Game Thread: August 12, 2008
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Crap. The first game I’ve had a chance to sit down and watch in a while, and I’m blacked out on EI becuase of Baltimore.
Burn on, big river, burn on...
The local channel splits between Nats and Orioles games. It sucks.
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on Aug 12, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m watching the game at work (in Dulles) on basic cable, I get two MASN channels, one has the Nats, the other has the O’s
Wait, really? What’s the second MASN chanel?
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on Aug 12, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
who’s staying up and threading the canada-china game tonight?
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions
the only other thing i’ve been doing is watching the west wire hardcore anyway.
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
markakis is so tight, he’s even got a namedrop in The Wire
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
don’t we always blow it to these kind of guys? soft-tossing lefties that we haven’t faced before?
i’ll call 4 hits total for the night. 5 walks, 3 GIDP.
Although he might not have touched home plate . . .
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess he did get the plate with his back leg.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Aug 12, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
David Ortiz, in the first inning: 2 HR, 6 RBI.
In ONE inning!
10-0 Boston.
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
And can you share some with Marte?
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on Aug 12, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That was not a good at-bat by Grady – lefties still give him fits at times, something he must continually work at. In that situation especially, you want him to pull the ball to move the runner to 3B.
Fortunately, we tacked on anyway thanks to Baltimore’s poor defense (4 Es so far is more than the 2 Rs or 3 H they have to this point).
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
No offense to Manning, what does he mean “Peralta will not remain in the cleanup spot when Martinez and Hafner come back?”
Both need time to get reacclimated to game action, and personally, I think Victor might be your best pure hitter, and would fit better in the #3 spot, where he did hit quite often over his Indians’ tenure. Plus, in my opinion, Peralta has more pure power than Victor – Victor can hit some HRs, but a combination of AVG and power is his main strength. While Peralta can hit for some average as well, Victor has the better pure hitting ability, which is why I’d like to see Victor hit 3rd and keep Peralta 4th.
As for Hafner, he doesn’t see the middle of the order until he proves he can hit more like he did between 2004-2006. Start him off in the 6 or 7 spot; if his performance warrants it, then move him up to the 5-spot, maybe the 4-spot if he really excels AND Peralta really falters.
Peralta has really acclimated to the cleanup spot, with less protection than he would get if Martinez and Hafner return to their productive selves and were batting 3 and 5 respectively. Therefore, I don’t see why Peralta has to move out of that cleanup spot just because those two return. If circumstances warrant it, fine, but their return alone should not just necessitate Peralta moving out of the cleanup spot.
Manning didn’t even seem that convinced that Peralta could handle the 5-spot – he has been watching Peralta lately, hasn’t he? Peralta hasn’t just been hot for a few games or even a week; it’s been more like 4-6 weeks, pretty much ever since Victor went out with his injury. Why mess with a good thing by moving Peralta out of the cleanup spot – that makes no sense to me.
Just my 2 cents – no offense.
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
I’ve always thought Peralta’s power was unholy and unpure.
by rockemsockem on Aug 12, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
So how awesome are the wikipedia pages for the olympics eh? Gives a terrific breakdown for each country and each sport.
LESS THAN THREE HOURS TO GO!
I’m drinkin for Friday’s game, but I’ve got work tomrorow morning.
by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah we don’t have much of a chance. Although it’d be a totally different story if Scott Richmond was still on our roster! haha I’m assuming you guys heard about that story with Ricciardi?
by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Richmond is a AAA pitcher with the Jays, and was slated to be our ace at the Olympics, and Ricciardi called him up a couple of weeks ago, which made him ineligible for the Olympics of course. This really bristled pretty much the entire country, not because the move was made since obviously JP’s job is to make the Jays better, but because he described the Olympics as being pretty much meaningless in comparison to the chance of getting to the majors. Even some of the Canadian players made comments to the effect that his attitude in interviews made them quite upset. Bottom line, for a guy who Jays fans cannot stand, you’d think he’d be more diplomatic about things.
by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Scott Richmond is a New Zealand citizen. I’m claiming him for us. How is your medal tally going?
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Aug 12, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammy says it’s likely to be Jackson this week … with Laffey also getting some starts this month. He was also shitting on Joba a few minutes ago.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
Exactly. He’s gotta be like a dog and erase from his mind an event that occurred even just five minutes ago. The throws are mutually exclusive events, and the gamble on this last one was crap.
Haha c’mon you must get the gist of it.
by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
After Boston scored 10 runs in the bottom of the first, Texas has come back with 8 runs in the top of the 4th & now it’s a 12-10 Boston lead. Looks like Zink doesn’t have that Wakefield magic.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Boston has almost blown their 10-0 lead.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
i would take what sowers did (up until masa) tonight every start he has and love it
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
To be fair, Wedge used him like an 80-inning reliever for the first three months of the season. He threw exactly 40 innings in the first three months after having thrown 47 TOTAL last season in Japan.
Think he’s tired?
Hammy and Hegan are reading this, for sure.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
Indians 3-13 when tied after 7, 2-46 when trailing after 7
they better rally in the bottom of the 7th as they did last night
2-46 … that’s fucking stellar.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
Hegan, if you’re reading this, use the word GRIT in the next half inning.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
Texas takes the lead!!
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
FERNANDO CABRERA SIGHTING
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
If adrenaline were a banned substance, tomorrow Jensen Lewis would be serving a 50-game suspension.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on Aug 12, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Ballgame
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Aug 12, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright who’s stickin around for the game?
by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
Jamey Wright (!!) in for the stRangers, PEDroia base knock, Ortiz walk and Then Wright throws one to center on a comebacker
Now 16-15, still 1st and 2nd, no outs
What a nutty game
And Wright escapes without yielding another run. Although the Red Sox still have two more cracks at the Texas bullpen ….. is Guardado their closer these days?
I just figured out what the Indians’ problem is this year—we didn’t get to play the Orioles until August.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
You have it live? nbcolympics.com is only offering me Chinese Taipei vs.the Netherlands.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
Or
http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/livevideo/#n=cbcsports_ca_7&p=baseball&e=mens_preliminaries_canada_vs_china&dt=2008/08/12_11:19%20PM&s=http://authmfile.akamai.com.edgesuite.net/akamai.stream.auth/35018/wm/cbcwm.gen/v001/reflector:17623.js
by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow craaaaazy amount of foul territory.
by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
mario are you the only one who can watch this game? i’m so mad
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions
Not missin much so far, Canada turns a DP to end the 1st after a Chinese single up the middle.
by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, but, i think non-canada folks can’t watch
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Well we’ll have to thread Friday night’s for sure.
by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
DP for the Chinese, 0-0 moving to the bottom of the 2nd.
by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
hey so mario, any women in your life lately?
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions
haha school’s out, so no clinical practicing lately unfortunately
by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
what the hell have you been doing?
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
summer research. pretty chill way to kill time until now i actually have to produce something.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Can we use this Chinese pitcher to take Masa’s spot?
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions
we’re back at the top of the order next time up, and he’s 5th
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions
We lose tonight and we’re basically done.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah. Obviously not mathematically, but if we can’t beat China…then we’re in trouble.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
haha i love being able to hear the canadian bench
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:20 AM EDT reply actions
STUBBY! Haha the guy’s a hitting coach for Houston’s single-A affiliate, hasn’t been the property of a big league club since 2004, but still manages to be servicable.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions
did he just got a hit for you? you’re like 30 seconds back
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
solid line drive off wegz’ bat right at the RF though
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions
Haha I’ve offered you citizenship before.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Not yet…but we’ll talk again in November.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think Canada is far enough away if November goes bad.
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
That RF is going to get burned playing so shallow against this many lefties.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions
I really hope lefty pitchers are a rarity in this tourney….cuz I think we’re screwed otherwise with 7 lefties in the lineup here.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions
Ummm….is that usually how strong Wegz’s arm is? That didn’t even make it to the cutoff man.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions
“terrible baserunning” over heard from the canadian bench
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions
Alright sweet, CBC’s finally showing the game on the national tube. Time to go HD.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions
i could have done commentary though
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
OLYMPICS DAHT TV. Thanks for watching.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
how the hell did I put a bullet next to that
Weglarz
LaPorta
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Believe it or not, this game so far has been the highlight of the Olympics for Canada.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions
How sweet are the strokes of these lefties?
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions
non-whooshy/clanky/beepy screen graphics is BASEBALL
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Great to see Adam Stern. He was Jacoby Ellsbury before it was fashionable to be Jacoby Ellsbury
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:43 AM EDT reply actions
Guy basically stumbled and bumbled to his right to make the forceout at 3rd.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Hooray for bad Canadian baserunning and even worse Chinese defense.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions
wow with a good throw he was so dead
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:48 AM EDT reply actions
Here we go Saunders, make Bavasi look semi-intelligent for grooming you.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:48 AM EDT reply actions
Alright China, we get it, you have many lefty pitchers. We’re very impressed.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions
I MIGHT BE THE FIRST TRIBE FAN EVER TO SEE WEGZ IN HD!!! OMG OMG OMG
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions
with the bases jacked – don’t time machine us mario
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:54 AM EDT reply actions
Liu Kai pitching more like Liu Kang here
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:54 AM EDT reply actions
Was it Wegz or Mills that had a super high OBP with no SLG early in the year? Because if it was Wegz I totally understand why after that atbat. What a friggin team player.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions
for the record i made a liu kang joke to my roommate earlier
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Damnit, would’ve been nice to mercy China there.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:58 AM EDT reply actions
So woah, there’s a crowd here – for something I am not watching. But what I can say is that it’s believed Micah Owings is one of the PTBNLs for Dunn. But he has to clear waivers, which I hope we’d block.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
So how about them Chinese telling that girl that she was too ugly to sing in the opening ceremonies? You stay classy, Mao.
You didn’t hear about this? http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1592635/20080812/index.jhtml
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I think I’ve watched that Men’s 4×100 relay about a half dozen times now. What an awesome race. If that’s not a “Miracle On Ice” for this decade, then I don’t know what is.
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In Cliff we trust.
the swimming? i was yelling and screaming at the end
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Wonder why the stands are packed but not the area behind home plate. Hell, looks like there’s hardly anyone in there at all.
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In Cliff we trust.
i mean, yeah, a nice running catch, but man i thought he robbed a home run
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
With what we’ve heard about his defense, that’s about as much as I’m expecting from him.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions
some mascots are cool, like bernie the brewer. but this is just blah
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
oh. it sounded like you had a lot more time in the evening. but i was wrong
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions
i really wish the camera wasn’t behind the chain-link fence
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 1:24 AM EDT reply actions
Haha on further review, he’s stolen only 18 bases in his pro career.
by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
i’m watching playoff highlights again
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
I CAN’T BELIEVE SKINNER STOPPED LOFTON
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 1:31 AM EDT reply actions
When I think about it these days, I’m not sure what would have ripped our hearts out worse: the Indians having the potential tying run stopped at second (followed by that GIDP that we all saw coming), or seeing that Lofton run score, everyone going absoluelt apeshit, and THEN having that godawful seventh and eighth inning happen.
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In Cliff we trust.
that 7th and 8th would not have happened in a tie game. it just wouldn’t have. nor would blake have gidp’ed. it changed the course of human history
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Lofton’s two run homer in Game 4 – tears
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 1:35 AM EDT reply actions
I think Game 2 was my favorite in that series. That was just ungodly epic on all levels.
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In Cliff we trust.
nixon’s base hit, i was at my home in cedar rapids, i was drunk as hell, my dad was watching on the couch across from me, i nearly knocked over the chair i was sitting in running and jumping to the computer to type something like “NIXON EXPLETIVE EXPLETIVE”
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Ha ha ha ha.
That was kind of what happened when he homered off Clemens in NY: I nearly killed myself racing to the office to type HOLY SHIT or something close to it.
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In Cliff we trust.
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