Game Thread: July 5, 2008
by Ryan on Jul 5, 2008 6:30 PM EDT
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Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins, Jul 5, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
Cleveland at Minnesota, 7:10 PM (STO)
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Mark Shapiro too “busy” for his Saturday pre-game radio interview. Twins GM filling in.
by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else watching NY-Boston think that was a very V-Mart-esque performance by Molina?
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 5, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Report: D-backs’ Webb, Indians’ Lee will start ASG
by George A. King III, New York Post
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 5, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who could have seen that coming? And I wanted to trade Lee for pretty much anything last offseason.
by Cols714 on Jul 5, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would say absolutely nobody, not even Cliff himself, saw that coming.
by Buckeye Brad on Jul 5, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lincecum has pitched better?
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 5, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammy says a CC trade could come any minute.
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 5, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
(refreshes google news bookmark, nothing)
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 5, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hooray!
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 5, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Young did that same thing on a play at the Jake last year vs. 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 5, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good start by Grady
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 5, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BUM
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 5, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey so Voltaire, I knew you were ribbing me about Ben Fran for god knows how long, but, uh, he’s now over 200 at bats with a sub .800 OPS with bad OF defense.
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 5, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh and that first pitch pop up with a runner at 3B
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 5, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go, crew.
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 5, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unbelievable…....
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 5, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s unpossible.
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 5, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey we field and throw the ball, I feel much better
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 5, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hammy “hopes Casey is back with the Indians next year”
Oy.
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 5, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Another defecit. We lose.
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 5, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess thats the ballgame
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 5, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MARTEEEEEE RBIIIII
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 5, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Runs! Multiple runs! In the same inning! With no home runs!
by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brought to you in part by Jesu Dellucci’s Miracle
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 5, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marte 1st rbi
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 5, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wedge took the hint when Shapiro said he wanted to see more of Marte. He said if he didn’t Marte would not figure in next year’s plans.
by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GONEEEEE
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 5, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY SHIT – we’re scoring in bunches!
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 5, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Career HR #100
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 5, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The march to 40/40 continues.
Grady Sizemore, 3 run homer!
by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great my MLBTV has frozen
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 5, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Canseco, Bonds, Soriano and A-Rod may have company by the end of this year.
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 5, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
woah, NewLGT doesn’t like asterisks.
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 5, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow – you’re right. i leave for (exactly, apparently) an hour, and i miss 3 posts.
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 5, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minnesota hitting .316 with RISP. Indians .259. League average .270. Twins also BABIP .316.
by odradek on Jul 5, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aaaand its a 1 run game
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 5, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so hey, what if Laffey isn’t as good as I and many others here think?
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 5, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He seems to be letting up a lot more flyballs.
.. and the whole “wildness” factor isnt helping either.
by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PAR TAY
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 5, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The White Sox are up 3-0. All their runs courtesy of the homer, of course.
by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can the Raffys and Masa pitch 3+ shutout innings?
by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CBS Sportsline seems to think that Damaso Espino is on the bench and available tonight (alongside Fasano). As far as I can tell, he’s in Akron, and not on the 40-man. Anybody know differently?
"A good body with a dull brain is as cheap as life itself."
by Fiddlesticks on Jul 5, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mastny promoted to the new Circle of Trust
by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Circle of Rust.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FE WEE
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you’re doing it all wrong.
FE WEE
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 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to have a lead for awhile
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 5, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s amazing how no one is exceeding expectations on this team.
Other than Grady, perhaps.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or even meeting expectations.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean position players, Sabathia and Lee are meeting and exceeding
by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
25 man roster.
22 of them suck balls.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom Megalis — Mr. PIzza Pan commercial maker. He was my animation teacher at PIttsburgh Filmmakers years ago.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone SUCKS.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The 2008 Cleveland Indians … losing by any means necessary.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Raffys require new nicknames.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fist of Lettuce? or Fist of Pudding?
You decide.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Fist of Wine? Fist of Jello?
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 5, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GAME OVER.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AND HERE COME THE INDIANS
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 5, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Everybody! Sorry I’m late. Did I miss any…..Oh wow…..uh…..umm….maybe I’ll just step back out and come back another time.
by PatBordersHelmet on Jul 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marte has an RBI!
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 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did that happen? Did Blake get traded already?
by PatBordersHelmet on Jul 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea Right. He’s playing 1B.
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 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perez added flames to that fire
It will take a miracle rally to avoid the 2nd 7-game losing streak
by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on Grady, hit a double.
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 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow … just came back to see this mess. :/
by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nick Punto has more home runs than Jamey Carroll.
by odradek on Jul 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alllllllmost.
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 5, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just got here – what’s with the twinkies’ hats?
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Jul 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
technically Armed Services Appreciation Day
free tickets for the military
by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a run! GRITTT
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 5, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got here … bummer.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Jul 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great at bat by Carroll
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Benfran has really come crashing down hasn’t he
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 5, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
his RBI per AB are about the same as his high-school teammate Garko
by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
21 runs by the Twins in 14 innings against the Tribe
by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“When you want something like prime rib, you want the new Subway Prime Rib sandwich … “
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe the key word here is “like”
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Jul 5, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that’s what the commercial said. I could be wrong.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HIRE LARRY DOBY.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This crowd is super-annoying. They cheer for anything … including strikes with a 4-run lead.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to reward Perez for that K by taking him out.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WEGLARZ! hit his 9th and 10th homeruns tonight.
MORAL VICTORIES
by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How is Welgarz doing?
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess ok? I know people were concerned about his early lack of power.
by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, I was talking about Welgarz, not Weglarz.
Nevermind.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 6, 2008 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty much everything is in line with last year except his homers
by Gradyforpresident on Jul 5, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just For Men commercials are awesomely awful.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will Shapiro pull a Ferry and trade half the team? I think the first domino falls after tonight’s game.
JMHO
Still an Ohio boy through and through!
by TribeLoverInNewYork on Jul 5, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wedge to Marte: Pick up those dominos!
by odradek on Jul 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He may be the only one left to pick up things….I think Peralta and Blake move first in an out of left field deal.
Still an Ohio boy through and through!
by TribeLoverInNewYork on Jul 5, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peralta can’t bend over enough to pick up the dominos.
by odradek on Jul 5, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would welcome parting ways with CC, Blake, Byrd, and Dellucci.
I would also entertain offers for Peralta, Garko, Gutz, and Shoppach if the deal is right.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
according to espn…it looks like the c.c. trade to the brewers is looking unlikely because the brewers are too hesitant to give up any more young talent than laporta
There's always next year...and the next year...and the next year...
by HireRockyColavito on Jul 5, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they realize they are only bidding against themselves.
by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Talks” include Phillies, Rays, and Dodgers, too.
I did a Google image search for "Andy Marte." It turned up zero results.
by emd2k3 on Jul 5, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is the link:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3474824
by Buckeye Brad on Jul 5, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in Chicago, the Indians give the North Olmsted kid his first 2 ML wins
They need to do better against this Cleveland kid if there are going to win tonight
by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welp, I’m off to go watch UFC. Indians aren’t coming back from this.
by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when Wedge said this was a make or break road trip, it was too much pressure for the delicate psyches of these players
by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey…HGTV might be a better watch than the Tribe right now…wait…I didn’t write that for everyone to see, did I????
Still an Ohio boy through and through!
by TribeLoverInNewYork on Jul 5, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Andy Marte missed his first homer by inches – ended up a double.
Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Jul 5, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marte’s 2 for 4 night moves him up to .150
Still an Ohio boy through and through!
by TribeLoverInNewYork on Jul 5, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh well….
Still an Ohio boy through and through!
by TribeLoverInNewYork on Jul 5, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I still think a trade will be announced tonight…just not CC. Not yet!
Still an Ohio boy through and through!
by TribeLoverInNewYork on Jul 5, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the Tribe will get Trot Nixon back.
by odradek on Jul 5, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
time for Lee to stop another losing streak
by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marte played well tonight. Some good throws, a few good stops. And a wicked line drive off Nathan.
by odradek on Jul 5, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know if Marte’s first RBI on July 5th is the longest a player who opened on the ML roster to get an RBI?
by talonk on Jul 6, 2008 1:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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