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Game Thread: May 7, 2008

Cleveland Indians at New York Yankees, May 7, 2008 7:05 PM EDT


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Here’s to the Tribe making Cliff look like a human buzzsaw in front of a national audience and the continuation of our amazing from-out-of-nowhere 20-game winning streak.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Marte Marte Marte. Marte Marte.

by JesseAK on May 7, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Hello all! I am posting from section 328, row D of Yankee Stadium. Just saw the Indians take BP and am trying to avoid starting any shit with all the Yankee gear-clad people here. I predict good things from everyone because… Well, why not? So here’s hoping Pronk clubs a few, Lee pitches a perfect game, & i make my train home. Go Tribe!

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

by zempf on May 7, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions  

The pronk wish may be tough. He was out of the lineup I just saw flashed on ESPN.

¡Free Chan Perry!

by TheVanillaGorilla on May 7, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I immediately regret the tone of this comment. All i have to say is GO TRIBE! And of course, make your presence felt for all of us that can’t be there. Enjoy.

¡Free Chan Perry!

by TheVanillaGorilla on May 7, 2008 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll keep my hopes up that Marte hits a couple of dingers instead. Or maybe Victor. I won’t be choosy.

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

by zempf on May 7, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like it. Live commenting!

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

You have a laptop in the stands? What?

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tom and I are meeting at a bar to watch this. I’m packing a little dinner of grapes, granola, and a small halibut steak.

by afh4 on May 7, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions  

G. Sizemore cf
B. Francisco rf
D. Dellucci lf
V. Martinez dh
J. Peralta ss
A. Cabrera 2b
C. Blake 1b
K. Shoppach
A. Marte 3b

by TonyH on May 7, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank God we found a way to get Blake into the lineup.

by afh4 on May 7, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fuckin’ gritty.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

And no catcher either!

I guess this is gonna be a 27 pitch ball game. Kick ass.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I feel like if i could sport a Casey Blake beard of beauty life would be much better. I certainly wouldn’t be failing my Spanish poetry class.

¡Free Chan Perry!

by TheVanillaGorilla on May 7, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Indeed. All I can manage here is a Trot Nixon goatee of doom.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Many Spanish poetry prof’s are vulnerable to a full beard.

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

unfortunately my Yao Ming neck beard of nihao is only good for a D.

¡Free Chan Perry!

by TheVanillaGorilla on May 7, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Taking Casey out of the lineup a few days in a row for Marte wouldn’t be fair, says Wedge.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marte’s going to be so excited to play two days in a row he’ll go upper deck. Guaranteed.

¡Free Chan Perry!

by TheVanillaGorilla on May 7, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions  

He’ll undoubtedly start a Marte-Sizemore-BenFran back-to-back-to-back home run binge … and he’ll start it with a grand slam.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

HIRE 6 RUN INNINGS

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 7, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pah. Everyone knows that grand slams are rally-killers.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I bet a bases loaded walk leads to more runs than a grand slam

by Nat on May 7, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, ARod showed some off-the-charts focus and a playoff scowl in that interview. What a fun guy.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

To be fair, Erin Andrews can be a bit distracting.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was there crowning involved?

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just glimpsed on sportsline’s preview for tonight’s game:

But Chamberlain, a sensation in the bullpen since being called up in August, has had plenty of problems facing Cleveland. Including the postseason, Chamberlain is 0-1 with a 5.19 ERA and two blown saves against the Indians. He’s 3-1 with a 0.84 ERA against everyone else.

Mmm, it feels very good to be a Tribe fan today.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 7:00 PM EDT reply actions  

You know, I don’t necessarily hate Gary Thorne.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions  

And wait, that’s not Gary Thorne. ok… whoops…

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

What’s the strangest aspect of tonight’s lineup?

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Strange in some new way? Or strange in a continuing way, as in, no one is shocked that our huge slugging left-handed DH isn’t in the lineup against a right hander?

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dunno. It just seems strange. Then, it seems to make as much sense as any other lineup, which is strange.

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

that if you told me 2 years ago I’d be this happy that Hafner isn’t in it.

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 7, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait, Lee has a 0.97 ERA and we’re amazed by Wang?

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Heh. And with that, let the Wang jokes begin!

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cliff Lee got to spend extra time with Erin Andrews yesterday? How do I spend ANY time with her?

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Not knowing of whom you speak, I did a Google image search.

Two words: Holy God!

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, he’s handsome in a down-home Arkansas way.

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha. He must work out.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I deserved that.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yea…kinda like that.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

ooh, Erin Andrews. Excellent. Though I hear she’s a biatch.

by ASP on May 7, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Sizemore after a 2-2 count … hitting .040? Is that possible?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

NICE AT BAT GRADY

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

by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

HIS NAME IS JUSTIN. J U S T I N

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed. I’m never going to call him anything but Justin.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

now that’s an at-bat…

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

holy joey votto!

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 7, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope this is a time machine.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

it isn’t. i just saw his #s.

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 7, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s obnoxious that they keep talking about Justin blowing his outing last night like it’s this great world-shattering moment … but if they keep showing Dellucci’s homerun because of it, I suppose I’ll let it slide.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Justin’s face looks like he’s having an alergic reaction to a bee sting.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Way to start it off Grads!

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

wow that was an awful swing at that pitch

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice comment from Buck about Shapiro and the FO.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

? I have ESPN muted

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

“i didn’t do much advising”

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

They mentioned that he Showalter advised Shapiro last year. He said he didn’t do much advising, that Shapiro is certainly a great listener, but that it’s impressive the way they run the organization.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

‘that organization has its stuff together’

by macasson on May 7, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

BEN FRAN

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Ben Fran!

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

So, how is there not an Erin Andrews bikini spread out there? Has the googles failed me?

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, clearly every sportscaster must pose in a swimsuit; call it the “Sports Illustrated Rule.” But Erin Andrews has to wait her turn behind some of her more senior colleagues, like Dick Vitale and Charley Steiner.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

BENFRAN!

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 7, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice start!

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I love how Damon always takes that little girly-hop whenever he fields the ball.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

What a rag arm out there. He’s the Anti Rick Ankiel… the antikiel.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

just say no to DPs

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF?

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 7, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

why is the OF playing so shallow?

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

are you fucking kidding me?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

meh…realistically, what could he have done?

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

nothing. it just sucks

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

besides run?

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 7, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

a little extra carry, and he’s doubled off first base and everyone mad at him.

fine…i’m mad at dellucci for hitting it so hard.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

The ever popular 9-6 FC.

by Fundamentals on May 7, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Often talked about, rarely seen.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh. They should get that out because of how embarrassed Abreu should be that he fields like that.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

And I mean NOT get that out.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

A RUN!

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 7, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

that shit was textbook from victor. i thought he had it out at first

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Hire runs in the first inning.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ll take that power from Vic.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

i feel like we have such good at bats on TV

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

what are they saying about garko and hafner?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Taking extra BP, sometimes its easier to do on the road blah blah blah.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Paraphrased: they’re suckin’

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

took extra bp. hafner donating entire salary to feed starving children until he starts hitting.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Biggest pet peeve: TV guys claiming that they have these private meeting with managers.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

meh at least we scored …

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ll take these flyballs against Wang.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Let’s hope the cliff wagon keeps rolling!

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

i love the check-swing foul ball. ha.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Good point by Kay: If Cliff pitches up to spec, we win 1 to .96

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

you know what, cliff lee might be a douche, but he’s our douche dammit

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Like Albert Belle was our raging asshole

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

NICE PLAY ABACAB

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Unfrozen caveman groundout.

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Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Erin Andrews alone makes this crowd look attractive.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Henry Kissinger negates Erin Andrews.

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

BAHAHAHAHA

The guys on the YES broadcast just said a WHIP under 1.5 is something to take notice of. Holy shit.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

a WHIP? 1.5 sucks haha CLUTCH K

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I gotta say, Buck Showalter has been growing on me since he joined ESPN.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s amazing that a guy with a southern accent doesn’t have to sound like a moron on TV. Someone alert Hawk.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sit down, Cap’n.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Klutch.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

is this significant enough for a fanpost/blog?
http://www.nj.com/columns/ledger/graziano/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/1210135510304340.xml&coll=1

by ASP on May 7, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

sorry about the link, but main point I’m talking about in the article:

’ The Indians have already told their scouts to start paying special attention to the low-level minor-league affiliates of teams like the Yankees, Red Sox and Mets—teams that could afford Sabathia and might be interested in him if Cleveland tumbles out of the race and decides to trade him in July.’

by ASP on May 7, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

fuck that bullshit

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, that’s exactly what they should be doing.

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

It’s not happy or sad. It just means they are planning for contingencies. Nobody wants it to happen, but if it does we should make the most of it.

The FO did an excellent job in the latter half of 2006.

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

sad only in the sense that we, as fans, are likely to see cc depart. but, yes, it’s only a good thing that the FO is prepared.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry i didn’t read the article, just thought it was some assclown saying CC is going to the Yankees screw you guys

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

JESUS CHRIST CLIFFTON IS AMAZING

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff Fing Lee?

I am still astounded.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

This just in: Cliff Lee is good.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

i love the new cliff lee.

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

8 more innings like that one would be very juicy.

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 7, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m trying so hard not to buy into the “Cliff Lee is Awesome” stuff. He hurt me so bad last season. I feel so vunerable…

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Apparently this is for real.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Bumping the K:BB ratio from 16 up to 17.

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

I dislike Chien Ming Wang’s face. So there.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

There’s nothing wrong with your hate. It’s not our fault he makes us look at it for 15 secs every pitch during his dumbass windup.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wang is all over the place

by macasson on May 7, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I like BBs

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 7, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

love the leadoff walk

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

HIRE LEADOFF WALKS!!!

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Good work by Droobs. Hire leadoff walks!

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Yo Mario happy bday

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

+1. Love that Facebook.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

so that’s why ANDY is in there.

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 7, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks buddy. Let’s hope Andy heard the news.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Have you ever noticed that if you don’t swing at everything Wang throws, he’s not that good?

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Says a guy named FaustosSinkingFastball

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, my real name is Hubert.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Life of a sinkerballer.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Surprise: Showalter loves Blake, a ‘winning ballplayer’.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

the meme is spreading. ‘he likes to win, and it comes out’

by macasson on May 7, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh man that was right off molina’s mask

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

oooooof that was a fat pitch

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

so was that

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gritty popup… so gritty.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

He wanted that to be a winning popup.

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

meh.

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

MARTE

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

shhhhhhhhhhhhh everybody quiet!!!! MARTE

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a gritty hit and run.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

that’s because you’re sleeping.

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 7, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Interesting…garbled ELP reference by Manning. I never pictured him as an ELP kind of guy, more like Andy Williams.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

oooh way to watch that first pitch

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

If Marte ever hits a homerun, this website is going to be fucking hilarious. I just hope it happens soon, I’ll going on vacation next week.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

seriously, i know

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

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 7, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m going to Peru Friday. I’ll take that HR RIGHT NOW.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

his cuts are so big

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

that’s what Erin Andrews said

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Marte hits a homer, I’m gonna streak.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

FIRE MARTE

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 7, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

that fucking sucked

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

well alrighty then.

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

he’s gotta shake off the rust. they still haven’t even brought his bats north from florida.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah darnit Andy. STAND CLOSER TO THE PLATE

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

This commercial is so gross

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

andy marte likes to win just as much as casey blake does. the popup and the strikeout were both -.031 wpa

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s not fair to Casey Blake.

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is nitpicking and moronic … but I hate when you give a percentage on how hard you run a sprint. You can’t run a sprint at 75%, A-Rod. It isn’t sprinting if you’re only going 75%.

Sorry. Rant over.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

You’d rather see him go 110%?

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also impossible, per Daryl Strawberry on The Simpsons.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

110% annoys me. I give 100% because, according to the laws of this earth, 100% is all I have.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

when did cliff lee become a groundball pitcher?

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

duncan is hitting cleanup? aren’t these the yankees?

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

DAMN IT DAVID

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

That sucked.

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by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

bullshit

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

what is it with the yankees and cheap hits?

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

They’re not cheap. They pay a lot of money for those hits.

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Is this thing on?

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

If that’s what keeps Cliff from a date with Meg Ryan, I’ll be pissed.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Gross.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was the 20th hit that Cliff has given up on the year…

by Fundamentals on May 7, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s even more incredible than some of Justin’s stats we heard last night.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

cliffton looks incredible

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

he’s pitching well too.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

take my wife… please!

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow he is so good.

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

i don’t know if i have ever seen cliff lee make someone look as dumb as he made cabrera look just now. melky better check to make sure his wrists arent snapped

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah, the Tribe and Cliff Lee in HD. Booya. Go Tribe!

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 7, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Game day says that Cliff has thrown 3 balls.

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Grady does not “take strikes,” he allows them to pass.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Hafner “welcomes them with open eyes”

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

arms*

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

that at bat sucked grady.

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Grady didn’t look good there.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

wang’s offspeed stuff looks to be on tonight. benny needs to wait back.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

no way did he fucking go around

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

alright … back to Buffalo. HIRE MICHAELS

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh, not a strike.

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by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

what a shitty fucking call

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck that bullshit

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

’s OK. We already have all the runs we’re gonna need.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha ha, chill Grady. We got this shit.

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by Turkmenbashi on May 7, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

you know, that checked swing rule is so damn arbitrary. is it the wrists, the plane of the plate/bat, did the hips swing through . . . whatever. bfran got screwed.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

you forgot the most important factor: how much the base umpire craves attention

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

hammy thinks umps are calling more checked swings as strikes this year than in the past…from your lips to God’s ears, hammy…

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

one of the espn bloggers was offering this as a possibility last week (neyer? olney?) . . .

by macasson on May 7, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

hammy referenced an article he read.

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think the conclusion of the blog entry was that there hadn’t been an observable spike this year. i’ll see if i can find it . . .

by macasson on May 7, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can’t prove it, but I always thought the strike call increased in the 1980s, when the Astros and Twins were in some post-seasons. The networks would have overhead cameras in the domes that would often show the bat crossing the plate.

Umps, of course, were all watching at home and had to be influenced by what they saw.

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

big surprise, i can’t find the mention. i’m pretty sure it was olney (though maybe neyer) who had the feeling that they were being called strikes more often THIS SEASON, so he went to talk to scouts (this is why i think it was olney) and they all told the author that they didn’t feel anything had really changed.

but, yes, this observation has been made by multiple baseball observers, so, maybe? whatever. ben fran got screwed.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

i wonder what the reason for something like that would be…trying to speed up games seems like a stretch

by DontCallMeJoey on May 7, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

lee’s thrown three strikes to this guy.

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

i have no idea where that ball3 pitch was if it wasn’t a strike

by macasson on May 7, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

That is one ugly mound.

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

dude cliff lee is fucking amazing

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff’s kinda getting squeezed here.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

first 1/3: great success.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff brings honor to Cleveland.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

lee got squeezed on like 3 pitches that inning. old cliff might have let that rattle him, cliff 2.0 was just like “whatever, dude, im gonna get people out no matter what”

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

amazing what a difference a little confidence makes

by DontCallMeJoey on May 7, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

“1 run? 1 run? sweet, I got this shit.” – Cliff 2.0

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

he visibly took a deep breath after the questionable ball 3 to ensberg, gathered himself and got the out. good times. and, yes, a change from past years.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

HEY
HEY
HEY
LET’S
GO
CLIFF

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Bold call from Buck.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Said victor would hit a hr tonight.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought he said “this season” ?

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m pretty sure he said tonight.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let’s go with it. BOLD PREDICTION BUCK

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is less bold of a prediction.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

shoot. Still quite an AB from Victor.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Regardless of how it ends, this is a sick atbat from Vic.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

wow he ripped that

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate Shelly Duncan.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

He’s still a zombie.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow that shit is old school

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

chased ball four. then got out.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

but…still one hell of an AB.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

CLUTCH DEFENSE FROM JETER

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

hahahahaha jeter fucking sucks

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

MUAHHAHAHA JETER

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Clutch dive there.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

sounded like a great intangible dive…

by DontCallMeJoey on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

no way to measure that kind of effort. oh wait.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHA.

I could watch Jeter field all day long.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

i know, it’s rewarding every time

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

And by field, I mean “field.”

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Peralta hits one passed Peralta.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

jhonny would have made that play.

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I understand not getting to a ball, but how do you over-dive to the point that the ball goes under your junk?

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Jhonny is Manny-Like in his complete and total aloofnes.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

don’t swing at that garbage abacab

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Looking agile on the bases, Jhonny.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

molina’s wrist has to hurt

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

buck showalter loves everybody! yay!

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Cone touting Cliff for MVP

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

“guidry was the mvp in 78, but they gave it to jim rice” – michael kay

by dwight on May 7, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

hammy’s no-hitter logic is spreading

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

b/c i’m lazy…anyone have a barfield update? hammy and hegan are talking about him now, given abcab’s, uh, situation

by DontCallMeJoey on May 7, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

he sucks

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m a large fan of this inning thus far.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Loving the hit and run thus far tonight.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Still a nice AB by Astro.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

yep.

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

We have discovered the secret to avoiding the dp: the hit and run.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

i just want to see marte hit

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

The little stat about each hitter in each count on ESPN is driving me crazy.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOO

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

WHEW i thought jhonny was dead

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Jhonny!!! OH MY GOD YOU’RE SLOW!!!

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

SKINNER? he’s honestly crazy.

by xrickx on May 7, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s like having one of us be the third base coach on a rotating basis.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know Joel Skinner, but I’m never going out drinking with him. There is absolutely NO TELLING what he would do.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can see it now: “You’ve had a bunch, why not take my keys”

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

“Hey, put your seatbelt on, I wanna try something.”

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

“Let’s see what this blow torch does”

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

“Hey, see that big guy over there? the guy with the dorag standing next to all those bikers? I’m gonna go kick him in the balls.”

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

“You know what’s funny right now? Racial slurs”

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

< standing outside a maternity ward, beer in hand >

“Hey, wanna hear some dead baby jokes?”

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

“Men like you to pull down their girlfriend’s pants, right?

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

“My other vehicle is a half a bottle of scotch shut the hell up you dont know me”

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

“Hey baby, can I wave you on home?”

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I missed the game thread and am reading it now. I just have to say: I love you guys. Biggest laugh I’ve had all week.

by Voltaire on May 7, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

GradyforPresident: Joel….I’ve drank 11 PBRs and haven’t peed yet. My bladder is the size of Arod’s head…..I’m going to the bathroom now.

Joel: STOP!!!! DON”T GO!!!!

by Nat on May 7, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe skinner is the one who waved sauerbeck home

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blake RBI leader

by palcal on May 7, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

And here come the Yankees!

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHAHA!!! Worst slide ever, Abreu about 175 feet from home, and Jhonny is still safe.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

casey!

ok, buck, the shortstop almost always gets the bag with a lefty hitter. jeter did nothing unusual or special there. it’s the default play.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Gutz woulda had him.

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

but, buck, good point with blocking the plate. great slide by fatSS

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

“Victor Martinez would’ve gotten him, I’ll tell you that.” – Buck

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

There’s another great thing about Casey Blake????

Two out base hits????

TYPICAL CASEY BLAKE???????

Buck has no fucking idea what he’s talking about.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I think this must be what it’s like to be a Yankees fan, or a Red Sox fan, with announcers blowing smoke up your ass for 3 hours.

And I havta admit, I kind of like it.

by steincat on May 7, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

marte is leading off the 5th

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOOOO

Thx Casey!

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Shoppach has looked kinda clueless the last two nights.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Can yall imagine the outrage if a bb team gave out stuff to only men at the gates?

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I hear they’re giving out Erin Andrews blow-up dolls at Comiskey next week.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

www.instantrimshot.com

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

that’s uncalled for…(booking flight to chicago)

how’s she look tonight?

by DontCallMeJoey on May 7, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Terrific.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

who is Erin Andrews?

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh come on. You can’t be serious.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Some of us avoid ESPN at all costs. :)

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess, but she’s worth it, and you can enjoy her reporting with the sound off.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

but she’s everywhere…except (sadly) adult-only websites

by DontCallMeJoey on May 7, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really don’t understand the anti-ESPN thing… they are generic and sometimes give some extra-love to the big markets, and teams that tehy are showing a lot, but it is national TV. Plus, their production level is simply so much better than anything else on there. I’d much rather watch a game on ESPN than any other network

by Ryan Kelsey on May 7, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

games are fine. the rest of ESPN sucks hard

by DontCallMeJoey on May 7, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

fair enough… besides Mike and Mike, I can’t defend must of their programming.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 7, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

ESPN sideline reporter and former college cheerleader… she is pretty.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 7, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

A pretty female sideline reporter?

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I’m used to Suze Kolber and Michelle Tafoya, so she is a welcome change.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

( insert barf smiley)

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

She’s a professional reporter who seems to bring out some of the less attractive attributes of LGT posters, something I was trying (without any success, evidently) to lampoon.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

oooogling attractive sideline reporters is as American as apple pie, ice cream and freedom. C’mon, I know you like freedom.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Impressive. She’s got a quite a chest high fastball, no sign of a sinker.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

legitimate lol.

I wonder how she stacks against Hazel Mae, the red sox girl I have a freaky thing for.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jay is going to be so disappointed with us when he catches up.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

z

Haaa

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

boy, i could just spend the whole game critiquing showalter. he’s throwing out an equal mix of great points and horseshit. i’m not sure he can even tell the difference. hell, i’m not sure i can either.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

jeter would not have made that play

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Unless is was Game 7 of the World Series. DO YOU UNDERSTAND HOW FUCKING CLUTCH HE IS?!

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

FJM had a funny peice on this earlier…..its a must read.

Essentially, A-rod was pussing out at his child birth; meanwhile, Jeter was delivering Posada’s kids with no tools or gloves, just clutchiness.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I honestly question whether Derek Jeter gets to that ball.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

he dove and missed at a very similar ball last inning.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice pick by fat shortstop.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Manning (referring to Manny Ramirez): He didn’t grow up very far from this ballpark.

That’s true at a number of different levels.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

what the fuck is this groundball goodness from cliffton?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

curveball

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

z

BAM THAT SHIT IS AMAZING

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

HE”S OUR CLIFF LEE AND YOU CANT HAVE HIM BITCHES

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I love how quick Cliff gets off the field after he strikes out the last batter

by Nat on May 7, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Pitch counts after 4:

Wang: 69

Lee: 47

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Good GOD, Cliff Lee is absurd.

Can you imagine how psyched we would have been if we had traded Lee for Jason Bay this spring? And how incredibly pissed we’d be right now?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I love how Cliff strikes guys out, then runs away. “I DON”T HAVE TIME TO STAND HERE AND ADMIRE THIS SHIT”

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

this made me laugh out loud. not actually out loud, but it was funny enough to.

by Brick. on May 8, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah like my uncle says anytime he sees T.O. in the endzone… “Act like you’ve done this before”.

by lesterjl on May 8, 2008 3:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

remember this shit for the future

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

marte swings too much

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

You better watch out. Henry Kissinger could make you dissapear in a minute, son.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

What the hell was that thing with Henry Kissinger? Was that the play by play guy doing Kissinger’s inner monolouge?

by Ryan Kelsey on May 7, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

!!!!!!!!!!!

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 7, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK YES BITCHES!!!!

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

strike one to marte? where was that pitch?

and dave o’brien: stop with the kissinger impression. please.

basehit!!

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Happy birthday, mario.

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 7, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Hire Marte: LEadoff hitter.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 7, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

i’m giggling hysterically

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Single!

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice, ten new comments w/ a Marte hit!

by cclemens31 on May 7, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

My computer just broke.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

haha

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marte sees Blakes oppo single and raises him a legitimate swing.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, but Blake has an RBI; ergo, he’s better. QED.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

green light

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

BASE RUNNERS

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

The Kissinger sighting has brought us some luck. Based on your newspaper columns GFP, I assume you are a Kissinger fan.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

hell no! jesus do I come off that way?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

well, let me take this knee jerk back.

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was kidding, but I think you got that.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

true

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

AT least you can’t complain about Kissinger not knowing current events or geography.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

hahahaha

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Certainly knows where Cambodia is, or was.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

(Rimshot). That reminds me of the Simpsons joke from the episode where Bart sees the future:
Krusty: What’s the difference between Pakistan and a pancake? I don’t know any pancakes that got nuked by India!

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

GFP is a journalist? Dude? Can you get me a date with Erin Andrews?

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh this is starting off promisingly.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

BUNTS ARE STUPID.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

NO FREE OUTS COME ON

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

SWING THE BAT!! SWING IT!!

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome to the NL, Ben

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

STOP BUNTING AAAAAAHHHH

by tabler84 on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck bun ts

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Bunting = Fuck Outs Bullshit

by SanD on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Strikeout: MOTHERFUCK OUTS BULLSHIT

by Ryan Kelsey on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

fucking stupid. fire wedge for this shit. fucking stupid

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

coming to you from hinsight: had the general gotten the bunt down, that would’ve been a two-run single. and if my grandmother had wheels, she’d be a wheelbarrow.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dear LGT,

How many of us would have guessed any paid broadcaster would tout Cliff Lee for MVP at any point this season? Sick.

by tabler84 on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

F-ing Stupid STUPID. BUNTS SUCK.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a useless at bat. Fucking bunts.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

that was a pretty nasty pitch.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Lame.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

MARTE SCORES!

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

MARTE! LOOCH!

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 7, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Eric Wedge makes too many silly decisions

by tabler84 on May 7, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh yeah, Dellucci. Hmmm… completely lost that in Marte scoring.

by Fundamentals on May 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Delluchiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOO!!! RUNS FOR ANDY!

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Looch hates yankees.

by cclemens31 on May 7, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Looch is the Chuck Finley of batters

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

we’ve got ourselves a new lineup!

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

This would be a glorious time for Home Run #1.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Wedge didn’t think so

by SanD on May 7, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haaaaa!!!

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Marte looking pretty slow out there. Yeah, he’s an Indian.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

This is exactly what we hired Looch to do. Solid as a freaking rock. No headlines, just solid.

by tabler84 on May 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Marte was at second base saying “Ahhh, I remember when they tried to make me do bunt experiments too, it’s OK Ben”

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

ah shit

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

why run on molina?

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 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

LETS GO VICTOR!!!

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Molina is really really good at throwing runners out..

You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person

by jakesinger777 on May 7, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Let’s stop running on Molina, no?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Was that a hit-and-run?

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

or Skinner motioning “come, come”

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Skinner is one crazy motherfucker.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Of course it was a hit and run; Victor just missed the ball, an unlikely result. A good aggressive play, but not one that this tough crowd appreciates.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

zzz

Is it possible that Showalter “advised” Shapiro to Hire Dellucci?

by Ryan Kelsey on May 7, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

not a very good jump from grady … why the fuck are we doing this bullshit

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude, rela, we’re up 3-0. Sometimes you take risks. We’re not going to get anywhere by flipping out every time Wedge calls for a bunt or a steal.

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 7, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

roar

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

meh, not sure about that. At least wedgie is trying.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

these wasabi peas are making me thirsty

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I love Wasabi peas.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wedge has give up two outs this inning.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

no joke. so fucking dumb

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

But skinner has caused two as well tonight.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too many people seem to find him infallible. What would it take for him to get into hot water? Make Victor bunt with a runner on 2nd and no outs in a tie game in the 9th? With Hafner on deck?

by tabler84 on May 7, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

he doesn’t want victor to drive in any runs. bc, you see, blake is leading the team in that category and allowing someone else to catch up to him just wouldnt be fair to casey

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

zz

Meh. At least we get another run in.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

When’s the last time we had a 4-run inning? Just asking.

by tabler84 on May 7, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got me. The second Detroit game?

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

wasnt there a 5 run inning against seattle in cliff’s last start?

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I realize our offense stinks, but bunting with Ben Fran and stealing isn’t exactly the cure.

NBR (No Borowski Run): Refers to that run which puts the Indians up by 4 over an opponent, thereby drastically reducing the chances of Joe Borowski pitching in a game.

by crazymoloh on May 7, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Wedge would blame BenFran: “He’s got a lot to learn. Our veterans get those bunts down.”

by tabler84 on May 7, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

The only cure: More Cowbell.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clifffffffffffffff

You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person

by jakesinger777 on May 7, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Grady totally hit that shit.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Erin Andrew’s interview.

by gte619n on May 7, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joel Skinner has dibs.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Grady’s added some weight in the last four years.

by NickFantana on May 7, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

wtf basehit?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

oooh grady smiling

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Having to watch the YES broadcast absolutely sucks.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

curveball

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Shoppach has a Putin-esque stare.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

i love putin

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s so manly.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s the funniest picture ever posted here. So unexpected.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

that looks gross … and good

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it odd that this is the second time Quebecois food has been mentioned on LGT? huge props to the individual who remembers the other instance.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously, they said Putin, not Putine.

I ate that stuff once up in New Hampshire with some french canadien heritage guys…..and promptly threw up like i’ve never done before/since.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, it’s ‘poutine’, but i couldn’t resist . . .

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

gutz would have caught that

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Gutz would have got that on a jog. That’s twice our OF’ers have gotten poor breaks on bloops.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

FAHCK.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Kill their little mini-rally, Cliff. No mercy. Squash it under your cleats, laugh indulgently, and return to your favorite laundry basket in the dugout.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

This pic rocks, incidentally.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

wait why the fuck is ben fran playing over gutz?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Francisco tried to Francisco Melky there.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 7, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Almost there, Cliffy!

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Message to those reading this thread after the game is over:
Right now it’s the fifth inning. We’re ahead 3-0, which as you know represents an offensive explosion for us. Lee is absolutely dominant, again, having surrendered one solid single and two bloops. After reading the last 100 or so comments, I can guess that you’re thinking that we’re behind by 10 runs, but don’t let the rampant negativity fool you.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

have we really been that bad?

by Ryan Kelsey on May 7, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha ha, nice

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 7, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually, reading this afterwards, it was pretty obvious we were winning.

by Voltaire on May 7, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

YES is showing A-Rod talking Pettitte’s ear off

by palcal on May 7, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

hell yeah

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

The A-Rod-Pettite thing is actually pretty funny.

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh.

My.

God.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

whaa…..

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

....

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

i can not stop laughing at this

by Brick. on May 8, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

so, apparently posada is more important to the yankees success than arod b/c they won 4 world series rings with jorge and 0 with arod. so, that must also mean that miguel cairo was also more valuable, right? i’m no arod fan, but this is just ridiculous.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Don’t forget Randy Velarde.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

LETS GO TRIBE!

P.S. minus Casey I like the new lineup. Except he has a hit. So yeah.

by mjschaefer on May 7, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe with Gutz and Garko, but yeah.

I forgot to mention Hafner. Or did I?

by macasson on May 7, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fuck LeStunod.

For Chuck.

by NickFantana on May 7, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

he hit it on a line

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck barry zito

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

that wang’s last inning?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

what is cliff’s pitch count?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

66

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wang = 94

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ew. Did he just say “LeBron’s Yankees trying to get something going?”

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on May 7, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

whatever the over/under is on runs scored for the upcoming Cle/TORONTO series, I’d take under.

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 7, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

strikes/balls 51/17 ? wow.

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

testing, 1.2.3. this place is silent.

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

sleepy kitten has lulled us

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sleepy kitten alert. Not a lot of hustle.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

not cliff’s fault

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s not fair to Casey Blake.

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

terrible toss by blake

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

From the Rex Grossman school of tosses.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

shit. how do you let him beat you?

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

AND HERE COME THE YANKEES!

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck come on marte

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

so, was casey’s throw to first so weak b/c cliff was late?

last year, we blame lee. this year, we probably blame blake.

close play, either way.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

no. it’s blake’s fault pure and simple. the toss hung in the air forever

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

so it was chad pennington—not grossman.

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Grossman = pennington + power. He still floats it, makes bad calls, throws into coverage, it’s just 20 yds up field from where pennington throws it.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

fuck it, i’m going deep!

by dwight on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

he was so good in the first half of their SB year, then fell apart.

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

ONe receiver, quadruple coverage, fuckit, im goin deep.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

better late then never…

by dwight on May 7, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Third out, please.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

generous strike call

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

curveball

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

KKKKKK

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

WHOOOOOOO CLIFFTON BITCHES

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

That was nasty.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

That pitch was nastier than Britney’s crotch shot.

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

this is one post i will not respond to with a screencap.

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I instantly was worried about it. Thanks for the reassurances.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not really the sort of mental image I was looking for here….

by NickFantana on May 7, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

This place is a real frat house tonight. I guess that’s expected, given that we’ve just been through hell week.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

YES!!!!!

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, that curveball was flipping ridiculous.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

7 feet of break…..

by NickFantana on May 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love flailing swings from the opposition.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

we traded hafner?

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dammmmmmmmm

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

WHAT HAPPENED

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Marte fly out to center.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marte out to deep CF

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

DAMN

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was damn close to a homer.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Went farther than Delucci’s

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then again, Wertz went about almost twice as far as Dusty Rhodes.

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah but neither goes as far as Sal Fasano

by Nat on May 7, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

That ball is gone in a lot of ballparks. What a rope.

I want more Marte.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

you know, wedge notices these things: good at-bats, display of power, etc. just as much as results, so i expect to see more and more of marte.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

These closeups of Lee are ceepy.

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope Wedge is finally going to consider some consistent PT for Marte because he has looked solid at the plate for sure

by ahowie on May 7, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

that wouldn’t be fa….....

i’m not saying it.

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love that Enrique Wilson clip.

by Julie on May 7, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, STO’s been great tonight.

by amarie on May 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

They show the one where Wilson came around third, lost his balance, and damn near crashed halfway to home plate? That was hilarious.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t really get all this Yankee Stadium nostalgia. I’ve never thought of it as a special place, like Fenway, Wrigley, and Tiger Stadium. It’s only special because the Skanks played there, and in my book that doesn’t make it special so much as contaminated.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Dear New York Yankees,

Thank you for taking so much time during the 7th inning stretch. You just saved Cliff Lee from having to pitch on very little rest.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

2 fans in the entire left/left-center field in miami for the marlins. oh my. flashbacks to municipal stadium.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

ooh. i want some looch v farnsworth.

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Yankee announcers:

“Dellucci is known as an excellent outfielder”
and
“Cliff Lee is robotic”

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

How bout the George Will reference?

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I think Casey and Cliff overcompensated a bit on that flip.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s just not fair to Casey (Which is almost begging to become the new site tagline, IMO).

by Fundamentals on May 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blake! LEARN HOW TO FUCKING LOB THE BALL TO FIRST!

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

So, not to get ahead, but who goes in the 8th/9th?

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

oh that’s some bullshit

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Justin Morneau won an MVP for being pretty good for about half a season. Using that as a precedent, Cliff is about to sew up the Cy Young award.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Cyliffton bobble heads coming to a stadium near you.

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here come the Yankees!

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

The Yankees have had more bullshit hits against than I’ve ever seen … it’s absurd.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

it’s like the twins in 2000. remember those bs infield turf hits against wickman during the failed playoff push?

i’m telling ya, 2000 was gonna be THE YEAR

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

mow the fucking grass. jesus.

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

How good would a pitcher have to be to get an MVP?

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff lee performance x6 months good

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Guillermo Hernandez?

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Willie of the Screwball

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d say a 440 ERA+ from Cliff Lee would do it

Otherwise you might have to wait until the Yanks move Justin Chamberlain in the rotation and he’ll win multiple awards

by SanD on May 7, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Incidentally, also the answer to my all-time favorite baseball trivia question:
Who was the last switch-hitter to win the American League Cy Young Award?

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eddie Murray? Strike year?

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eddie never won an MVP; 1994 MVP was Frank Thomas. The most common (wrong) answer is Mickey Mantle.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also, part of the answer to this question: Name five Cy young winners who are convicted felons?

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

i meant ‘81 and thought he shared the award. he just shared the hr title, maybe. too lazy to look it up.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

1981 MVP was Rollie Fingers.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

...and Mike Schmidt in the NL, but my question is an AL-only question.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah, Vida Blue. The image shoulda given it away. Switch-hitting pitcher, huh?

Damn you, Kokane!

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kokanee, the Glacier Beer.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

it’s like cocaine…only beer.

by dwight on May 7, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

stomp and steel warming

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Are there blacksmiths in Yankee stadium?

by Julie on May 7, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

No metal pounding tonight

by JK in CBus on May 7, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

CLIFF LEE IS FUCKING MONEY

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

AWESOME

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

MVP MVP

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Total standing O from me. My expectations have been completely exceeded.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

cliff lee is playing with asymptotes again

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Marte going out of his way to fist pump Lee = HIGHLIGHT OF MY NIGHT

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

hahahaha

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

i just want to see marte hit again

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

At this point, I’m excited for when we’re used to him being in the lineup

by NickFantana on May 7, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

let’s say bottom of the order is up in the 9th for the indians, does wedge use hafner? for blake or marte?

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

well, the situation is here and WOW. hafner hits into the weakest DP of all time. of all time. is there any result that could be worse?

didn’t help that he quickly got behind 0-2 when the pitcher had been REALLY struggling, with 2 walks in the inning. ay, hafner. . .

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Benfran either looks terrible or gets a hit.

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 7, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

ben fran is getting babip help

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

z

Ben Fran with two base hits! Hire 2 base hits!

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I like how whenever a major sports event in Cleveland is televised, they pan out to show some run-down area of the city, but in the Bronx, they never show the bronx, they only show downtown manhattan.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

It is bullshit, we should take over and just constantly show apartment buildings on fire.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

or rivers

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or we could pan to some garbage dump in Jersey.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Masa and then Raffy?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

mastny. definitely.

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good big picture stuff from Buck right now.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 7, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

oh man hammy ripping the yankees and MLB

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

yes he is. profusely.

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

How so?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

re: farnsworth suspension and appeals, and how farnsworth is pitching two days even though a judgment on the appeal should have been rendered, so he can take his suspension when he wouldn’t have been able to pitch anyway

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Any highlights?

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

HOw many times will it be clever for the ESPN guy to refer to someone “leaving the building?”

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

That first ball = bullshit.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

when the fuck is victor gonna hit a home run

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Sunday, mark it.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

why sunday?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

No real reason, other than I’ll be in Cabo and can’t watch.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mother’s Day?

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll tell you what, when he finds his HR wing, he is going on a fuckin’ tear.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

swing, rather.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Little under that one.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I dig the fact that he’s trying to OPS.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh man hammy thought it was gone

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Benfran needs to improve his baserunning.

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 7, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Stop running on Molina!! Fuck!

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

why the fuck were we sending him. ben fran isn’t that fast

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

why did we have him but when he can’t bunt?

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

IDIOCY!

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by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

stop running benfran. stop running anyone on molina.

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Fire smallball.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

did somebody think it was a full count or something? that was a move that makes no sense to me.

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

That might’ve just cost Marte an atbat. FIRE WEDGE

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

it was deliberate

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes (the yankees network) is premiering “yesterdays” featuring people who have played a part in alex rodriquez’s life

by c9kay32 on May 7, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

featuring Cynthia Rodriguez demasculating a-rod and proving his unclutchiness. (per FJM)

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

On a 3-1 count, im guessing it was a hit and run….dont suppose you need to do that with Farnsworth missing.

and btw, why is it Steel vs. Masa here?

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

lefties in the order.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 7, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

pl

please tell me sto doesn’t do such things

by c9kay32 on May 7, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

At what point do Cliff’s stats get so good that an outing like that lowers his ERA+?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

jeter sucks

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

hahaha no way did he go around

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

He went so far around he almost went back again.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh damn

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

He went more than the one that went against us earlier in the game.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice bat dance clutch

by JK in CBus on May 7, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

that was a clutch call by the home plate umpire

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

nothing marte could do there

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

he was playing shortstop

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heading home. Finish these jerks, Tribe.

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by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

HEY THAT IS GUTZ!!!!

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

michael kay has no idea who gutierrez is

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

First i thought what the heck is BenFran doing showing that kind of range? Only Gutz does that…oh wait it was Gutz!

HIRE WEDGE

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Buck with the Tribe knowledge.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

???

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

“Gutierrez can play center field too, about as well as anybody. Terrific Defensive replacement”

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Buck’s time with the Tribe last year has resulted in ESPN having a very pro-Cleveland announcer that actually knows what he’s talking about. I’m happy.

Buck>>Phillips (broadcast booth and working for a team)

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hire defensive replacements.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Not that I’m complaining, but why is Duncan batting 4th?

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I was shocked the first time through the order. I mean, he was in AAA a few weeks ago.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

No way Benfran gets that.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Q: What do you get when you cross and ?

A: Shelley Duncan.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

yes said it was benfran too

by c9kay32 on May 7, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

YES BASE HIT

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Jhoney with the bat.

by Julie on May 7, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Pitch out? That’s silly.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

no kidding

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

This pitcher used to be a helluva fullback for the Ravens.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

and his brother was teammates with Casey’s arm.

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 7, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

draw the walk … come on abacab

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

YES

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

STAY OUT OF THE DOUBLE PLAY

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

but THAT way?

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 7, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

how the fuck did casey not beat that out

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice bunt for a bunt.

by Julie on May 7, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

this is getting old.

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

if jobo were our closer, we’d be praying against a 4th run.

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 7, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Blake thought he was safe. He might be right, though they haven’t (and probably won’t) show a replay.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

STO showed a replay, and he was out, not terribly close.

I’m loving this running-bunting strategy tonight. Great way to shake up a team mired in a huge slump. HIRE WEDGE!

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha yes just called casey blake underrated

by c9kay32 on May 7, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

they have not talked to eric wedge.

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

casey blake, best athelte in the american league

by dwight on May 7, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

the only time i like bunts is when they take the bat out of blakes hands with risp. that has to be a net positive WPA

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

DRAW A WALK

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Blake was a two-sport all-stater in high school.

Disappointed by the Indians since 1995.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on May 7, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Damnit, was hoping for another save for Raffy B. Tonight. Meh.

/drinks

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

we might win this game

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

sorry for the rampant positivity

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

HIRE WALKS

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 7, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

THEY’RE LOADED

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

marte based loaded

by c9kay32 on May 7, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Pronk pinch-slamming.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

If only we still had Ben Broussard.

by Fundamentals on May 7, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

uh oh… MArte could really make us go crazy

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

we should totally bunt.

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

ah i don’t know i’d rather see marte than hafner right now, as sad as that is

by c9kay32 on May 7, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

NO FUCKING WAY

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK THIS HSIT

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

boooooooooooooooooo

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

C’mon, Travis. Please?

by Julie on May 7, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

rally killing homer. i’m calling it.

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

did we just call this guy up?

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I understand the reasoning here, but cmon wedge…..you’re a bitch.

I think Marte should walk by wedge and slap him, in the dugout.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

This was the beginning of my pre game prediction and WEDGE IS FUCKING IT UP.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

if you had told me 2 years ago that on 5/7/08 i would be disappointed to see hafner bat for marte with the bases loaded, i woulda said you were nuts

by mpstable on May 7, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK OUTS BULLSHIT.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

OH MY FUCKING GOD. I NEVER WANT TO SEE HAFNER PINCH HIT AGAIN

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I had to laugh at that.

by Julie on May 7, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

That was about 400 feet short of a grand slam.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

You’ve got to be kidding me… That was brutal.

by Fundamentals on May 7, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

can you hit the ball any wealer

by c9kay32 on May 7, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

WEDGE IS BRILLIANT.

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by westbrook on May 7, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

that was some poor bunt execution.

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

it’s just so sad

by SuddenSam on May 7, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Hafner is so bad it hurts.

"Albert Belle blooped the ball over the fence." -- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after Game 5 of the 1995 World Series

by Eric Plunk on May 7, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

molina kind of a stud.

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

okay who said they wanted to see raffy get the save?

by c9kay32 on May 7, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

My fault. (thanks though, Hafner)

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think he needs to take some more time before he throws pitches like that

by c9kay32 on May 7, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

“50,000+ in attendance tonight,” according to Dan O’Brien.

Not anymore. Does any stadium empty out faster than Yankee Stadium?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

ever driven out of yankee stadium, granted the last time i did albie lopez made the start, but i’m sure its not any better nowadays

by c9kay32 on May 7, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why not let Andy hit there, for crying out loud Wedge…

-Erik

by drerikbrady on May 7, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

WE’RE UP THREE RUNS> BASES ARE LOADED . THE ONE GUY ON YOUR TEAM WHO IS A GUARANTEED FLYBALL IS AT THE PLATE> RAFFY IS PITCHING THE 9TH. PRONK HAS HAD TERRIBLE ATBATS AND IS LIKELY TO FAIL IN A PINCHIT SITUATION.

WHAT. In. THE FLYING. FUCK.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

i know, so ridiculous, i’m nearly frothing at the mouth

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

raffy should bunt here.

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Boston with three in the seventh has tied Detroit, 8-8.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

lets concentrate on the twins

by c9kay32 on May 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I disagree. Detroit is still much more of a threat than the Twins over the course of a season.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

not with that pen

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m concentrating on the Tigers, the Twins, the Royals, and the White [Bleep]. I have amazing powers of concentration.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

the white sox are concentrating on blowup dolls

by dwight on May 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

is wedge is saying – by playing carroll at 3rd – that he prefers blake’s D at 1st more than garko’s? is it that simple? or, does he prefer caroll’s D at 3rd that much more?

Not the move I expected. Obviously Wedge knows better than I.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

there are no outs raffy. double steal here.

by emil minty on May 7, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

leadoff grand slam

by dwight on May 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

“He didn’t mean to, but he’s out.”

-Erik

by drerikbrady on May 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Red Sox and Tigers now tied at 8. Tigers had had a 4 run lead, I think.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

lets concentrate on the twins

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

i’m still seething

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

You should be. In rational terms:

1) The chance of us losing the game - even if Marte were somehow an automatic double play - is in the neighborhood of null sets and flying dogs.

2) Hafner was sitting for a clear reason.

3) Marte has had some nice swings tonight; a line drive single and a deep fly out to the deepest part of the yard.

4) If we’re nearly a cinch to win already, and we have a chance to increase our lead no matter who is at the plate, then you are saying one thing and one thing only when you pinch hit:

“I HAVE NO FAITH AND NEVER WILL IN ANDY MARTE. MOVE ALONG PEOPLE.”

by tabler84 on May 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah but how many community service awards has Marte won???

"Albert Belle blooped the ball over the fence." -- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after Game 5 of the 1995 World Series

by Eric Plunk on May 7, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hafner is the most pressing problem this team has. I don’t know what his problems are, or what the dynamic in the dugout is, but I think it’s perfectly rational to pinch hit him against a right handed pitcher who is struggling mightily, giving him a golden opportunity to get a confidence-building hit or sac fly. If he fails, which he did, he’s probably no worse off mentally (can’t go below zero), and we still lead 3-0.

I’m all for giving Marte chances to succeed and build confidence, but I’m much more concerned about Hafner’s confidence.

by Fiddlesticks on May 7, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dunno. His pitches were staying low in the zone, and we know Pronk doesn’t like them down there. A DP was pretty inevitable.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

betancourt is the slowest mother fucker in the game

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

At the risk of jinxing Raffy, I don’t think there’s any wya he can ever give up a 3-run leadin the 9th. It would take at least an hour and there’s no way any team has that kind of patience.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

It really is remarkable how he controls the game when he is on the mound. He waits as long as possible, and then takes another ten count. That’s zen.

by odradek on May 7, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure where that 1-2 pitch to Melky was. Looked like a strike here.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on May 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I bet Blake drops that pop up

-Erik

by drerikbrady on May 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

flaherty just suggested kliffy will be the all star starter back at the stadium

by dwight on May 7, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

This doesn’t seem to be an outrageous prediction at this point.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

i’m just trying to not let the kool aid affect me too much….

by dwight on May 7, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

GFP, we’re still going to win. And you’re going to be pissed.

by tabler84 on May 7, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

oh i know we’re going to win. but marte totally would have hit a double there

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t even care what he would have done. It’s the principal.

See point four above. Wedge has given up on him.

by tabler84 on May 7, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marte hasn’t volunteered at enough soup kitchens.

"Albert Belle blooped the ball over the fence." -- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after Game 5 of the 1995 World Series

by Eric Plunk on May 7, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

i have to believe that this isn’t true.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

ooh just missed

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Manning’s point: If the Indians didn’t win last night, they would be on a losing streak coming into tonight.

That is the kind of great analysis that we all love.

by Fundamentals on May 7, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Two in a row! We win tomorrow and that’s a winning streak.

It has been done before.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

4-2 vs the Yankees. Not too shabby.

by macasson on May 7, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

ballgame. tainted win

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ll invite any Cleveland journalist to take point four on my list to Wedge and simply ask him to respond. It won’t happen.

But c’mon, buck up. WE’RE GOING TO SWEEP THE YANKS IN NEW YORK.

by tabler84 on May 7, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just a beautiful game. Nice job Cliff.

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Great game. We win the series!

Now I need to finish my paper due in the morning, the last thing I ever have to do in law school (someone on here was a 1L—let me just take a moment to say HA!)

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 7, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Woo 1L’s

"Albert Belle blooped the ball over the fence." -- Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox after Game 5 of the 1995 World Series

by Eric Plunk on May 7, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Adam, any plans yet for the Rockies series in June?

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I will definitely be going to the first two games, but am off to Coeur d’Alene that Thursday morning. Don’t have tickets or plans yet, but would love to watch with Tribe fans.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 8, 2008 5:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll put something up soon.

by dgcambridge on May 8, 2008 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

tis a sweet feeling

by dwight on May 7, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice work, I’ll be done next week.

by Ryan Kelsey on May 8, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

It’s my birthday. The Tribe won. And I’m still livid.

by supermarioelia on May 7, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Hafner: Saddest possible outcome of that AB. Nice of MLB to add it to the list of video highlights.

Let’s not get too up in arms here. Wedge feels that he needs to get Hafner going. I’m sure he thought he wwas putting Hafner in place for a chance to suceed. I would’ve left in Marte, but it’s understandable.

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff Lee on BBTN: “You guys are all douchebags” I SO WANT HIM TO SAY IT

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by Gradyforpresident on May 7, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

AND just think how good we will be when our real CLOSER comes back.

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Clinched winning record vs the Yankees in 2008. Can’t say that every year.

by JK in CBus on May 7, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

As might have been pointed out elsewhere, Huff was superb tonight. Not quite cliffy, but very good: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 8 K, 0 BB.

Hodges 2 for 3 with a walk.

by dgcambridge on May 7, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff Lee = 0.81 ERA as of now.

Unreal.

--
Right now, I'll take .500 and run. I'm a cheap happy.

by vbc3 on May 7, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions  

After tonight’s pitching, and the White Sox collapse, Indians now tied for third in fewest runs allowed in the AL.

by odradek on May 8, 2008 1:03 AM EDT reply actions  

I was able to listen to the game today on mlb.com and had only the NY feed. I couldn’t help but laugh when the announcers were comparing Lee to Ian Kennedy. Going as far to say that Kennedy is just as good as Lee. Really??? I thought to myself as I watched Cliff’s ERA disappear into the Yankee night.. Interesting how they can turn 7 shutout innings into a Yankees fans feel-good story about a minor league pitcher. Their comparison was so in-depth, they even cited the fact that both were left handed pitchers, in the big leagues, that throw in the low 90’s. Damn!!! All I can say, mirror images of each other, and the rest of the LHP league.. But the facts are posted below from the newspaper.

“Kennedy was 0-2 with an 8.37 ERA in six games and 23 2/3 innings for the Yankees before being sent down Sunday. He had 20 walks and 16 strikeouts. ”- Courtesy of Newsday.

by lesterjl on May 8, 2008 3:22 AM EDT reply actions  

It all depends on the stats you use, I guess. One has a K/BB ratio of 19.5, one has a K/BB ratio of 0.8. But that’s just me selectively using statistics.

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