The continuing misfortune of Andy Marte

by TribeJay on Jun 14, 2008 1:28 AM EDT Comment 28 comments

Andy just has not been getting the breaks this year. First, he hasn't gotten much playing time (documented all over this site). Then he happened to be the first hitter up Thursday after Casilla was hit for the Twins, and paid the price for Ron Gardenhire's bad-loser hissy-fit reaction (which should earn Gardenhire a one-game suspension if MLB is consistent with their rulings).

Then there's this. In thinking through the makeup of the lineup with Victor, I came to the conclusion that Marte should play every day against lefties, as Gutz and BenFran would play in the OF, Garko would DH, and Blake would play 1B. The only way he would sit is if Velandia, Choo, or Dellucci played ahead of him (hold comments, please). Then I looked at the schedule...

First off, the Padres...who throw three righties in a row this weekend. Oh well, how about next week? Interleague play on the road! No DH!! Garko stays at 1B, Blake stays at 3B, and Marte stays you-know-where.

OK, what about when they return home on 6/24? What's that? Oh, Hafner is probably going to be back on that date. He'll DH, Garko stays at 1B, Blake stays at 3B, and Marte stays you-know-where.

This guy can't buy a break! And yes, I wanted to ensure the words Andy Marte appeared in the subject line of another fanpost!

0 recs | Comment 28 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

I think that Marte….

-hasn’t been given a chance.
-has already proven that he can’t hit.
-has been slowed by injuries the last two years.
-misses Craig Breslow.
-is a plus fielder.
-tends to boot balls in the field.
-has never hit a ball to the opposite field.
-only hits fly balls.
-has a bad attitude.
-is the next Brandon Phillips.
-only has a job because of Brandon Phillips.
-has a bad swing plane.
-was Manny Ramirez at age 20.
-is better than Blake.
-might be worse than Blake.
-will be our starter in 2009.
-is hated by Wedge.
-is secretly loved, too much so, by Wedge.

I think that about covers it. See, I’ve been reading.

by dgcambridge on Jun 14, 2008 1:48 AM EDT reply actions 10 recs

Spectacular.

by Jay on Jun 14, 2008 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

These could just be numbered to expedite future discussions. Think of the time saved:

(6), but some say (4). I know it”s really (18).

by odradek on Jun 14, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just to save people time, 18 is the last one listed.

by supermarioelia on Jun 14, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

rec for convenience

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 14, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This wouldn’t fit as the site header for awhile, would it?

by APV on Jun 14, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s funny how the internet changes your perspective as a fan. In the past, I would have been perfectly fine with Andy Marte rotting on the bench all season long. Young guy for the Tribe who struggles and can never find his rythym. Not a new story for this franchise.

But now, I just want the guy to play so I can quit reading about him. So instead of me yearning for his playtime for enjoyment while watching a game … it’s turned into yearning for his playtime so I can enjoy the internet again.

by Toxicadam on Jun 14, 2008 4:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Andy Marte ruined the internet.

by supermarioelia on Jun 14, 2008 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And people think he’s lazy.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 14, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Andy Marte is lazy. Andy Marte tries too hard. Andy Marte doesn’t care. Andy Marte is complicated.

by jhon on Jun 14, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Andy Marte is an enigma wrapped inside a mystery.

Hard truth: Your eyes lie.

by AngG on Jun 14, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

too bad he isn’t wrapped in a #1 jersey. that would get him on the field

by mpstable on Jun 15, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

Quick! Someone get that guy a false moustache

Hard truth: Your eyes lie.

by AngG on Jun 16, 2008 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve always thought he might look good in a healthy beard.

Let's Go 2009!

by emd2k3 on Jun 16, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’d need to see a few photoshops first.

Hard truth: Your eyes lie.

by AngG on Jun 17, 2008 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I googled “Andy Marte” and it returned zero results.

Let's Go 2009!

by emd2k3 on Jun 17, 2008 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

That’s crazy. It’s crazy that this stuff keeps happening to Marte and it’s crazy that you had enough foresight to figure this out.

by afh4 on Jun 14, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wedge planned this out in December—and a call to the schedule maker days later made it happen.

The 2008 Cleveland Indians: Home of the Triple Steal, Unassisted Triple Play, and not a heck of a lot more.

by westbrook on Jun 14, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The only thing that really upsets me about how this has played out this year is that Casey continued to play against lefties in May. Cuz I have absolutely no problem playing Blake against righties…his numbers are quite solid at .280/.353/.476.

by supermarioelia on Jun 14, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i think marte just needs to get through 2008 and start ‘09 with a clean kitchen

by Brick. on Jun 15, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I want to see Marte demolish some bathrooms in 2008 before he cleans the kitchen in 2009.

by Pronk33 on Jun 15, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like Pronk won’t return on 6/24, so maybe he can get some of those starts against LHP.

by TribeJay on Jun 16, 2008 12:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Shaps should just . . . gasp . . . trade Blake and end the debate. Someone out there must have use for a full-range utility guy on our tab. It’s not like he’s back next year.
Wanna see Wedgie go Weaver?

by DocNo on Jun 19, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wedge to Shapiro: “You’re here for just one reason.”
Shapiro: “What’s that, Eric?”
Wedge: “To _ us!”

by odradek on Jun 19, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

On our tab, like, we’d have to pay his salary? I don’t think they’re that eager to throw away Blake. Besides, I think we could get an ok return in a Blake trade. The pitch: “He has postseason experience. He hits in the clutch. He plays everywhere. He’s great in the clubhouse. He’s gritty. Look at the beard. So handsome.”

by jhon on Jun 19, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And one more – who the hell is hitting better than Casey Blake right now? Without his bat in the line-up we’d look pretty god-awful.

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

by mauichuck on Jun 20, 2008 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

‘we would look god-afwul’? We do look god-awful!
though there is no question that Blake has been very productive in June, even if he butchered a few in the field last night.
And this suggestion was, of course, based hypothetically on us falling farther behind in the division and trading off our desirable pieces.
we could certainly get something for him, but his price tag is rather high . . . I honestly don’t know if we might be paying at least part of that salary.

by DocNo on Jun 20, 2008 5:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs