perez for?

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Has Perez been demoted to LOOGY?

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

nope – demoted to “MIKE MYERS”

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 4, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey! its our micromanager!

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 4, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m visualizing a 2 foot version of Wedge scurrying out of the dugout to take the ball from Perez. He has to hold the ball with both arms.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

seagulls invading

by palcal on May 4, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I want people fired

by ASP on May 4, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

i want baseball fired.

FIRE BASEBALL.

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 4, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

call up football from the minors

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cricket is an interesting game. Our depth will be good for those 5-day tests they have.

by jhon on May 4, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I do enjoy a nice cricket match…I prefer the one day matches, but those 5-day affairs do make for good background sports

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anything you need to know about cricket, I’m your man.

One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play

by new zealand tribe fan on May 4, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

not enough closer work to keep Betancourt sharp

by palcal on May 4, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

compound noun!

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on May 4, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

white sox lost already.

by xrickx on May 4, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I literally just got done saying to my dad “I hope the wheels don’t fall off and we end up short a closer going to New York.”

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah that worked. See you guys.

One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play

by new zealand tribe fan on May 4, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Betancourt is taking the title of “Indians Closer” too seriously.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

POTW, I’ll nominate it tomorrow. Swear to God.

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

because we’re cleveland fans

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I nominate this as our LGT banner

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously though? Did Perez not look like he was sharp? I mean, what the fuck?

by Pronktastic on May 4, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

most DHs>our DH

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Miguel Olivo is a different kind of insult.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I flipped back over to the Tribe game and saw a replay of a ball sailing over the wall. I thought it was a joke.

by ahowie on May 4, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Because Olivo took Perez deep in Kansas City, Wedge made the move to bring in Betancourt to face Perez.

Now that he’s also homered off Betancourt, Wedge will have a serious decision to make next time Olivo faces the Indians.

by xrickx on May 4, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Wedge getting ammunition for his decision to bring back JoBo as closer

by palcal on May 4, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh 2008 is a turd so far.

by cclemens31 on May 4, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

April has been better than May.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

no way we make it to October…

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here’s what kills me: Coming in to today, we were 18th in the MLB in runs scored. How is it possible that there are 12 teams with offenses worse than ours? I can’t even imagine how frustrating it must be for Padres fans this year.

by maledicta on May 4, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Don’t get me started. I follow two teams, the Indians (where I’m from) and the Pads (where I live now). It’s been miserable baseball-wise this year.

by cclemens31 on May 4, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I saw the Nationals the other day. They have our offense without the pitching.

by jhon on May 4, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

our offense:

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I was in the pool! I was in the pool!

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fucking Wedge having a team pool party.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

In the f’in ice tub.

by cclemens31 on May 4, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, look at it this way. The Indians have received offensive zeroes from 3B, SS, 2B, and 1B, DH, and 1/2 the LF platoon. They’ve received no relief from Betancourt, Perez, and Borowski. Three guys in our bullpen will never enter a meaningful game.

And this team is only a few games below .500.

There have been no major injuries and Masa looks usable. But aside from that, everything that could go wrong, has gone wrong. Things can and will only get better from here. The rest of the Central division isn’t going anywhere.

by xrickx on May 4, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

i find no solace in your words

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s not supposed to make you feel better. They suck right now. But they won’t all year. Well…Blake might.

by xrickx on May 4, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha. Surely they won’t let Blake get by all year like this… will they?

by jhon on May 4, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

No. Normally you give a guy more than a month to work it out. But with the rest of the team struggling, you need a jumpstart. Marte won’t save the world, but he can hit .200/.300/.360 as Blake has, and, more importantly, he could outhit Blake for the rest of the year too. I truly believe that. Add in that fact that Blake’s outta here after ‘08, and there’s no reason not to.

Blake has given the Indians the perfect excuse to make the transition to Marte.

by xrickx on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

And we have lost our #3 starter who was looking very very good.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

That beard looks a bit silly on Soria.

Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on May 4, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

he looks so…wise.

by xrickx on May 4, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but this game makes me want to shoot myself.

by maledicta on May 4, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

like all of us, i wish i could get in shap’s brain right now. something’s got to be coming, right?

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 4, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

He’s taking over for Cashman.

by mjschaefer on May 4, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

something needs to be, at the very least, shuffled…

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hire Buck Showalter.

by cclemens31 on May 4, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Something needs to happen tonight or tomorrow before the game.

Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on May 4, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not tomorrow

Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hammy: “They are playing the Godfather theme for Dellucci. Right now, the Indians look like Fredo”
And then: “Its been hard for me to go fishing ever since I saw Godfather”

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

what pisses me off the most is the pitching we’re wasting. I mean, 7 IP 0 ER from basically your #7 starter, and we’re going to lose again? F this.

by ASP on May 4, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

2 runs in 18 innings against the Royals at home…...hire Rob Chudzinski!!!

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

nice synergy.

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hire Joe Thomas! #3 Hitter.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

he can go fishing with Derek … for low pitches in the dirt.

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 4, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anderson, not Shelton.

The Disabled List just called ... it was trying to unload Joe Borowski. I offered a bagel but balked at giving up a ham sandwich. It wanted to keep Westbrook.

by westbrook on May 4, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think i just died a little inside watching this team

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Now where the hell is royalsreview? I need a dog to kick.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

This will cheer you up:

“Cleveland advances,” he said. “Cleveland wins the series, 4-2. That’s speaks louder than me saying anything to the fans here or anything about DeShawn Stevenson. Cleveland’s advancing and that’s all that matters.”

by JulioBernazard on May 4, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

reality check: we now get to play the Celtics

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

who were taken to the brink by a sub-.500 Hawks club

by JulioBernazard on May 4, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who were then pummeled today.

Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on May 4, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

bottom line: anything is better than watching the indians play. and at least the cavs score

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not hopeful. None of the games in Boston were close. They have home court.

by maledicta on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

As long as our big guys can neutralize Garnett I think we match up well with the Celtics

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

if West, Boobie, and Scz can hit from outside, we’ll be fine

by JulioBernazard on May 4, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

You hang on to that dream – the Cavs’ll be lucky to win a game. And julio – you gonna be at the Yankee’s game Tuesday – I owe you some beers.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

You are correct that is a big dream. The Celtics are the best team for a reason.

Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on May 4, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

they are the best regular season team in the East for a reason. And they got home court for it. But now, its the playoffs, and I think the Cavs match up very well against them. This should be a war.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, it’s gonna be a war alright – kinda along the lines of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, let’s see. Does that mean that, after the Cavs invade Boston and defeat the Celtics, the Celtics players will rip up the floorboards in the garden, establish barricades, overthrow the coach, and declare a revolution (only to be quickly suppressed by David Stern who will re-establish conventional coaching?).

by peter m on May 4, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Cavs are defeating nothin’. In fact after a crushing loss I expect them to overthrow the current regime and dig up Ted Septein to run the club. He couldn’t be any worse the current moron runnin’ the team.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, Tier Box 644, Row E, Seat 16

Wanna hit me with your info at cguido AT Gmail DOT com?

by JulioBernazard on May 4, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Will do. Plus Grandysmanlady’s gonna be there too. And I think emil and maybe Roger Dorn. Do we need a fanpost/shot on this so we can rally before hand? I’m gonna be at Mario’s Restaurant on Arthur Ave. before hand to eat a little pasta and meet wit da boyz. Let me know what yar up to.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

workin’ till 6 in midtown, so I’ll be scrambling to get there much before 6:40 or so. Will prolly go straight to the seats

by JulioBernazard on May 4, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think he’s an even bigger idiot now. Whatta punk.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

what about that comment is “punk”-like?

by JulioBernazard on May 4, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

There is nothing idiotic or punk-like in that statement. He’s not even trash-talking, just telling it like it is. It’s a model of how you want your superstar to talk, if you ask me.

by Jay on May 4, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yer right I over reacted – it’s this losing thing got me pissy.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let’s G_ Tribe

(we have no O)

by JulioBernazard on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

too bad we didn’t change “tribe” to a more generic “unit”

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 4, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d like to buy the letter “O”

by jhon on May 4, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

HIRE GARY BUSEY

There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...

by HireRockyColavito on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

OK, here it is: I’ll bet you a six-pack of your favorite beverage that AstroCab is down inna minors by June 1. Anybody wanna bet?

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ll take it and double it and say that Francisco’s in LF by June 1st…and I’m coming to the mid-Atlantic coast area the end of June to settle up

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Done – my email is cghard at maui.net. Let me know where yer gonna be and we’ll meet up for a Phillies/Mets/Yankees/Orioles whatever game.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

just tried that e-address and my mail was returned

by JulioBernazard on May 4, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s actually “cghardy” not “cghard” ... although he does think that watching CGI is hard.

by Jay on May 4, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s not the CGI is hard to watch – it’s when that’s all there is to the movie. You know like when the only thing you can say about the flick is, “Wow did you see how realistic the dragon was”. That’s my definition of a boring flick.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

You’ve made it pretty clear in past remarks, Chuck, that for movies that required a lot of CGI to make, you’re not willing to watch them long enough to see if “that’s all there is to the movie.”

by Jay on May 4, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well I gotta attibute your impression to my poor communication skills. What I meant to say is I just want more than pretty visuals – a good movie’s gotta have a plot that holds my attention and characters I can care about – without that it just another IMAX flick to me.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 5, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope. I was just thinking about Rick Ankiel, and how you were dead right about him. Which means that I was also right about him; unlike all of my preseason predictions for this club, which aren’t taking shape at all.

by jhon on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ya know the numbers don’t tell ya everything. Like one a my med school profs kept sayin’, “look at the patient – he’ll tell you what you need to know.”

And, oh yeah, zempf still won’t admit that he thought that Ankiel wouldn’t be a very good MLer.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nah, I’ll admit that I thought he wouldn’t be a good major league hitter. I have to say, the way he’s increased his walk rate this year is pretty impressive & he could end up being useful despite what I thought. Considering he’s still south of 300 at-bats as a position player, though, I’m going to continue to reserve judgement.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on May 4, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

And the fact that he’s south of 300 ABs tells me he’s only gonna improve. Most 24 y.o.’s who are in the ML have had 1,000s of pro-ball ABs. Ankiel’s done it with a third of that. The boy just doesn’t fit into your paradigm – he’s an exceptional talent in every sense of the word.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reason for optimism with Aubrey and Whitney.

by Jay on May 4, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shelton on the hot seat?

by Ryan Kelsey on May 4, 2008 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Yesterday Wedge said there was nothing to say that already hasn’t been said.
Can he use that line again today?

by palcal on May 4, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions  

he starts reciting poetry, the whole world weeps.

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 4, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is anyone gonna update us on the post game conference?

Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Paul Hoynes…snicker

by APV on May 4, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Last three Sundays we’ve lost 2-1, 1-0, and 2-0. Do our hitters not get paid to work on Sundays?

by maledicta on May 4, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Hammy – SOMTHING has to be done

by palcal on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

$2.00 for an oil change

by palcal on May 4, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions  

4 hits 2 games in a row

Hammy – upcoming, highlights, of which there are none

by palcal on May 4, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Casey Blake error = play of the game

by palcal on May 4, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Tell me who got fired.

Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on May 4, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Wedge – in middle of evaluating everything

if need to go beyond shuffling line-up, we’ll do it

by palcal on May 4, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

They clearly need to do something other than shuffle the line up. They need someone or something to spark them—the hitters look really discouraged to me (and they should be).

by peter m on May 4, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

We need to change the name of the site to Let’s Go Tribe?!

More of an exasperated plea than a statement.

by Toxicadam on May 4, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

So where does Casey Blake live again?

by gahnki on May 4, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

BBTN to tell us what is wrong with Hafner’s swing upcoming

by palcal on May 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Well that was wonderful. Woke up a couple of hours ago to see that we’d lost two games since I hit the bottle last night. Between that and getting kicked out of the bar, things could have gone better.

by supermarioelia on May 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

How’d you get kicked out?

by NickFantana on May 4, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nothing violent, I just couldn’t stand up. Bouncers politely asked me and three friends to leave the bar. For those on facebook I’d say a recently posted video of me tells the tale. I don’t normally dance like that, and the explanation for the costume is that we made it a retro theme. A skin-tight yellow cutoff shirt with the Playboy bunny on the front seemed appropriate.

by supermarioelia on May 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh i gotta see this

Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on May 4, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I cant believe you were so drunk you couldn’t stand up. Am I in the minority or majority when I say I’ve never been that far gone? I mean, how did you wake up?

by NickFantana on May 5, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

It’s been a long time, but I’ve been there.

by Jay on May 5, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

I’ve done that. I resorted to crawling which, depending on whom you ask, kind of killed my dignity.

Proud supporter of the Cleveland.

by Brad D on May 5, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

Only time in my life I’ve ever been that far gone. It’s amazing what happens when you’re at a bar with 100 of your closest classmates. Drinks just seem to appear, and after a while you get tired of saying no.

by supermarioelia on May 5, 2008 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Went back and read the comment above, hope it didn’t come off as prudish or disapproving. Sounds like you had a killer night and happy birthday!

by NickFantana on May 5, 2008 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Don’t worry it didn’t at all. I too would question how someone could go that far. Thanks for the wishes.

by supermarioelia on May 5, 2008 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Steve Phillips – Hafner hitting only .217 on balls down in zone, arms high, bat flat, legs spread too far, to much action on his swing

by palcal on May 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

are we buying this? is this an unnoticed mechanical problem? i dont know anything, but i would be a little surprised. a smart organization just…missing something this big on a 57 million dollar player?

my helmet has, like, no pine tar on it.

by joeee on May 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree that his legs are spread too far. As I posted earlier I want them to remove the step forward from his swing. I want them to make it a step up then down in the same spot swing.

He has too much going on right now.

by gahnki on May 4, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s time to send a message. Shap knows it

by Roger Dorn on May 4, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

So ya gonna be at the game Tuesday night?

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 4, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have tickets Wednesday actually. Depending on how work is going this week, I am either going to try and swing the company tickets for Tuesday night or just go up to the window before the game.

Is the LGT get together for Tuesday only?

by Roger Dorn on May 4, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Send me an email at:cghardy@maui.net – I may have two for Tuesday buy I won’t know for sure until tomorrow AM. And as far as I know Julio – and julio send me your cell phone number again, I can’t access it here in NJ – long story – and Gradysmanlady are gonna be there and a couple of others. I’m gonna put up a fanshot to announce.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on May 5, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

we suck

Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on May 4, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

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