Game Thread: August 21, 2008
by Ryan on Aug 21, 2008 11:30 AM EDT
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Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians, Aug 21, 2008 12:05 PM EDT
Kansas City at Cleveland, 12:05 PM (STO)
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Grady Sizemore CF .267
Franklin Gutierrez RF .234
Ben Francisco DH .285
Jhonny Peralta SS .277
Shin-Soo Choo LF .262
Ryan Garko 1B .255
Kelly Shoppach C .264
Jamey Carroll 3B .263
Asdrubal Cabrera 2B
Hope Franky had another good game. I really want him to be on the team next year. If I had to to choose between him and Marte (on who I want to see succeed), I would pick Gootz.
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 11:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Surprised to see Shoppach in there. Wedge is usually a firm believer in the day game after a night game, go with the backup catcher rule.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was really hoping Sal might play today. I have a feeling his days with the Indians are numbered.
by AcmeHardball on Aug 21, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah when Victor returns he might go, then again, roster’s do expand on the 1st and depending how long they wait on Victor they might keep him around when rosters are at 40.
by hans on Aug 21, 2008 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A strict platoon of Gutz and Choo in RF next season wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world, but only if they finally solve that LF position by not playing any more “4th outfielder types” there.
by hans on Aug 21, 2008 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That should/could be a new entry in the “3 worst words in baseball” thread..also “Right Field platoon” is up there.
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Aug 21, 2008 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very true. Although Choo isn’t going to hit lefties, but is worthy of starting due to his OBP skills vs. righties. Gutz, is a defensive wunderkind but hell if he can hit. His spot might be taken over by Francisco, but he isn’t hitting that well anymore either, so its a mess right now. God Laporta needs to stick in LF.
by hans on Aug 21, 2008 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I had to to choose between him and Marte (on who I want to see succeed), I would pick Gootz.
same here.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sleepy kitten at noon…let’s hope someone remembered to turn on the coffee pot
by APV on Aug 21, 2008 12:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My friend who is a Royals fan and I bet on who wins the series every year. I believe this game gives me a 3 game lead and I’ve got a pizza riding on this stuff.
by mjschaefer on Aug 21, 2008 12:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Cliffy!
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Aug 21, 2008 12:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So not a strike, but Kliff will take it.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 12:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Old CW:
(noun) with the Sleepy Kitten
New CW:
Don’t (noun) with the Sleepy Kitten
by APV on Aug 21, 2008 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I prefer that first inning to yesterday’s.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone got a Pronk/VMart Buffalo update?
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Aug 21, 2008 12:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Game starts at 1:00, no Hafner today
by millionairesrow on Aug 21, 2008 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pronk was 1-for-2 with a 2B and two BBs yesterday. Victor gets a start this afternoon, in about half an hour.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Muchas gracias amigos.
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on Aug 21, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW, Castrovince reporting: “The Saturday, Aug. 30, game against the Mariners will not be televised by FOX, as previously expected, and will instead be a WTAM and Indians Radio Network exclusive.”
by millionairesrow on Aug 21, 2008 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, it’s the thought that counts in tagging?
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s why Garko’s been hitting so many pop-ups. Eventually someone was going to drop one.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Wouldn’t it be great if the Red Sox and Yankees didn’t make the playoffs.”
the brute honestly of Hammy. love it. and he said that with the emphasis of a period and not a question mark.
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
by rolub on Aug 21, 2008 12:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shoppach went with Door #2 (nothing). I would have preferred Door #1 (all).
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That’s not fair. Sometimes the wind knocks it down and he gets double.
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am really glad this game is happening right now, because I was watching whatever this bullshit dancing thing on NBC is right now.
Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 21, 2008 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for the italics.
Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 21, 2008 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
COME ON GRADY… I’ll admit, I forgot.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but I might be a good luck charm.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Carroll playing instead of Marte? I don’t think Marte can hit at all, but I don’t understand this. Some decision needs to be made about 3B next year, and this stuff is not helping.
This I think says it all about Wedge’s opinion of Marte.
by oxforddave on Aug 21, 2008 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Obviously, they are saving Andy for a late inning pinch-hit role.
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, you can PH for a guy already on the bench?
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wedge brings in Marte to face a lefty, so Hillman brings in a righty. Perfect.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GRAAAAAAAAAAADY.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Aug 21, 2008 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anybody have the magical MLB.tv 1.2M?
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, although I’m not watching it right now. I like it.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve got the 400k, but I’d like to see the 1.2M. My internet connection sucks but I need to figure out what I’m going to do when I get my sweet new TV. MLB.tv will not even let me preview a higher resolution.
Would you mind sneakin’ me your creds for a minute? I promise not to steal (much) money from your linked accounts that may or may not have a similar/same password combination. If no go, that’s cool too.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to buy this next season. How much?
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got a nice little bonus from MLB. I canceled the service because I needed the money for other useless crap, so they sent me an email offering the rest of the season for free if I took a survey on their website. I like free.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
people start signing up in droves then cancelling, hoping for surveys
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just tuning in. I love Cliff.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since it is a day game, is anyone drinking yet?
Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 21, 2008 12:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does a low calorie Gatorade count?
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just coffee. The place where I am right now probably would appreciate drinking even less than watching MLB.tv.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I was so certain that Butler was going to have a breakout year this year. He looked like he was on the verge of superstardom just last year.
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but will either ever live up to the hype?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Butler will. My reply button is not working. This is unbelievably annoying.
by mjschaefer on Aug 21, 2008 12:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dude sure seemed pretty good last year. But man, not much since.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone think that on Sept 1, Marte becomes a guy who never plays bc of a 3B callup?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 12:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If so, at least he will be able to fill the role with some experience. Someone will need to play dominoes with Dellucci after Vic, Pronk and Barfield come back.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on Aug 21, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buffalo about to get underway. Barfield DH, batting second. Martinez catching, batting third.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahah
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CHOOBOMB
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Aug 21, 2008 1:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
August Hegan: “The offense has begun to put it together”
Oh, how I love 2008.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is Wedge’s record as a manager in August/September compared to April/May?
by Roger Dorn on Aug 21, 2008 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Relatively? Hall worthy, I’d guess.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since you asked RD, here you go:
Wedge Tribe squads Mar-May : Aug-Oct (regular season only)
2003 21-32 : 23-31
2004 22-26 : 27-31
2005 25-25 : 38-18
2006 26-26 : 33-25
2007 33-19 : 36-20
2008 25-30 : 11-7
Totals 152-158 : 168-132
Only one good start and three good finishes
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DO you think part of the reason is that Shapiro loads the team full of crap players in the offseason and Wedge has to keep playing them until they get DFA’d or benched?
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it has a lot to do with the poor facilities in Winter Haven contributing to the slow starts
Hopefully Goodyear will be a breath of fresh air.
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, I actually thought it was a little more pronounced, but 2005 obviously stands out
by Roger Dorn on Aug 21, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m literally the only person in my office at the moment.
by mjschaefer on Aug 21, 2008 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m listening to the Mozart Requiem Mass…seems appropriate when these Royals hitters face Cliff.
Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 21, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Classic. It’s one of my favorites to sing from the choral repertoire.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on Aug 21, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The amazing thing about Cliff Lee this year is that hitters aren’t battling him. I’m so used to watching CC and certain guys that could still get 8-9 pitch AB’s off of him and run his pitch count up. Cliff just breezes through innings with such efficiency, it’s almost .. boring?
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You won’t be bored in the top of the 9th.
(crosses fingers)
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
50 pitches through 4 for Cliffy.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Aug 21, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hit a bomb Grady, what’s your deal?
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone bothered by the fact that Grady’s avg is only like .037 better than Franklin’s?
Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 21, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not me.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
::looks at walks and homers:: Nope.
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why no black guys on this leaderboard?
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard
< /reilly>
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Hammy mentions IT.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
F
Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 21, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he updates it to make record of the out.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
::agrees::
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everybody loves the D
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there it goes
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FOB!
Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 21, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait…that’s not what I meant, but you get the emotion.
Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 21, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, just an idiot.
Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 21, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well shit.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll hang that one on Carroll too.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is all Carroll’s fault. Not really, but it feels better that way.
by Ryan on Aug 21, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don’t sell yourself short, it IS all Carroll’s fault.
Words do not do justice to my hatred for Boston sports teams.
by FaustosSinkingFastball on Aug 21, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus. One guy gets a hit and then it starts pouring.
by mjschaefer on Aug 21, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well shit
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YAY… maybe I am a good luck charm
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
According to my gameday that inning ended on a Choo walk.
by mjschaefer on Aug 21, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Garko strcuk out swinging amongst three pickoff tosses to 1st.
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at first i thought that said, “Garko struck out swinging AT three pickoff tosses to 1st”…and, sadly, i didn’t really doubt it
by DontCallMeJoey on Aug 21, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
read a plain dealer article talking about the return of the injured players. there was a reference to jhonny moving to 3B. Was that just idle speculation or do you think he may get a few innings there this season?
"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 21, 2008 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I highly doubt it. Shapiro seemed dead set against it just about a month ago.
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would say “NO WAY AT ALL”
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And another DP …. this staff sure loves them.
Lee probably can go 7 and mayb 8 depending on how the 7th goes.
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ned Yost thinks he can go the distance.
by bogey021 on Aug 21, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
lol… rec
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where’d everybody go? Did the bosses catch all of ya?
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We have found Wedge’s intellecutal equal.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m here .. checking out the Buffalo game. Both Victor and Barfield are 1 for 2 with a double.
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grady on pace for 36 hr’s and 39 steals.
by bogey021 on Aug 21, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
scratch that.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The march continues.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s nice that somebody else is letting our best player beat them for a change, as opposed to us letting the other team’s best player beat us.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on Aug 21, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grady is just super.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on Aug 21, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those are pretty lame in person.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man bunt there.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ANOTHER
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So I take it we got out of that inning?
by mjschaefer on Aug 21, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea, Cliff hit a player and then induced a double play.
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have liked to see Cliff go the distance today and save our bullpen from the oncoming bloodbath awaiting us in Texas. Oh well.
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least Cliff’s Cy chances will avoid Texas.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
103 pitches after 7, does Lee come back for the 8th? KCs top of the order due up.
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d take him out.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JHOMER
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, I am WAY behind.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AHHH!!! My “DVR” is about to enter sleep mode. ’Cmon MLB!!
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOM. Seems like Jhonny has more than 21 homers.
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KC bullpen, the gift that keeps on giving.
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
J Peralta homered off of J Peralta. Awesome.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another run and the game would be safe for an appearance by Eddie.
by palcal on Aug 21, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT ARE YOU SAYING
Don’t say his name two more teams, you may summon his presence.
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm he does look like Michael Keaton a little bit …
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
- J. Peralta relieved R. Tejeda
- J. Peralta homered to deep left center
classic.
by fingolfin on Aug 21, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Those crazy Peralta vs. Peralta match ups.
by mjschaefer on Aug 21, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as long as it’s not Masa or Mujica, I’m fine with some activity
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Marte PHs for Carroll? …. nahhh never happen
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember that one time Marte PH for Garko… ahhhh
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
zz
I had the pleasure of watching the immortal Jason Davis start a baseball game in person last night
by Roger Dorn on Aug 21, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s see.. 3.2 innings, 9 hits, 3 walks.. yep, sounds like Jason Davis.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Aug 21, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His swan song was walking Glaus on 4 pitches with the bases loaded
by Roger Dorn on Aug 21, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what was Huntington thinking in signing him?
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is Pittsburgh. We need warm bodies willing to work cheap until we can develop our own quailty players.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on Aug 21, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Huntington had a few bucks that needed to be stuffed and mounted
by APV on Aug 21, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
“Hey, I remember this guy. He’s tall.”
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Aug 21, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright Betancourt. You’ve got three to work with.
by mjschaefer on Aug 21, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, this Aviles kid has been phenomenal this year. Hope he doesn’t flame out out like the last KC SS that did that.
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you’re rooting for another AL central team?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah, i just hate to see guys tank that badly that quickly
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what if it happened to Granderson or Alexi Ramirez?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Granderson, meh, I’d be bummed too, but he was a highly touted prospect, this Aviles kid isnt, he’s just making the best of a lucky break.
Ramirez, could care less.
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DP!
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of the Davis game last nite, I read this morning that Jason Isringhausen’s career may be over for the Cardinals.
I suspect KRod would be a good fit in St Louis.
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Perez seems to be a closer in waiting.
by bogey021 on Aug 21, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, he’s doing well, but I could see St Louis getting in that sweepstakes. They have plenty of $$ to burn.
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could use some middle infielders. Adam Kennedy and the Izturis/Lopez platoon aren’t the greatest thing to watch
by Roger Dorn on Aug 21, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’ve got a Josh Barfield you can borrow.
by bogey021 on Aug 21, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
injury or more suck?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From SIs Truth&Rumors page:
All-time Cardinals saves leader Jason Isringhausen walked away from the club Tuesday with what is believed to be a career-threatening torn flexor muscle near his right elbow. Team medical supervisor Dr. George Paletta confirmed the finding to general manager John Mozeliak Tuesday night after reading the results from a magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Brighton, Ill., native knew enough about his condition before leaving Busch Stadium early Tuesday afternoon to inform some club personnel, “I’m done.”
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Betancourt is getting roped today. Lucky break.
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everytime we get a decent appearance out of Bentancourt I feel like we stole one.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I felt that way all last year about Brodzoski (The Close).
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on Aug 21, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All right, who has a picture of Seinfeld’s Newman for this guy … back to back walks of our 8 and 9 hitters.
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I found this to be humorous mixed in among all the Grady HR celebration.
by bogey021 on Aug 21, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAYAOAOUAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy shirt, Grady Sizemore is amazing.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Aug 21, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, has 31 steals already.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Aug 21, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still think he’ll get to 35/35 ,,,, might not get to 40/40 though
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SILENCE! YOUR INSOLENCE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
by bogey021 on Aug 21, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he does reach 40/40, will he finish top 3 in MVP?
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rooting for 35/35 would be senseless.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AGREED.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Could he get to 100 RBI? If he did that as a leadoff hitter…on this team…
by mjschaefer on Aug 21, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No stats to back this up, but it seems that Grady’s RBI’s have really jumped with an effective Asdrubal at the bottom of the line-up. Sort of a secondary lead off hitter.
by oxforddave on Aug 21, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grady now has 25 RBI in the 31 games since Asdrubal was recalled from AAA.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royals pitchers sure give up lotsa homers.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let’s bat around so Grady can hit a double
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He should be batting 3d so he can get some RBI opportunities.
/sarc/
by Fredward on Aug 21, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This will be a fun offense to watch in Texas. ((Hope I didn’t jinx them now))’
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Am I greedy for wanting Jhonny to have a multi homer game?
by mjschaefer on Aug 21, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All these extra runs are gonna make our Pythagorean record look even more out of whack.
Are we far enough ahead that we might be able to throw Masa or Eddie Moo?
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on Aug 21, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
definitely not Masa, per yesterday.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it too late to call up Tom Mastny?
by Toxicadam on Aug 21, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martinez and Barfield both with doubles in the Buffalo game.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5 of 6 previous pitchers to go 17-2 have won the Cy Young
by palcal on Aug 21, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boomer
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The BBWAA were afraid he might eat it. Or have it tattooed.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on Aug 21, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
18-2
Cliff Lee
Amazing
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you’d told me at the beginning of the year that on August 21, Cliff Lee would be 18-2, CC Sabathia would have a 2.99 ERA, and Grady would be one homer short of 30/30, I would’ve figured we were leading the division by 10 games. Sigh.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Aug 21, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, royals review gamethread fantasizing on what they could trade for Grady. We should direct them to grover’s thread.
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs have scored 1 run in each of the first 3 innings (with a Zambrano homer).
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
22 wins in 36 games.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What’s sad is that if we maintain that pace (.611) for the rest of the year, it’ll put us right at .500.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on Aug 21, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cliff Lee is 18-2.
I just can’t stop saying it.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on Aug 21, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So if I told you in March that the Tribe would be only 2.5 games behind Detroit in mid-late august, you’d be really excited about the next month or so, wouldn’t you?
:sigh:
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
by rolub on Aug 21, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If I told you in March that the Indians would have a better run differential that the Detroit Tigers, you’d probably assume we were ahead of them in the standings, and would be excited about the next month.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on Aug 21, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if I told you in March that the rotation would include Zach Jackson and Anthony Reyes and that Brendan Donnelley was pitching in the 9th, you’d shoot yourself in the head.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on Aug 21, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
…or if I told you that Pronk, Victor, Garko and Gutz would have a grand total of 21 homers combined…
by fingolfin on Aug 21, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I told you in February that Casey Blake would be traded for 2 good prospects after his stellar 2007, you’d have partied in the streets.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Aug 21, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if I had told you in February that the Indians wouldn’t make the playoffs this year, you would have been disappointed
by Roger Dorn on Aug 21, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno man, I’m happy with how the year turned. Sounds crazy I know. But we weren’t that bad this year and we have so much more talent now than what we started the year with.
by Joe. on Aug 21, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you are seeing a resurgance based on a couple of things: low expectations, playing some bad teams in a row (not TB or Anaheim), and the return of our hitting. Simply put, there are no expectations, so the team is relaxed. (plus we’ve got Sal Fasano in our corner).
I keep reminding myself that there is no way we can get back in contention. But after our performance of late, I think we can finish strong. We are playing the good teams tough and beating the bad teams…Say what you want, this team is playing with heart and grit. I think it would be pretty sweet to finish strong and end up second. I can dream.
"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 21, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grady has more RBI’s than runs scored. Sounds like a pretty bad indictment of the tribe’s 2-4 hitters. Has there ever been a leadoff hitter with more RBI’s than runs scored?
by oxforddave on Aug 21, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Read another way, perhaps it’s just a testament to the talent the Tribe has stashed at the bottom of the order. Right?
by Jeffrey R on Aug 21, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammy mocking those suggesting that we move him in the batting order
by Roger Dorn on Aug 21, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So it looks like this our 5th sweep of the year?
by talonk on Aug 21, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Barfield due up 3rd and Martinez 4th in the Buffalo 7th.
by FredOx on Aug 21, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
…and HERE COME THE INDIANS!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 22, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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