Game Thread: July 31, 2008
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Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians, Jul 31, 2008 12:05 PM EDT
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INDIANS (46-60): DH Grady Sizemore, CF Franklin Gutierrez, LF Ben Francisco, SS Jhonny Peralta, RF Shin-Soo Choo, 3B Andy Marte, 1B Ryan Garko, C Sal Fasano, 2B Asdrubal Cabrera. RHP Fausto Carmona (4-3, 4.33).
TIGERS (55-52): CF Curtis Granderson, 2B Ramon Santiago, 3B Carlos Guillen, 1B Miguel Cabrera, RF Matt Joyce, DH Marcus Thames, SS Edgar Renteria, LF Ryan Raburn, C Dane Sardinha. RHP Justin Verlander (8-10, 4.29).
Big Picture Checklist
Fausto gets back on track. 6 innings, 2 BB’s or less.
Andy Marte has a significant contribution
Grady adds to his 40/40 quest
Gootz and Garko put together good AB’s.
Griffey officially traded to the ChiSox. It’s a shame I have to now apply my hatred of the ChiSox to Griffey Jr.
I don’t really understand that trade from the Reds’ perspective. Apparently they’re paying out the rest of Griffey’s contract for this year & all they get back are two below-average major leaguers?
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
I haven’t seen any of the return players for the Reds. Who are they? That Anderson dude I’m guessing.
I guess it was just a pitty move by the Reds to let Griffey get a final run at a World Series. It’s not like Griffey is superstar caliber now anyway. He’s average to slightly above average as far as NL outfielders go, and now he’s moving to a superior league. I don’t really see how he fits into that line-up either with Konerko/Thome at 1b and DH, and Dye and Quentin at the corner OF spots. Is he going to play CF again? That would be a train wreck.
yeah, i’d rather take low level prospects and pick up his salary than the trash they got
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
But they ARE paying his salary, that’s what I don’t get. The Reds are trading Griffey, Jr. plus $4 mill or so to the White Sox for Nick Masset (average-to-crappy reliever) and Danny Richar (crappy-to-less-than-crappy 2B). I suppose this just reinforces how good the haul we got for Blake was.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
So they ARE giving him third now? WTF?
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
but all of his pitches were 94-96. i mean, bad
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Wonder where Hammy is getting these rumors from. i’ve heard Street linked to the ChiSox, but not in a 4-team deal.
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox are targeting reliever Huston Street in trade talks. However, they might not have the prospects to pull it off. GM Kenny Williams may have to include a third or even fourth team to find a group of players Billy Beane likes. Street, 25 in August, is under team control through 2010
So, on G’s to Gents, the big drama is that somebody spit on someone else’s bed. That is some of “real disrespect.”
While we’re on the subject I figure I’ll ask this question. Where would you place Jhonny in the overall spectrum of current MLB shortstops? He has to be top 10 I think. Let’s make a list of who’s better.
HanRam
Michael Young
Not Michael Young. He keeps getting older.
HanRam
Reyes
And then I think it’s a push with Hardy, Drew and Peralta. Yuney could sneak in there but probably not.
Rollins, too. But this just shows actually how lucky we are to have such a sweet SS. Jhonny has really served as a more than adequate replacement for Omar.
i have no interest in rollins at all
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Career avgs over 162 games: 16 homers, 71 RBI, 68 XBH, 37 steals, .277 avg, .772 OPS. He’s a pretty good fielder too. Of course it could be possible that his best years are already behind him, but those are certainly very good numbers out of the SS position. I’d take that for sure.
Too old. Tulowitzki probably goes in that roup with Hardy and Drew but his problems this year are pretty bad.
Rollins is only 29. I always wonder why age is emphasized so much for baseball (at least like it’s as important a factor as in football or basketball). Baseball is a game old men can play and play well. Even tough positions like SS. Just look at Ripken, Larkin, Omar, and numerous others who have played very well into their late 30s.
jhonny’s gonna end up close to 60-65 xbh
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 12:31 PM EDT reply actions
16 strikes, 13 balls. i hate feeling like a fausto concern troll
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions
Ken Rosenthal has all the latest MLB chatter as Thursday’s trade deadline approaches. Click back here for up-to-the-minute rumors and deals. Note: All times listed are Eastern.12:36 p.m.: Yankees pursuing Byrd?
The Yankees, frustrated by their attempts to land Mariners left-hander Jarrod Washburn, are “kicking around” the idea of adding Indians righty Paul Byrd, according to major-league sources.As of 12:30 p.m. ET, the Yankees and Indians had not yet exchanged names, but a deal could come together quickly if the Yankees decided to pursue it.
The Indians likely would not seek much in return from Byrd, who also has drawn mild interest from the Rockies. For the Yankees, Byrd would be a potential upgrade over right-hander Darrell Rasner.
we could snag some low level prospect or two
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
If Byrd would be a type-B free agent, the Indians are probably better off just grabbing an upper level talent from the Yankees.
And here’s how ridiculous the Elias free agent rankings are…. The following stats are used to rank pitchers: Total games (total starts + 0.5 * total relief appearances), IP, Wins, W-L Percentage, ERA, Strikeouts
that’s f’ing dumb. wow. wow wow wow.
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Related to nothing trade-wise, but apprently Tim Hudson’s having Tommy John surgery.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Sucks for him and the Braves. I root for him. He really worked hard to return himself to “ace” status.
so you guys like the completely BS todd jones injury?
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.
something that’s been “bothering him for a while”
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.
Complete suckiness?
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on Jul 31, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Who knew the Sardinhas were a family of crappy ballplayers. I wonder if they have some sort of feud with the Molinas.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Jul 31, 2008 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
And for those of you listening along at home, that’s “Bronson Kiheimahanaomauiakeo Sardinha”
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
which Hegan is now mentioning.
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.
I posted that in response to him mentioning that all the brothers share the same middle name, which he wasn’t about to pronounce (unless you’re on a delay maybe..?)
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
CLEVELAND—Right-handed reliever Todd Jones was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation prior to this afternoon’s game here, and left-handed relief pitcher Clay Rapada was recalled from Toledo.
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.
Morning everyone, missed much?
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 31, 2008 12:58 PM EDT reply actions
not really. what time are you at 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.
Not really, 80% of Tribe games are played whilst I’m at work, so take every chance to watch them live, you get used to watching sport at strange times living down here plus being the only user in NZ on-line I get to watch it at 800K
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 31, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
No, during the peak internet usage times my video feeds tends to get a bit choppy, at this time of the morning my video feed is fantatsic.
At work I only get to follow via Gamecast.
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 31, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Its a good question, not sure how and why I became a Tribe fan, started regularly following them via the internet in 2003, prior to that used to check their results in the newspaper. Tribe are now one of my two real sporting passions.
I have never been to a baseball game or ever played it.
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 31, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s awesome man. Glad to have you on board and rooting for the good guys. You should plan a trip at some point (especially with the weak dollar) and take in a game at Jacob’s Field. It’s a wonderful experience and I think you would really enjoy the ambiance of the ballpark. Baseball is a marvelous game and sitting at the ballpark relaxing is one of my favorite hobbies.
One day I’ll get over to follow the Tribe. Always regret not doing this is 1993, stopped off in Toronto, Orlando, Vegas and San Fran heading back home from my 4 years living in London, closest I got was a tour of the Rogers Centre, we missed the Jays by one day.
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 31, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
5am Friday morning
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 31, 2008 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
So, I’m reading about a Yankees prospect in BA and it says this:
McAllister, whose father Steve is a crosschecker for the Diamondbacks
Does anyone know what that means?
crosschecker? it’s a scouting position, usually by regions
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone who regularly spends two minutes in the box for misbehaviour on the ice?
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on Jul 31, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
should we read anything into the fact that Byrd isn’t in the line-up today?
by Brick. on Jul 31, 2008 1:03 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Anyone watch the television broadcast last night? They were doing one of those “dugout interviews” with Byrd last night, and he came inches away from taking a foul ball off his mouth.
doesn’t walk anyone, gets dece amount of groundballs and k’s
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
hegan is confusing the hell out of me
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions
I’m unclear on why they did that. I think the information on the money must be wrong and they’re just clearing payroll.
I’m not really sure what’s up with the money part. I guess that’s the key—if they’re still paying Griffey, they’re idiots. If they’re at least clearing his $4 mil this year (plus $4 mil buyout for next year), then they’re making out OK.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
salary dump. richar is a fringe-2B (no need with brandon phillips on your roster) and masset might be a back of the rotation guy. they got nothing in terms of talent, so i agree with the masses that it’s financially motivated.
This is what I’ve heard. They’re waiting on approval from the Commissioner’s office, which means there’s more than $1m changing hands.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
griffey has a $4M buyout at the end of the year attached to a $16M option that has no chance of being picked up. the white sox are probably paying the rest of his 2008 salary and the reds are probably taking care of the buyout.
“I understand what Yao said, but I’m still ghetto,” Artest said, according to the report. “That’s not going to change. I’m never going to change my culture. Yao has played with a lot of black players, but I don’t think he’s ever played with a black player that really represents his culture as much as I represent my culture. Once Yao Ming gets to know me, he’ll understand what I’m about.Link
“If you go back to the brawl, that’s a culture issue right there,” Artest added, according to the report. “Somebody was disrespecting me, so he’s got to understand where I’m coming from. People that know me know that Ron Artest never changed.”
reading that deal is dead for a variety of reasons: the Pirates are asking for too much (also killing the ManRam trade), the Rays are unwilling to part with any top minor-league talent (their top 6 prospects), and the Blue Jays are now apparently getting into the Bay rumors. Apparently, Jason Bay is Canadian.
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
Yes, but how many Canadian PMs can he name? How many American Presidents? The people want to know.
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on Jul 31, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
What, this game is STILL going on? Oh wait….
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 31, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions
I mean, Ramirez—> Bay doesn’t really improve the team. It does give them a LF for 2009. But without Grabow, what are the Sox really gaining?
I think they see the lack of Manny as a net gain, since he’s a distraction. Apparently some media guy managed to pry a quote from the always tight-lipped Curt Schilling saying that it’d probably be for the best if Manny got traded. Surprising, I know, because Schilling seems like such a likeable guy.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
I agree with what you said, but the Red Sox won’t make a move just for the sake of making a move. They’ve seen this game before. Theo and company will not make a deal in which they feel they come out on the short end.
And his throws generally go where he intends for them to go.
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on Jul 31, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Updated 1:21 p.m.: Yankees unlikely to land ByrdBarring a last-minute change, the Indians are unlikely to trade right-hander Paul Byrd before the 4 p.m. ET non-waiver deadline.
The Yankees, frustrated by their attempts to land Mariners left-hander Jarrod Washburn, “kicked around” the idea of adding Byrd, but their interest appears minimal, according to major-league sources.
The Indians likely would not seek much in return from Byrd, who also has drawn mild interest from the Rockies.
Byrd, 5-10 with a 4.93 ERA, could be moved during the August trading period. He is unlikely to be claimed on waivers due to his $7.5 million salary.
I thought Jay predicted that Byrd would go in a post-deadline deal after clearing waivers.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 31, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Right, I didn’t mean to sound like I was disagreeing with your frustration that Jay was right. Just confirming it.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 31, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t figure out why he’d necessarily clear waivers—in August he’ll only be owed, what, a couple million? It’s not like he’s totally worthless, I could see someone trying to claim him to block a trade & potentially get some average-ish innings for the remainder of the season.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
By August, most teams have filled their budget. Less teams are in contention. And Byrd doesn’t have to clear waivers. If a team claims the player, you can work out a deal with that team (assuming the player you want in return clears waivers; more likely, Cleveland would be getting a non-40man player, so the returning player clearing waivers is a non necessity).
Obvious statement of the day:
“Fasano not being held at first by Cabrera”
I would love to see Fasano try to steal a base, just to see how many feet he’d be out by. I mean, it’s only 90 feet from first to second, and he’s probably got a 10 foot lead.. so.. 30 feet, maybe?
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Grady!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 31, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply actions
Just turned it on and…....... GRADY!!
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
just got back to a computer as it happened. see what us two bring to this ballclub?
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.
Sounds like he was blaming the Tigers for his own diminished skills.
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on Jul 31, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
marte is tired of carrying this team defensively
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Jul 31, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Underpants claiming that Baseball is out of the olympics because the US is good at it and unpopular politcally.
Sal F-ing Fasano.
FEAR THE ‘STACHE.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
“You cant stop him, you can only hope to contain him”
haha, thats awesome and not something i thought i’d ever hear about SF
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
Sal!!!!
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 31, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
Man, you guys are all like a minute ahead of me. And I don’t even live in New Zealand.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Are you on MLB.tv? Hit the icon again to catch up.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
Yeah, I just reloaded the page, that seems to have helped.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Hegan: “Sal Fasano has a slider-speed bat”.
Nominee for 2008 Best Backhanded Compliment of the Year award.
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
Is it SSS from this series or does the Tigers staff get killed by all the free baserunners they give up?
LeCavs!
If you were good enough, maybe we'd name it after you.
Amazing. Did the ball boy touch it this time?
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
It’s weird, but the way Hegan said that Choo was coming in from right field, I thought they might be having him pitch for some reason. Like, they used everyone in the bullpen last night and he’s got a good arm, so what the hell? Alas, our team hasn’t yet turned into a circus.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
yea, force him to need more TJ. brilliant
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.
With all these errors, Jhonny Peralta hitting great and the bullpen blowing games it finally feels like 2006 again.
OH MY. 5 errors 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.
What makes you say that?
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
is there any way to program an xm radio to change turn itself off after the first five innings?
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
Thank God for that
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 31, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
i like hegan’s call of a DP. he gradually pulls away from the mike so his voice fades as at the same time he’s yelling it louder.
Gammons saying Dunn is “still a football player at heart” and needs to go a “big time baseball town.”
The mainstream media is so, so stupid.
Cincinnati is not a big-time baseball town? I used to live there and I beg to disagree.
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on Jul 31, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Buster says GMs are telling him “I wouldn’t give Dunn more than 5 million a year for 1 or 2 years.”
Is this serious? You peole are getting paid to talk about baseball?
As a greater Cincinnati area resident, I have to hear people bang on Dunn all the time. If it were up to people in this town, he would have been gone last season. I don’t understand it at all.
Alright looks like I’m back in time for a Marte atbat…see if papa can’t give junior some luck here.
And it sounds like he’s been semi-spectacular in the field too? Can I get confirmation on this?
I was trying to find a decent-sized flag to post here, but I couldn’t. But I did happen to stumble upon Nepal’s flag. What is their deal? They miss out on the rectangular flag memo?
by supermarioelia on Jul 31, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually didn’t know that. Any others?
by supermarioelia on Jul 31, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
This is the Nepalese flag, which is based upon two separate pennants which belonged to rival branches of the Rana dynasty, which formerly ruled the country. It is the only non-rectangular national flag, unless you are willing to say that a square is non-rectangular, in which case you can also include Switzerland and the Vatican.
i really want us to make a run at dunn now
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
Dunn is going to be expensive. Not that we can’t get him but he’s going to be very expensive.
The ESPN guys are being intentionally dense.
no, but like maybe 3-4 years at 10?
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
i’m underestimating gm’s intelligence
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 31, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
SAL!!!!!
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 31, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions
so close. a sal fasano homerun ranks as the third thing i’d like most like to see before i die, behind bigfoot and a jamie carroll homerun.
by xrickx on Jul 31, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hamilton says ManRam has now approved a trade to any team.
COME HOME MANNY!
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
Aaron Laffey for Manny Ramirez?
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on Jul 31, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
neber thought i’d see this:
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 31, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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.
z
eh, almost.
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.
z
GOOOOO
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.
You’re kidding, right?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 31, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope – the way this bullpen is pitching, I honestly question whether a 4-run lead is enough to win, even going into the 9th. Check that – now I question whether a 5-run lead is enough.
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on Jul 31, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
No, I meant, “you’re kidding” as in, there’s now WAY 4 (or 5) runs is enough (at least not enough to make it feel safe).
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 31, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
No, Grady stole second, and the ball got away, so Droobz came home.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 31, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s what ESPN is calling it. I thought Grady had the base stolen easily and that the error allowed Cabrera to score, but it looks like they’re not giving him the SB. Conspiracy to stop 40/40.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 31, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 31, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions
Winning ugly is better than losing ugly.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 31, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions
Free at last! Free at last! Jason Bay is free at last!
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on Jul 31, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
See, was that so hard?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 31, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, it is not hard. Marte looked great in the field today. I would love for him to be superb (Inge-like) in the field and then a .230/.300/.400 batting line will be more than adequate. Just give me some reason to believe.
Yeah, that definitely makes it more palatable to wait for his batting to come around.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 31, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ballgame
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 31, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
Good outings by Raffy P and Masa! Finally.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 31, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
Apparently a 5-run lead in the 9th is, indeed, enough.
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
Very happy to be wrong about that.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 31, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got back from the game. Treated myself to the best seats I ever had to a game (front row, section 151), soaked in a perfect afternoon, joined in on some busting of on-deck balls and had an absolutely amazing time. It was kind of like rediscovering all of the things that made me fall in love with this game in the first place.
Oh, and we won too. Yay!
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