Game Thread: July 27, 2008
by Ryan on Jul 27, 2008 12:42 PM EDT
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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
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
Hm, some decent contact early on. C’mon Jer
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
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
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
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
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
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
It works like you would not believe. I’m expecting to be dancing on the ceiling in 30 minutes. It will change your life.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
I love how inevitable Grady’s SB was there.
by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:56 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2008
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:39 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1st time this year Sowers has gone more than 7
by palcal on Jul 27, 2008 3:11 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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!
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!
by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t really blame Looch – they had him playing very deep and shading to center.
Free Andy Marte!
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!
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
Mr. Redmond – a craftsman never blames his tools. Please go put on your catching equipment.
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:36 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
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!
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!
by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:39 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!
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!
by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up 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 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!
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!
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
Ending not with a bang, but a whimper.
Free Andy Marte!
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!
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
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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