Game Thread: July 5, 2008

by Ryan on Jul 5, 2008 6:30 PM EDT in Game Threads

Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins, Jul 5, 2008 7:10 PM EDT

Cleveland at Minnesota, 7:10 PM (STO)

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Marte plays. Garko sits.

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions

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

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

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

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

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

lincecum has pitched better?

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 5, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions

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

!!!

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 5, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Hopefully it’s Milwaukee.

by Ryan on Jul 5, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions

(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

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

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

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

yay grady

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 5, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions

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

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

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

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

wow that’s bad folks

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 5, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions

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

0-3 RISP in the 1st

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

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

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

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

At this rate, I hope so too.

by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

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

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

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

Runs! Multiple runs! In the same inning! With no home runs!

by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

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

Marte RBI

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions

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

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

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

5 runs

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions

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

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

The march to 40/40 continues.

Grady Sizemore, 3 run homer!

by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions

grady is so god damned good

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 5, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions

50 RBI

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions

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

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

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

wow this thread is dead

by Gradyforpresident on Jul 5, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

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

Nice play by Marte

by Bernie19Kosar on Jul 5, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

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

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

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

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

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

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

can the Raffys and Masa pitch 3+ shutout innings?

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

Experience says unlikely.

by odradek on Jul 5, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

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

Mastny promoted to the new Circle of Trust

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

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

Raffy L warming up

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions

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

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

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

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

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

you mean position players, Sabathia and Lee are meeting and exceeding

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

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

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

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

novel way to let a run in

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

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

Well that is a new way to suck

by Bernie19Kosar on Jul 5, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

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

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

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

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

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

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

How did that happen? Did Blake get traded already?

by PatBordersHelmet on Jul 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

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

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

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

Wow … just came back to see this mess. :/

by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Nick Punto has more home runs than Jamey Carroll.

by odradek on Jul 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

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

just got here – what’s with the twinkies’ hats?

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

honoring the military

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

technically Armed Services Appreciation Day
free tickets for the military

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

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

Run, Kelly, Run!

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 5, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

first hit from the 2-3-4-5 batters

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

Just got here … bummer.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Jul 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

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

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

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

21 runs by the Twins in 14 innings against the Tribe

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

“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

I believe the key word here is “like”

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Jul 5, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

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

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

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

it’s the military

by palcal on Jul 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

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

WEGLARZ! hit his 9th and 10th homeruns tonight.

MORAL VICTORIES

by Toxicadam on Jul 5, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wedge to Marte: Pick up those dominos!

by odradek on Jul 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

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

Peralta can’t bend over enough to pick up the dominos.

by odradek on Jul 5, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

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

Betancourt’s ERA now below six: 5.97

by odradek on Jul 5, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

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