Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland Indians GameThread, Jul 28, 2008 7:05 PM EDT

Andy Gonzalez DHing

by JesseAK on Jul 28, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions

Sizemore
Gutz
BenFran
Jhonny
Shoppach
Marte
Garko
Andy Gonzalez appearing as DH
Drubal

Get ready for the Marte Partay!

by obobcatu on Jul 28, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions

Highest spot in the order so far this year, yes?

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

With the way they’ve been swinging the bat, wtf are Gutz and BenFran doing in the 2d and 3rd spots. I’d be up for experimenting with Marte in the two spot.

Ehh, who am I kidding. This does not look like a run scoring lineup.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I wish we had Casey Blake.

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Granderson
Polanco
Guillen
Ordonez
Cabrera
Joyce
Thames
Pudge
Renteria (!?)

by obobcatu on Jul 28, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions

I find cruel, cruel irony in the fact that I’m having soup this evening… I miss last year.

by Fundamentals on Jul 28, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions

But we still lost last year. At least this year we don’t have our hopes up.

LGT's resident beer connaisseur.

by LGT Patrick on Jul 28, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Very true. My hopes were very high last season. It’s easier to be a cynic.

by obobcatu on Jul 28, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Shoppach hitting 5th. Shoppach.

Man, 2008 sucks.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 28, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

Paul Byrd

I wonder if there are any major league scouts in attendance to watch Paul Byrd?

by LAIndianfan on Jul 28, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions

there might be a few minor league ones. Who wouldn’t love Paul Byrd on their AA ballclub. He could have an ERA in the 4s. The 4s!!

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 28, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m sure the hotel porn is much less tempting at the AA motels, though.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Stomp.

Hiss.

Etc.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

PAUL BYRDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD WOOOOO!

Let’s do this. I’m fuckin’ PSYCHED.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

27 pitches, 27 outs! PERFECTION.

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 28, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Polanco’s head is gigantor. I can’t believe he can stand up, let along swing a bat.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

He is good at masticating things.

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by LGT Patrick on Jul 28, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

he cries himself to sleep every night on his gigantic pillow

by mrich on Jul 28, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice Byrd.

BTW, I cry a little bit every time I see Harold Renyolds in these MLB.tv commercials.

BBTN has absolutely sucked since he left.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions

But the women go unharassed.

LGT's resident beer connaisseur.

by LGT Patrick on Jul 28, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions

RUMORS!!

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Kelvin pitching in Kinston tonight, as well as Carlos Santana making his debut. Santana is hitting in the 4 spot, with Mills moving down to 3. Nick is off to Canada.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

GRADY

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 28, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions

sizemore is TERRIBLE

by joeee on Jul 28, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions

TRADE HIM FOR GREG SMITH – NOW!

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 28, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Only a double? Odd.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

Grady Sizemore sort of rules.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

i love it when it becomes so hard to compliment a guy that you have to resort to understatement and start all over again – its kinda like grady reached this critical energy level and then jumped into a completely different phase.

by joeee on Jul 28, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

Grady Sizemore is in an n=7 orbital.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

haha no doubt, kid is beggin to get noble up in this piece

by joeee on Jul 28, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Grady is going to go on such a hot streak that he spontaneously becomes gaseous. Chuck will blame the Indians’ chemist that he should’ve predicted his sublimation.

by joeee on Jul 28, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

nerd rec.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Kenny Rogers, you dick.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Kenny sucks. What an a hole.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Ii was away for a sec. did he hit bfran?

by joeee on Jul 28, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Indeed

by JRontherim on Jul 28, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions

yup, hit him.

Then bitched about BFran not getting out of the way. What a jerk.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions

The continuing search for any Indian who can hit sac flies consistently.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

fat shortstop putting on the chubterburners

by joeee on Jul 28, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions

Uh, Kelvin has been pulled after .2 IP, 8 batters, and 3 ER. Hope he’s not hurt.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

How many times has that happened, ever?

CAN ANYONE JUST HIT A SAC FLY?

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

Shoppach sort of sucks lately.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

have you read sister carrie?

by joeee on Jul 28, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

garko reminds me of hurstwood, shoppach of drouet.

by joeee on Jul 28, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I will read the wikipedia page.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Garko is a “well-to-do, sophisticated man who manages the Fitzgerald and Moy resort.”

Shoppach is a “a buoyant traveling salesman Carrie meets on the train to Chicago.”

Hmm. They’re both pretty bouyant looking.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions

just thought of this: marte == carrie.

by joeee on Jul 28, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions

No?

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Fat Shortstop just beat out a GIDP. Wow, 2008 is weird.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

I mean, I know people dog Cabrera for his weight, it’s kinda of stupid, but man, he really looks chubby… even in the face.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

woo deep fly outs

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

Gutz makes that catch look like a joke.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions

uhhh, wow.

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 28, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

alright, gotta go, good luck thread, be swift, byrd.

by joeee on Jul 28, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions

Scouts? You paying attention? Byrd is PERFECT through TWO!

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

That’s Closer-worthy right there.

by JRontherim on Jul 28, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

All 82mph of it.

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by LGT Patrick on Jul 28, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions

FYI, Goose’s Wife’s name in Top Gun is Carol Bradshaw.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

You’ve got mail!

by obobcatu on Jul 28, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Well… at least he tried to go the other way with it…

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

Woah. That batting average might start increasing.

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 28, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions

Preposterous

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

GARKSMASH!!

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions

I imagine Garko is like Boner from Growing Pains. Sometimes you just forget he’s over there.

by JRontherim on Jul 28, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

Did Dreiser write Growing Pains?

by odradek on Jul 28, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Hammy says Gonz- was safe.

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 28, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

Hodges with a 2 RBI double.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

BOO ANDY

by JRontherim on Jul 28, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

I think he might have been safe there.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

Rogers looks iffy to start, just like last time we faced him. I think he ended up settling down and let the Indians suckitude just come to him

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions

Meloan had a scoreless, strikeoutless inning for Buffalo today.

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions

BOOOOOOOOOooooooo

?

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

He actually stranded a guy on third with one out. Induced two pop-outs.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I kinda just want him to strike out everybody. Something in the 27 k/9 rate… around there.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Frankie G is just awesome in right.

Please, Frankie, learn to hit a breaking pitch… PLEASE.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

Just learn not to swing at it, really. Watch the good ones, hit the hangers, and he’ll be ok.

by xrickx on Jul 28, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Carlos Santana strikes out in his first AB.

by JRontherim on Jul 28, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Granderson still can’t hit lefties, right?

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions

Granderson = still not Sizemore.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

2 BB for Byrd in 3 innings????

Still an Ohio boy through and through!

by TribeLoverInNewYork on Jul 28, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

And no runs. I’ll take it.

by JRontherim on Jul 28, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Not cool, Grady, not cool

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions

popup? Grady, you’re not getting any closer to 40/40 here.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

BenFran is useless as of late

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions

Payback please?

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by LGT Patrick on Jul 28, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions

We just… we do not have a good lineup.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

at least we have a clean-up guy producing again

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

RHBI DHOUBLEEEEEEE

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

SKINNER DID SOMETHING RIGHT

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 28, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

RhBI

by obobcatu on Jul 28, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

JP!

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

Man, I thought that was out.

That’s Jhonny’s 29th double!

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions

was he safe too?

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 28, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

OH COME ON!!!

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

Was that maybe another blown call by the first base ump?

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

I dunno if he was safe but Shoppach stumbled coming out of the box. Otherwise, he’s safe.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

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 28, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

it was pretty f-ing close. I would’ve called him safe.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

NO HITTER IS A NO GO

Paul Byrd was just trying to follow in Jeremy’s footsteps but couldn’t make it through five

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

Meg Ryan caught an early flight. She never sicks around.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

*sticks.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Strangely, if one searches on yahoo for “pitcher vs hitter stats”, the LGT thread on the switch hitter and switch pitcher is the first website listed.

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

not on google, but the same story

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 28, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Doesn’t make the front page on either google or cuil.

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by LGT Patrick on Jul 28, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I read about that cuil thing. It irritates me that it’s pronounced “cool.”

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I have been stubborn and tried not to use google (no real reason), but if you really need to find something, it just works better.

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Garko has become sort of adequate in the field.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

except for his first couple months in the majors there his defense has never been bad.

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 28, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

MARTE, do this.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

I would purchase that dancing bear.

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions

Underwood and Manning. Not good at filling dead air time.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn, Andy is slow.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions

So, what, “All-Star” by Smashmouth is permanent now? I’m going to be hearing it when I’m 75 at a wedding?

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions

Sadly, I believe the answer to that to be yes.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 28, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

God I hope not

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Let’s really hope not. It would jump to the top of the all-time annoying wedding songs, fitting somewhere in this list…

10) Ice Ice Baby
9) Celebration
8) Last Dance
7) Play that Funky Music
6) LeFreak
5) The Hustle
4) All-Star
3) Dancing Queen
2) Tubthumping
1) I Will Survive

by Fredward on Jul 28, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

no Humpy Dance?

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

*Humpty… wow… off tonight

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Considering the alternatives, I kinda like the Humpty Dance – it beat the hell out of anything from the Grease soundtrack

by Fredward on Jul 28, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

2) The Macarena
1) Friends in Low Places

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 28, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s suggestions like these that always make me wish 20 songs fit into a top 10 list.

by Fredward on Jul 28, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, come on … “Dancing Queen” is a classic.

by Jay on Jul 28, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

No. “September” is a classic. Dancing Queen is just cliche.

by Fredward on Jul 28, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

DO THIS ANDY!

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

Oh, really? he didn’t call him safe??

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

One guy who is not around is Hafner, who had to head back home to North Dakota over the weekend because of an undisclosed family emergency.

indians.com

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions

DO THIS DROOBS

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

I wish Droobs would just be awesome again.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions

Marte = SMOOoooooove B

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions

Marte rules.

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

Gutz is such a joy to watch in the outfield

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

GUTZZ

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

Santana 0-2 with 2 K’s.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

bust.

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Every hitter who comes to the Indians stinks.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Shelton undermining him from 1200 miles away.

What was that old joke we had here? Something about Wedge ruining Phillips from Cleveland, and then going back in time to ruin Joe Charbonneau? I can’t quite remember it.

by Jay on Jul 28, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, me either.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

So, maybe this question is better served on the Cubs SBN site, but I know we have several Chicagoans around here. My buddy and I are heading up for a game at Wrigley in late August. Any advice on where to stay around Wrigley? Bar recommendations in Wrigleyville?

by bogey021 on Jul 28, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

Punch Charlie Weis if you happen to see him.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

You mean like a hotel? Uhh. There’s a days inn on diversey and clark that’s ok I think.

All the bars in Wrigleyville are ridiculous. If you want a Wrigleyville experience hit up The Cubby Bear or Sluggers.

There all pretty interchangable. Goose Island has Goose Island on tap, but so does everywhere else. Sluggers has a batting cage.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks, appreciate the info.

by bogey021 on Jul 28, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Can you please tell me more about this “Sluggers” place. It’s a real batting cage? Full size? Do they let you crank it up to Randy Johnson level?

I would like to posit:

Bats + Liquor + Batting Cage = Polanco Head Sized Insurance Premiums.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah it’s a real batting cage. I don’t know if there’s a speed limit.

There are also dueling pianos.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

What!? How big is this place?

We need a Batting Cage/Piano Bar in Atlanta.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I dunno. I guess pretty big. They also do karaoke and have bands.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s been a long time since I lived in Chicago, but the Cubby Bear also used to have batting cages on the second floor, which were a lot of fun. I think they had different speed pitching machines. And, as you point out, drunken idiots plus high speed pitches and bats is always a great combination.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, they don’t have those anymore to my knowledge. It’s a little stage up there now I think.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Another classic Underpants-Manning moment:

Under: Did you hear what he just said?

Manning: No, I ignore those guys.

No elaboration.

And then, a minute later, vague elaboration.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

CC didn’t have a good first inning against the Cubs. 3 hits, 1 run.

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

CC does not give up runs in the NL.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

STEAL!!

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

effin Kenny Rogers

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

Rogers really didn’t have to do all that flopping around.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

Its just not dignified for a man of his age.
Not that he is dignified in any way whatsoever.

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow. Isn’t Rogers about my Dad’s age?

He might be a jerk, but he can flash some leather.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

F’n Quintana. That creep can roll, man.

by Fredward on Jul 28, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Nobody fucks with The Sizemore.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Well that just like your opinion, man. (But you’re probably right)

by Fredward on Jul 28, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

STEAL!

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

Ben Francisco, exactly what we thought he was.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

Ok, signature updated.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions

Excellent.

by bogey021 on Jul 28, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I HATE KENNY ROGERS.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

Hmm.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

Hodges with another double.

Apparently LaPorta was the problem.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

LaPorta off the couch now?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s with team USA.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah, thanks.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

He got the dead weight off his couch.

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Crush from American Gladiators is pretty hot.

LGT's resident beer connaisseur.

by LGT Patrick on Jul 28, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

This has actually become my life mantra. Just such a cool-seeming gal.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

What was the criteria for being a fry girl? Yipes.

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

Gutz would’ve mow’d him down right there.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

And for GOD SAKES WEDGE, DO NOT USE THE BULLPEN.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

The appearance of the Arsonists is inevitable, and it will be hilarious.

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

The Arsonists?! I haven’t seen that yet. I like it.

Circle of Trust becomes Ring of Fire.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Bullpens, are a burning thing
Variance makes, a firey ring
Bound, by retread hires
Wedge fell into a ring of fire.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

REC

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

oh wow

sing it brother

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh! Fun Fact:

Speaking of Gascans, Jason Davis is making a start for the Pirates tomorrow. The NL: It’s FANNNNNNTastic.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I saw on the transactions that he’d been recalled. BUT START? WOW.

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 28, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok, who sponsors Jhonny’s stats page on B-Ref? “Let’s Gho Tribe”?

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

LOL – must ch3eck for myself.

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 28, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

screenshot worthy.

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 28, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Someone around here paid 25$ for that.

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions

aren’t good players more pricey than that?

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 28, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions

First Thought:

How much does Jeter’s cost and what can I acceptably put up there?

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Excellent question. Perhaps a pic of his fashionable new footwear?

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I think this would do:

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

“Clutch” since 1990

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 28, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

in viewing my screenshot, i realized something else:
there’s also a Lasik ad.

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 28, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Can the kid who caught that foul ball play short?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

Lefties are slugging .578 off Byrd this year.

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

ShopBlast!

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

YES YES YES INSURANCEEEEEEE

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

That inside corner is killing us.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

I hope this is a good time machine.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

YES.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

Man. He is a powerful dude.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

DAYUM – MArte wanted some b2b action.

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 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

oh well shitdamn. C’mon Marte.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions

It’s hard to dislike Andy’s long, loud outs.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

The improvement has been massive. He can just improve his OPS by 400 points EVERY MONTH, I think we’ve got something special.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Mr. Rogers is not long for this neighbrohood. He’s getting hit hard.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 28, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

Out of vaseline?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmm.

That’s odd. Garko got a hit.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

Underwood, thats the complete opposite of what you said last inning.

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

So, why are we playing Andy Gonzalez? Shouldn’t these at bats just be Choo’s?

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, it would be good to know if Choo can hit LHP and become an every day player.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Marte Pre-ASB OPS: 470.
Marte July OPS: 811.
Marte OPS Last 7 Days: 1015.

Trending: Positive.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

Was that fly out right at the wall in deep center?

¡Free Chan Perry!

by TheVanillaGorilla on Jul 28, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

It was a long way, right at the track. Granderson just kept going back on it and ended up catching it and hitting the fence.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes. Granderson ran into the wall, sorta.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Warm fuzzy FO. Thanks guys.

¡Free Chan Perry!

by TheVanillaGorilla on Jul 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

GONE

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 28, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

Holy crap! Droobz!!

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

DROOOOOBS

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

That was unexpected.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

ShopBlast!
DroobSmash!

Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

Droobs has the Red Bat back.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

I get the same thrill of seeing Droobs hit a homerun that I did as a child waking up Christmas morning.

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

I get more excited for Andy but Asdrubal is close.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

YES I LOVE THIS TEAM AND I HATE HATE HATE KENNY ROGERS

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Rogers lost it fast, a la Paul Byrd.

Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 28, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

There’s no more dirt on his hat. Or something.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

shhhhhhhhhh- scouts are in the house

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 28, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

If Byrd finishes this game sub-5.00, we can trick teams into trading for him soon, right? An ERA starting with the number 4 looks so….valuable.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

Geez, Gutz has 183 plate appearance against righties this year? Where the heck have I been?

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

wow. we are dumb. 2/3 of his AB against righties.

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 28, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

actually, though. our platoon options aren’t good either. so not dumb, just no other option.

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 28, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

More jolting than dumb

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

TOWARD 40/40 and BEYOND

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 28, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

Now we just need a Gradybomb to keep the pace up

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

Grady is just f-ing awesome.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

That’s a Gold Glove calibre arm right there.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

Beau Mills with a double.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

any word on why Lord Kelvin was pulled?

by mrich on Jul 28, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

No. I wasn’t listening.

I’d wager it’s just b/c he sucked. He saw 8 batters.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Only 6 walks in his last 107 AB, but his SLG is up considerably.

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Paul Byrd into the 7th?

Uhhh.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions

SELL HIGH!

by obobcatu on Jul 28, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Who the hell is Matt Joyce and how does he have 10 HRs in the major leagues???

by mrich on Jul 28, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

HIRE THAMES

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 28, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

I’d really like Tim Dierkes to get off his ass and tell me that some team is going to give us something useful for Byrd. C’mon Tim, throw me a bone.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

to the Dodgers for one of their AAA 3bs?

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 28, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, cuz those guys are totally blocked now.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

They have to be dealt before they try becoming DominoPros.

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 28, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

HISS

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 28, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

Tigers 10 games below .500 against RH starters. I think they need Looch, don’t you?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs

33% of the way to green

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 28, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

2/3 now.

Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Play ball!

--
2008: let the hate flow through you.

by vbc3 on Jul 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m checkin out the wiki page for “seven dirty words” here….anyone else feel that list may need some amending? Like are words 2 and 7 really dirty words?

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

where?

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Piss and tits?

Yeah. Definitely.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I dunno, I’d nominate ass to replace piss.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

We’ll know for sure if Jay “disappears” Andrew’s message.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Kelvin Diaz was 0-3 in the DSL ASG yesterday, but is putting up a .394 .552 .946 line on the season.

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

Kelvin Diaz is a figment.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Also! Abner Abreu with only 5 walks in 112 AB, w/ 24 Ks, but is slugging .643!

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

VACCCCCCCC

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 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

Shoppach is so underrated.

by obobcatu on Jul 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

AWESOME.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

That slide was ridiculously bad.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

WTF MARTEEEEEEE

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

C’mon Andy!

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

10 of us, at $0.999 each, could buy letsgomarte.com

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 28, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

is that 99 cents?

by obobcatu on Jul 28, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

sort of.

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 28, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I want Marte to get a hit.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

Sorry if y’all already covered this but who is Andy Gonzales and is he just taking up space, or does he figure to ever be a starter or decent player for the Tribe?

"I think people should be allowed to do anything they want. We haven't tried that for a while. Maybe this time it'll work." -G. Carlin

by RD74 on Jul 28, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

Think of him as a Gatorade Cooler with a bat.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

gotcha. thanks.

"I think people should be allowed to do anything they want. We haven't tried that for a while. Maybe this time it'll work." -G. Carlin

by RD74 on Jul 28, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Chris Gomez without the offense.

by mrich on Jul 28, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Angel Manuel Gonzalez. Career .711 OPS in 8 minor league seasons. he has managed to hit 2 HRs in the bigs, both last year in Chicago. One was off Kenny Rogers, whom he now has a career 1.089 OPS against in 8 PAs. This ends tonight’s episode of Fun With SSS.

by FredOx on Jul 29, 2008 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Uhh.

Eric? That’s Paul Byrd. You know that, right?

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

What’s Byrd’s longest outing this year?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m seeing him beyond 90 pitches five times for a total of 2.0 IP. No idea how that breaks down.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

The way that Marte moves to both his right AND his left is mind blowing.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

We are so blessed

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

did hammy just say something positive about marte? ..the hell?

by mrich on Jul 28, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

Next Wedge will be complimenting him

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

What did he have to say?

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Complimented his defense

soft hands, quick feet, mancrush, yadda yadda

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

There is plenty of room on the bandwagon, Hammy.

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

He finally got the memo from the FO in interoffice mail.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

No doubt. It sounded more like he got new talking points from Wedge than that he actually took a fresh look at the Partay.

by mrich on Jul 28, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

2008 is strange

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 28, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

Not Pictured: Eric Bedard, Mariners Playoff Appearance.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Don’t do that. Sowers was up there mid-game yesterday.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

not alongside ~~Pacman~~ Jones

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 28, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

base hit. PULL HIM.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

Have you forgotten your own lyrics already?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

My own lyrics?

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

These

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

oh oh, ALL READY. I misread that.

HERE WE GO!

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Nasty Masty… get him up.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

Just plunk Polanco right in his big fat stupid head

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

dugout on the blake trade

by mrich on Jul 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

idiot.

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 28, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Indians != Orioles.

That’s the worst part of it.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

You’re right, they’re 3.5 games ahead of us.

You can’t really get too fired up about a Dugout post. One of the authors is an Indians fan, anyway.

by mrich on Jul 28, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Betancourt? oh no…

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 28, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

YAY its somebody else!

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 28, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Byrd longest outing of the season, both by innings and pitches.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

Nice outing by Byrd.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

Mr. Betancourt, if that man scores from 2nd and Byrd’s ERA goes back over 5, you will forever be disowned.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

howie, I think Nasty Mastny and The Arsonists would be a pretty cool name for a band.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

I think you’ve got something there, sir

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

is that 1 band or 2?

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 28, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Package deal.

Did you know the frontman was from Indonesia?

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I hear they’re playing Stanford in September

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

They’ve got this kickass CD coming out, it’s call The Donkey Project.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

no way.

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 28, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

by FredOx on Jul 29, 2008 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Eddie Moooooo

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

WOOOO EDDIE MOOOOOOOOOO.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

This isn’t just big picture here, this is frigging enormous picture. Let’s do this Eddie

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

Good spot to use Moo. Might as well see what he’s got now that we’re out of the hunt.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

wouldn’t mind seeing him finishing games, either.

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

RaffyL, Moo, Meloan = best bullpen in the majors circa 2010?

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I can’t wait that long. Make it 2009.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

probably not

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

+Stevens

+Miller

+ehh, maybe, Betancourt?

This could be an ubelievably bullpen next year. Of course, it could’ve been an unbelievable bullpen this year.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I have no hope of Miller ever pitching for this ballclub

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I think he will be in the ‘pen next year.

by mrich on Jul 28, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Yet you’re counting on Mujica as a key bullpen cog.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Not really

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I have two words for you: Kelvin Diaz

by bewwolv on Jul 28, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

But next year it will be an ODD year bullpen.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s way more fun going from a bad bullpen to a good bullpen than from a good to a bad. I like all of these potential guys who couuuuld be good. Never really had that feeling this year.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

upon further review, I may have made the most obvious statement ever.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

“On closer inspection, these are loafers.”

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Eddie Moo says screw you Magnus

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

HUGE

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Everything’s coming up Edward Mujica

by mrich on Jul 28, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Mujica!

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Outside of the 5 run blowup 6 weeks ago, Mujica has an ERA of 1.85.

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If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

featuring Jensen Lewis

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

So does Marte play Winter ball this year? I’m just throwing it out there because I have no idea whether this is even a legitimate thought. I just like the idea of him getting his confidence up before the spring.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

(cringe) Juan Rivera (cringe)

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 28, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I would be nice if Eddie Moo could strike out some more guys. He’s at 5.4 K/9 and 1.7 K/BB. Those peripherals dont’ seem very xFIP-tastic.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

Thank you, Mr. Moo.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

ask and you shall receive

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

nasty pitch. LOVE IT

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

This would be our 11th shutout? I can’t believe that.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Damn it, Blue Jays.

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 28, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

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 28, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

THIS TIGERS OFFENSE WILL SCORE 1,000 RUNS

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

MAYBE 1500!

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 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

THIS YANKIGERS OFFENSE WILL SCORE 4,000 RUNS.

by afh4 on Jul 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Sweet.

Is that a save for Eddie Moo? I think it is!

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

No.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

how come sometimes guys who pitch the 8th get one in a non-close game, again?

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 28, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

you might be right

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 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s either got to come in with a lead of 3 runs or fewer or pitch 3 innings.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

ahh, 3 innings, really?

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 28, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Saves:

Rule 10.20 in the Official Rule Book states:

Credit a pitcher with a save when he meets all three of the following conditions:
(1) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his club; and
(2) He is not the winning pitcher; and
(3) He qualifies under one of the following conditions:
- (a) He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning; or
- (b) He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, or at bat, or on deck (that is, the potential tying run is either already on base or is one of the first two batsmen he faces; or
- (c) He pitches effectively for at least three innings. No more than one save may be credited in each game.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok, I was thinking 3b, but it wasn’t the tying run, it was the “Get within 3 runs” thing.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

ahh, so a guy could get a save by recording an out in the 8th inning if he had a 4-0 lead with the bases loaded…

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 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

(if he finishes the game of course)

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 28, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

But who cares, he looked really good.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah, I didn’t know the three inning rule. I thought with the two men in scoring position it was somehow another save thing.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh geez he’s good. That was pretty.

by supermarioelia on Jul 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

That…............dramatic pause…........felt good

by ahowie on Jul 28, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

That was a well played game. Felt like last year.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

BIG PICTURE MOMENT: Astro hit a bomb.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions

Tribe wins… awesome. Now if I can just trick Marissa Miller into sleeping with me tonight, I’ll chalk this up to a pretty good day.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Brewers just tied it up with bombs by Braun and Hardy.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

Sabathia threw 124 pitches in 6 2/3 innings.

by palcal on Jul 29, 2008 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions

oh and shoot, I should’ve worked in a “Why So Serious” when Rogers was getting shelled. He had that “I hate everyone” constipated look on his face. It would’ve been great.

sign *

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

The cleveland.com in-game progress thing is really the worst ‘blog’ ever. And it congests the page whenever I want to look for something that’s actually written. Wish they’d get rid of it.

by ASP on Jul 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions