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Game Thread: June 27, 2008

Cincinnati Reds at Cleveland Indians, Jun 27, 2008 7:05 PM EDT


Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:05 PM (STO)

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Blah, blah, buy/sell, trade CC, sit Blake, third order wins, playoff odds, OSU academics, Grady bats third, Stark, Sheehan, something called the Eurocup…...LET”S WIN THIS GAME!

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don’t delay the joy that will come with trading.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My only problem with the idea that trading him now is best is this: No one is trading yet. Whoever trades for CC will have to mortgage the future. They will have to give up a lot. It will not be a no-brainer.

We may not need 5 more weeks of information before we decide what we’re doing, but that is uncommon.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe Shapiro knows both the absolute and relative strength of his hand here

by Fios on Jun 27, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, this answer (“Shapiro knows best”) is always a conversation killer. I think I’ve used it myself, but it’s no fun.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shapiro is a hack and a drunk, if we get anything more than a handle of Old Grandad, we should be ecstatic

by Fios on Jun 27, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He keeps calling Bavasi, but he doesn’t call him back.

by odradek on Jun 27, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what’s the deal ?

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Light drizzle.

Wimps.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, anybody?

Radar looks like this.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wedge gave injury update in pre-game news conference

Hafner’s right shoulder 40-50% of left shoulder; Indians want it to be 75% before he starts baseball
activitiies; he was at 30-35% 2 weeks ago

by palcal on Jun 27, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

link to CastroTurf

by palcal on Jun 27, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting. So he’s got Jamey Carroll’s right shoulder right now, but they want it to be Ben Francisco’s level; two weeks ago he had Trevor Crowe’s.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Just looked at a weather map, my decidedly unprofessional guess is that there will be a game tonight but not for another 30-40 minutes or so

by Fios on Jun 27, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who here would rather have CC bat than Dellucci at DH?

by Buckeye Brad on Jun 27, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s fine. But then I’d put Delluci at first.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and Blake at short.

by bewwolv on Jun 27, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What if CC bats and breaks his left hand and is out for the rest of the season? Then all we’d get are those draft choices. He shouldn’t even be pitching…

by odradek on Jun 27, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am upset to find that I am out of stadium mustard.

by bewwolv on Jun 27, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hi there

Just visiting from RedReporter to see if you guys knew anything about the weather. What the hell happened to the Indians this year? I check their record occasionally out of curiosity, and don’t understand.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jun 27, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We don’t know. As to your second question, we don’t know.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1. Don't use this

2. Sure… you’re here to torture us… don’t mess with our heads. Game should start around 8.
3. We suck.
4. You’d understand if you saw us play more often.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotcha, no subject. It’s weird how different sites have different ways of posting.

I actually did come here to see if anyone said something like the "light drizzle" comment above, as internet radar kinda sucks.
As far as torturing you guys I am in NO position to make fun, and would like nothing more than to see an Indians-Reds WS. At least for the last couple of years I could take a little pride in a decent team playing in the state. :)

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jun 27, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa

A huge FAIL for me in the formatting dept.

Anyway, I said I was looking for something more than radar and am in no position to make fun. Also I’d love to see an Indians-Reds WS, and take at least a little pride in the Indians when they’re good since we’re in the same state.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jun 27, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know – I was just messin with ya.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like I said, no way I’m throwing stones in the glass house of “you guys suck!”. :)

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jun 27, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tonight should be okay. Tomorrow looks very questionable though.

by Fundamentals on Jun 27, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sabathia will eat the Reds’ lunch tonight in all likelihood. Tomorrow should be interesting if Cueto can control his stuff.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jun 27, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

now THAT is some skilled photoshopping.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

should we make some odds on hbp for this evening?

or better: pick your Indians player and inning (or AB) to get hbp.

I’ll take Garko in the 5th (or 2nd AB)

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Akron hammering one of the Phil’s top prospects, Carrasco.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I had an interesting conversation with a Phils scout in Akron on Monday night. Long story short: He hates with a passion beyond most words Trevor Crowe and worships the ground that Wes Hodges walks on.

by Fundamentals on Jun 27, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting. Not surprising, I guess. Hodges is clearly the better prospect by any measure.

What does he hate about Crowe? Anything specific? I always though Crowe was a scout’s guy. And his current performance is the best he’s ever done, by far.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Read an interesting comment from an Indians prospect not long ago oto the effect that the Indians don’t care about home runs at all, they don’t think they’ll translate to the majors. They just care about OBP and hitting the ball hard. Trevor Crowe seems to have been a moment of this philosophy totally running amok.

by Jay on Jun 27, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting. He’d be the poster boy. Although Johnny Drennen might be jealous.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And on cue, Drennen just misses one. Mills did not miss.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, Jordan Brown said that. Now it just sounds like an excuse.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His comments on Crowe were largely the fact that he has been hugely overrated because of where he was drafted and the only way that he was going to be a major leaguer was as a leadoff hitter in CF and his arm in CF was questionable and his speed has dropped enough that he isn’t a prototypical leadoff guy anymore, so his upside value is as a good fourth outfielder. He called him one of the most over-hyped prospects that he’s ever personally seen.

by Fundamentals on Jun 27, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that’s what he is now. I think we all realize that here.

Did you explain to him that it’s not Crowe’s fault? Because he had to play second for a while?

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kidding, right?

by Jay on Jun 27, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

isn’t he pretty much the only thing they have that would interest us in a CC trade?

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m no expert. Golson’s injured. There’s this guy.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Escobar.

LaPorta.

Gamel.

If CC pitches great tonight, I think we can start picking our favorites. (I don’t think we have a chance for both of the latter two).

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like the middle one

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I second

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would also consider Prince Fielder.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pass on Fielder.

I like Gamel.

by Jay on Jun 27, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d take Fielder.

by Voltaire on Jun 27, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, Fielder is going to make $30 million over the next three years.

It’s a nice acquisition, but not much of a bargain.

Also: He’s fat and probably a liability at 1B.

by Jay on Jun 27, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OPS+ of 156 at age 23? Isn’t that exactly what you want your prospects to become? At two million more than we’re paying Byrd. I’d take him in a hearbeat, defense be damned. It’s not like Garko rocks or anything.

by Voltaire on Jun 27, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, love the hitting, but he’s a defensive negative, and those numbers are from the 2007 NL.

He is what you’d like your prospects to become, but you’d like them to become it before they get a $10 million arbitration payday, and you’d like to have them for 6.6 years rather than three, and you’d like for Scott Boras not to be their agent.

by Jay on Jun 27, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s certainly a defense liability, but it’s my understanding that when your offensive production is that absurd you drive in waaaaay more runs than you give up on D. Perhaps I’m misinformed.

You certainly want all of the things you list in your second paragraph, but getting all of that is kinda the perfect storm of impossible production, development, and timing. His numbers are down a bit this year so far, but I think he’s a lock to post around a 140-150 OPS+ or something during those three years. I can’t find any fault in that.

by Voltaire on Jun 27, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn you, CC, for giving me a reason to watch this game.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait… Did Buckeye Brad get a hold of Dusty Baker? Why is Dunn batting second?

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh, hah. I assumed I’d missed the #2 hitter.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He never returns my calls. Damn caller ID!

by Buckeye Brad on Jun 27, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

.386 OBP Baby!

I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.

by emd2k3 on Jun 27, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GRADY

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh.

Shit.

How about that.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was an amazing catch. reminds me of one milton bradley made out there once

by mpstable on Jun 27, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grady!!

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Jun 27, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow . . . Gra -D

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

radio guys just called it “better than Willie Mays”

by Fios on Jun 27, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yea … I expect a heads up when gameday gets a hold of it.

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m not sure he had to jump, but it was pretty neat to watch.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he jumped to put his foot rather than his face into the wall.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good call.

I used to have a picture of Kenny standing on the warning track after robbing a HR. There was a cleat mark in the wall about where his head was. Very cool stuff.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i’d say its a shoo-in for top play on sportscenter tonight.

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

unless A-Rod homers.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or Youkilis walks.

I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.

by emd2k3 on Jun 27, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

screw this umpire.

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bullshit

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TAKE THAT, PHENOM

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“They throw ungodly breaking stuff in The Show.”

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

take THAT, phenom.

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

rec

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TAKE that phenom

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What’s with the echo tonight?

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Jun 27, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the ECHO tonight?

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

THE echo tonight?

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take my phenom, PLEASE.

I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.

by emd2k3 on Jun 27, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, what did the phenom do?

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

To the best I can tell, he took that.

by Fundamentals on Jun 27, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I just want to let everyone know that I’m an idiot. Earlier, after I checked to see that the Indians were still on a rain delay, I flipped over the FSN Cincy to see what the Reds were doing. I saw the Reds were on a rain delay and thought “gee, so are the Indians. That’s funny.”

It took me a half hour to remember they were playing each other. Like I said, I’m an idiot.

by Buckeye Brad on Jun 27, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But one with a degree from the 57th best university.

by SuddenSam on Jun 27, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I should have gone to the 56th best.

by Buckeye Brad on Jun 27, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DH Dellucci . . . I’m lovin it

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DWBTTD

(designated walker back to the dugouter)

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope someone on the Reds picks a fight with Carroll so Dellucci can get in his face again. I’d like for us to like him.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

JC single machine

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I friggin love Jamey Carroll.

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d like to see BenFran bulk up a little. Just a few steroids here and there.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow this is the first time I’ve used GameDay in two years….I’d say it’s improved a bit.

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Peralta’s the worst cleanup hitter I’ve seen since 08 Victor.

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Outside pitch = pulled to shortstop.

Repeat infinitely.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

After he fouled that first pitch down the 3rd base line, you knew he was gonna chase the rest of the atbat.

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TaKe ThAt, Phenom!

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone truly surprised BenFran grabbed that?

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

me, but I have not actually seen it.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it relied on a good jump with ball fading away from him, caught on run at knees . . . I was surprised.

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

woah – you mean he didn’t get stuck in sand for the first 3 seconds?

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

believe it or not

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

shocking.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CC – DO NOT get hurt.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sizemore catch is on gameday. Loading as I speak.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is anyone watching STO? What’s the point of having a car dealership open for 84 straight hours? Who buys a car at obscene hours? They’re just asking for drunks to come in joking about test drives.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My brother just asked the same thing.

by Buckeye Brad on Jun 27, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No good reason other than to use it as a promotional line.

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CHOOOO ! BLC

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s kinda nuts that we ever considered giving up Choo on waivers. NUTS!

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh hay guys

by mrich on Jun 27, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let’s see, we’re just a half game ahead of these guys, so if the Reds win tonight, they’ll pass us.

And if they win by 78 runs, they’ll pass us in run differential also.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is only possible if CC pitches 5 or less innings.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garko is poop

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This lineup is funnier when Peralta and Garko bat back-to-back.

by dgcambridge on Jun 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

another shitty AB by Garko . . . watch 2 down the middle, pull one on the outside corner.

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

isn’t this why ahahandy muhmuhmuhmarte sits?

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hairston was not expecting a fastball.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

THIS PITCHER IS REALLY GOOD.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jun 27, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

with the LHBs the Reds are sending to the plate, he should K 10+ if his pitch count doesn’t get too high

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Ohio Cup is BASEBALL.

by SuddenSam on Jun 27, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

See ya, National Innocence:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3464459

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can’t say I’m pleased Sabathia’s leaving, but the capitalist in me can’t fault him. At this point, too, I’m just so desperate to see some real bats in the lineup again that losing C.C. seems worth it to me.

by fleerdon on Jun 27, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey what controller or joystick do i use with this new gameday so I can swing the bat

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Grady, you’re supposed to hit it right at SKinner, not RIvera.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone tell Manning that age jokes are the lowest form of humour.

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

now that I’m 27 I appreciate them more

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about extra u jokes?

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Somebody tell Manning he’s an unfunny, mildly literate gasbag.

by fleerdon on Jun 27, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so, uh, CC’s been pretty good since his first 4 starts huh.

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a ridiculous atbat from Carroll.

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JC is unstoppable blind smackin the ball this week

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cHmon Jhonny!!

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nhoooooo

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So we have this guy named Peralta. He likes being a clean up hitter, but really, he’s an imposter.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

doesn’t an impostor usually succeed in imitating his predecessor?

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmmmmm, consult Webster.

But comparing his defense to Omar’s would certainly be laughable.

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking predecessor as cleanup hitter . . . shit . . . he is an impostor!

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

hahaa

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

STOP GROUNDING THE BALL STRAIGHT INTO THE GROUND

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shin-Soo Choo is OPS+ing 130 right now.

/treads lightly

by fleerdon on Jun 27, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2.14 ERA since April 22nd for CC

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5-5 record

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is pretty cool that we’re going to get a shitload for him. Between him and Blake we’re going to hit the JACKPOT!

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wish garko was having a an OK year so we could get a lot for him too. i’m just not sold on him at all, I think Jordan Brown could be better tomorrow.

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So Shelton’s continued employment is an attempt by the FO to make us suck enough that no fans will bitch about losing him… interesting.

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1/22

15 K in last 27 AB

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   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 27, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

did I hear that right? 15 k’s in his last 27 at bats?

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yea

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If our relievers could only embark on a similar streak.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we have to be showcasing him, right? why else would he be in there?

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aww was kinda hoping for a good albert belle story from burba there

by mrich on Jun 27, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What a tough out

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hammy sounds shocked that prospects are in the minor leagues.

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hegan*

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good AB by Garko…but I wish he’d just let ball four go by.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice little atbat here from Gark

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice LITTLE atbat

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dave Burba is actually pretty funny.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

www.holafruta.com

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wtf is that?

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the much-debated radio commercial

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

much debated . . . care to explain? (not living in US)

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they don’t really tell you what the product is… it’s been mentioned on here before a few times..

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sick 10-pitch atbat. I’ll take it.

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope in this game the Indians can muster 1/9 of Carlos Delgado’s production today.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know, one run is a lot to ask. Sorry.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they gotta muster 1. But CC would be lucky to get to the 8th . . . so we need more than 1

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn’t ask for a win. Just a run. Baby steps.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to be undone, Ryan Garko will attempt to hit into nine infield popouts in the entire Cinci series.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, anyone able to help w/ business statistics hw?

by bewwolv on Jun 27, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure.

Average Runs Per Inning Tonight for CLE: 0

Mode of Runs Scored Per Inning Tonight by CLE: 0

Median Number of Runs Scored By Inning: 0

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, not exactly what I had in mind, but nice.

by bewwolv on Jun 27, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

can they score a run before the game gets delayed, suspended, postponed?

by palcal on Jun 27, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok, clouds, time to open up. let it pour!

by mpstable on Jun 27, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bring on the tarp.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

grady is bloody money

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WPA: 3.00000000

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he’s the man

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn missed I missed it

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Jun 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This umpire has a firm grasp of the strikezone. I applaud him.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

screw this umpire.

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So what are the chances we can get this pitcher signed to an extension…

Maybe he’ll take 75% of another team’s offer if we tell him he can stay home for the postseason.

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They had that arrangement last year.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

believe me. he was there.

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohhhh, you’re right. i thought it was the other cy young winner who walked 37 in 12 post-season innings.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Branyan hit his 11th homer in 80AB tonight; trade CC for him?

by palcal on Jun 27, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You typically don’t make jokes, so I have to ask you….ya jokin?

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe Branyan is not such a good idea; I hear Jim Thome is available

by palcal on Jun 27, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SERIOUS OR NOT? DECLARE YOURSELF!!!!!

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i’m gonna start watching playoff highlights

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He fielded it! He fielded it cleanly!!!

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KKKKKKKK

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

guys this is like one of his last 3 starts for us, let’s soak this in, feel good moment like

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m with you . . . but can Dolan afford the bronze for the CC statue?

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOT IF WE GO ON A 15 GAME WINNING STREAK

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

with our bullpen?

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This makes me sad.

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as Jay pointed out, CC could make 6 starts between now and the trading deadline

by palcal on Jun 27, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he won’t be here that long

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I meant, six starts for someone else.

by Jay on Jun 27, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too many K’s won’t be able to go complete game without going over the dreaded 100 pitch mark.

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh who the hell cares he ain’t ours anyway no more

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Be a sweet last start in Cleveland?

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CHOOOOOOO

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hammy, discussing Indians fantasy camp, lauds the pitchers (Burba, Nagy) and then says: “And then Albert Belle’s going to show up and chase everyone around camp”

by Fios on Jun 27, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

victor hit a home run to right center field in game 1 of the ALDS last year to put the indians up 6-3

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope, can’t picture it. Sorry.

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there an award for most depressing posts in a night?

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh just wait until i get to the ALCS

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure if I can hack it.

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a crazy bounce at the plate.

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KENNY LOFTON!!! had 4 rbi’s in game one of the ALDS

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RISP!!!!!!!!!!

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HwRISP!!

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PUMP, PUMP THE VALUE

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Casey!!! Shame my MLBTV is a black screen, anyone having problems or is it just New Zealand’s crappy broadband?

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Jun 27, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sheep interference, certainly

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Horrible weather down here, guess they are all inside as well on the net!!!

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Jun 27, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAUSTO IS SO GOD DAMN GOOD!!!!

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you drunk?

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha what have you been drinking?

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can’t say I’ve had it. Natty Light is my shitty beer of preference.

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pbr is not shitty

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wait until tomorrow morning

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i’ve had it plenty

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ve heard otherwise. Though I shouldn’t judge.

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Definitely not if you drink Natty.

by Voltaire on Jun 27, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There goes Thompson’s career ERA from 0 last inning to .9 to 1.8 now and potentially higher if the Indians can get 1 or 2 more this inning

by palcal on Jun 27, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PUMP PUMP

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How’s Blake’s All Star voting going?

I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.

by emd2k3 on Jun 27, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wedge melted his laptop doing online voting

by mpstable on Jun 27, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It melted doing something Blake-related, but it wasn’t voting.

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do we even have someone to send besides Lee?

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he can steal bases? Why wouldn’t you want him for your stretch run?

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You gotta put Fasano in here…

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GRADY! Way to take the extra base off Damon’s weak arm!!

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we’ll continue these playoff highlights later, time to play four square

by Gradyforpresident on Jun 27, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just feel good about a sac fly knowing the other potential outcomes.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

need insurance runs for JoBo

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice baserunning by the Garkinator.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jun 27, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yessssssss

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SEASON ON A BRINK

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Grady, wow Gameday is flash these days!

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Jun 27, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grady now handles the inside fastball better than the fastball over the plate. Love it.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good lord. If Casey leaves…we’ll never score runs.

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5-run inning

by palcal on Jun 27, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yea. It’s almost Mujica time.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just a city boy….born and raised in south Seattle….

Everyone join in now! Don’t stop….

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Beau Mills finished 3-4 with two HR tonight.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope he is in AA.

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes I don’t follow our prospects well…

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

heck of a night for the minor league teams. Big night from Crowe, too. Though Stevens just blew a save

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

After his first four starts, someone here calculated that if CC instantly reverted to 2007 form he still wouldn’t get his ERA under 4.00 for the season. Well, it’s June 27 and he’s at 3.85.

Happy trails, Carsten.

by SuddenSam on Jun 27, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so, if you throw out those 4 starts, has he actually been better than last year?

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Much better.

1.96 ERA, 9.6 K/9, 7.4 IP/G

Last season:

3.21 ERA, 7.8 K/9, 7.1 IP/G

by Jay on Jun 27, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NL West now has nobody over .500

by palcal on Jun 27, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember when the Dbacks were like 18-7?

I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.

by emd2k3 on Jun 27, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Benfran again!?

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nope

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

by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Benfran should DH.

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pssh, that was a helluva effort. Although I’m not a fan of the faking of the catch.

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quick question: Why play Keppinger so deep as a pull hitter?

I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.

by emd2k3 on Jun 27, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that’s the BenFran I know

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KKKKKKKKKK

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by westbrook on Jun 27, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Jesus Marmalade. 10 Ks.

I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.

by emd2k3 on Jun 27, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I miss him.

by SuddenSam on Jun 27, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why the vitriol for BenFran’s effort there? I liked it.

by supermarioelia on Jun 27, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It was a good effort. My question above pertains more to the coaches positioning the OF.

I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.

by emd2k3 on Jun 27, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

feet 3 seconds in morass . . . dive . . . no play . . . fakes out

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quick question #2: Who’s the better fielder … Choo or BenFran?

I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.

by emd2k3 on Jun 27, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Choo by a mile.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

texas mile

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is the actual difference here?

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

everything’s bigger in texas?

by mpstable on Jun 27, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

death penalty

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not play Choo, Gutz, and Grady in the OF and DH BenFran?

I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.

by emd2k3 on Jun 27, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crowe and Steven Head both went 3-5, raising their averages to .314 and .313 respectively. Each hit a HR. Head’s been a pleasant surprise this year.

I think the sleeper on that team is SS Josh Roriguez. He’s drawn 50BB already, and he’s shown some power. He could be the guy who takes 2B if Asdrubal claims SS.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Trevor Crowe ever going to play here? He seems to be buried behind a lot of guys already up here and other stuff.

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well he still has to play in Buffalo. This is his third extended stint at Akron, so he better dominate as a 24-year old. On full cylinders, he’s probably Coco Crisp’s Cleveland version.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Sabathia pitching another inning?

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Work through this.

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yea…keep it away from Dunn’s sweet spot.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is Bauer/Mujica still on the team? If we’re up 6 and they aren’t warming up they might as well not even show up to the park.

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s just that with a few guys on, you turn it over to the “trusty” ones.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just stopping by to watch C.C.’s last batter as an Indian.

by Jay on Jun 27, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There are a lot worse ways to go out than K-ing Junior with two guys on.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jun 27, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Adios, big guy. See ya around.

by odradek on Jun 27, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember when he had his jewelry robbed in the hotel and his father came out from Oakland? I will miss CC.

by odradek on Jun 27, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know something we don’t know? We’ve still got some time until the deadilne. (Not to contend, but to seek out the right deal for him.)

I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.

by emd2k3 on Jun 27, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yea, but the faster you move, the more pro-active a suitor you’ll trade with, and the bigger the bounty. Unless you believe in playing the deadline game. Which leaves teams time to find other options and eliminates suitors.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t brush back Junior! Hit Phillips!!

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jun 27, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitch count?

by mjschaefer on Jun 27, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It sure says something when your mop-up guy has already made 42 appearances.

by SuddenSam on Jun 27, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Borowski has not pitched in 42 games.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

And, unfortunately, he’s also not our mop-up.

by SuddenSam on Jun 27, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But….I was implying…that he…was.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wedge is so dumb.

by ASP on Jun 27, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok. Unless they are trying to emulate a ninth-inning “feeling” for Masa, why is he pitching in this game?

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fernando Cabrera mad his debut tonight for the Orioles. 1 inning, 2BB, 1K, no runs.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Victory

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2008: let the hate flow through you.

by vbc3 on Jun 27, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tastes sweet.

by xrickx on Jun 27, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

go anothery?

by DocNo on Jun 27, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Was out to eat with the family. Listened to most of the game on the radio, just got back. Tonight rocked.

by Voltaire on Jun 27, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AL Central sweeps tonight. KC keeps pace with Indians and the Indians make up no ground.

by palcal on Jun 27, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The last Reds series turned the season around. Is it too much to ask?

by SuddenSam on Jun 27, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Heard them say on TV last night when the first Reds series started, the Indians were 22-19, and in first place. 15-24 since.

by odradek on Jun 27, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was at the park in 2003 when he threw his first career complete-game shutout against the Devil Rays. It was 0-0 going into the bottom of the ninth and the Tribe squeaked it out to win 1-0.

by Voltaire on Jun 27, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the game, btw.

by Voltaire on Jun 27, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Total rec.

I am fully expecting to lose the big guy, and yet it’s still gonna hurt a ton. Especially after games like today’s.

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2008: let the hate flow through you.

by vbc3 on Jun 27, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

As I listened to this game tonight I didn’t really appreciate that each start from now on can potentially be his last. If I get to listen to him pitch again I’m not going to miss a single pitch. This certainly would be bowing out on a (relative) high note with his performance tonight, though.

by Voltaire on Jun 27, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he sticks around to the deadline, he has at most 2 more starts at home, Tampa Bay and Minn/Det

by palcal on Jun 27, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just came in and saw the boxscore. I love how distracted CC is. Go Tribe!

by mcrose on Jun 28, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how mega would it be if we just schooled the entire world by trading CC, collecting the prospects, then re-signing him in the off-season.

by ASP on Jun 28, 2008 10:29 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

now that’d be worth an extra $1M-per.

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by westbrook on Jun 28, 2008 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don’t think it’s entirely outside the realm of posibility. it worked with kenny lofton.

but i think trading him to a huge media market would be the only way this might happen. the contrast between cleveland and milwaukee isn’t enough to potentially convince him that the familiarity and relative ease of the media here are worth the pay cut he will take.

by mpstable on Jun 28, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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