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Game Thread: August 15, 2008

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Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland Indians, Aug 15, 2008 7:05 PM EDT


Los Angeles at Cleveland, 7:05 PM (STO)

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NO LOOCH!
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TIME FOR THE JAYS TO LIGHT UP THE BIRD

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

by westbrook on Aug 15, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions  

(delayed)

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

by westbrook on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lee throwing strikes again

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

not always a good idea

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

but sometimes it is

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cliffy is human.

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

by westbrook on Aug 15, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Carlos Rivero homers in the 1st inning

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Mills too. Rivero is really on a tear of late.

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yhes!

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

by westbrook on Aug 15, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

more HBPs!

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

by westbrook on Aug 15, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

We’re up (or down) 77-36 now in HBP.

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

by westbrook on Aug 15, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Richard Poleburn? seriously?

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

by westbrook on Aug 15, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Has anyone else completely lost faith in Garko?

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

raises hand. I don’t know how much “faith” I had in him…but I did think he was set up for a very good year.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yea, I agree with that. I didn’t think he was going to establish himself as our first baseman of the future, but I don’t see him as even a placeholder at this point.

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Complete, 100% loss of any faith in him.

by odradek on Aug 15, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

jesus

be the hero Marte

by ahowie on Aug 15, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

the Chizle and Cord Phelps double in the 1st for Mahoning Valley

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Along with all the recent signings, I am pretty excited for this years draft.

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

the early returns aren’t bad, although no one is really on a “fast track” to the majors right now

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

It seems there is a lot of “projectability”, most notably in Haley

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

In the irrational hope department, Kelvin Diaz has not seen game action since Mon.
A) visa issues resolved, on his way to the states
B) injured, no real drama
C) Indians discover he is, in fact, 37, and move him direcly to first base coach

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

andy marte is afraid…I’ll bet Kelvin grows a mean beard

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I bet the beard is what got him the first base coach job. The beard love spans the entire organization

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Strangely, Abner Abreu and Kelvin Diaz are from the same hometown (San Pedro de Macoris)

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

let’s just hope they don’t have the same birth certificate….although I suppose any birth certificate would be an improvement for Diaz

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Upon further investigation, they share the same hometown as Sammy Sosa, Fernando Tatis, Alfonso Soriano, and the immortal Guillermo Mota (along with 69 other former and present major leaguers)

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

So i take it from last night’s 8 run eighth our bullpen sucks hardcore?

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

interesting, you may be on to something there

by ahowie on Aug 15, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was under the impression that Eddie Moo was having a good second half…wrong.

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I went to the game last night. Ugh.

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

As did I. The bottom of the ninth was pretty fun, though. Where were you sitting?

by ahowie on Aug 15, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bleachers, about 6 rows up

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Same actually. Section 183 for me. How bout that guy who caught Gutz’ shot? Pretty nice

by ahowie on Aug 15, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

small world. those college id nights are always fun. that must have been in the ninth, I had to leave before then, my buddy had to walk over to superior to get his wife, and we left from there.

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah it was in the ninth. He had a glove and snagged it over the railing to the entrance to one of the sections. He was very casual about the catch which made it cooler.

by ahowie on Aug 15, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

This game sucks. Five Ks for Weaver? oof

by ahowie on Aug 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

ESPN has a template for covering Indians games: ________ shut down the Indians tonight.

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s our Jhonny

by ahowie on Aug 15, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

He has to be one of the worst baserunners in the league.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brad Grant saying that a big factor in convincing some of the highschool pitchers was the Indian’s track record in developing pitchers

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

How times have changed.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Perhaps it was more the sales pitch than the substance….

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

clearly they all referenced the 2001 draft

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Underwood highlighting JD Martin on the “down on the farm” report as a highschool pitcher the Indians developed

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

you as pumped as i am?

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

is tonight Canada vs. US?

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

This better be rhetorical.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

sadly, no. apologies.

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just did a quick run-through of the Indians top 20 draft picks or so….nobody blowing the competition out of the water, but a lot of decent performances. Could be fun to watch next year when more of them move into full-season leagues.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Carlos Rivero doubles in his 2nd AB. He really is on a tear.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Word.

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

homerun for Carlos Santana

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I would imagine Rivero will stay in Kinston next year, but Mills, Wegz, and Santana will be quite a trio next year in Akron.

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn’t be surprised if Rivero gets moved up next year. There’s not a lot of middle infield depth in the upper minors and Rivero’s plate discipline has been stable.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yea, he has been pretty stable statistically, although more power would be nice. He is just so young. I guess that should be reason for excitement, not hesitance.

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, Tribe, let’s get some runs on the board for Cliffy!

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish that didn’t make me laugh.

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

At least he’s doing something to move closer to 40-40

by ahowie on Aug 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

how about putting this one into the bleachers Gutz

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

BenFran…how about putting this one into the bleachers

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

weglarz talk on the radio

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t know if I like the idea of ’larz talking. Only hitting.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh, seriously. I came running from the other room excited only to hear, “he has room”

by ahowie on Aug 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

BenFran…how about almost putting this one into the bleachers

by SuddenSam on Aug 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Jason Davis sighting: starting for the Buccos at home against NYM.

by JulioBernazard on Aug 15, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

i’ve got that on too. jason michaels just batted.

by emil minty on Aug 15, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pulled after 6 strong, so no chance for a win.

by JulioBernazard on Aug 15, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Teixeira is getting on my nerves.

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

And now Rivero’s got a triple. Just a single short of a cycle.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ve got to get off wikipedia and back over to milb.com

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would like us to get Lee the victory tonight

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I know. It makes me sad when we can’t score more than 1 run.

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am warming up to a future LaPorta/Sizemore/Choo outfield w/ Gutz in reserve

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

You might need to watch LaPorta at work in the outfield last night before you say that.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bah, now it has to come from Garko.

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

where’s anon. gonzalez when we need him

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

guy on 3rd, 1 out, down by 1. We have to tie it…at least

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

anyone else thinks AIG’s slogan, “never outlive your money”, might not send the message they want it to?

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

They have to appreciate the irony

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent. I had low expectations, and they were surpassed.

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m afraid Garko still sucks. But that was good.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Underwood “Wedge will fire on of his big guns off the bench”

I HATE 2008

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, it’s quite sad that the “big gun” is DD.

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know what? Just release Andy now – it’ll be better for everyone involved.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

just shielding him….by never giving him a chance at developing any confidence (best way to avoid losing something is to never have it)

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

There is a beating-head-against-wall futility to this whole thing. I might agree with this, but it’s hard to swallow.

by joeee on Aug 15, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Big guns off the bench, eh? This what we’re calling Looch now?

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Hm. Pinch hitting for Marte in the 6th – ruff.

by joeee on Aug 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

especially considering how solid Marte’s defense has been of late. Very questionable.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

This would barely be defensible if we were desperately trying to win games…let alone at this point in the season.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

agreed. ITS THE 6TH INNING!

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can we send Marte a letter from LGT after the season telling him to keep his head up and not let the man (Wedge) get to him?

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

good idea. fire up the printer

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

by westbrook on Aug 15, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

60 years today, the Indians started Bob Feller and Bob Lemon in a double-header. Wow.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

clutch walk for Droobs

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

on a lighter note, for those that haven’t seen Santana’s line at Kinston lately: .441 .600 1.041

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

also! Mills post ASB: .401 .551 .952

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

i’m amazed runners don’t trip up each other more frequently

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

I can’t even walk my dog without tripping myself

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

So we’re all at the point where we strictly look for big picture moments, right? Well as great as taking the lead there was, what was possibly big picture about those atbats? I guess Droobs did take four straight balls.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

droobs has regained his plate discipline since being recalled in July. BB% back over 10%.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah Droobs has grown on me again. I’ve soured on Marte huge, but then tonight happens, I feel bad for the guy, and I’m back in his corner.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Those two runs could have a bearing on the Cy Young. Weird, but true.

by SuddenSam on Aug 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

LGFT Justin Speier pitching

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

So do you think LaPorta and Wegz realize how huge it is that they’re playing each other? Like beyond the obvious importance of the game tournament-wise?

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

what’s a good canadian beer

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

don’t think i have that in the area

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alright go Labatt or Molson then.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

LaPorta hasn’t been in the org that long, so I don’t think there’s a whole lot of significance to either guy.

But for LGT it’s the biggest game of the summer.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not much you can do with that pitch.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright so who decides to be a speed walker? Do these guys run when they’re younger, get tired, start walking the race, and realize….“wait a minute, this is WAY easier!”

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

I said last night I couldn’t imagine a more Canadien name than Keith Beavers. I’d also have a hard time imagining a more Swiss name than Jan Schnider (pronounced, "Shneeder").

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Haha my friends and I were discussing this very thing last night.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, it’s great to get the lead, but I can’t help feeling like they should have been able to score more than just 2 that inning.

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

there you go Lee. You’ve got 30 pitches to take you through three innings without allowing a run. Otherwise…well…let’s not think about that.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Carroll in at 3rd

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish beach volleyball had less “dink” shots and more spikes

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Guti = not the ideal #2 hitter

by JulioBernazard on Aug 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Guti = not the idea hitter (fixed)

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Currently we don’t have a lot of ideal hitters period.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

what the hell should i drink people

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

i’ve still got bass

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you have access to the Great Lakes portfolio, the new Moondog Ale is pretty good

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

They named a beer after that hideous mascot?

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

i remember the part of 2008 when i complained about that commercial

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

From GLBC website:
BRAND NAME:
Named after the 1952 Moondog Coronation Ball held at the Cleveland Arena, what many consider the first “rock and roll” concert.

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK, that makes more sense.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wasn’t even aware of the mascot

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just read a little about the concert. Fascinating story. Only ONE song was played!

by JulioBernazard on Aug 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

also, after some research, not new, seasonal.

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cliff Lee is too good for this team.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I prefer: this team isn’t good enough for Cliff Lee

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

And last year, the team was too good for him. Hopefully they will be in sync next year.

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

You’re hoping Lee sucks?

by SuddenSam on Aug 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

less pitches, more outs Cliff. You’ll never keep the bullpen locked up at this rate.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

somebody tell me, what is the point of mens beach volleyball

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Kinston, which is leading 14-0 right now, has won 7 in a row by the following scores:

12-6
12-1
5-4
4-1
10-1
7-0
4-1

And this without ’larz

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Uh oh. Time to get tough, Cliff.

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

can’t remember the last time I saw you in a game thread, Ryan. Nice to see ya.

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s great to finally have wireless access.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

woop woop!! nice job cliff

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

you got yourself one more inning Cliff. And then there’ll be the ninth…

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Jensen Lewis can’t lose!

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anymore, whenever that bullpen door opens I flash to that scene in Night Of The Living Dead when the legions of undead finally break open the front door and overrun the house.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought race walkers had to had one foot on the ground at all times? They just showed a slo-mo replay and pretty much all the racers were lifting their feet.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

what channel are you watching the race-walking on?

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

They just showed a quick clip on CBC, but now they’re showing re-runs of the 100m round 2 from this morning.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

christ how can race walking still be in the olympics and yet they’re going to drop baseball??

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Europe doesn’t play baseball, that’s the reason.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Except, apparently, the Netherlands.

Or at least their outlying territories.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, the Europe entry is like the Angola of basketball.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Europe can go suck an egg. The play mens field hockey

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

according to Underwood’s interpretation of international relations, its because noone likes Americans.

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

if anyone watched gymnastics last night the judges were half convinced the judges were screwing us

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really can’t tell the difference between those routines unless someone falls.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s like diving and the splash.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gah, diving is even more annoying.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh god the pairs diving was so horrifying. even my wife was making fun of it for being gay

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

i’m not one to be impressed by gymnastics, but the chinese men were absolutely astounding. If I saw that routine in a movie I would have thought it was CGI.

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Underpants doing the promo for fruit of the loom underpants .. classic

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

So what’s the verdict on how far cliff goes? Are we going to let someone implode and ruin this for him?

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

One more inning, I hope.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cliff Lee is now one of our 3 most important players going into next season

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who would you say the other two are? Sizemore and…?

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was thinking in terms of how the variance in their performance will impact us. I count Sizemore as a given. I would say Lee, Carmona and Hafner.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hafner hasn’t been good for like 18 months.

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ve heard of the first two.

by SuddenSam on Aug 15, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I worry about Victor too. Hey, any word on his rehab tonight?

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

0-2 with a BB and a K

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm. Well, here’s hoping that when the hits start up again, they are of the multi-base variety.

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

peralta’s lack of focus is contagious I guess .. only way to explain that one.

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

How baller was Usain Bolt’s round 2 race? Spent the last half of the race just looking out into the crowd.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Need a quick inning.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, it’s Chode Figgins up…

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

You know he’s running here, in some fashion or other.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

the story of these swiss brothers is weird

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I have swiss relatives; they’re all weird over there. It really doesn’t surprise me.

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

i forgot to eat dinner again

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

substitute a nice hearty beer

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alright someone help me out, what’s a legit zip code and TV service provider I can use to get onto NBC’s coverage. Apparently Comcast isn’t available in the 90210, and those are the only zip codes and providers I know.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

52245, mediacom. idk if it’ll work though

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah it’s loading slow, we’ll see if it works.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Time Warner would work just about anywhere.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

60202 is comcast territory

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

when is the baseball?

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m trying to watch wrestling here….they’re obviously showing it in Iowa, no?

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

don’t have it on, and i’m too busy deciding whether i want to eat or drink to move the 3 feet between me and the tv

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s actually me and GFP wrestling in the 135lb category.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry mario i’m in the 115 weight class

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder if there are any other LGT heavyweights beside myself.

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I maxed out around 160 my senior year in college. I’m about 150 now.

It’s all muscle though, I swear.

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought heavyweight was like 200. I don’t know though.

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

pretty close then. 6’3’’ 200

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

teixeira is from bodymore?

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

some sort of Chipmunks version of “Beds are burning” in the background for beach volleyball. China is a weird wild place.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

ouch…I suppose that wouldn’t fly in the US

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

The women had to be at least 1.66 metres tall, have a pretty face and possess youthful energy, the report said.

I’m sure the writer was laughing out loud while typing this.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, Cliff, by the way

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice. Hopefully they can provide a bit of cushion for Lewis.

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, looks like he is only at 104 pitches. That is good.

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, no way you take Cliff out now.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank you all for your zip codes. Doesn’t appear I can watch, it’s not loading well.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Try a Buffalo or Detroit zip, that would be plausible.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

don’t they cross-check your IP address or something?

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

They do when I’m trying to watch NBC shows off of their website. For some reason this is attempting to load, but is just struggling. Whatever, all I needed to watch was the wrestling.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

is baseball live for you up there? or you watch on cbc or something online

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks to that phelps guy it’ll probably be only online. Some of it will likely be on tv, but certainly not the whole game. Most of the morning games are broadcast in their entirety on TSN.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

WE JUST BEAT AZERBAIJAN IN WRESTLING!

I’ve reached a new low.

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

the might Trevor Crowe has struck out in 1/3 of his at bats since going to Buffalo

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Michael Aubrey has been putting up pretty good number since the ASB.
On the other hand, he is older than I am.

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

get it done quick, Cliff

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

chance “Crusoe” will suck – 90%

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

I love Vlad Guerrero. He looks like the worlds most athletic 80 year old man.

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Greg Oden.

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

by Buckeye Brad on Aug 15, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK Cliff, nothing out over the plate to Toriii

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Deep breath, Cliff. Come on now. Slow it down.

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Is folkses gone stick around for the olympic baseball game in this thread?

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ll create a new thread.

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks. This will provide me with a reason to not pass out after this game.

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Should probably have a new thread.

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent game, Cliff!

by Jeffrey R on Aug 15, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Any doubt that Wedge would leave Cliffy in for the whole game?

"I think people should be allowed to do anything they want. We haven't tried that for a while. Maybe this time it'll work." -George Carlin

by RD74 on Aug 15, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff’s got to be in the pole position for the Cy Young right now

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

If by pole position, you mean he’s lapped the rest of the field with like 1 lap left, then yes.

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

wasn’t Morgan Freeman just in some sort of terrible car accident?

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Doing well since the discharge.

Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.

by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 15, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was prompted by him doing a voice-over in a tribute commercial to Michael Phelps…wonder when that was recorded…

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

From Roger Ebert’s review of The Bucket List:

The film opens with yet another voiceover narration by Morgan Freeman, extolling the saintly virtues of a white person who deserves our reverence.

by SuddenSam on Aug 15, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

DROOOOOOOOBS

CLIFFFFFFFFFFFF

by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

i’m going to get food and beer

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Buffalo just exploded for 8 runs. Lots of doubles.

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Danny Graves starting pitcher for Red Wings.

by odradek on Aug 15, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

NEW GAME THREAD

by Ryan on Aug 15, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I am actively rooting against this USA mens beach volleyball team. billy corgan and his little buddy can go F themselves

by mrich on Aug 15, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

why?…i’m pretty sure they at least talk to their brothers (and teammates)

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

and if Billy Corrigan was that tall, well, let’s just say that Smashing Pumpkins would still be smashing pumpkins

by APV on Aug 15, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

whats wrong with billy corgan

by bewwolv on Aug 15, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

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