Cleveland @ New York GameThread, May 8, 2008 1:05 PM EDT

Dat’s a…unique lineup.

by Voltaire on May 8, 2008 12:13 PM EDT reply reply 0 recs

Not if we’re in Winter Haven.

by dgcambridge on May 8, 2008 12:15 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Should we be worried about Victor?

by gte619n on May 8, 2008 12:15 PM EDT reply reply 0 recs

Not long term. But it makes you wonder if this will linger for a few days.

by dgcambridge on May 8, 2008 12:17 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

I’m a little concerned about his lack of SLG so far this season, but the neck thing doesn’t worry me.

by mrich on May 8, 2008 12:18 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Only thing that kinda worries me is that he took a HUGE swing on that one ball last night and the fact it didn’t go out was shocking. Like if that didn’t go out, how is he ever going to put one out? Let’s hope this is exactly like when I complained about Garko’s monster swings not leaving the yard.

by supermarioelia on May 8, 2008 12:18 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Yeah I remember that one, and Vic actually watched it for a half second like he thought it was gone.. and it wasn’t even a deep fly ball. Worrisome.

by mrich on May 8, 2008 12:19 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

I was lucky enough to be at the game last night, and a lot of balls seemed to just die out there.

by Goodie on May 8, 2008 12:33 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

I noticed the same thing. A few balls that looked crushed turned out to be warning-track shots.

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

by zempf on May 8, 2008 12:38 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Cobra is lurking.

I sitll have one thing to say: Cliff Lee.

by gte619n on May 8, 2008 12:17 PM EDT reply reply 0 recs

That’s Mr. Cliff Lee to you buddy!

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

by mauichuck on May 8, 2008 12:18 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Luv this line-up, luuuuuuuuv it!

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

by mauichuck on May 8, 2008 12:17 PM EDT reply reply 0 recs

I like having Francisco in the OF with Byrd on the bump. Having him bat 5th though, two spots in front of Garko… that’s unexpected.

by mrich on May 8, 2008 12:17 PM EDT reply reply 0 recs

Exactly, that’s what makes it look funny. I say “look”, because we often read way too much into lineup construction. Especially when its not a consistent year long thing.

by dgcambridge on May 8, 2008 12:18 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Hey, he has the highest average on the team. For whatever that is worth.

by oxforddave on May 8, 2008 12:33 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

This 1:00 start time has changed my whole outlook on life…

by APV on May 8, 2008 12:20 PM EDT reply reply 0 recs

for better or worse?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 8, 2008 12:20 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Better. Day games always make me happy…but especially when I’m six hours ahead

by APV on May 8, 2008 12:21 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

I love the day games, really gives me something to do while at work.

by gte619n on May 8, 2008 12:20 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

the great thing about this lineup is it leaves proon on the bench for a game-crushing PH appearance.

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 8, 2008 12:20 PM EDT reply reply 0 recs

Hey. They won yesterday. Game-crushing?

by peter m on May 8, 2008 12:21 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

mood crushing?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 8, 2008 12:22 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

I’m not talking about yesterday.

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 8, 2008 12:23 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

is anyone else now officially hoping blake gets dinged up for like 2 weeks?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 8, 2008 12:21 PM EDT reply reply 0 recs

I’ve been encoraged by what I’ve seen from Marte, but I still like having Casey around. He’s so damn versatile.

by gte619n on May 8, 2008 12:22 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

And gritty.

by peter m on May 8, 2008 12:23 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

I am serious. I bet he could even play 2B in a disaster scenario.

by gte619n on May 8, 2008 12:24 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Remember how he was a real possibility before we signed Belliard?

by Voltaire on May 8, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

I think that was a media creation, and it was premised on our letting Belliard go after 2004, since we had signed Boone. As bad as Blake was at 3B that 2004 season, I doubt the Indians were ever considering putting him at 2B.

by Jay on May 8, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

You’re right, actually. (and I’ll leave the obvious “disaster” joke alone!!).

by peter m on May 8, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Disaster scenario = Cabrera OPS+ing 49?

by maledicta on May 8, 2008 12:27 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

we’re getting there…

by gte619n on May 8, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

The last two days have kinda mellowed me out. I’m less anti-Blake than I was on Monday.

by supermarioelia on May 8, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

See a Tribe winning streak is better than Placidil.

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

by mauichuck on May 8, 2008 12:26 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

It’s just the fact that Marte is getting time that’s softening me up. If Marte was still going to be riding the pine every day, my seething hate would continue to… well, uhmm… seeth and hate.

by gte619n on May 8, 2008 12:26 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Exactly.

by supermarioelia on May 8, 2008 12:27 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

yeah

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by Gradyforpresident on May 8, 2008 12:29 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

should i start drinking

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by Gradyforpresident on May 8, 2008 12:29 PM EDT reply reply 0 recs

does chuck shit in the woods?

by Brick. on May 8, 2008 12:31 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

i found this the most hilariously inappropriate response

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by Gradyforpresident on May 8, 2008 12:37 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

legitimate lol….good to see you guys are on top of your games early, today.

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

by Gradysmanldy on May 8, 2008 1:08 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

I went out last night to The Local, Atlanta’s home of the $2.50 PBR tallboys.

My stomach is NOT HAPPY today. In fact, it’s furious.

by gte619n on May 8, 2008 12:31 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

For PBR in Atlanta you have to go to Moe’s and Joe’s on Tuesday nights in the Highlands. I’m sure it’s gone up some, but last time I was there a pitcher was still $3.25, with a bucket of popcorn thrown in for another 0.25.

by APV on May 8, 2008 12:42 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

how bout some of Masa’s saki?

Lastly, a quick anecdote from last night’s postgame. Masa Kobayashi brought out a bottle of celebratory saki to share with his teammates, I guess it was pretty strong stuff. Hafner said it tasted like tequila. Dellucci took one sip, winced and said, “I could put this in my car and get 30 miles to the gallon.”

Found it pretty funny, but didn’t warrant a FanShot.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on May 8, 2008 12:32 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Why did Hafner get some?

by maledicta on May 8, 2008 12:33 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

This should be a FanPo… sorry.

by mrich on May 8, 2008 12:33 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

why the hell did he bust out the good stuff in may?

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by Gradyforpresident on May 8, 2008 12:37 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come.

by William Gerard Nahorodny on May 8, 2008 12:58 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Why is everyone so shy about the FanShots?

I say, FanShot everything. Why the hell not.

by Jay on May 8, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

No drinking yet for me. Way hungover. Trivia night last night, my buddies and I won a $250 bar tab which we immediately spent. Ugh. I’m going to watch some baseball and then go running until I vomit. Ah, summertime.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 8, 2008 1:05 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Where in Boulder for trivia?

by dgcambridge on May 8, 2008 1:07 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Last night was Lazy Dog. I’ve never done that one, but we used to go to Catacombs on Thursdays a bunch.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 8, 2008 1:11 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

I’ve been to the Lazy Dog. We did a lot of trivia nights during grad school, at the little Boulder Beer Brewery off Valmont or Old Chicago’s (I know, terrible food). And at that sports bar next to the Fox that’s constantly changing.

by dgcambridge on May 8, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

Old Chicago isn’t that bad. A bit more expensive than say Woody’s, but leagues better.

I’m sure it’s different on a Wednesday night, but Lazy Dog is too packed to find a seat up stairs. But then again if you get there early.

by kova on May 8, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs

No more sports bar next to the Fox, the Sink and Mamacita’s are the only places left on the hill with a liquor license. I avoid Old Chicago and BJs like the plague.

Lazy dog is always crowded, last night was packed but we got a table because we were there early and there were several pretty girls with us willing to con guys out of theirs.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on May 8, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply reply 0 recs