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Game Thread: June 18, 2008

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Cleveland @ Colorado


Cleveland at Colorado, 9:05 PM (STO)

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Indians:
Sizemore, CF
Carroll, 2B
Francisco, LF
Garko, 1B
Peralta, SS
Blake, 3B
Gutz, RF
Shoppach, C
Laffey, P

Rockies:
Taveras, CF
Spilborghs, RF
Holliday, LF
Atkins, 3B
Helton, 1B
Baker, 2B
Ianetta, C
Quintanilla, SS
Francis, P

My random prediction of the game: Laffey will pick up 2 hits…everyone always talks about how athletic he is, so why not.

by DoubleWahoo05 on Jun 18, 2008 8:18 PM EDT   0 recs

something missing in this lineup…hmm…what could it be…

by APV on Jun 18, 2008 8:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You’re noticing our future 3B and LF.

by DixonCayne on Jun 18, 2008 8:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The DH?

by Ryan on Jun 18, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

production?

by KevinV on Jun 18, 2008 8:27 PM EDT   0 recs

that was supposed to be in response to APV…

by KevinV on Jun 18, 2008 8:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually they may put up six runs with this line-up in Coors Field. Let’s watch.

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

by mauichuck on Jun 18, 2008 8:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

and cross our fingers. and hope. and sacrifice a few chickens….

by oaksterdam on Jun 18, 2008 8:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

better save the chickens…our bench is looking a little thin

by APV on Jun 18, 2008 8:37 PM EDT to parent up   1 recs

but didn’t they want droobs to loose some weight?

by oaksterdam on Jun 18, 2008 8:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Droobs is in Buffalo, though. So we’re safe.

by APV on Jun 18, 2008 8:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i’m starving and want chicken

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 18, 2008 8:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oooh, you mean for the guys to eat. I thought for a second the chickens were depth options.

by fleerdon on Jun 18, 2008 9:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Just to clarify, Russell Branyan sucks, right?

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 8:38 PM EDT   0 recs

not really…last season was the first season in his career that he received semi-regular playing time and failed to put up an OPS+ over 100. He’s pretty much always had monster power, a huge K-rate, a low batting average, but a decent walk-rate. His career line is .231/.329/.487. That’s not a line without some value if properly used.

by APV on Jun 18, 2008 8:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

this is probably true, but would any team with a good shot at the postseason want him playing in more than 2/3 of their games?

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 8:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

2/3 might be on the high end, if only because his defense is less than stellar. But he displays enough power against RHP and LHP to be a semi-regular against righties and a late-inning pinch-hitter.

by APV on Jun 18, 2008 8:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Woulda thunk in 2008 Richie Sexson would be broken and Russell Braynan is thriving.

by Toxicadam on Jun 18, 2008 8:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

and Jeremy Guthrie is an ace

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 8:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

http://i28.tinypic.com/29mr2×1.jpg

^^ How is this possible LGT? I want to try

by Toxicadam on Jun 18, 2008 8:48 PM EDT   0 recs

what is up with that mini x?

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 8:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You cant see the link? It’s a can of Cheeseburger flavored Pringles.

by Toxicadam on Jun 18, 2008 8:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

no – i mean the x in the link.

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 8:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That’s wierd.

by Toxicadam on Jun 18, 2008 8:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

it’s like were multiplying or something.

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 8:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i just threw up in my mouth a little bit

by APV on Jun 18, 2008 8:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

How is this possible

To make miracles happen? I’m not sure.

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 8:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i’m starving

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 18, 2008 8:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Baked Ziti …. mmmmm

by Toxicadam on Jun 18, 2008 8:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

wow that looks good

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 18, 2008 8:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Which one is Barry?

by ken from alexandria on Jun 18, 2008 9:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually, that pic reminds me that Guido Fonseca started tonight for Mahoning Valley—went 3 decent innings, 5 K’s.

by ken from alexandria on Jun 18, 2008 9:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

White Sox are up 2-0 in the 3rd. Tigers already won today.

by APV on Jun 18, 2008 8:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Beau Mills goes deep (#9)

by APV on Jun 18, 2008 8:54 PM EDT   0 recs

RP: Derrick Turnbow, Milwaukee, $3.37 million – The Brewers should have just designated him for assignment before the season. Instead, they got 25 baserunners in 6 1/3 innings before they sent him to Triple-A, where he’s now trying to become a starter. He has walked 30 in 11 1/3 innings.

Holy crap! I used to like watching him pitch last year.

by Toxicadam on Jun 18, 2008 8:56 PM EDT   0 recs

that’s incomprehensibly bad

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 18, 2008 8:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AgmkIilsGAQu6bmNNfcBEvI5nYcB?slug=jp-overunder061808&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

That was taken from this list. All-Overpaid/Underpaid teams. The only Indian to make it was Grady (underpaid of course).

by Toxicadam on Jun 18, 2008 8:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Jack Corrigan!

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:01 PM EDT   0 recs

Touch em all time

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Gutz is in… because Francis is a lefty?

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Jun 18, 2008 9:05 PM EDT   0 recs

You got it

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I should be a manager, huh?

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Jun 18, 2008 9:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m taking notes, we will see

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

So, does anyone else want to blame these bats for our struggles?

LGT's resident beer connaisseur.

by LGT Patrick on Jun 18, 2008 9:08 PM EDT   0 recs

Carroll sure does run out his grounders. Francisco sure does swing hard.

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Jun 18, 2008 9:10 PM EDT   0 recs

Two days in a row BEn Fran has given it a ride and it’s been caught deep

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:11 PM EDT   0 recs

stupid stadium

by Fios on Jun 18, 2008 9:12 PM EDT   0 recs

Right, if you can’t hit it out here, where can you hit it?

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Jun 18, 2008 9:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Jay favorite Willy Taveras leads off

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:14 PM EDT   0 recs

In Laffey we trust. Show me some ground balls.

by xrickx on Jun 18, 2008 9:14 PM EDT   0 recs

Ask and ye shall receive, bud.

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Jun 18, 2008 9:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Your wish is my command

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Taveras and Ichiro are both 30/32 in stolen base attempts in 2008. That’s some speed.

by xrickx on Jun 18, 2008 9:15 PM EDT   0 recs

HIRE DPs

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 9:15 PM EDT   0 recs

Hire a GM who will get a Holliday deal done. (I know, I know…)

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Jun 18, 2008 9:17 PM EDT   0 recs

... or Atkins.

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 9:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Atkins, huh? Ol’ DP Atkins?

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Jun 18, 2008 9:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

BABIP!

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 9:22 PM EDT   0 recs

You just cursed us

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Garks nice

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:22 PM EDT   0 recs

shit

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 9:23 PM EDT   0 recs

This series….

by xrickx on Jun 18, 2008 9:24 PM EDT   0 recs

Holy strike call, umpire.

by fleerdon on Jun 18, 2008 9:24 PM EDT   0 recs

Good thing we keep trotting Blake out there

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:24 PM EDT   0 recs

God I love Casey Blake. And he sucks.

by fleerdon on Jun 18, 2008 9:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sayeth the wedge.

by KevinV on Jun 18, 2008 9:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

This leads me to believe the Indians really are in “showcase Blake for a trade” mode.

by xrickx on Jun 18, 2008 9:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

you beat me, but only bc i was looking for a pic of one.

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 9:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 9:26 PM EDT to parent up   1 recs

Rec’d, because I’m having fun picturing a tiny bearded Blake in there jumping around, really showing his grit.

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Jun 18, 2008 9:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He sure is a great clubhouse guy!

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Those RBI ground balls he hits should persuade someone to go for him.

by peter m on Jun 18, 2008 9:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

showcase

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 9:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

THAT is what i had in mind. i just didn’t know if the results were actually the showcase, since i have not watched that show in a looooong time.

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

by westbrook on Jun 18, 2008 9:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I was looking at your sub-title. We do have 6 triples. That’s not a lot, is it.

by peter m on Jun 18, 2008 9:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

This Mic’d up segment is captivating

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:28 PM EDT   0 recs

Am I the only one with the Rockies broadcast?

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I have it.

by xrickx on Jun 18, 2008 9:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sadly. How’s Jack sound these days?

by fleerdon on Jun 18, 2008 9:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Exact same.

by Roger Dorn on Jun 18, 2008 9:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I find these guys a bit magoo, but all-in-all, they aren’t that bad.

by xrickx on Jun 18, 2008 9:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I really need for Manning to shut up more often.

by fleerdon on Jun 18, 2008 9:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

As annoying as it is to spread this conversation over 10 threads, here’s another guy worth targeting for Sabathia when the Yanks realize Sidney Ponson is Sidney Ponson.

by xrickx on Jun 18, 2008 9:29 PM EDT   0 recs

That guy was NOT born in 1987.

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Jun 18, 2008 9:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Why not?

by xrickx on Jun 18, 2008 9:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs