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Game Thread: July 27, 2008

Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians, Jul 27, 2008 1:05 PM EDT


Minnesota at Cleveland, 1:05 PM (WKYC)

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Marte batting 6th, Garko 7th.

Welcome to the future.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 12:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does wedge really believe he has nobody else who can DH? How about Blake?

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 12:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just saw Marte with his shirt off on STO. Swoon

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 12:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wait I wasn’t fully listening, did anyone here Shap say Marte was an alternative next year? Or was he talking about someone else???

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

same here, wasn’t fully listening. But Shap did say “once Eric [actually] started playing him…”

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Guys. I missed the game last night.

What the F happened to Fausto?

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 12:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Got roughed up. Obvious question: is he still hurt?

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually Fausto looked like Fausto in the 2nd. I’m not worried.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok. Phew.

Just reading the line, I kind of threw up a little bit.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marte with a 7-point lead on Asdrubal in the race to .200

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 12:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NO DONOVAN

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 12:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so marte hit another home run last night?

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, oppo too.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep. To right-center!

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m so jazzed for the 2010 Cleveland Indians.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Extra Innings only carrying the Minnesota feed today. Blah.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sometimes, I just wish Andrew could do the play-by-play

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wish that pretty much all the time

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmmmmm.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grady with an off day?

It’d be superduper if Sowers wouldn’t suck today.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

apparently we’ve already surrendered this game.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least we’ve been spared Looch in the DH role today.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the day we turn it around.

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 1:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Denard Span is such a tight baseball name

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gutz. Like a gazelle.

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hm, some decent contact early on. C’mon Jer

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright good inning.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

/OT & not worth its own FanShot I guess, but did anybody catch Will Ohman of the Braves doing his best Harry Caray/Will Ferrell while introducing the lineups on yesterdays FOX broadcast?

Good stuff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMwhzdEkVN8

by bogey021 on Jul 27, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was spectacular.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Upside to watching one of those on Youtube: knowing when it will end.

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

God I hate these commercials with the dude in the grey suit at Las Vegas with all these tight girls on his arm and cool brosephs laughing at all his jokes.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

with moonlight sonata playing in the background, so lame.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on, everyone likes Todd.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

man, F todd.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i now want to become a broadcaster

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gutz is dialing up something special today

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Since we’re down on his defense, and Pronk won’t be back for awhile, why don’t we ever discuss DH’g Jhonny, at least against LHP, shifting Droobz to short and playing Carroll at second?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

or DH Benfran, with Grady flanked by Choo and Gutz

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha wow, Underpants: “I don’t mean to put the entire of the Indians’ failures on his shoulders, but Gutz…”

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BANG! What a shot Andy!

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait huh? What’d I miss?

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I take it he was watching a reply from last night.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

replay

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

catching up on yesterday

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grady needs one more steal to be the third Indian with a 25-25 year.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grady is going 40/40 this year. FACT.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously confused about bfran showing bunt in this AB

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I blame Wedge.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does Jhonny’s chinstrap look thicker to anyone else?

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am Torii Hunter v Fausto hungover today. This sucks.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gatorade or coffee that jazz

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh no, this is bigger: Pedialyte.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What? This works?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It works like you would not believe. I’m expecting to be dancing on the ceiling in 30 minutes. It will change your life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdQDXs75Ulo

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You just made me google pedialyte, it sounds disgusting.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It tastes AWFUL. Like a salty, melted popsicle; however, it is absorbed pretty much instantly and makes you feel 100x better.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is hilarious. This is the stuff you give to your kids when they’re little, after they’ve had bouts of vomiting. Didn’t realize it had another application, but it makes sense.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really don’t think babies should be drinking.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you vom last night?

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope. I’m pretty good about that, however, I will sometimes vomit the next day. The pedialyte is really good in that regard, it gets you rehydrated really quickly without irritating a sour stomach.

It’s basically saline solution that is flavored. It’s flavored very poorly, but still flavored.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn’t say I was a GOOD father.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the most exciting thing I have seen today.

by bewwolv on Jul 27, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nick Blackburn flummoxes.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Guys, this smoothie I just made is blowing up.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What’d you put in it?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Frozen blueberries, frozen grapes, frozen strawberries, frozen raspberries, plain yogurt, splash of OJ, soy milk.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds good. What was the blowing up factor?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just blowing up as in taking over. As in running my life. As in, this smoothie is great.

I AM HIP HOP.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excellent. Thanks. Now I got some stuff to say to my kids.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

raspberries are so money

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow Sowers is locating + throwing hard

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d really like to see him throw a solid second half.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sowers, 92?

Hmm. Intriguing. And strange.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yikes, loud out

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Despite how he’s perceived, Delmon Young has zero power.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When I was in college I would wake up and beer cans would be everywhere. This morning there were a few beer cans but mostly there were sweet and sour and spicy mustard packets from takeout chinese.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uhh, is that Cliff?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is the day gentleman. the day Sowers finally turns it around.

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel like I’m following something epic on the Internet.

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sowers: Dominance Begins Now.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

These fruit of the loom parodies of manufactured music are pretty funny

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY IS CHINESE BUDDHA NOT ANSWERING?!? F!!

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rondon is pitching in Kinston if anyone is so inclined.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can I see this game somewhere on the interwebs?

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can listen to it or just watch the box score live update on milb.com.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, you’re saying it’s not available in HD? PASS.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

C’mon, Blue.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hell of an AB so far

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a great AB.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Marte!

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Marte is the answer, I’m telling you.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MARTE HAS ARRIVED BITCHES

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Choo and Marte. Faces of Tribe 2009.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

please god no.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I don’t think that’s implausible at all.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is 24 years old. TWENTY F-ING FOUR!!!

I still can’t get over this.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Andy Marte is an American hero. He has overcome adversity to succeed. He’s like Teddy Roosevelt without a horse or moustache.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well would you look at that? What an AB. I love that we all love Marte so unconditionally

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he’s showing us something, finally. Going opposite field. Drawing walks. Lengthy ABs.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s what happens when you watch this.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet Boone threw that ball into the stands. F Boone.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

however, this is Aaron’s wife:

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very impressive. She married the hero of the 2003 ALCS, not the 3b of the ‘05 and ‘06 Indians.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like a slut to me

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Calm down, I’m only joking

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garko, on the other hand…

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, I just put Firefox on my newish computer and gameday isn’t working. I updated flash and all that. Does anybody have an answer?

It opens the page and then just sits there, nothing the box where gameday goes.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I had to use the Silverlight version. It’s not bad.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, my mlbtv is working. Is silverlight for gameday too?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh whoops, sorry yeah, that’s for MLB.tv

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

shockwave?

by c9kay32 on Jul 27, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought I’d covered that but I’ll check.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Try the choke.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone tell Garko you have to be good to wear sunglasses while batting.

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like how Garko literally crouches lower when he realizes the ball is too low and tries to hit it like from his knees.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fasano coming through. I likey.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a really good throw.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fasano power.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

‘Atta boy Sal!

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What’d you do with your red bat, Astro?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What are you talking about Manning? The difference between AAA baseball and MLB is widening?

What kind of evidence is there for that?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Probably since AstroCab raped AAA after we sent him down, then comes back and resumes his struggles. Manning rarely has anything worthwhile to say.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kinston delayed for rain.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cliff is AL ERA leader again

by palcal on Jul 27, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uhh. Ok Sowers. Whatever you say.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Have the Indians ever had back-to-back Cy Young winners?

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Unless Feller won two in a row I doubt it.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cy Young award was instituted in 1956.

by SuddenSam on Jul 27, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did not know that. cool.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don Newcombe was the first winner. It was a major league award. It was split into two league awards in 1967.

by SuddenSam on Jul 27, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well that’s going to be cool.

It’s also going to be awesome in 2009 when the final Cy voting goes:
1. Fausto
2. Lee
3. Sowers

it will go nice with Grady’s MVP and the World Series title.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You forgot Gutz’s Gold Glove and Marte’s Silver Slugger, but I like the way you think.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought that was just understood.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Teams that have had different pitchers win back-to-back Cy Youngs:

Dodgers – Drysdale 1962, Koufax 1963
Yankees – Lyle 1977, Guidry 1978
Orioles – Flanagan 1979, Stone 1980
Brewers – Fingers 1981, Vukovich 1982
Phillies – Carlton 1982, Denny 1983
Braves – Maddux 1995, Smoltz 1996
Blue Jays – Hentgen 1996, Clemens 1997

by SuddenSam on Jul 27, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat Hentgen? Really?!? He won a Cy Young??

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cliff Lee? Really?!? He won a Cy Young??

by SuddenSam on Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the rhino was good, but was he HOF good??

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He’s just pounding the zone!

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Meg. Ryan.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmm. That was like watching a left-handed, soft-tossing, healthy Adam Miller.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Side note: 8 years later, the Twins still can’t hit.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, regression really murdered Brian Bannister.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grady Sizemore, driving up his trade value.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

With a single? More like driving it down. He can’t be worth more 8 or 9 B+ prospects now.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what is rec? I can’t figure it out.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

click actions.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can “Recommend” posts. Hit the action thing then the Rec button.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

ahhh now I get it. thanks.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s ok. I’ve been here for a year and I still don’t know all the stuff.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just learned about the “up” feature from Jay this week.

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how often DH’s lead off

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering that earlier.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can’t be very common

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

39 times so far in 2008. 12 of them are Johnny Damon. 100 times in 2007, 47% were Damon.

by FredOx on Jul 27, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you buy wild harvest soy milk plain, it’s actually vanilla. BS.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just got into soy milk myself. It’s creamy without actually tasting like anything. I dig it.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have you ever tried one of those Soy Milk makers? You pour the beans in it or whatever and milk comes out of the bottom. Don’t know how I feel about it, really.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How expensive is soy milk where you live? Good gravy.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh I have no idea, I don’t really like it, actually. I just thought the machine was kind of cool.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

alright why in gods name does anyone drink soy milk?

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lactose Intolerants?

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

To save puppies and help flowers bloom is my guess.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you should try Ensure, it’s great for my arthritis.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey man, my lactose intolerance gas doesn’t bother me. Wanna get some ice cream?

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jason baby that was smooth

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 1:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love how inevitable Grady’s SB was there.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

25/25 club for Grady f-ing Baseball.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

40/40… on the way.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gutierrez, prototypical Indians 2 hitter.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ben Francisco: You are not a starting major league outfielder. This is an illusion.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Benny! First pitch pop ups are bad! Very bad!

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i think he leads the league in them

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awful. C’mon…

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So did you guys hear about Chavez? He said his shoulder is “shredded” and he’ll never play 3B again. Too bad, for some reason, I kinda liked that guy.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He has apparently threatened retirement.

Somebody was saying they should play him at first.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn shame. He played an awesome third.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How did he get hurt? Was it during some freak accident or horrific in-game play?

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s had like 9,000 shoulder injuries over the last 5 years. Bunch of surgeries

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t exactly remeber, but I think he just kinda went sproing one day.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you think the A’s would still trade him for Grady?

LGT's resident beer connaisseur.

by LGT Patrick on Jul 27, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Am I an adrenaline junkie?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sobe Adrenaline? That stuff is awesome.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well that was a wonderful welcome. Sowers dealing, Marte gets a hit, Grady at 25/25.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kill them with your brain, Jeremy!

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’ll be honest, I’ve been thinking of a clever saying for Denard Span along the lines of “Spahn and Sain and pray for rain” for three games now….and I’ve still got nothing.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Span and Punto and wait for a junto,

by odradek on Jul 28, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Span and Morneau and watch some porno.

by SuddenSam on Jul 28, 2008 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s better. Span and Cuddyer? Span and Buscher? Span and Bass? Span and Bonser?

by odradek on Jul 28, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marte moving to his left like a pro

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 2:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mike Redmond is batting third for the Twins?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that’s Mauer’s regular spot in the line-up, so when Gardenhire decided to rest him today he probably said F it and instead of making a new line-up he just put Redmond in Mauer’s spot.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What’s the point of that?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s easier? Save some time? I don’t know.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG that was smooooooooooooooove

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Happy Birthday to Sue Manning.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Andy, that is one unintimidating pair of sports goggles. Nice play though.

We can be forgiven for forgetting that third basemen typically can move in more than one lateral direction.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOOAA

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Andy’s arm is pretty cool.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Watching Casey’s defense for 5 years was like boiling a frog to death slowly. In a pot of bad defense.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meg. Ryan.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JEREMY VS. THE VOLCANO

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Choo’s helmet makes him more aerodynamically stable when flying down to first

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Choo is pretty fast.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy balls that was a nice catch

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Eh, nice snag, but a bad read. He shouldn’t have had to twist like that.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean, he’s better than, like, me. But still.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Span is a hater.

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who need Gomez when you have Denard Span.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really need to figure out who the hell these guys in the Central are. Span? That new dude on the White Sox? Should I have heard of these people?

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No need to bother. The Indians have plenty of them. DeWise is the Chicago guy, I think. Imagine what LGT would do if Denard Span played right field for the Indians.

by odradek on Jul 28, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marte got screwed.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh c’mon!

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn.

Nice job Marte.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what happened did andy get robbed

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

‘got robbed’ is a tremendous understatement.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright, to all of you with Gameday, Marte just smacked a deep liner to dead center, denard span made a ridiculous leaping snag, possible web gem

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo he ripped that. Nice approach Andy.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Even when Marte gets out he looks good

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This Span character has a hell of a glove

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mario’s son is swinging the bat with newfound confidence since yesterday’s trade.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Best thing for me is that he decided to stop striking out at least once a game.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garko, on the other hand…

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NOT the face of the 2009 Tribe.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

More like the face of Suck

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

C’mon Choo… steal.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Godawful throw. He was out by a bodylength.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That guy is now 1 for 14 on the season.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently we are the Angels.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tomorrow’s starter: Tony Danza.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

“you used to be Paul Byrd”

“Yeah kid, used to be”

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Underpants is the worst. Says you should slide feet first while stealing second in order to hopefully kick the ball out of the defender’s glove. Tell that to Pete Rose. My head might explode.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He learned that playing T-ball in Ashland.

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How the hell is Garko still up with this club

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Choo with a steal!

Possible 2009 leadoff hitter??? I’m just sayin’ . . . .

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How about 2008 lead-off hitter? Move Grady down, already.

"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."

by sarcasmdave on Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m fine with that. Not many people here seem to agree.

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d have a passing interest in watching Grady bat second if we had somebody competent in front of him. I think third is very overrated—more than a third of those first inning plate appearances, you’ll be up with two outs and nobody on.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, someone else on the “Grady batting second” bandwagon!

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ehhh…if somebody could match his OBP, sure, why not give it a whirl? Choo seems like he could be a decent candidate against righties. I’m not in love with the idea, but I’ll admit to some curiosity.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*could be a decent candidate EVENTUALLY

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t get too excited. “Passing interest” of one other poster does not make a bandwagon.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was exaggerating for humor with that statement.

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So I figured. Good luck with your social movement.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, I don’t recommend “Grady in the two-hole” as the name of the movement. Or, at least, Google doesn’t.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No would Net Nanny.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody have the league average OBP for leadoff hitters handy? I’d like to know how our best OBP players would match up. I’m not sure Choo gets on base quite enough for the top. I didn’t follow Brad’s Grady in the 2 hole thread, but I have always thought third would be more suited to his abilities than 2d. Of course, with Wedge managing, I can’t believe Marte isn’t batting second and bunting Grady over every game.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Choo is 388 career, but only 342 in MLB; however, only 315 ABs

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know that the tradition has always been to bat the “best hitter” third, but the three guys who wrote “The Book” did a study and found that your best hitter should hit second and your second best hitter should bat fourth. Then put your best hitters first and third. This lineup will maximize run production.

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I’d be ok with that. Career 388 OBP.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So i haven’t paid attention to this (obviously), but Choo has shown some speed today. First to third (albeit on a hit and run) and now a stolen base. I had no idea he could run.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Choo is a good athlete.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright I gotta get back to work, go tribe

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, keep that up Garko. Let me know how it works out.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Face of the 2009 Bisons?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I hate Garko

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Denard Span has 10 HR in his professional baseball career.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yuck, I just checked up on LaPorta cus I haven’t heard anything about him in a while

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fire Wes Hodges’ couch.

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why was LaPorta sent to Akron instead of Buffalo? By the time the Olympics are over, the minor league seasons will be pretty much done. So he will have no AAA exposure going into 2009.

I don’t count on him next year, but it’s nice to think it could happen. Why no AAA this year?

by SuddenSam on Jul 27, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because he wasn’t going to play much anyway, and Akron put him in driving distance of the Cleveland brass and press.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm. I don’t like the diving distance part. I realize he wasn’t around very long anyway. I assume he comes up after September 1.

by SuddenSam on Jul 27, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure we would put him on the 40-man and get that clock ticking any sooner than we need to.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jay commented earlier that the issue isn’t so much service time as the roster spot. If we keep him down til 2009, we get to protect somebody else from Rule 5.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sowers has thrown first pitch strikes to 11 of 13 batters faced so far.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope Wedge told Sowers to follow Cliff Lee around ALL DAY.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously. Who pissed him off so bad? Can they do it again?

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BAAAAAAHAHAA love the ball flip, Jeremy. “Oh, did I catch this? Well, whatever. A-holes.”

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha yes that was brilliant

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

only once in his career did Pete Rose slug over .500

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Field your position, SON.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sowers was so nonchalant with that catch.

Oh yeah, liner right at me? Who gives a shit?

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHEN JEREMY MET LINE DRIVE

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

a true underdog story

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SOWERS SUCKS!

by APV on Jul 27, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SELL HIGH?

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you mean in three year’s when he goes 17-4 with a 2.97 ERA?

by APV on Jul 27, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, today after he throws first pitch strikes to 11 of 13 batters. This is the high point.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, I needed that.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sowers showing Kubel how to catch a ball AND hang on to it

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Drubal’s suckage saddens me.

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed. I’m hoping for spectacular defense and I’d be pumped if he ended somehwere around 225/315/400

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah i got a good one.

RESTORATION

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nick Blackburn, Jeremy Sowers pitching duel.

What is going on in 2008.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We’ve found Jeremy Sowers’s sweet spot: Second-half starts in even-numbered rebuilding years.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s a funny game, isn’t it?

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuckin bloops

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bert puts the kibosh on Sowers

by palcal on Jul 27, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The low titter ends.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Freakin’ Twins’ announcers were jinxing all over that. Len Barker’s name was getting tossed all over the place. Bitches.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I always knew Meg Ryan was a dirty dirty slut.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Meg Ryan is a cold bitch.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FIRE BASEBALL!

by APV on Jul 27, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There should be a special category of no-hitters in the annals of baseball.

NO-HITTERS

NO-HITTERS

in which the only hit was a blind-luck double to Craig $x%x*!ing Monroe.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hold it together, Jeremy.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Jeremy Sowers I remember would pick Monroe off right now.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Of course, I spent most of 2006 chasing prescription cough syrup with grape Jolly Ranchers, so there may be some inaccuracies there.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

.......... F

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahh, Jeremy. You finally showed up.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know if Jon Lester’s no-hitter almost an entire year after coming back from cancer is considered for an ESPY for its merits as a feel-good story, a no-hitter from Sowers a week after being a useless scrub would be a shoe-in for the award.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Um, did someone miss a signal there? Why did Marte go back to 3rd?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

stay on target…stay on target

by APV on Jul 27, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ever seen the Photoshop of that picture with the KFC bucket?

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

KFC bucket?

by APV on Jul 27, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn that sounds good

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s that photo, but he’s eating fried chicken.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well this game sucks now.

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well this is just wonderful

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am angry at Manning for criticizing Marte. This is getting out of hand.

by bewwolv on Jul 27, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s unfair. Be angry at Manning for being a self-important ignoramus.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seeing the reply, I’m not sure whose fault that was. Sowers did not break for third to cover the bag, so I think Marte thought he needed to cover. Of course, Sowers didn’t break for the ball, either. I don’t know what he was doing.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap. did it again. rePLAY

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what is happening

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2008

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, snakes on a plane.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that movie horrified me

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There Are Snakes on This Mother F-in Plane

by Tony_O on Jul 27, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bremer called Marte’s play a “rookie” mistake

by palcal on Jul 27, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Has he given up any real contact today?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not really. The hardest hit balls were the loud outs in the first inning.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, I remember specifically 2 long line-drive outs in the first and a rocket that Choo caught against the wall.

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, 2-1. That could’ve been way worse.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pretty good damage control from Jeremy there. Time for the offense to pick him up!

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

True that, coach.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I blame this on cleveland.com. Their “in-game updates” had dumb headlines like “Sowers perfect through two” and “Sowers perfect through three”. You don’t go perfect through 2…that’s just getting 6 guys out. And you certainly never say someone’s perfect unless you are a dumbass. Dumbass.

by APV on Jul 27, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It honestly said “perfect through 2”? That’s just stupid

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

word.

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate that a fluke inning like that has Sowers in line for the loss cus of our effing offense

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ben fran now at a scorching .787 OPS through 263 at bats

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

irrational ongoing hate alert

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t hate Francisco. He’s just not a starter.

by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But he’s in our line-up everyday.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a maximum quota of Indians I can hate. Right now Ryan Garko is pretty much taking up all of the spots, so I’m forced to appreciate what BenFran brings us.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don’t hate him either. he’s just not very good.

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Underwood is such a moron.

by bewwolv on Jul 27, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So glad that dude has a Cards shirt on and not a Tribe shirt.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He spelled USA right.

by SuddenSam on Jul 27, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe his next door neighbors are named Moran.

by odradek on Jul 28, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish there was a running tally to how many times people rag on Underwood over a season.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has Sowers been consistently sitting at 91-92 with his fastball today?

by APV on Jul 27, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep, it’s been a nice surprise

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Friggin BABIP

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think part of our problem is batting Francisco and Franklin in the top 4. Maybe.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You guys see that crazy Alexei Ramirez highlight from last week?

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m not listening to the game…was that an awesome catch by Gutz? Gameday has the ball over the fence.

by APV on Jul 27, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Still had a bit of room at the wall. Not too spectacular.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow that was a crazy replay. Sowers is like a cat.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really did not expect this out of Sowers today. I’m pleasantly impressed.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sowers is awesome??

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

QS, baby.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ERA under 6 alert!

by APV on Jul 27, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

need someone to extend the HR streak to 13 games

by palcal on Jul 27, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let’s extend our winning streak to 1 and worry about HRs later.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fausto
Lee
Laffey
JEREMY SOWERS
Reyes

Make it happen.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That would be really cool if Reyes made our rotation. I’ve always liked him

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What About Adam Miller when he is Healthy?

by Tony_O on Jul 27, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would also be nice

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sowers 91 pitches through 7

by palcal on Jul 27, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When you watch too much baseball on tv you start to think that they only sell beer and cars in the real world. Particularly Molson Canadian and Ford.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sowers’ hair looks good.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Too bad you’re not a chick. I doubt Jeremy has heard that too often.

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus, Andy. Don’t put up too much of a fight.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not his finest moment there.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Somehow it’s all Andy’s fault that we’re losing.

Give it a rest, Underpants, the FO is completely behind Andy now. Read your goddamn memos.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“Garko hits a hiiiiigh towering pop….”

This is a recording.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Garko growing on of these:

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by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit

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by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

click the little tree above the dialogue box.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

clap clap clap

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not much minor league action so far today.

by bewwolv on Jul 27, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nate Panther hit a homerun. There’s that.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh Sal, why ruin my afternoon.

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I could’ve done with a pinch hitter there.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel like our only hope is a Sizemore HR

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there’s another Star Wars IMG in this sentence.

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was going to post Han Solo saying “Don’t get cocky, kid” earlier when Sowers was dealing, but I couldn’t find a good image in time.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Waiting for sowers to tank: “I can’t shake him, can’t shake him!”

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn someone called that pickoff an hour too early.

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hahah. Craig Monroe.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a nice pitch to punch out Harris.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sowers is the new Cliff lee

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Manning on Ripken: “He doesn’t really look old, he just doesn’t have any hair”

by bewwolv on Jul 27, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Droobs is slick

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hard to argue with Sowers today.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1st time this year Sowers has gone more than 7

by palcal on Jul 27, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sowers is tight. for now.

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Get on base Droobs!

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We can score a run of off this fat ass

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow who else saw that old man try to rip a foul ball away from a small girl?

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now for that Sizemore shot…

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Best grady sign ever. “Oceans cover 2/3rds of the world, Grady has the rest.”

by obobcatu on Jul 27, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was originally said about somebody else. Mays or somebody.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

eh, ripped from Troy Polamalu. We’re better than borrowing Steelers jokes.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m sure it was around long before him.

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, well, that’s the latest incarnation i know of

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They’ve been saying that about Champ Bailey here in Denver for a while.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 27, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOO

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Grady. We probably shouldn’t trade him to Oakland.

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Skinner didn’t send him! Things continue to go right!

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grady is f-ing AWESOME.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

THAT is how you hit an inside pitch.

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can Franklin hit a sac fly?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really hope so

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Screw that. 3 run jack.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I was just thinking that now is when he’s going to hit a homer and continue to tease us with his potential.

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So I was at the coffee shop studying earlier. Checked the score on my phone, and saw Sowers was perfect through 5.

In case anyone was wondering, the new iPhone can survive having coffee sprayed all over.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 27, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thats actually a legitimate concern with me. I don’t want something so pretty in my pocket all the time.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just bought a case for mine to try and keep coffee spray away.

LGT's resident beer connaisseur.

by LGT Patrick on Jul 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh no!

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What?

WHAT?!

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh. It’s looch.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

at first i thought gootz hit into a dp but this is even worse

by c9kay32 on Jul 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good god—DP upcoming

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh my good God.

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We honestly have no other LH bat on the bench?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you kidding me?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if this means Looch is going to play CF.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I assume Francisco will shift over

by APV on Jul 27, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I know. But wouldn’t it be funny?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he delivered, who knew

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, he managed a sac fly

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT A CATCH

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

westbrook, it might be time to change your signature. 2 of those guys aren’t available any more.

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

when all 4 are gone, we’ll talk.

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a great catch but, regardless:

That’ll do, David.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn that sucks. I cannot believe he caught that.

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That doesn’t justify the move. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.

How many hits have the Twins CFs taken away from us this series?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 27, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We needed the lefty-righty match up. I don’t see the problem.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The problem is being in a situation where Looch is our only LH bench bat. We got lucky that he actually delivered.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So what are you saying? We need to sign another lefty bat?

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, I’d be ok if we DFA’d Looch and had to let a righty hit in that situation.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this year looch has a tOPS+ of 107. I just don’t think that was the wrong move.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really? Where do you see that stat?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

...versus RHP, left that out

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joe, I believe tOPS+ is his OPS vs his career OPS, not vs. the league, right?

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually, it’s a little vague. bref: “of this split relative to the player or team’s overall OPS”

I take this to mean that how he has fared against righties versus the rest of the lineup

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ll admit that i don’t know that much about that stat, but thanks for the link. I’ll check it out.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoa whoa whoa, i DEFINITELY don’t know much about that stat. it’s just a data point

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man I almost thought Looch came through!

LGT's resident beer connaisseur.

by LGT Patrick on Jul 27, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is BFran a better CF than Choo?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s along the lines of asking what the A’s could trade to us to get Sizemore.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 27, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno. They’re both considered highly fringey there. Choo has a superior arm.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree that Choo’s arm would probably be the separator.

by bewwolv on Jul 27, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seems highly doubtful.

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Francisco, you’re a joke.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright GFP move over, I’m hoping on that bandwagon.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Sowers done for the day? I do not want to turn this game over to the circle of nothing.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He’s looked damn awful today

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who? Use the reply button, please.

The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.

by Buckeye Brad on Jul 27, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s just that there were so many candidates.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

does Kelly exist for pinch hitting

by Tim1122 on Jul 27, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

exist as in available? or exist as in alive?

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s got quite a hand playing Dominos with Mastny.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s pretty typical for teams with 2 catchers to not use the bench one as a PH. It doesn’t necessarily make sense but it’s typical.

Managers are afraid of being caught without a catcher.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright, tie game.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LaPorta already 0-2 today.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hodges has been scuffling a little bit of late, too.

by bewwolv on Jul 27, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FIRE HODGES’ APARTMENT

by FredOx on Jul 27, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BENFRAN CF? GOOD LORD

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All groundballs, please.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All to Droobz, like that one.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Play Droobs in CF.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marte could handle it.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rover.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 27, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wedge is a mad man

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bunting off Raffy is a pretty tough assignment

by bewwolv on Jul 27, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Went running this morning with my buddy from Boston, who was bitching about the plight of the Red Sox. I know.

Anyways, we were talking about Ramirez. At the risk of starting a Grover-esque debacle, how far down would he consider discounting for the Tribe, and how far do you think he’d have to go for there to even be a chance? And would anyone else want him on the team?

For the record, I think it’d take a big “hometown” discount, but I’d want him on the team with a two year contract if he’d cut the price significantly.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 27, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Of course I want him on the team.

He will not lower his price at all to play in Cleveland. Why would anyone think he would?

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because he’s batshit crazy? And playing for half-price in Cleveland wouldn’t even be in the top ten crazy things he’s done this year?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 27, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s crazy, sure. But when it comes to contracts, his agent is not crazy.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny goes against everything we believe in. Lazy, lacakdaisical, and has talent. No chance.

by ASP on Jul 27, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Manny has a bad rap. I guess he shows up really early to games for BP – I’m not so sure that the perception of laziness, as described earlier here in LGT, is laziness.

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Once again, the no doubles defense yields a double.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not sure that was catchable with any defense.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In a regular defense he would not be playing as deep.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bahaha Looch, you athlete, you.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can’t really blame Looch – they had him playing very deep and shading to center.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was more referring to the girly flail he made at the ball after it bounced.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was rather comical. If that ball doesn’t bounce into the stand, it’s easily a triple given the sorry ass state of Looch’s arm.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m going to be despising Alexi Casilla for a long time.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’ll hate the shit out of that guy.

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mr. Redmond – a craftsman never blames his tools. Please go put on your catching equipment.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lord, Raffy. Oof.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow sal is trying way too hard

by joeee on Jul 27, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was hysterical.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 27, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This Fasano thing is fun and all but, uhh, why don’t we just bring up Toregas or Giminez? They can hit this well and they’re too old to be protecting for developmental reasons.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Well this game is over

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m not convinced Raffy Perez is ever going to be all that good.

He’s good, yeah. But I’m not sure he’s ever going to be great.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I certainly don’t want him as our closer long-term, but how are we defining good and great? With the stuff he brings, I don’t see why he can’t give us a quasi-3.00 ERA for years.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t really trust him with the game on the line and I doubt they’ll ever be much reason to.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s fair. He’ll certainly never be lights-out. There was a period of time where I thought of him as being automatic, but this feeling has certainly subsided. And you’re right, it’ll take quite the effort to bring this feeling back.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there anyone out there we CAN trust with the game on the line? Betancourt? Mastny? Kobayashi? Lewis? Eddie Moo? Why not try Perez?

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Definitely not on this team. I meant going forward.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good think we have our two fastest ballhawks running down balls in the left-center field gap.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Probably should’ve just walked Morneau.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really wish it was 2007 again

by Chief Wahoo on Jul 27, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no backup in the bullpen for Perez

by palcal on Jul 27, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rincon

as if it even matters. I can’t see us slapping around Nathan

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If an Indian had hit that last ball the Twins would have caught it.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they have Span in CF, we have Francisco

by palcal on Jul 27, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

nevermind I forgot that Looch PH for Gutz

ay yay yay Francisco really is in CF…terrifying

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was referencing the soft liner up the middle that Cabrera missed by inches, but yeah, that is true also.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well…this sucks

by APV on Jul 27, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, hey!

SOWERS HAD A GREAT START!!! BIG PICTURE MOMENT!!

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

AND OUR BULLPEN BLEW IT AGAIN!

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And apparently Raffy’s only other loss of the season was also against the Twins.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bah, I’m done today. Time to catch up on ‘Generation Kill’.

by bogey021 on Jul 27, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to watch my boy Matt D’Orazio carve up the San Jose defense

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Matt D’Orazio, Otterbein grad, Go Cardinals!

woodsmeister
Class of ‘87

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also the older cousin of one of my friends and the nephew of my ex-math teacher/coach

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Choo hit that ball as hard as anything the Twins hit last inning and it’s just a loud out.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Taking fielding luck to another level today.

by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Garko, BE A HERO

by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ending not with a bang, but a whimper.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m actually glad the game ended on a Garko K. Wow I irrationally hate that lub now

by ahowie on Jul 27, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The way Garko is swinging lately, your hate is entirely rational.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The other team doesn’t even get excited when they beat us.

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nathan takes 9 pitches

by palcal on Jul 27, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here’s my second guessing: Wedge seems terrified of having to use his DH in the field. During interleague games, NL managers would use a DH in the field, and sacrifice the position. With the Indians bullpen, would the pitcher’s spot ever bat? Did Wedge really worry about having to bat Tom Mastny in the 13th inning with two outs and a runner in scoring position? Put Grady back in the outfield (presumably he isn’t hurt or anything) and give up the DH! Play for the win. Isn’t that better than having Francisco play center?

by odradek on Jul 27, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think Grady would’ve gotten that ball anyway.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, I didn’t see it. Would Franklin have caught it? Denard Span?

by odradek on Jul 27, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone catching it would’ve been pretty shocking in my estimation.

by afh4 on Jul 27, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was certainly in the Span-Gomez area where they’ve made catches already in this series. Grady and Gut would have had a chance.

Dear Mr. Sabean, I hear you have a reputation of being stupid. Want to deal Lincecum or Cain? You can pick THREE of these 4 players for either: Borowski, Dellucci, Blake, Byrd.

by westbrook on Jul 27, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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Who would you like to see hired to manage the Cleveland Indians?
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Manny Acta
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Don Mattingly
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