Game Thread: July 27, 2008
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wait I wasn’t fully listening, did anyone here Shap say Marte was an alternative next year? Or was he talking about someone else???
so marte hit another home run last night?
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
i wish that pretty much all the time
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmmmmmm.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
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
/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
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.
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
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
replay
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
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
It works like you would not believe. I’m expecting to be dancing on the ceiling in 30 minutes. It will change your life.
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
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
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
Frozen blueberries, frozen grapes, frozen strawberries, frozen raspberries, plain yogurt, splash of OJ, soy milk.
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
Just blowing up as in taking over. As in running my life. As in, this smoothie is great.
I AM HIP HOP.
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
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
I feel like I’m following something epic on the Internet.
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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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.
What are you talking about Manning? The difference between AAA baseball and MLB is widening?
What kind of evidence is there for that?
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.
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
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
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
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
Side note: 8 years later, the Twins still can’t hit.
by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Grady Sizemore, driving up his trade value.
by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 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
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
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
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
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.
How expensive is soy milk where you live? Good gravy.
by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
i think he leads the league in them
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
I mean, he’s better than, like, me. But still.
by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
Godawful throw. He was out by a bodylength.
by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
“you used to be Paul Byrd”
“Yeah kid, used to be”
by supermarioelia on Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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
Choo with a steal!
Possible 2009 leadoff hitter??? I’m just sayin’ . . . .
The Shin-Soo Choo of LGT.
How about 2008 lead-off hitter? Move Grady down, already.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Denard Span has 10 HR in his professional baseball career.
by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions
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?
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
only once in his career did Pete Rose slug over .500
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
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
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
The Jeremy Sowers I remember would pick Monroe off right now.
by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
Ever seen the Photoshop of that picture with the KFC bucket?
by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s that photo, but he’s eating fried chicken.
by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
2008
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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.
ben fran now at a scorching .787 OPS through 263 at bats
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 27, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t hate Francisco. He’s just not a starter.
by fleerdon on Jul 27, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
I’m not listening to the game…was that an awesome catch by Gutz? Gameday has the ball over the fence.
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
QS, baby.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Oh no!
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 27, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
That’s along the lines of asking what the A’s could trade to us to get Sizemore.
Il faut d'abord durer.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
they have Span in CF, we have Francisco
by palcal on Jul 27, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 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
Well, hey!
SOWERS HAD A GREAT START!!! BIG PICTURE MOMENT!!
by gte619n on Jul 27, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 1 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
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
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?
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.
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