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Game Thread: August 12, 2008

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Baltimore Orioles @ Cleveland Indians


Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:05 PM (STO)

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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...

by Turkmenbashi on Aug 12, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do you not get a local Orioles broadcast?

by Roger Dorn on Aug 12, 2008 6:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 6:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wait, really? What’s the second MASN chanel?

Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Aug 12, 2008 6:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In my case it’s channel 25, but the broadcast just started so if you flip through, you should find it

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 7:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

who’s staying up and threading the canada-china game tonight?

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You know, this is going on your permanent record, Sowers.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

couldn’t you have told him that BEFORE he started the game?

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 7:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought they went over this on the last day of spring training!

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 7:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i think sowers & a few other injuns skipped that meeting to go to disneyworld

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

markakis is so tight, he’s even got a namedrop in The Wire

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whew! I thought Jhonny was not in the line-up for a second there.

by obobcatu on Aug 12, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, at least Hammy won’t be jinxing this outing.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and 2 runs

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 7:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hmmm, i need to jinx us more often. :)

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 7:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

‘Sup, Baboo.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice slide….I thought he was dead.

The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay

by Buckeye Brad on Aug 12, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

same, I thought Skinner was mad for sending him

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 7:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rhibbi!

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

jeez, red sox 10 – 0 in the first. they must be pumped they got byrd.

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugh.

Why did it have to be THEM.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 7:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

better than the yanks, pale hose, or tigres

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 7:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ortiz 2 HR, 6 RBI

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Skinner is really getting lucky…...

by bewwolv on Aug 12, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow, that’s another close one

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Selig needs to commission a league-wide defensive crash course.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Skinner is getting lucky this inning….we could have had 2 players thrown out at the plate.

The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay

by Buckeye Brad on Aug 12, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ack. Sportsline just went backwards in time.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

who thought that a month ago hammy would say “garko continues to be torrid…”?

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it’s just so painful to watch a large, slow, mostly unathletic slap hitter in the middle of the lineup.

by ASP on Aug 12, 2008 7:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

New ballgame, etc.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Where was all this luck earlier in the season when our season was not yet in the tank?

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Aug 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GUUUUT

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

PAR TAY

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lets get it started

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 7:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 7:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FLAG

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 7:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i can think of many reasons this sarcastic reference would be un-recced and FLAGged – which are we thinking?

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 7:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Marte!

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Aug 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i thought mora was a good defensive 3b. was i mistaken?

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Details! I’m still 2 pitches into Garko’s AB!

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no homers, many runs.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 7:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Marte!!

The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay

by Buckeye Brad on Aug 12, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s a good thing the Orioles are terrible.

by obobcatu on Aug 12, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and the Jays

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 7:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BULLPEN FACEOFF! 8:15 PM! BE THERE!

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

O’s announcers said the O’s are desperate to avoid using their pen tonight, apparently anyone who’s worth a crap is not an option

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 7:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by jakesinger777 on Aug 12, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Both were with PEDroia and Drew on base. Can you say deja vu?

by obobcatu on Aug 12, 2008 7:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

seeeeeeeeeethe

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 7:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i want my pronk back!!

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 7:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i see no correlation

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 7:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

eh, too much typing. pronk used to be almost Ortiz-ian.

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oops, reply to wrong post

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sowers 1-2-3! ROCKIN AND ROLLIN

by JRontherim on Aug 12, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how’d we score 4 runs

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well that was a thread ender

by oaksterdam on Aug 12, 2008 8:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Losing Casey is still such a fresh wound … he is grit

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 8:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man, Droobs, what have they been sweetening your Wheaties with?

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And can you share some with Marte?

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Aug 12, 2008 8:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is not going to help with the 40/40 thing. :-/

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just grousing over Grady’s popout to third.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 8:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by indiansfan on Aug 12, 2008 8:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

5-2

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by indiansfan on Aug 12, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No dude, we want offense. When the Indians are hitting that is.

by obobcatu on Aug 12, 2008 8:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Funny. :-)

The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.

by indiansfan on Aug 12, 2008 8:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’ve always thought Peralta’s power was unholy and unpure.

by rockemsockem on Aug 12, 2008 9:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s DEVIL POWER!

by emd2k3 on Aug 13, 2008 10:54 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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!

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m drinkin for Friday’s game, but I’ve got work tomrorow morning.

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 8:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

friday’s gonna be epic

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 8:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ricciardi is pretty much a douche

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holding steady at zero.

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Joba Justin.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 8:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

was talking about Hank’s injury comments, and said they expected Justin to be a cy young winner.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 8:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hate the headfirst slide into first base.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on Aug 12, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GRADY
F SKINNER

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Skinner is fucking moron

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good old Skinner.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on Aug 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow fuck you Hammy for that delivery

ruthless

by ahowie on Aug 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A fucking moron … ugh

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seriously, Skinner. With 2 outs, ok, push it.

But with ONE OUT and the middle of your order coming?

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he got lucky twice … I bet he’s a fucking terrible gambler

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 9:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can picture Joel at the craps table now. lol

by obobcatu on Aug 12, 2008 9:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What kills me about Skinner at 3B is not the number of outs the Indians make at home. They are middle of the pack in that. What kills me is HOW FAR OUT some of these guys are.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

SKINNER STOPS LOFTON

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He’d say “hit me” while sitting on a 20 in blackjack.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 9:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s those crazy bastards who have no idea what “the book” says to do that end up walking away from the table up a few hundred dollars while you’re sitting there, wondering why you were ever born.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That must be in Canadian. I can’t understand a word.

by bewwolv on Aug 12, 2008 9:09 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha c’mon you must get the gist of it.

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 9:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Greedy Skinner. At least it’s only 1 squandered run rather than the 3 that could possibly have occurred this game.

by obobcatu on Aug 12, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by zempf on Aug 12, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Which shooting gallery is this playing out in?

I hate both of those parks about equally.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 9:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oops. shoulda read this before posting.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

asdrubal opsing .945 in august

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

let’s save the .945 for September.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Matt Underwood is proof that sometimes luck, rather than skill, can propel you to career success.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Boston has almost blown their 10-0 lead.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Youk says differently

by ahowie on Aug 12, 2008 9:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sowers threw an OK game.

Masa….hold on.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

word.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can get on board with this.

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 9:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow that was skinnerian too.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anti-Skinner.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seriously ship this fucking guy out of here

by ahowie on Aug 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Orioles 3rd base coach is much more conservative

by palcal on Aug 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

good work Masa. Get lost.

by ASP on Aug 12, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   1 recs

Masa was OK for the first 40 innings this year. Now he and Mujica are competing for which one can tank the worst.

by palcal on Aug 12, 2008 9:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

tie game.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fuck the 2008 bullpen

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we may be on a quasi-decent-streak, but every game we win, our pen blows at some point.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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?

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hammy and Hegan are reading this, for sure.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha they echo the sentiment?

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes, less than a minute later.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, Underpants has LGT open in the box

by ahowie on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

whoops meant Hegan

by ahowie on Aug 12, 2008 9:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

19 SV
17 BS

per Hammy.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So how many seasons do we think it will take to fix this bullpen?

by ahowie on Aug 12, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

8 months.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also, if Carroll doesn’t dive, he might have that ball on the backhand.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what I’d give for a Leyland like “man these guys fucking suck” out of Wedge.

by ASP on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by palcal on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2-46 … that’s fucking stellar.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In the lead-in to the game, O’s TV broadcast showed this stat: the Indians bullpen has pitched the second fewest innings while also having the highest ERA … that’s a nifty trick

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 9:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Orioles slightly better
6-9 when tied after 7
6-48 when trailing after 7

by palcal on Aug 12, 2008 9:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

On a lighter note, how great is the music they play during beach volleyball? It’s like 10 seconds of every song every performed in world history.

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha, and it begins.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wait, did he?

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:29 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don’t have the feed. I’m just humored by the thought.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

let’s do this

by ahowie on Aug 12, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

14-13 Red Sox in sixth

holy moly

by ahowie on Aug 12, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they’re gonna need Byrd in relief.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Honestly if we’re going to keep blowing leads like this, I can’t see us going very far in the playoffs this year.

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Texas takes the lead!!

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lol @ 13 runs combined for the 5th and 6th innings. Crazy.

by obobcatu on Aug 12, 2008 9:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rangers are not winning. Wish I went to that game.

by obobcatu on Aug 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Indians are 41-28 (69 games) when scoring first, but only 12-36 (48 games).

by palcal on Aug 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

12-36 when other team scores first

by palcal on Aug 12, 2008 9:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hammy seems to think Beckett blew the 10-0 lead.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DRUBAL

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Welcome back, Drubs.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

asdruuuuuuuuuuuuuuubal

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

stop that shit… sounds too much like DREEEEEEEEWWW

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I say it like he’s a vampire though

by Fios on Aug 12, 2008 9:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BAD DEFENSE

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seriously, the guy had the ball before Drubs hit third. Now, maybe the scouting report on Montanez is a weak arm. And with two outs, there’s more incentive to go.

If not for a weak arm and two outs, that’s just nuts.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

is Lewis ready to go in the 9th?

1 week since a Betancourt sighting

by palcal on Aug 12, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wedge’s patented “Mental Break.”

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 9:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and 1 week since a Rincon sighting

by palcal on Aug 12, 2008 10:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FERNANDO CABRERA SIGHTING

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I had such high hopes.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 10:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ok, Jensen. If Michael Phelps can win a dozen gold medals, you can get three outs.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, Fernando Cabrera?

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on Aug 12, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ok, so is this going to be the longest winning streak of the season?

by obobcatu on Aug 12, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ties 5 game streak April 22-26

by palcal on Aug 12, 2008 10:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Aug 12, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   1 recs

I’m liking the Lewis-as-closer experience.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on Aug 12, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Woo-hoo!! Nice work by Jensen in the 9th.

The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay

by Buckeye Brad on Aug 12, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

holy crud, another win

by talonk on Aug 12, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BIG PICTURE 9th?

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Aug 12, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

looks like we’re out of the cellar tonite too, White Sox up 8-0 in the 8th over the Royals

by talonk on Aug 12, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And only 3.5 back of the Tigers if they don’t come back against the Blue Jays in the 9th

by talonk on Aug 12, 2008 10:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ok. Go Tribe. Go America. And Weglarz.

by xrickx on Aug 12, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

6 RBI, 6 different guys
all starters except Shoppach got a hit

4 errors by the Orioles but only 1 unearned run

by palcal on Aug 12, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Alright who’s stickin around for the game?

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

11:30 is China vs. Canada.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on Aug 12, 2008 10:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

now 4-13 when tied after 7

by palcal on Aug 12, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by talonk on Aug 12, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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?

by talonk on Aug 12, 2008 10:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I guess so, he’s got the most saves this season of anyone in their bullpen (with a whopping 3).

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on Aug 12, 2008 10:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And Frank Francisco gved up the lead … now 19-16 Red Sox

Wild!!!

by talonk on Aug 12, 2008 10:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Buckeye Brad on Aug 12, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We’re also 6-1 vs. Toronto & 5-2 vs. the Rays. Sigh. If we were in the AL East, we’d be golden.

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on Aug 12, 2008 10:25 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was just thinking on the way home that we really need to have Baltimore visit more often. They are such fun to have around.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 10:27 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tis official

Detroit 58-61
Cleveland 54-64
KC 54-65

by talonk on Aug 12, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

10 games to .500!

The march is on!

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 12, 2008 10:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Weglarz in the 5-hole

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by zempf on Aug 12, 2008 11:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ah, thanks, but I think I’m banned for not being in Canada. Curse my American heritage!

Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.

by zempf on Aug 12, 2008 11:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow craaaaazy amount of foul territory.

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wegz up second to lead off the second.

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, but, i think non-canada folks can’t watch

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 11:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well we’ll have to thread Friday night’s for sure.

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WEGZ RIPS A SINGLE TO RIGHT!

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Off the Chinese lefty, no less.

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DP for the Chinese, 0-0 moving to the bottom of the 2nd.

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hey so mario, any women in your life lately?

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha school’s out, so no clinical practicing lately unfortunately

by supermarioelia on Aug 12, 2008 11:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what the hell have you been doing?

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 12, 2008 11:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can we use this Chinese pitcher to take Masa’s spot?

by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

when is wegz up again

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

We lose tonight and we’re basically done.

by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha i love being able to hear the canadian bench

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:20 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

stubby clapp making friends

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

did he just got a hit for you? you’re like 30 seconds back

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:22 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OH DAMN CANADA 3 RUN SHOT THORMAN

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

THORMANNNNNNNNNNNNN.

by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i guess you’re on proper time

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:22 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man that was crushed eh?

by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:23 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

solid line drive off wegz’ bat right at the RF though

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sharp lineout from Wegz. Well hit.

by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i honestly yelled when he hit it

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha I’ve offered you citizenship before.

by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:26 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

was i complaining about the US?

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:26 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not yet…but we’ll talk again in November.

by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:27 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don’t think Canada is far enough away if November goes bad.

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:27 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

canada is stroking the ball

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, this does look nice indeed.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, i was wondering …

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:34 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

“terrible baserunning” over heard from the canadian bench

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

No commercials between innings is … incredible.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i could have done commentary though

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:37 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OLYMPICS DAHT TV. Thanks for watching.

by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:38 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True, but no commentary heightens the feeling of watching it from the stands.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 12:40 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

is that Smash Mouth I here?

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wait, no, Chumbawumba

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 12:39 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how the hell did I put a bullet next to that
Weglarz
LaPorta

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 13, 2008 12:39 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

How sweet are the strokes of these lefties?

by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let’s hear it for non-intrusive, non-whooshy/clanky/beepy screen graphics.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 13, 2008 12:41 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

non-whooshy/clanky/beepy screen graphics is BASEBALL

by supermarioelia on Aug 13, 2008 12:41 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs