Game Thread: June 28, 2008
Cincinnati Reds @ Cleveland Indians
Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:05 PM (STO)
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So some bored pre-game clicking led me to Jay’s only FanPost on Reds Reporter. Yikes.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 6:57 PM EDT
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Where is everybody? It’s Indians baseball!
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 7:04 PM EDT
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Byrd should NEVER pitch to Dunn.
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 7:07 PM EDT
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This isn’t great discussion, but I don’t own any tribe gear, never have. These jerseys are the closest I’ve come to wanting one.
by joeee on
Jun 28, 2008 7:14 PM EDT
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I don’t have any Tribe gear either. Just this here Lake County Captains cap.
by jhon on
Jun 28, 2008 7:19 PM EDT
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If anyone is lurking, please post so I know there’s more than three of us here.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 7:17 PM EDT
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hello, Bartolo.
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 7:22 PM EDT
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Just got here…digging the new gamecast 3D
by Chief Wahoo on
Jun 28, 2008 7:17 PM EDT
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I hate the way it shifts every time I mouse over it, which I do by accident. What is the point of the angled views? I want the heads-up so I can see the actual strike zone. I position it that way and it keeps drifting. Grr.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 7:19 PM EDT
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yea I agree – this new view thing does nothing for me.
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 7:23 PM EDT
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I want to see the ball path on balls in play.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 7:23 PM EDT
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this is another reason on-ball tracking devices would be awesome.
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 7:25 PM EDT
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Why do people say “seconded” all the time?
Is there a motion on the floor?
Will we be voting?
I would submit to you that there is no motion, and we will not be voting.
by Jay on
Jun 29, 2008 12:09 AM EDT
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you need one especialu with fasano around now. they’re calling it the panini cam.
by Brick. on
Jun 28, 2008 11:12 PM EDT
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I love these blatantly unsubstantial ricoh commercials which advocate pretty looking reports or “ideas”
by joeee on
Jun 28, 2008 7:19 PM EDT
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Many a man has lost his shirt for not deploying the best imaging technologies of his day.
by jhon on
Jun 28, 2008 7:23 PM EDT
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How can Hammy say the AL central has won 24 straight when we’ve lost twice in the past 5 days?
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 7:21 PM EDT
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I was wondering the exact same thing.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 7:21 PM EDT
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Look at the standings, current streaks shows:
Won 3
Won 10
Won 3
Won 2
Won 6
That’s what he means.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 7:32 PM EDT
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so we think Hammy really thinks AL central teams have won 24 in a row?
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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No, I think he knows what it does and doesn’t mean — or doesn’t really care enough to give it any thought.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 7:34 PM EDT
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CS
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 7:22 PM EDT
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Fasano is sporting an unfortunately normal goatee.
by joeee on
Jun 28, 2008 7:22 PM EDT
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I am rec’ing this entire thread because of the Fasano appearance. The new gameday = pretty sweet. Unfortunately I have to go to a function.
Godspeed, Sals.
by jhon on
Jun 28, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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Didn’t the minors make him shave his stache? He said he was growing it back.
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Jun 28, 2008 7:39 PM EDT
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 7:27 PM EDT
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 7:26 PM EDT
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Maybe Hammy was adding the winning streaks of the 5 AL Central teams against the NL
Minn 10, KC 6, Chicago 3, Det 3, Cle 2 = 24
a novel way of looking at things
by palcal on
Jun 28, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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How does product placement work in the MLB? Does your team get a contract with like Nike or Adidas and you’re stuck with that? Or do you order all your own stuff?
by joeee on
Jun 28, 2008 7:35 PM EDT
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Stache slam? Oh, it would just be too much
by Chief Wahoo on
Jun 28, 2008 7:36 PM EDT
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I didn’t even think “oh, the bases are loaded for Fasano” ... 2 outs with Fasano up automatically registers in my head as “inning over”... already, after like a week of him.
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 7:37 PM EDT
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Hitting Gut was totally on purpose to get to Fasano.
by Vichan on
Jun 28, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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save 3 pitches on the pitch count?
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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Just read the trade fan post (Stark Rumblings/Grumblings). I’m glad to see most here share my ‘surrender the season’ attitude too. We’re so far out of first, though admittedly the division remains “winnable”. Four of our core players, guys who were essential pieces on the playoff team a year ago, each have significant injuries, and there is no reason to try to establish an incentive for them to rush back too soon. Let them recuperate fully and get ready for april ‘09. Auction off CC, see if anyone is willing to pay Byrd the rest of this season, and sell Blake to a team in need of a bearded superutility player. Dare I suggest they should let Marte play? We can only hope they do. Let’s see what we have in Choo, Gutz (though if someone wants him, then buh bye Gutz), Francisco, and whoever else it may be reasonable to call up from the farm and let play on the big stage. The season has been over for a couple weeks, and prolonging the illusion that we’re still “in it” is only us spinning our wheels. The Tribe need to put themselves in the best position to win in ‘09, and that starts by acknowledging that this year’s ship is sunk. Hopefully Shapiro reads LGT.
by obobcatu on
Jun 28, 2008 7:39 PM EDT
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Looch 1/60
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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Meh. I could be stretching. But the pitch was BEHIND Gut.
by Vichan on
Jun 28, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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“Tribe’s Carmona, Hafner still healing from injuries”
Awesome update that just showed up in my ESPN.com MLB RSS feed. Ugh…
by obobcatu on
Jun 28, 2008 7:43 PM EDT
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I’m back. The pizza has been eaten. You can all calm down.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 7:52 PM EDT
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Please. I know we’re depressed, but it’s the Cleveland Indians. Let’s gamethread.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 7:59 PM EDT
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We haven’t seen Mujica in 2 weeks and Bauer in 11 days. This could be their night.
by palcal on
Jun 28, 2008 8:08 PM EDT
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I hope not, not if it means blowout.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 8:09 PM EDT
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Made it home just in time to see Paul Bako do what he’s been doing for 10 years: crushing hopes and dreams with his bat. Usually, though, the hopes and dreams being crushed are those of the team on his jersey.
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
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So the Indians had a chance early and Garko didn’t get the run home. Did he at least hit it hard?
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 8:12 PM EDT
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Actually, I’ll tell you how depressing it is, I’ve been revisiting my first Tribe forum (think of it as my kindergarten) and laughing at the mortals.
Shapiro needs to look at blowing it up now or there will be nothing left to blow up in a couple years. This core of players, obviously less Sizemore who it wouldn’t pay you to get rid of, has about run its course and it’s time for some serious rebuilding IMHO, hopefully around Sizemore and Carmona.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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I actually have found myself loving this team in spite of this season. Which is good, I guess.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 8:20 PM EDT
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Isn’t it curious how despite the feeling inside, we continue to watch?
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 8:21 PM EDT
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It’s the inherent irrationality of being a fan.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 8:21 PM EDT
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ChiSux already won today. Not…looking…good.
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 8:20 PM EDT
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It is for those of us rooting for Sabathia to be traded by Wednesday.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 8:25 PM EDT
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I only am if the best offer will be made on Wednesday.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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I thought so, but I couldn’t figure out why. So it’s an attempt to put a little vibe on CC?
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Jun 28, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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A little vibe on C.C., a little vibe on just remembering that teams are built in strange ways.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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that was a pretty good game, sans the result. Which I think has taken some excitement out of this one.
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 8:25 PM EDT
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Kenny Williams caught so much crap for dealing this offseason as if his team was a contender. And while they’ll probably win 88 games or so this year (yes, I know they’re on pace for 91), Williams guessed right. We all thought the Tigers would have pitching issues. But who would have thought the Indians and Tigers would be here. If anything, it just serves as a reminder to Shapiro and Co. that with a few tweaks this offseason, they’re right back in it. Alternating years of success, I guess, is better than none.
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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You think he guessed that the Indians and Tigers would both fall apart, and that he only needed to win 88 games?
I don’t think he guessed that. But then again, I don’t know what the hell he was thinking, so maybe it was that.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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Perhaps Williams is actually a clairvoyant genius and his public persona is a clever act.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
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It couldn’t have been a “On paper, we’re better than the Indians and Tigers.”
The White Sox will suffer a fate similar to the Mariners struggle from 2007 to 2008. The Sox bullpen is overachieving, from Thorton, to Logan, to Masset, to Linebrink, and even Dotel, who hasn’t been this good since 2003…with Houston, in that other League. All of them will have another full run on their ERA in 2009.
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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And I dazzle you with my inability to correctly use “a” and “an.”
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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C’mon. Cut me some slack. I’m trying.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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Sal Fasano with his first hit as a Cleveland Indian.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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And his last. I was hoping for an infield single. Something for the record books, ya know?
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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So when you gonna anwer your phone?
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay
by mauichuck on
Jun 28, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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Oh, hell … ringer’s been off. You know, like Walter says …
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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Okay, it’s back on now. So when you call, I’ll actually be aware of it and screening.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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This game only, or until I grow bored. New avatar.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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Ha! Thought about it. Mulholland would be another good one.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 8:46 PM EDT
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You guys can be excited about the next Sizemore from the deal. I wanna know who’s the next that guy.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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Poor phrasing. Wanted to draw attention to the new face. Did a poor job of it.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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I know this was an hour ago, but I meant to ask you to explain this.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 9:47 PM EDT
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I was joking that everyone here on LGT wants to know who the top prospects we’re going to acquire are. I want to know who the useless veteran stuck in the deal for some random reason will be.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT
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Oh, yeah — that’s what I thought you meant.
And my answer is still: Gagne.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT
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how about Mike Lowell?
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT
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Okay, I get it. I was too stupid to get that’s what you meant. I thought it was something like you were guessing Gagne was my new picture.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT
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“Stupid” is a little strong.
I’d have said Tavarez, but they DFA’ed him last week, and Boston is paying his salary anyway.
Turnbow is still owed 1.6M, but he’s off the 40-man and in Triple-A. Still, we could take him.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT
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Actually, I think at this point we gotta round up more people to be Sizemore, Lee, and Phillips (that last one will be fun)
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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So, GFP, if you’re reading this afterwards, warmed up on Ben Fran yet?
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Jun 28, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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he’s opsing .800 with bad defense.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT
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we’re pretty terrible offensively
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Jun 29, 2008 11:52 AM EDT
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What’s the new avatar theme? I’m getting tired of my Jason Michaels mugshot.
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Jun 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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Claim one of the remaining guys from the Colon deal.
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Jun 28, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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Good one. Why do I keep forgetting he was part of that?
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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They’re channeling the ghost of Bartolo Colon’s deadline deal in the spirit of CC’s upcoming departure.
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Jun 28, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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I think any trade-off or throw-in from any 2002 trade would do nicely.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 8:53 PM EDT
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Not a trade-off or a throw-in, but he represents everything good about 2002.
And, as a side note, when you google only his name, more shirtless pictures than is healthy appear.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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I shamefully can’t tell who that is.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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I’ll give you a hint. He once hit 50 homeruns as a leadoff man in a single season, nearly 1/4th of all the HR he hit in his 15 year career.
I thought about deadline deal players, but the Indians staffed some quality 4A roster fodder that year. I was going to go with Bruce Aven, but I don’t even know what he looks like.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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He spent only 34 games in a Tribe uniform, but he still managed this photo shoot. I think it was a Glamour Shots exclusive.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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They make so much of this HBP stuff. Maybe it’s because they can’t hit and they lean into everything.
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Jun 28, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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Of all the guys hit by pitches tonight, none of them is Brandon Phillips.
I’m sad about that.
I’m also sad that the great Sal Fasano could only get to first base.
Free Andy Marte!
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Jun 28, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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1) Sal would rather not have to run that much.
2) Is a King not out of his element when away from his throne? I don’t know the extent of Fasano’s royal baseball lineage or the exactly location of his throne, but it sure isn’t on the base paths.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:02 PM EDT
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When did we get to the point with our bullpen that Rafael Perez comes out of the bullpen before Scott Elarton?
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on
Jun 28, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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The whole season? Maybe I don’t understand the question.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:04 PM EDT
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We just brought in Scott Elarton to clean up Rafael Perez’ mess.
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on
Jun 28, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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Right…but don’t we want Perez coming out first if the game’s close-ish?
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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Do we want Elarton coming into games that are close-ish at all?
Free Andy Marte!
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Jun 28, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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If Blake commits an error in the forrest, does Marte hear it?
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Jun 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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He’s too busy playing dominoes and hungering for an opportunity.
Free Andy Marte!
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Jun 28, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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Even if this move works out, I don’t get it..
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Jun 28, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
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I am enjoying all the little trading chips on the right side of this page.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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Awesome

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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:10 PM EDT
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Hey, Sal Fasano got to third base. He might even score!
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on
Jun 28, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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Are his person and his mustache counted as two separate runs?
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Jun 28, 2008 9:17 PM EDT
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I really didnt think you can suck this much at execution.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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Carroll hit the ball well. Ben, not so much.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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Woah, wait, Gameday was way ahead of the radio there.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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I was gonna say…
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Jun 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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SELL SELL SELL
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:22 PM EDT
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Why not put in Rick Bauer and see if he can be useful in the next year or two?
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Jun 28, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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Because 5-0 defecits are not good indicators of future success?
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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So how’s this avatar?
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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Jhonny loves the groundout to 3B. Can’t get the hands in to drive the ball…
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Jun 28, 2008 9:36 PM EDT
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Casey continues the slow grind of upping his trade value.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:38 PM EDT
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He’s a grinder. That’s what he does.
Free Andy Marte!
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Jun 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT
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We do! Oh, wait, I get it now.
Free Andy Marte!
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Jun 28, 2008 9:40 PM EDT
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Twins? I know they are a division rival, but they have some intriguing arms. And the Indians aren’t rivaling anything this year.
Phillis? Pedro Feliz can play defense. and he signed a two year deal. Hm…but maybe.
Angels? Chone Figgins can move to 2B
BrewCrew? Branyan won’t keep this up.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT
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Yankees? Their 3B is anti-clutch and ours defines clutch.
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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Blake’s range as a SS probably rivals that of Jeter.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT
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I am saddened that I can only bestow one rec on this.
Free Andy Marte!
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Jun 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT
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I can’t even begin to imagine the return for Casey. I don’t know if I expect Ricardo Rincon for Marshall MacDougal or Jacob Cruz for Josh Bard/Jody Gerut.
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 9:38 PM EDT
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Exactly. I can’t wait. It’s like anticipating Christmas.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT
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He plays GREAT defense, too!
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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Jason Dubois, acquired for Jody Gerut.
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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It’s showing up as a blank white square for me.
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Jun 28, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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refresh? maybe?
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Jun 28, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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Refresh didn’t work for me either. Still a blank white square.
Free Andy Marte!
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Jun 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT
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And me.
Now if it were Phelps, then the blank white square would kind of make sense.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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lol
how about now?
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT
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Loud and clear, buddy.
It’s no David Gray, but it’s nice.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT
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Wow! I hope Casey Blake’s beta unit doesn’t get called back to Rylos before we can trade him.
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on
Jun 28, 2008 9:43 PM EDT
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I don’t even want Marte to play right now. Keep showcasing Blake, pray he doesn’t have a horrendous week.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 9:43 PM EDT
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Yup. Plenty of time after the ASG for Marte.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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Actually we’re deluding ourselves. Ensberg is in the minors. C’mon.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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he’s probably got a better chance of growing a quick Wedge-impressing beard.
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT
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Okay, if we trade Blake this weekend, we can call up Ensberg, showcase him for a month, and if he accidentally hits three home runs, we can trade him, too.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT
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I’m Mark Shapiro, and I approve this message.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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I like how the booth tries to set up a homerun. Root for failure guys, root for it.
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 9:47 PM EDT
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Try to think of it as setting up the HR-stealing grab by Goot.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT
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So are you guys content with Francisco, Sizemore, Choo to start 2009?
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT
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Didn’t we have a good outfield once? It seems like we did.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:51 PM EDT
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it was our outfield being our outfield.
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT
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Well he ALMOST chased a strike, so that’s progress.
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT
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So did someone Photoshop Fasano into a Tribe cap, or is that really his facial hair? Because it is EPIC.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT
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FasanoSlam, relatively.
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
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Fasano got on base 3-4. Why so down on him tonight, specifically?
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
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He’s just showing up Paul Bako, which, honestly, I find quite rude.
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 9:56 PM EDT
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that third pitch is fun to look at in gameday 3D
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT
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Grady that is not ideal, especially when we’re trying to score 5 runs, especially when Sal Fasano just got on base.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT
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So…one guy with a hit, and two guys chasing ball four. It’s not a bad rally for this offense.
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 9:58 PM EDT
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We made Cordero throw 24 pitches, at least! He won’t make it past the 5th!
What? Oh.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:59 PM EDT
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Here’s another one: Mike Cameron.
And we could take back Kendall if we were sending Shoppach. Which I don’t think we will.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 9:58 PM EDT
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Kendall would more than make up for the grit we’d lose in Blake.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 9:58 PM EDT
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other teams might look at blake as an OF instead of a 3B
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 9:59 PM EDT
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Or a 2B!
He was reportedly rumored to have been rumored to have been discussed as a possible 2B option that one time!
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 10:01 PM EDT
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HE CAN PLAY ANYWHERE. Is baseball ready for grit at all nine positions simultaneously?
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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my point is, that Cameron sounds unlikely to be included in a deal, but Blake could play the OF in his place.
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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Just looking for underperforming veterans. Cameron is making $7 million and has a .286 OBP.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT
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Which actually slots him in nicely in our 4-hole.
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Jun 28, 2008 10:04 PM EDT
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That is, sadly, both a good joke and a good idea.
by Jay on
Jun 29, 2008 12:10 AM EDT
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I think CLE could spin Cameron before the deadline too.
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Jun 28, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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Mentioned him in part because Güt could be included in a major deal.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 10:04 PM EDT
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I was thinking the Brewers might like Gutz for CF, plus they have Gwnn Jr. and Kapler, but Corey Hart can probably handle CF, allowing the Brewers to get a corner OF bat elsewhere.
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Jun 28, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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And to your point, ridding themselves of Cameron’s salary might enable them to afford that extra OF.
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Jun 28, 2008 10:06 PM EDT
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But … we’re not going to take Cameron if we’re not sending them an OF … and I don’t think they’ll want Dellucci.
by Jay on
Jun 29, 2008 12:11 AM EDT
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This is so 2008. We’re cheering for the three-run-loss-clinching run coming to the plate.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 9:59 PM EDT
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Feel the black abyss. Or whatever that joke was.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 10:00 PM EDT
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This is so 2008. I am rooting for whatever that joke was.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 10:01 PM EDT
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Oh, shut up Hamilton! I find this extremely riveting.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 10:00 PM EDT
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Hamilton ragging on Ben Fran for not giving up.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 10:00 PM EDT
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Nice work.
Could have featured Byrd better, but WTF.
We actually will be fortunate to be truly out of it rather than merely mediocre in a weak division.
by Jay on
Jun 28, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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-Q
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by westbrook on
Jun 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT
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How these guys will even show their faces in the streets of Cleveland is beyond me. Scott Sauerbeck will have to come back to show them how to hide in the bushes when being pursued.
by xrickx on
Jun 28, 2008 10:07 PM EDT
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And I’m going to be in Cincinnati and Dayton next week. I guess they’ll be parading that thing everywhere.
by SuddenSam on
Jun 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT
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Everyone: read the thread. Get a new avatar.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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did they really have 25 LOB or did i read that wrong???
by emt62948 on
Jun 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT
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I once acquired 10 identical Bill Selby cards.
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 10:24 PM EDT
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I hope you encased them in vinyl sheets. I would hate to see mother nature ruin such valuable items.
by Toxicadam on
Jun 28, 2008 10:27 PM EDT
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One of them is permanently slabbed in a vinyl sheet in my card collection. One of them is in the hands of a fellow tribe fan, and the other 8 are carefully and neatly stored in a cardboard box…waiting…
by Voltaire on
Jun 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT
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Indians had surprisingly gone 42 games without being shutout.
by palcal on
Jun 28, 2008 10:32 PM EDT
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I actually think we under-rate our offense. It doesn’t totally suck, it just sucks.
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