Game Thread: August 26, 2008
Cleveland Indians @ Detroit Tigers
Cleveland at Detroit, 7:05 PM (STO)
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Grady
Gutz
BenFran
Peralta
Dellucci as DH
Garko
Carroll playing the role of Andy Marte
Shoppach (demoted to the 8-hole…wow)
Droobal
Gutz in LF, BenFran in RF.
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 6:32 PM EDT
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…and Jerry Mathers as The Beaver.
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on
Aug 26, 2008 6:35 PM EDT
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Chris Lambert will be called up from Triple-A Toledo to make his major league debut for the Tigers. A 25-year-old right-hander, Lambert was 12-8 with a 3.50 ERA in 26 starts for the Mud Hens. He was acquired from St. Louis last August as the player to be named in a trade for left-hander Mike Maroth.
Eeek! Kryptonite!
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by vbc3 on
Aug 26, 2008 6:34 PM EDT
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Granderson
Polanco
Ordonez
Cabrera
Sheffield as DH
Thames
Renteria
Raburn
Inge
C.P. Lee vs some guy.
Go Tribe!
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 6:35 PM EDT
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“Hey Andy, nice job getting two hits last night, now cool off at the end of the bench this evening…”
by JesseAK on
Aug 26, 2008 6:39 PM EDT
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Hegan: Grady Sizemore really reminds me of Robin Yount.
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 6:42 PM EDT
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Manning says all his money is on Lee tonight. I thought all bets were off on STO.
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 6:50 PM EDT
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ok why can’t this game be on national tv????
You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person
by jakesinger777 on
Aug 26, 2008 6:54 PM EDT
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Cleveland (63-67, 27-38 away)
Detroit (64-67, 33-29 home)
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 6:58 PM EDT
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This is a bit off topic, but I’ve been reading that the Indians might keep Sal through the season. You think that might actually play out? Just curious what you folks thought.
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Aug 26, 2008 6:58 PM EDT
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It makes sense if they wait until the rosters to expand to bring up Victor. Sal’s role will probably be reduced to pinch-hitting for Marte.
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 7:03 PM EDT
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dude behind me in class looked like a nerdier Sal. maybe you can chase him around.
jk< /maybe
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:18 PM EDT
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Take a set, big head.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 26, 2008 7:14 PM EDT
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Andy Marte would have had that one.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 26, 2008 7:15 PM EDT
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Hooray for night class being pushed ahead an hour! LGT! LGCL!
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:16 PM EDT
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Marte went 2-4 last night. I’m glad he’s getting this well deserved rest. Go to hell, Wedge.
by xrickx on
Aug 26, 2008 7:17 PM EDT
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after last night’s improbably win, Eric is clearly going with his gut, the same coin or dice, or whatever he uses to make decisions.
"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 26, 2008 7:18 PM EDT
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Eric is clearly going withhis gutgrit
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:20 PM EDT
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But Carroll has a beard. THAT HAS TO COUNT FOR SOMETHING!
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 7:19 PM EDT
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In theory, this guy should pitch 4 or 5 innings and give up that many runs.
by xrickx on
Aug 26, 2008 7:20 PM EDT
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except we can’t hit guys like this.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:21 PM EDT
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Brilliant move by Detroit. You gotta hand it to em.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 26, 2008 7:22 PM EDT
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pitching tomorrow: Jordan Tata
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:24 PM EDT
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11 game hitting streak for Garko!?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:22 PM EDT
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We’ve really only made this guy throw 18 pitches through 2 innings? Ugh.
by APV on
Aug 26, 2008 7:25 PM EDT
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Dear Indians offense,
I am going to finally see Cliff pitch on Labor Day. Pretty exciting, huh? Well, lemme tell ya, it would really cool if he was set up to win his 20th game on that day as well.
Just throwing it out there.
Best regards,
vbc3
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by vbc3 on
Aug 26, 2008 7:26 PM EDT
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Dear fans,
It’s hard without Casey. We’ll try.
by xrickx on
Aug 26, 2008 7:28 PM EDT
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Yup.
Actually looks like I’m going on Saturday (Droobs bobblehead! Yay!) and Sunday as well.
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on
Aug 26, 2008 7:30 PM EDT
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espn sportscast is glitchy. what happened to shef?
by oaksterdam on
Aug 26, 2008 7:28 PM EDT
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thanks.
man i love linux but it truly suxx for flash. sometimes i think developers purposely break applications for linux. mlb gameday works on my mac & used to work on linux, but all of a sudden it stopped.
by oaksterdam on
Aug 26, 2008 7:32 PM EDT
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I prefer the MLB.com gameday. I just think it’s a better design. You can get it on Indians.com too.
by xrickx on
Aug 26, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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sup linux buddy. Don’t know if you’re a mlb.tv / GDA subscriber, but mlbviewer.py makes them both possible (at least for me in ubuntu). Just a heads up if you didn’t know about it.
by mrich on
Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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Does anybody know why Gutz isn’t playing in right? He was also in left last night. What’s the deal with that?
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on
Aug 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT
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Is it the ballpark?
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on
Aug 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT
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I think it has to do with the right-handed heavy DET lineup and the lefties on the mound the last two nights.
RF in DET is bigger. But I think it’s the lineup and the pitcher handedness.
by xrickx on
Aug 26, 2008 7:32 PM EDT
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so if RF is bigger, wouldn’t we rather have the better defensive player there rather than LF?
by oaksterdam on
Aug 26, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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Not considering all the batters except Granderson are right handed and the Indians’ pitchers are left handed. You expect them to pull the ball. So LF will get most of the action.
by xrickx on
Aug 26, 2008 7:35 PM EDT
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That makes sense.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on
Aug 26, 2008 7:37 PM EDT
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He played in left last time we were in Detroit as well.
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Aug 26, 2008 7:34 PM EDT
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Yay! Longoria could return next week. Take that, NY and BOS.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:34 PM EDT
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Carroll 1, VMart 0
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:35 PM EDT
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I’ve always wanted to see what that looked like!
by xrickx on
Aug 26, 2008 7:35 PM EDT
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All right, maybe Marte wouldn’t have done that.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 26, 2008 7:36 PM EDT
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Eric Wedge’s Gut 1, Detroit 0
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 26, 2008 7:36 PM EDT
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all i can say to that is so long and thanks for all the fish.
by DontCallMeJoey on
Aug 26, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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Great, now Marte’s not playing the rest of the week.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on
Aug 26, 2008 7:37 PM EDT
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Hammy says Wedge wants Carroll back next year.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:37 PM EDT
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It sure beats 3/30 for his BF.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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When it comes down to it, Carroll’s not a bad fit for this team next year, so long as Wedge isn’t thinking about starting him regularly.
by DaveE on
Aug 26, 2008 8:29 PM EDT
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BACK 2 BACKKKK
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:37 PM EDT
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Eric Wedge’s Gut 2, Detroit 0
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 26, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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Shop-Vac!!
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on
Aug 26, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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i think it’s safe to say that Marte would have gone back-to-back there, all by himself.
by DontCallMeJoey on
Aug 26, 2008 7:41 PM EDT
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The new Indians think you should all go to hell for thinking they can’t hit AAAA pitching.
by afh4 on
Aug 26, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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“We’ve secretly switched the 2008 Cleveland Indians with Folgers Crystals! Let’s see if their fans notice the difference!”
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by vbc3 on
Aug 26, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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J.D. Martin trying to continue his success as a starter in Akron. Two scoreless so far.
by afh4 on
Aug 26, 2008 7:39 PM EDT
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OK, Hammy.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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I saw Martin pitch last week up here in CT when the Aeroes played the defenders; he looked downright nasty. He also fielded his position very well, snagging a couple hard hit balls. He really looked like a men among boys out here.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
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Aug 26, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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I’m definitely keeping that candle burning for JD Martin. I’m thinking they’ve got to roster him this offseason.
by mrich on
Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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Back to back and the the next batter plunked? I hope Clifton chooses to hit somebody.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 26, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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Wasn’t intentional. But he should hit Inge, just because.
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Aug 26, 2008 7:41 PM EDT
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or Pedroia.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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Uhh, do you have a visual? Asdrubal wasn’t exactly drilled.
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Aug 26, 2008 7:41 PM EDT
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maybe we should throw at milton bradley’s left heel in retaliation
by DontCallMeJoey on
Aug 26, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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I know. I watched it. But it’s the principal of the thing.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
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Aug 26, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
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Busted. I should know better.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 26, 2008 7:52 PM EDT
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WHEELZ
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:45 PM EDT
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GUTTTTTTZ
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:46 PM EDT
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I’m going to really hate waking up from this, whatever it is.
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on
Aug 26, 2008 7:48 PM EDT
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WHOOOOOOOOA
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:51 PM EDT
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Good to see another team play like crap in the field.
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Aug 26, 2008 7:52 PM EDT
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At least Dellucci catches it after letting it bounce.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:52 PM EDT
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fixed: The Tigers suck today, huh?
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
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Aug 26, 2008 7:55 PM EDT
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do we think that Jhonny will want to go by the more professional sounding Jhon Peralta when he turns 27 next year? i mean, his colleagues will probably take him more seriously that way…
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Aug 26, 2008 7:53 PM EDT
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A-Rod also spent a couple weeks on the DL, Underwear you chucklehead.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 26, 2008 7:54 PM EDT
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this is unreal.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 7:56 PM EDT
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Wow — what is going on?!?
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
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Aug 26, 2008 7:56 PM EDT
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Peralta just “blooped” (to quote Underwear) one over the head of Granderson.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 26, 2008 7:56 PM EDT
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Yeah, Manning was making fun of him for that.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on
Aug 26, 2008 7:58 PM EDT
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i still hate dellucci, even when underpants calls him peralta
by DontCallMeJoey on
Aug 26, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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I feel bad for Zach Greinke sometimes, only because he looks so young. Lambert threw well…his defense killed him. Well, he did give up a bomb to Carroll.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:02 PM EDT
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had to re-read that twice, even though I’ve seen it.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
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Aug 26, 2008 8:03 PM EDT
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is that erin andrews commercial new?
i hope not. cause that was highly preferable to an all bets are off spot
As General Manager of this team, I demand to know when I'm getting a start.
by bigbrabbs on
Aug 26, 2008 8:06 PM EDT
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Man, Julie is totally missing out.
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on
Aug 26, 2008 8:07 PM EDT
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Cliffy needs to stay on his game. This feels a lot like his last start against Detroit.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 26, 2008 8:08 PM EDT
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that’s a good at bat, good result, but some bad process.
he flailed and managed to poke one into LCF for a hit. but he should have let it by for ball four. it was either last night or the night before, he hacked at a ball way outside and made an easy out on what would have been an easy ball four.
i’m glad he’s getting hits. but he’d be better served by not swinging at pitches that far out there.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM EDT
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Crushed!
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM EDT
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WERE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM EDT
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is it true that with an 8-run lead cliff is going to come out and throw righty in the bottom of 4? i heard that somewhere
by DontCallMeJoey on
Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM EDT
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I just got out of a six hour meeting. I sit down and see… this.
Awesome.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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So awesome. Beyond words.
HIT A BOMB GRADY.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM EDT
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The Indians unpacked their bats for the season.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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I am kinda freaked out right now.
Ask again next week.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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well, cliff’s got every opportunity to reach win 19 tonight.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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red sox about to pick up mark kotsay from the braves.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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i want tampa to win the east. and i want the twins to win the central. i cant decide if i’d rather have the white sox or the red sox win the wild card.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:29 PM EDT
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Indians take the wildcard.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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If we keep this torid pace up for the rest of the season, we’ll win 95 games and be right in the thick of the wild card hunt.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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“this torrid pace” meaning “win all of our games”?
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Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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HOORAY.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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With an undefeated September, I think the Indians can do it.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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God. Some choice. Kinda like asking which leg I’d prefer to have broken.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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White Sox. I loathe the Red Sox about as equally as the Yankees.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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I hate the White Sox more than any other team.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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Yea. I’m not a fan of AJ Pierzynski, but I’m pretty sure the White Sox broadcast team is enough to make me want them to lose, player personnel aside.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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It’s a tough decision. I mean, sure, the White Sox have Punkzinski and Ozzie, but then the RedSox counter with PEDroia and… welll… who the hell else cares, they’ve got PEDroia.
Rather see the White Sox, no question.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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It’s not just their players, manager and broadcasting team. It’s their Jerry Springer-guest fan base that I really can’t stand.
by SlinkyRedfoot on
Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
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I know PED isn’t liked much around here. But I forget exactly why. Is it his general arrogant nature, or what? What if he ended up on the Tribe, would everyone still hate him?
"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 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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why are you here again?
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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Because I like the Indians. How about you?
by SlinkyRedfoot on
Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT
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You cant like the Indians and like Pedroia. It’s like saying you love communism but think it’s compatible with capatalism.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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How about: It’s like saying you love the Patriots but are friends with Matt Walsh and Eric Mangini. His was pretty bad.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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Despite the fact that I am, I can’t comment — I know nothing about football.
by SlinkyRedfoot on
Aug 26, 2008 8:52 PM EDT
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someone give me a better analogy. It’s like…..
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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it’s more like saying you love good and evil, equally
by DontCallMeJoey on
Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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No, that’s just as bad, my peculiar pinko pal.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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None of these analogies will make sense to you. You like a player that this board has an eternal enmity 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 26, 2008 8:52 PM EDT
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I just like him because he’s like 4-foot-2 and swings the bat like crazy.
He’s like Eckstein, that diminutive shortstop, but talented.
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Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM EDT
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for the sake of my sanity and the good humor of this board, I will ignore this comment and attempt to ignore all the rest of your posts. It will be tough, but I will try.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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You should be flagged.
Proud supporter of the Cleveland.
by fwembt on
Aug 26, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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or flogged.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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There was a game last year (?) where he wouldn’t stop pouting against us. Thinking he deserved to get everything he wanted.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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yeah, it was the game where Carmona buzzed him with a fastball (unintentionally, I would guess) and he threw a shit fit at home plate. It looked like he was going to charge the mound, and the red sox players were laughing in the dugout.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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I believe Carmona then plugged him with the next pitch. PEDroia then cried. Youk then yelled really loud while combing his awful facial hair. Manny smoked a bowl. So RedSox.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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Just got here, wow 8-0 I’m liking this team
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on
Aug 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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I call them April babies, cuz they fools
by Fios on
Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT
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for the record, I hate that line, I just happen to know it
by Fios on
Aug 26, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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that is a first-team, all-world awful line. up there with “i got a car full of girls and it’s going real sweeeeellllll…” as perpetrated by nate dogg (though “regulators” is a tight song) oh so many moons ago
by DontCallMeJoey on
Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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That song is the mad notes, son. Regulators was where it was AT circa ’95, Im not even sure you can relate those.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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make no mistake…it was just the LINES that i was comparing. i celebrate Regulators…and every Warren G/Nate Dogg collaboration, for that matter.
by DontCallMeJoey on
Aug 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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word.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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I NEED A WINN DIXIE BAG FULL OF MONEY TO THE VIP STAT
by afh4 on
Aug 26, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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Cliff appears to have lost focus.
Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...
by woodsmeister on
Aug 26, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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yeah, wedge needs to bench him for a few days.
"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 26, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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Four or so. that’ll show him.
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by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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ok. let’s not do this. give the bullpen a rest.
by xrickx on
Aug 26, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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If we plan on going anywhere, we need to get rid of Hammy and all his jinxing.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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why doesn’t willis go out and talk to Lee now, rather than after the game changing homerun?
by xrickx on
Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT
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because Cliff is a robot and needs no direction.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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I’m always just in awe of that. Coaches come out after the disastrous homerun. Who needs coaching after the homerun? The bases are empty.
by xrickx on
Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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When does something actually happen at the DNC?
by afh4 on
Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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I think Hillary already spoke, didnt she?
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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obama speaks thursday. biden tomorrow night
by Gradyforpresident on
Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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You guys watch these kinds of things? I can’t stand them. It’s why I watch the hapless Indians every night.
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT
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Everyone I know is talking about it. I figured I might check it out.
by afh4 on
Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM EDT
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I understand. I just hate politicians more than Dustin Pedroia.
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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/high-five
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:58 PM EDT
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fair…still, what you might call an “important” event
by DontCallMeJoey on
Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT
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hapless?!?! EIGHT IN A ROW, BABY!!
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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It still hasn’t fully sunk in yet. lol
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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I’m mad they didn’t show Granholm’s speech on CNN.
/has a crush on Jennifer Granholm
by mrich on
Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM EDT
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I can get down with that.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:55 PM EDT
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Charles Barkley just announced that he’s thinking very serious [sic] about running for governor of Alabama. Awesome.
by mrich on
Aug 26, 2008 8:58 PM EDT
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He would like it seeing as how the government has a limitless bankroll.
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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Legislature: “What happened to all our money.”
Chuck: “You always double down on an 11”
Legislature: “Wait, you were gamb-”
Chuck: “Always.”
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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sooo…..that answers that. When The Hillary speaks, that will be the event of the evening. Unfortunately, she wont look nearly as good as MIchelle Obama.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT
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I am so disappointed when Grady makes outs.
by bogey021 on
Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT
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Just got home. Was Carroll’s home run the weakest home run ever hit in baseball history?
by JRontherim on
Aug 26, 2008 8:57 PM EDT
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I can’t stand watching people speak to rooms full of people who aren’t listening. The murmur drives me crazy.
Plus! Touch of Evil is on. Hell yeah.
by afh4 on
Aug 26, 2008 8:59 PM EDT
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I heard that in a mitch hedburg voice in my head.
“1 tree? no. 2 tree? hell yeah! meeting adjourned!”
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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Rec for Mitch Hedberg reference. RIP.
by bogey021 on
Aug 26, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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Something tells me this team still thinks they have a shot at the playoffs.
by JRontherim on
Aug 26, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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so…we don’t? i mean really no chance?
"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 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT
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BPro says 0.07% chance.
… so they’re saying there’s a chance.
by mrich on
Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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that’s better than one in a million my friend.
"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 26, 2008 9:04 PM EDT
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They seriously would have to win every game from here on to have a chance.
by SlinkyRedfoot on
Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM EDT
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Oh, I think they will. They have to. To make the playoffs.
by SlinkyRedfoot on
Aug 26, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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Good sir, if you’re not a Sowers Believer, you can ride off into the sunset on your horse.
by JRontherim on
Aug 26, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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seriously?
"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 26, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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100% seriously. If they won every game from here on out, they’d have 95 wins. Only one team in the aughts has won the wild card with less than 95 wins and the average has been 97.
by SlinkyRedfoot on
Aug 26, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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I can’t believe you’re still talking about this.
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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I can’t believe you’re still reading about it.
by SlinkyRedfoot on
Aug 26, 2008 9:10 PM EDT
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/high-five.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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Kaboom + http://www.instantrimshot.com
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by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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They’re aiming to put the ’07 Rockies to shame
by ahowie on
Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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so….we still can’t replay May, June and July…can we?
by APV on
Aug 26, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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take a mulligan
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT
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We need to trade for 3 more Ben Fransiscos.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT
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afh4, are you not sold on him? I can’t decide
by Fios on
Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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I happen to be in the same boat.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 26, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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Ben Francisco is a 4th OF. Maybe a 5th OF. Trade him while he looks like a starter.
His minor league numbers tell the story.
by afh4 on
Aug 26, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
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errr, he was the IL batting champion last year? I know the progression wasn’t top notch, but he’s had a good 2 years now.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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It’s not that Ben doesn’t have some value or some skills. But he’s unlikely to ever be better than he’s playing right now and his skill set would be more valuable for a team made up differently than our own. So his value is more for another team than ours, and he’s probably pretty easily replaceable for us. Think Coco Crisp, only with a slightly different skill set.
by APV on
Aug 26, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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Batting champ you say?
BATTING CHAMP?
I do say, I’ll have to reconsider!
sorry. Couldn’t resist.
by afh4 on
Aug 26, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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You’re probably 100% right. I’m just scared of making him another phillips or guthrie or giles.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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He’s about to be 27. His high OPS in AAA or the majors is .878.
And he’s a corner OF. There’s not a lot of risk in dealing Ben Francisco.
by afh4 on
Aug 26, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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I agree. Trade him to somebody stupid and reap prospect talent, ala Casey Blake.
by obobcatu on
Aug 26, 2008 9:17 PM EDT
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I’d rather keep Francisco and deal Choo, personally. But of the Francisco/Gutierrez/Choo group, Francisco would probably bring back the most in a trade, so it makes sense to deal him. To make room for LaPorta I mean. If the Indians don’t plan to start 2009 with LaPorta in the outfield then I would just as soon keep Francisco.
by mrich on
Aug 26, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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I doubt Choo is tradable unless the military issue is resolved.
by SuddenSam on
Aug 26, 2008 9:22 PM EDT
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JD Martin finishes with 6 innings, 5 hits, 1 run (solo HR), 2BB, 2K
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Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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SELL HIGH!!
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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Go Ben
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on
Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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I love this team!!!
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
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Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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Casey Fossum is not the answer.
I don’t give a crap what the question is.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on
Aug 26, 2008 9:04 PM EDT
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I hope Good Fausto and Bad Verlander show up tomorrow
by ahowie on
Aug 26, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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That’s the only Verlander there is lately.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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His last two games have been pretty good.
by SlinkyRedfoot on
Aug 26, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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0 ER, but a WHIP of 1.45 in 12 IP.
eh
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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Agreed. Against the Royals and Orioles, to boot.
by SlinkyRedfoot on
Aug 26, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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Wow, I didn’t even realize HOW bad he had been.
Four starts before that: Four starts, 20 IP, 10.5 ERA. gross.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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how many starts did he get in those four starts though?
by mrich on
Aug 26, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/gamelog?playerId=6341
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by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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and… also… what?
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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Allow myself… to introduce… myself
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:24 PM EDT
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Allow me to reintroduce myself
my name is HOV, H to the O-V
by ahowie on
Aug 26, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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That could be cherry-pickin’, though.
The 8 starts before that, 54.2 IP, 2.30ERA.
by SlinkyRedfoot on
Aug 26, 2008 9:24 PM EDT
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Okay, how about this, he’s pitched to a 4.42 this season with a 1.3 WHIP.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 26, 2008 9:25 PM EDT
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My point is that he can be very good and should not be dismissed.
by SlinkyRedfoot on
Aug 26, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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I’ll go out on a limb and assume we all know Verlander is pretty damn good at times.
by JRontherim on
Aug 26, 2008 9:27 PM EDT
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