Cleveland Indians @ Chicago White Sox GameThread, Jul 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT

David Huff’s pitching tonight for Buffalo. 2 Ks in the 1st inning for Huff (both swinging). Scranton’s manager, who happens to be Alvaro Espinoza, got ejected following the first.

by APV on Jul 1, 2008 7:30 PM EDT 0 recs

Huff strikes out the side in the 2nd. Two swinging, one looking.

by APV on Jul 1, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up 0 recs

Huff gets efficient in the 3rd inning and retires the side on 5 pitches

by APV on Jul 1, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up 0 recs

more huff updates

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up 0 recs

4th is about to begin

by APV on Jul 1, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up 0 recs

1-2-3 fourth

by APV on Jul 1, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up 0 recs

omg he’s our savior

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 1, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up 0 recs

somebody get the brontosaurus

by APV on Jul 1, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up 0 recs

So I’m still at work, and the system is still broken!

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 7:35 PM EDT 0 recs

I would like to preemptively request as much commentary as those with radio/tv can give, ‘cause I’m gonna be stuck with only Gameday and this thread tonight.

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 7:44 PM EDT 0 recs

Someone in the White Sox pre-game just said the White Sox fans “are a special breed.” Can’t argue with that.

by RachelAnn on Jul 1, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up 0 recs

This is the kind of award-winning reporting that will bring the game to life. Kudos!

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up 0 recs

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up 0 recs

one of the most disgraceful moments in “fan” history

by APV on Jul 1, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up 0 recs

CF Grady Sizemore
2B Jamey Carroll
LF Ben Francisco
SS Jhonny Peralta
3B Casey Blake
DH Shin-Soo Choo
1B Ryan Garko
C Kelly Shoppach
RF Franklin Gutierrez

by RachelAnn on Jul 1, 2008 7:47 PM EDT 0 recs

glad to see DH, 1B, and RF occupy 3 of our last 4 lineup spots

by APV on Jul 1, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up 0 recs

That’s because our infield is so impressive.

by peter m on Jul 1, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up 0 recs

ouch

by APV on Jul 1, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up 0 recs

SS Orlando Cabrera
C A.J. Pierzynski
LF Carlos Quentin
RF Jermaine Dye
DH Jim Thome
3B Joe Crede
1B Nick Swisher
2B Alexei Ramirez
CF Brian Anderson

by RachelAnn on Jul 1, 2008 7:48 PM EDT 0 recs

Let’s Go Tribe. I guess. Whatever.

by RachelAnn on Jul 1, 2008 7:50 PM EDT 0 recs

where are we going?

by APV on Jul 1, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up 0 recs

We’re going on a maximum alcohol diet.

by ShawnK on Jul 1, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up 0 recs

Given yesterday’s thread, win or lose tonight? I’m secretly backing Cliff to win number 12.

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 1, 2008 7:52 PM EDT 0 recs

i’M OPENLY BACKING HIM

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up 0 recs

/Sigh.

Me too.

Dammit.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up 0 recs

if we win, it had better be like 8-0. and tomorrow.

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

by westbrook on Jul 1, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up 0 recs

iSN’T ROOTING AGAINST THE TRIBE IMPLYING YOU HAVE NO FAITH IN SHAP TO KNOW THE TRUE QUALITY OF THIS TEAM?

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up 0 recs

HOORAY LINEUP.

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

by westbrook on Jul 1, 2008 8:01 PM EDT 0 recs

to elaborate a little, this is the lineup I feel we should always go with when our “big” guys are out with injuries.

whether hafner is any good is another story.

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

by westbrook on Jul 1, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

So i´ve been in mexico for a while now, and although i´ve tried to keep up as much as possible, this lineup makes me a bit queasy. I just can´t believe i´m looking at it. Although i do see that i´m using an accent mark for my apostrophe´s. Not sure where those things are . . .and to think when i left i was telling everyone we would be no more than 2 out by the all star break. I feel sick.

¡Free Chan Perry!

by TheVanillaGorilla on Jul 1, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up 0 recs

... Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:16 PM EDT 0 recs

tHERE IS WHEN IT’S POSTED AS “SLANDER”!

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up 0 recs

I think my favorite part is the Guillen is clearly looking away while the player, can’t remember who, has his eyes shut.

by NickFantana on Jul 1, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up 0 recs

I think that’s Guillen’s son.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 1, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up 0 recs

SO WHAT’S THE GAME DOING?

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 8:22 PM EDT 0 recs

Did I miss thE CAPS MEMO??

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

WORK COMPUTER PROGRAM IS CAPS SENSITIVE AND REQUIRES ALL CAPS. SO, HENCE THE YELLING. SORRY, IT’S THIS GAME ONLY.

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

I THINK YOU SHOULD JUST GO WITH IT AND BE OUTRAGED/ECSTATIC ABOUT EVERYTHING!!!!!

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

tHAT WORKS TOO!!! LET’S GO TRIBE!

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up 0 recs

NOTHING. END OF THE 1ST. WHY ARE WE YELLING?

by RachelAnn on Jul 1, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

So, that make a wish clip was awesome. huh?

by Roger Dorn on Jul 1, 2008 8:23 PM EDT 0 recs

Yeah it was pretty cool.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up 0 recs

Can’t watch much, just wanted to check in on a game thread. What’s the zeitgeist around here these days?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 1, 2008 8:25 PM EDT 0 recs

Just a big discussion about how we anathematize posters who try to act supercilious with their vocabulary.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up 0 recs

waiting for CC to be traded. following prospects and (though not anymore) the Euro Cup.

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 1, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up 0 recs

I only got to watch the final, and that on replay late Sunday night after accidentally finding out what happened. Great game, though. I’m sort of glad I knew because I would have been really pissed at Germany for the first 70 minutes otherwise, when they seemed disinterested in playing.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 1, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

Casey Double. We have to hand it to him, he is really doing everything he can for this team, maximizing his trade value here at the end

by Roger Dorn on Jul 1, 2008 8:26 PM EDT 0 recs

We’ll always have that.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up 0 recs

CASEY BLAKE IS THE BEST PLAYER ON THE TEAM GUYS OMG HE’S SO AWESOME!!!! LUV!

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up 0 recs

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:26 PM EDT 1 recs

dON’T GET ME STARTED ON HOW STUPID THIS PROGRAM IS. IT’S REALLY STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up 0 recs

I really hope Wedge sits Delluci for awhile and goes with Francisco/Grady/Choo/Gutz combo

by millionairesrow on Jul 1, 2008 8:29 PM EDT 0 recs

6 Ks through 4.2 for Huff.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:30 PM EDT 0 recs

Now 7 through 5.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up 0 recs

I am pretty excited for his August and September starts in the bigs

by Roger Dorn on Jul 1, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up 0 recs

Try July

by millionairesrow on Jul 1, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up 0 recs

Lee
Laffey
Sowers
Parra
Huff

Sounds about right.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up 0 recs

If anything, I will enjoy watching all but one of those starts.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up 0 recs

Fausto will be back this year

by Roger Dorn on Jul 1, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up 0 recs

I’m just talking mid-July.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

Ken Williams did well with the Danks trade. Amidst our own struggles, I’ve forgotten why Williams is so widely loathed in the first place. Nevertheless I’m rooting for that Chris Carter guy to become a monster.

by jhon on Jul 1, 2008 8:33 PM EDT 0 recs

I dunno maybe it’s a stopped watch thing

by jhon on Jul 1, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up 0 recs

MORE COMMENTS ABOUT THE GAME

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 8:35 PM EDT 0 recs

PLZ

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up 0 recs

Hawk is annoying.

LGT's resident beer connaisseur.

by LGT Patrick on Jul 1, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up 0 recs

So is Swisher’s facial hair

by Roger Dorn on Jul 1, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up 0 recs

WOW THANKS GUYS THAT WAS VERY TOUCHING, I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!

(in all seriousness, being stuck here sucks. Thanks for helping)

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up 0 recs

Crede is a HOF from both a defensive and offensive standpoint, and to argue would make you a simpleton.

2 on for the Pale Hose. 1 out. Swisher batting.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

Swisher’s beard doubles. Umpires rule Swisher must continue at-bat. He walks.

by NickFantana on Jul 1, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up 0 recs

Blake and Swisher’s beard have passionate tryst.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up 0 recs

beards.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up 0 recs

Maybe it’s just one beard, which wouldn’t make it a tryst but…well, you know.

by NickFantana on Jul 1, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up 0 recs

It’s really odd how well Thome has hit our lefties this season

by millionairesrow on Jul 1, 2008 8:37 PM EDT 0 recs

VOLTAIRE: Now bases loaded.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:38 PM EDT 0 recs

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

by Voltaire on Jul 1, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up 0 recs

I have a confession to make guys. At the beginning of the season, I started to grow my “World Series beard”. I stuck it out for a while, but I think it is time for a change. It is too damn hot out for a beard, and the Indians are losing too much. My face is nice and soft now. I am not gonna say I jinxed the season, but today is the first day of the rest of the season.

LGT's resident beer connaisseur.

by LGT Patrick on Jul 1, 2008 8:39 PM EDT 0 recs

I did that in September of 2007.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 1, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up 0 recs