Game Thread: August 25, 2008
Cleveland Indians @ Detroit Tigers
Cleveland at Detroit, 7:05 PM (WKYC)
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G. Sizemore, CF C. Granderson, CF
F. Gutierrez, LF P. Polanco, 2B
B. Francisco, RF M. Ordonez, RF
J. Peralta, SS M. Cabrera, 1B
S. Choo, DH G. Sheffield, DH
R. Garko, 1B C. Guillen, 3B
K. Shoppach, C M. Thames, LF
A. Marte, 3B E. Renteria, SS
A. Cabrera, 2B B. Inge, C
by Fios on
Aug 25, 2008 7:03 PM EDT
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huh …. well, I thought I had that spaced out, sorry for the mess
by Fios on
Aug 25, 2008 7:03 PM EDT
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i’ve seen much worse.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 25, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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Not gonna lie, I started looking at the standings again.
by supermarioelia on
Aug 25, 2008 7:03 PM EDT
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+1
Total, blabbering irrationality, me.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 7:04 PM EDT
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I was really pissed how the Rays lost that game to Chicago yesterday. I keep telling myself if we can get to the last wknd of the season down 3 games to Chicago, it’s still possible.
Yeah right.
by cheech99 on
Aug 25, 2008 7:30 PM EDT
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same here … I actually had the “12 games isn’t insurmountable” thought
by Fios on
Aug 25, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
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Glad I’m not the only one. We just have to take it a day at a time.
-Erik
by drerikbrady on
Aug 26, 2008 9:28 AM EDT
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I’ve had the same idea but quickly dismissed it. There is no way this can happen. Right?
Proud supporter of the Cleveland.
by fwembt on
Aug 26, 2008 5:59 PM EDT
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1-0 bottom of the first. So far, so good.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 7:19 PM EDT
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Where has Chuck been? I thought he might like to hear that I start my new job with a 28-hour shift. No way I’m lasting more than ten.
by supermarioelia on
Aug 25, 2008 7:23 PM EDT
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So… is 40/40 possible? Discuss.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:26 PM EDT
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NOBODY SAY ANYTHING
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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An aside: I voted “hate” for the Chicago White Sox on that poll the other day. Credit A.J. Purezitski for giving me yet another reason to feel good about doing so.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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From John Donovan:
Pierzynski’s 10th-inning play on Sunday (see “Quote,” too, above) was so weak it was strong. You have to somehow appreciate a guy who can think on his feet that well. Or off his feet, as it were. And then to be able to sell it to the umpires. Beautiful. In a real ugly way.
If you missed it, it went like this: Caught in a rundown between second and third after breaking for third on a ball hit in front of him — dumb, dumb, dumb — Pierzynski, as he was stumbling back, threw out his left elbow in a desperate attempt to contact the Rays’ Aybar. It worked. After barely grazing Aybar on his way down, Pierzynski got the call from the umps that he had been obstructed in his so-called running.
Pierzynski pulled off a smart play to get to second in the first place, tagging up on a cruising and evidently unaware Upton catching a ball in center. Then A.J. turned idiot on his decision to go on the ground ball. And then he reverted to genius to get the obstruction call. He ended up scoring the winning run. What a piece of work.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 7:53 PM EDT
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said quote:
“As soon as A.J. tripped, he yelled ‘Obstruction.’ I looked at the umpire, thinking he was going to say something like, ‘Are you kidding me?’ And [the ump] was like, ‘Yep, yep, yep.’”
— Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett, on the rundown play Sunday involving White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who admittedly initiated contact with Tampa Bay third baseman Willy Aybar
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 7:55 PM EDT
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I hate that guy.
Proud supporter of the Cleveland.
by fwembt on
Aug 26, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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There’s an AJ/BJ joke in here somewhere.
by peter m on
Aug 26, 2008 10:10 AM EDT
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Ok, so I really must be out of it. Who is Zach Jackson and where did he come from?
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on
Aug 25, 2008 7:34 PM EDT
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That’s some impressive ignorance.
Former first round draft pick, got him in the CC trade
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 7:35 PM EDT
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lol…..
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:37 PM EDT
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forgot the
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on
Aug 25, 2008 7:37 PM EDT
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sarc tag, dammit
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on
Aug 25, 2008 7:39 PM EDT
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ZACH ATTACK!!!
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:34 PM EDT
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Whoops.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:36 PM EDT
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Wow… he really put a swing on that ball.
I guess that’s what happens when they catch up to the high “fastball”
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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Holy shit, Grady
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on
Aug 25, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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KABOOM!!!
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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I thought we left Arlington?
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on
Aug 25, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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We just won the Central
LGT's resident beer connaisseur.
by LGT Patrick on
Aug 25, 2008 7:41 PM EDT
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Can we have Grady bat the other eight spots in the order as well?
We can keep Jhonny at clean-up, too, I guess.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 7:41 PM EDT
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Are you suggesting that Grady should bat 2nd or 3rd?
/ducks
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on
Aug 25, 2008 7:43 PM EDT
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Oh sarcasm dave, you’re SOOOOOOOOO sarcastic!
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
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Granderson can’t carry Grady’s jock.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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Sizemore does matter… HA!
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:45 PM EDT
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Granderson hits lefties as well as I do.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:50 PM EDT
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OH COME ON
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:50 PM EDT
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Will this be some of ZachJack’s patented escape artistry?
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 7:50 PM EDT
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Think triple play
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:53 PM EDT
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fine, double.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:53 PM EDT
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I’ll say it again, this guy LOOKS like a pitcher. He’s gigantic! Why can’t he throw 96 mph? Can we give him some of whatever Jensen has been drinking?
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:53 PM EDT
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ZACH ATTACK II: THE QUICKENING
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 7:55 PM EDT
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Well, that turned out pretty well.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 7:56 PM EDT
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SO what are the chances we rattle off a 33 game win streak and sweep the playoffs?
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on
Aug 25, 2008 7:58 PM EDT
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I think I would, quite literally, die laughing.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 7:58 PM EDT
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…or perhaps Choo just made a mistake
either way HIRE RUNS
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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wow… he just went.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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Manning was positive he knew the ball would fall
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 8:02 PM EDT
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Also, Garko Resurgence Continues.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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Ummm….I’m pretty sure that’s not an orange bat.
by supermarioelia on
Aug 25, 2008 8:04 PM EDT
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Miggy is good. I don’t have to like it.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:06 PM EDT
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When will this dream of Reyes and Jackson being serviceable cruelly and inevitably end?
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 8:14 PM EDT
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good question… what inning is it?
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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FIRE GRADY
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 25, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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on pace for 39/42
NOT GOOD ENOUGH
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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That wasn’t a homer…
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on
Aug 25, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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whalk
here comes Choo Choo the double machine
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 8:22 PM EDT
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Jhonny will score from first. BANK ON IT.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:23 PM EDT
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He does consider Usain Bolt his running equal after all…
by Bernie19Kosar on
Aug 25, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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I seriously thought the exact same thing when I woke up this morning. I woke up to a call from my coworker and was so utterly discombobulated.
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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?
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:25 PM EDT
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Manning and Donovan were talking about waking up and not really knowing when and where it is. I think it started by one of them mentioning it didn’t feel like a Monday, but neither could quite put their finger on what day it did feel like.
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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jesus, no doubt about that one off the bat
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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SHIT. COME ON.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:28 PM EDT
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phew, that one looked just as gone as Renteria’s off the bat
lucky lucky
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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I just don’t even like the way Granderson looks
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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Excellent point. I don’t either.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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Why do I fear Edgar Renteria, still? Ugh.
by xrickx on
Aug 25, 2008 8:38 PM EDT
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I’d rather have Jair Jurrjens
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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I approve the Tigers’ shipping off decent starting pitchers for expensive, fading veterans. But then they had to go dig up Galarraga and redeem themselves, somewhat.
by xrickx on
Aug 25, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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Cats and dogs sleeping together. Mass hysteria.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 25, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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Omar and Jose hugging!
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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dude grady is money. that leadoff shot was a long, long way to opposite field
by Gradyforpresident on
Aug 25, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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Indeed sir… indeed.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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Cabrera’s had bad ABs today. Can’t lay off the breaking stuff out of the zone.
by xrickx on
Aug 25, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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balls. AWFUL.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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Wouldn’t it be lovely for Marte and Cabrera to both have good games the same night? Grady would salivate.
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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This inning’s big. Gotta mow down the righties.
by xrickx on
Aug 25, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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God I hate Comcast
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on
Aug 25, 2008 8:46 PM EDT
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Freakin’ whiff factory in DET this evening.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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Awesome inning for Jackson. Buckle down next inning and then get the heck outta there.
by xrickx on
Aug 25, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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Don’t be a douche GRADY. HIT A BOMB.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:53 PM EDT
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that was PEDroieque.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:54 PM EDT
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COME ON. YOU ARE KIDDING ME.
F!
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 8:59 PM EDT
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NOOOO NOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 25, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
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Oh man… oh man… oh man…
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
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Understand now!!!
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on
Aug 25, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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Should we start pasting the images from last night?
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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I as about to say, I wonder if the FailBlog has any new stuff around.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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Dunno if it was posted anywhere but Pluto thinks Indians will take Brantley as the PTBNL
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Aug 25, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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DAMNIT
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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bye bye happiness
hello loneliness
i think i’m-a gonna cry-y
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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SHIT! I think the umpire screened him almost.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:10 PM EDT
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please DP.
please DP.
please DP.
please DP.
please DP.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:10 PM EDT
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who is the injury delay for?
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 25, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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the runner on 3B. was replaced by joyce.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 25, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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jesus christ
two almost fabulous plays that could have ended the inning
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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yeah, with the time it would have taken him to get up and collect himself, you’re right
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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still, the groundball has to be fielded.
by xrickx on
Aug 25, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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THROW A FUCKING TENT OVER THIS.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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bless it.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 25, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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Somebody catch the damn ball. Have we suddenly become the Orioles?
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 25, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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NOW we bring in Perez. Genius.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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Dear Indians Starter,
If you would like to get a “W” for your personal won/loss record, you need to insure that you complete all nine innings.
Thanks,
The MGT
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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shouldn’t that read:
Thanks,
The bullpen
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on
Aug 25, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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I recommend Wedge follow Milwaukee’s “ride your pitcher like a rented mule” philosophy.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 25, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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fixed: "ride your rented mule pitcher"
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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Nolan Ryan completely agrees.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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And tonight’s first spin of the Bullpen Wheel – Fail! Spin 2 upcoming.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 25, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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COME ON, BIG MONEY
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:17 PM EDT
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So..late to the game, but solid outing from Zache, huh?
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Aug 25, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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/factoring in the obligatory inherited runners scored from our A+ bullpen
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Aug 25, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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ooof… close.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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Polanco’s head…. is just… amazing…
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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it’s truly unreal. and he swung at that last pitch.
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Aug 25, 2008 9:17 PM EDT
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Actual Photo.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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As if I needed another reason to hate TicketMaster…
by Fundamentals on
Aug 26, 2008 8:03 AM EDT
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Thanks, Perez. Wish we’d thought of this idea TWO BATTERS AGO.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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exactly.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
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Aug 25, 2008 9:30 PM EDT
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damn it wedge.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 25, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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You really have to question Wedge’s thought process there.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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I don’t know which is worse – continuing to run Masa out there in high leverage situations or what he did yesterday in putting Juan Rincon in a high leverage situation.
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by woodsmeister on
Aug 25, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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I’m also not sure why Zach was lifted. Thames blooped a good pitch, Zach looked sharp on that AB, 97 pitches.
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Aug 25, 2008 9:22 PM EDT
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I agree. I mean, I don’t know if Zach was gassed or not, but I do know that Masa sucks and there was already a man on.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:24 PM EDT
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He didn’t look gassed pitching to Thames. Also, he’s more likely to get a DP (of the non-scorching-line-drive type) than Masa.
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Aug 25, 2008 9:27 PM EDT
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I understand the thought process. It’s “f***, if I use Perez here I have Jensen and a bag of d***s left….maybe I can get something useful out of someone and perez in the 8th”
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 25, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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But why bring Masa in with men on base. I didn’t look it up, but I think his inherited runner’s % is right around 100.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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What’d we give them, 7 outs that inning? What a disaster Masa has turned out to be; he just flat out blows.
Not that he shouldn’t have benefited from the line out DP
by cheech99 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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Farnsworth!!!
Detroit’s own Guardado!
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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Jhonny is so f-ing money.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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“I swear to god, Kyle Farnsworthless. I don’t give a good god damn about your faggidy karate your your stupid glasses. If you blow this I will kick your ass into next week.”
Jim Leyland, motivational master.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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Oh, guess he ducked it. Strike that.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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woah….. close to the noggin…
did it hit him??
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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why did Garko get out of the way of that last one?
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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You take one for the team on a breaking ball, not a fastball around the head.
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by woodsmeister on
Aug 25, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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I’m talking about the 85mph-er that nibbled at his elbow pad
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 9:30 PM EDT
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Well, that worked spectacularly.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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…some olympic sprinter…
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by westbrook on
Aug 25, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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Jhonny will always be an Olympic sprinter in his dhreams.
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by woodsmeister on
Aug 25, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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Why is Garko swinging at ball four. Again.
by xrickx on
Aug 25, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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I hate you so fucking much Wedge.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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That is just a stupid, stupid call.
Garko is a goddamn wind machine and Jhonny is as fast as your usual, every day Lawn Gnome.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:30 PM EDT
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why the fuck send Jhonny? He hasn’t run that much all f’ing season. Good Christ. Bring back Grover
"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 25, 2008 9:31 PM EDT
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Wedge is putting on a game strategy clinic.
by SuddenSam on
Aug 25, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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How to coach a championship baseball team: Day 1
by APV on
Aug 25, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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As hosted by The Gumbys.
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Aug 25, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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Aug 25, 2008 9:35 PM EDT
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Avoiding the doubleplay is a decent idea. Garko’s been hot of late. But not when he’s swinging at neck-high balls.
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Aug 25, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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Maybe in another time with other players, but the “send the runner to avoid the DP” only works if:
1. You have a decently speedy/smart baserunner (no check)
2. The batter has decent bat control (no check)
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:36 PM EDT
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fixed: Avoiding the conventional double play….
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by woodsmeister on
Aug 25, 2008 9:36 PM EDT
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just recced like 15 comments criticizing wedge that i would have posted if my laptop weren’t in the other room charging.
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by westbrook on
Aug 25, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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Hammy’s in a mood tonight. He’s talking like Cornholio.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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That was because Jhonny is fucking tired, Wedge, you dumb bastard!
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 9:35 PM EDT
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He ran on what 4 straight pitches?
"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 25, 2008 9:35 PM EDT
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Detroit’s broadcast team is up there with Chicago’s and Joe Morgan/John Miller.
by xrickx on
Aug 25, 2008 9:37 PM EDT
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Raffy P has been looking very erratic when he comes out for a second inning.
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by woodsmeister on
Aug 25, 2008 9:38 PM EDT
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the goal was to use him only for one inning. but cabrera and marte had other ideas.
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Aug 25, 2008 9:39 PM EDT
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This was a test of the Emergency Epic Fail Broadcast System. If there had been an actual EPIC FAIL, you would have been instructed where to tune in your area for news and official information.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
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great
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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Were this an actual emergency, the runs you witnessed would have been followed by the message below:

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Aug 25, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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God I love Raffy P.
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Aug 25, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
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I don’t think throwing out JP should be considered a ‘caught stealing.’
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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Perfect.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:48 PM EDT
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Underwood: “Leyland’s gonna continue to use his bullpen”
As opposed to bringing his starter back in?
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by westbrook on
Aug 25, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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Underwood also said last week that the Indians traded Eduardo Perez for Shin Soo Choo.
by xrickx on
Aug 25, 2008 9:45 PM EDT
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Wow, that’s awesome.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:45 PM EDT
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Brandon Inge is more Detroit Tiger than any other Tiger. Except maybe Kenny Rogers. I actually like Granderson. That is all.
by xrickx on
Aug 25, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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I just noticed good old Charlie Frye is playing for the Seahawks on ESPN right now. Quality.
Despite all of my best intentions, I have not, in fact, grown up to be a debaser.
by zempf on
Aug 25, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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I want to embrace Marte for all he’s worth. Right here, right now. It happens.
by xrickx on
Aug 25, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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I’m terrified you’re not joking.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:48 PM EDT
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first game thread since mid july, it’s good to be back
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Aug 25, 2008 9:47 PM EDT
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Fernando Rodney has bad facial hair.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:49 PM EDT
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He looks like a mix between Kimbo Slice, a garbage can and the bum over on the corner of Cypress and 8th.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:49 PM EDT
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he does live in DET.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:53 PM EDT
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Can I get some faith-meter readings for escaping this inning?
by xrickx on
Aug 25, 2008 9:52 PM EDT
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after one out… 4.23
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
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1.0
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by woodsmeister on
Aug 25, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
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This has AWFUL written all over it.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:52 PM EDT
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Looks like Wedge is continuing to use his bullpen, too.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
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Whew!
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by woodsmeister on
Aug 25, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
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perfect pitch, their hopes are crushed
by NickFantana on
Aug 25, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
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oh man.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
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How was that not gone? That looked demolished off the bat
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 9:55 PM EDT
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Enjoyed watching that on Gameday
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on
Aug 25, 2008 9:55 PM EDT
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Check out this picture of downtown Detroit, taken last week.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:55 PM EDT
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wow, that looks a lot better. they’re really turning it around
by NickFantana on
Aug 25, 2008 9:57 PM EDT
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Detroit announcer gave it the full Hammy.
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Aug 25, 2008 9:55 PM EDT
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Bad news:
Laffey tonight: 5.2 innings, 16 hits, 7 R (all earned), 0BB, 2K, 1HR
SIXTEEN hits. oh man.
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Aug 25, 2008 9:56 PM EDT
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wow. Was he rolling them up there?
Obviously, he’s just bored with AAA </ brick>
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:57 PM EDT
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yikes
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 25, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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as long as he didn’t walk anyone, and only gave up 1 hr, i really don’t care
by Gradyforpresident on
Aug 25, 2008 10:17 PM EDT
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Perfect, take the lead in the 10th, J-Lew for the save
by ahowie on
Aug 25, 2008 9:58 PM EDT
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Really surprising. FREE BASEBALL.
Man this has been a quick game.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:59 PM EDT
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More downtown Detroit:

- not pictured, burning the sills of vacant skyscrapers for warmth
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 9:59 PM EDT
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Casey Fossum is meant to be pummeled. Commence pummeling.
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Aug 25, 2008 10:01 PM EDT
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God damn it, Hammy, yell if he DOES drop it, not if he ALMOST does.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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he gives me like 3 or 4 false heart attacks a game
by Fios on
Aug 25, 2008 10:03 PM EDT
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He’s really the perfect announcer for CLE, right?
I mean, Harry Doyle being fictional and all…
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 10:03 PM EDT
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Shoot.
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Aug 25, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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Wedge doesn’t understand why Leyland goes to the bullpen so much.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 10:03 PM EDT
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Enlarged prostate.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 25, 2008 10:04 PM EDT
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Gary Glover sounds like a chump name.
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by gte619n on
Aug 25, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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Franklin!
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Aug 25, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I AM SO GAY FOR GOOTZ
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Aug 25, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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Gutz comes up big again by pulling in the hands!
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Aug 25, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Aug 25, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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GUUUUUUTZ
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on
Aug 25, 2008 10:06 PM EDT
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Literally right after Hammy notes the team is 3-8 in extra innings too
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Aug 25, 2008 10:06 PM EDT
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it’s ain’t over.
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Aug 25, 2008 10:06 PM EDT
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Gutz… god… he just shows flashes of AWESOME.
Stop teasing us and just put it together already.
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Aug 25, 2008 10:06 PM EDT
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And Franklin didn’t pose like Renteria, either.
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