Game Thread: July 27, 2008
Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Indians
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
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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
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I just saw Marte with his shirt off on STO. Swoon
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 12:52 PM EDT
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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???
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 12:53 PM EDT
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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
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Hey Guys. I missed the game last night.
What the F happened to Fausto?
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 12:55 PM EDT
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Got roughed up. Obvious question: is he still hurt?
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 12:59 PM EDT
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Actually Fausto looked like Fausto in the 2nd. I’m not worried.
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 1:00 PM EDT
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Ok. Phew.
Just reading the line, I kind of threw up a little bit.
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:01 PM EDT
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Marte with a 7-point lead on Asdrubal in the race to .200
by ASP on
Jul 27, 2008 12:55 PM EDT
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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
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so marte hit another home run last night?
by Gradyforpresident on
Jul 27, 2008 1:01 PM EDT
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Yep. To right-center!
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on
Jul 27, 2008 1:02 PM EDT
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I’m so jazzed for the 2010 Cleveland Indians.
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 1:03 PM EDT
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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
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sometimes, I just wish Andrew could do the play-by-play
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:04 PM EDT
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i wish that pretty much all the time
by Gradyforpresident on
Jul 27, 2008 1:04 PM EDT
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Hmmmmmmm.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on
Jul 27, 2008 1:06 PM EDT
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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
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apparently we’ve already surrendered this game.
by obobcatu on
Jul 27, 2008 1:07 PM EDT
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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
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Hm, some decent contact early on. C’mon Jer
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 1:09 PM EDT
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/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
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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
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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
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with moonlight sonata playing in the background, so lame.
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 1:11 PM EDT
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i now want to become a broadcaster
by Gradyforpresident on
Jul 27, 2008 1:12 PM EDT
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Gutz is dialing up something special today
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 1:15 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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replay
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on
Jul 27, 2008 1:19 PM EDT
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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
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Grady is going 40/40 this year. FACT.
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:20 PM EDT
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Seriously confused about bfran showing bunt in this AB
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 1:19 PM EDT
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Does Jhonny’s chinstrap look thicker to anyone else?
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 1:21 PM EDT
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I am Torii Hunter v Fausto hungover today. This sucks.
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:22 PM EDT
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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
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You just made me google pedialyte, it sounds disgusting.
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 1:32 PM EDT
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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
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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
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I really don’t think babies should be drinking.
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:35 PM EDT
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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
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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
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This is the most exciting thing I have seen today.
by bewwolv on
Jul 27, 2008 2:31 PM EDT
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Guys, this smoothie I just made is blowing up.
by afh4 on
Jul 27, 2008 1:24 PM EDT
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What’d you put in it?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on
Jul 27, 2008 1:25 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Despite how he’s perceived, Delmon Young has zero power.
by afh4 on
Jul 27, 2008 1:27 PM EDT
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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
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This is the day gentleman. the day Sowers finally turns it around.
by Chief Wahoo on
Jul 27, 2008 1:29 PM EDT
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I feel like I’m following something epic on the Internet.
by Gradyforpresident on
Jul 27, 2008 1:29 PM EDT
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These fruit of the loom parodies of manufactured music are pretty funny
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 1:29 PM EDT
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WHY IS CHINESE BUDDHA NOT ANSWERING?!? F!!
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:30 PM EDT
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Rondon is pitching in Kinston if anyone is so inclined.
by afh4 on
Jul 27, 2008 1:31 PM EDT
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Can I see this game somewhere on the interwebs?
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:32 PM EDT
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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
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So, you’re saying it’s not available in HD? PASS.
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:33 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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he’s showing us something, finally. Going opposite field. Drawing walks. Lengthy ABs.
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 1:37 PM EDT
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That’s what happens when you watch this.
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:38 PM EDT
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I bet Boone threw that ball into the stands. F Boone.
by obobcatu on
Jul 27, 2008 1:39 PM EDT
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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
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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.
by afh4 on
Jul 27, 2008 1:38 PM EDT
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I had to use the Silverlight version. It’s not bad.
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:39 PM EDT
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Well, my mlbtv is working. Is silverlight for gameday too?
by afh4 on
Jul 27, 2008 1:40 PM EDT
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Oh whoops, sorry yeah, that’s for MLB.tv
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:40 PM EDT
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I thought I’d covered that but I’ll check.
by afh4 on
Jul 27, 2008 1:40 PM EDT
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someone tell Garko you have to be good to wear sunglasses while batting.
by ASP on
Jul 27, 2008 1:38 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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Have the Indians ever had back-to-back Cy Young winners?
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:48 PM EDT
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Unless Feller won two in a row I doubt it.
by obobcatu on
Jul 27, 2008 1:49 PM EDT
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The Cy Young award was instituted in 1956.
by SuddenSam on
Jul 27, 2008 1:51 PM EDT
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Don Newcombe was the first winner. It was a major league award. It was split into two league awards in 1967.
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Jul 27, 2008 1:54 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cliff Lee? Really?!? He won a Cy Young??
by SuddenSam on
Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT
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Hmm. That was like watching a left-handed, soft-tossing, healthy Adam Miller.
by fleerdon on
Jul 27, 2008 1:49 PM EDT
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Side note: 8 years later, the Twins still can’t hit.
by fleerdon on
Jul 27, 2008 1:51 PM EDT
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Man, regression really murdered Brian Bannister.
by afh4 on
Jul 27, 2008 1:50 PM EDT
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Grady Sizemore, driving up his trade value.
by fleerdon on
Jul 27, 2008 1:51 PM EDT
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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
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you can “Recommend” posts. Hit the action thing then the Rec button.
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 1:54 PM EDT
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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
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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
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I was wondering that earlier.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on
Jul 27, 2008 2:04 PM EDT
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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
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If you buy wild harvest soy milk plain, it’s actually vanilla. BS.
by afh4 on
Jul 27, 2008 1:53 PM EDT
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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
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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
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How expensive is soy milk where you live? Good gravy.
by fleerdon on
Jul 27, 2008 1:57 PM EDT
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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
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alright why in gods name does anyone drink soy milk?
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 1:58 PM EDT
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To save puppies and help flowers bloom is my guess.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:00 PM EDT
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you should try Ensure, it’s great for my arthritis.
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 1:56 PM EDT
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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
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I love how inevitable Grady’s SB was there.
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Jul 27, 2008 1:56 PM EDT
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Ben Francisco: You are not a starting major league outfielder. This is an illusion.
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Jul 27, 2008 1:57 PM EDT
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Benny! First pitch pop ups are bad! Very bad!
by Chief Wahoo on
Jul 27, 2008 1:58 PM EDT
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i think he leads the league in them
by Gradyforpresident on
Jul 27, 2008 1:58 PM EDT
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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.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:00 PM EDT
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He has apparently threatened retirement.
Somebody was saying they should play him at first.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:00 PM EDT
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Damn shame. He played an awesome third.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:01 PM EDT
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How did he get hurt? Was it during some freak accident or horrific in-game play?
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Jul 27, 2008 2:01 PM EDT
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He’s had like 9,000 shoulder injuries over the last 5 years. Bunch of surgeries
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Jul 27, 2008 2:02 PM EDT
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I don’t exactly remeber, but I think he just kinda went sproing one day.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:02 PM EDT
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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
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Sobe Adrenaline? That stuff is awesome.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:01 PM EDT
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Well that was a wonderful welcome. Sowers dealing, Marte gets a hit, Grady at 25/25.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:01 PM EDT
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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.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:03 PM EDT
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Span and Punto and wait for a junto,
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Jul 28, 2008 12:25 AM EDT
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Span and Morneau and watch some porno.
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Jul 28, 2008 11:04 AM EDT
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That’s better. Span and Cuddyer? Span and Buscher? Span and Bass? Span and Bonser?
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Jul 28, 2008 4:02 PM EDT
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Mike Redmond is batting third for the Twins?
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Jul 27, 2008 2:05 PM EDT
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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
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It’s easier? Save some time? I don’t know.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:12 PM EDT
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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.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:05 PM EDT
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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
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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
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Maybe Choo’s helmet makes him more aerodynamically stable when flying down to first
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Jul 27, 2008 2:08 PM EDT
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Eh, nice snag, but a bad read. He shouldn’t have had to twist like that.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT
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I mean, he’s better than, like, me. But still.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:12 PM EDT
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Who need Gomez when you have Denard Span.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM EDT
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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?
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Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT
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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
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what happened did andy get robbed
by Gradyforpresident on
Jul 27, 2008 2:10 PM EDT
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‘got robbed’ is a tremendous understatement.
by obobcatu on
Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT
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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
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Woo he ripped that. Nice approach Andy.
by supermarioelia on
Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT
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This Span character has a hell of a glove
by Chief Wahoo on
Jul 27, 2008 2:11 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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Godawful throw. He was out by a bodylength.
by fleerdon on
Jul 27, 2008 2:13 PM EDT
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That guy is now 1 for 14 on the season.
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM EDT
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“you used to be Paul Byrd”
“Yeah kid, used to be”
by supermarioelia on
Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM EDT
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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
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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
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How the hell is Garko still up with this club
by ahowie on
Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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*could be a decent candidate EVENTUALLY
by fleerdon on
Jul 27, 2008 2:24 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No would Net Nanny.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on
Jul 27, 2008 2:32 PM EDT
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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
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Choo is 388 career, but only 342 in MLB; however, only 315 ABs
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 2:24 PM EDT
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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
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I think I’d be ok with that. Career 388 OBP.
by gte619n on
Jul 27, 2008 2:17 PM EDT
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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
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Alright I gotta get back to work, go tribe
by joeee on
Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT
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Yeah, keep that up Garko. Let me know how it works out.
by afh4 on
Jul 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT
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Face of the 2009 Bisons?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on
Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM EDT
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Denard Span has 10 HR in his professional baseball career.
by fleerdon on
Jul 27, 2008 2:16 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Jul 27, 2008 2:30 PM EDT
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