Seattle Mariners @ Cleveland Indians GameThread, Aug 30, 2008 3:55 PM EDT

Game Thread: August 30, 2008

by Ryan on Aug 30, 2008 3:19 PM EDT in Game Threads Comment 171 comments

Seattle Mariners @ Cleveland Indians

Seattle at Cleveland, 3:55 PM (WTAM)

No TV today; the game was originally scheduled as a FOX game, but since neither team is in contention for a playoff spot, the game was dropped from the broadcast schedule.

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i am so bored

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 30, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not into college football?

by Ryan on Aug 30, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not at all

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 30, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, there’s always beer.

by Ryan on Aug 30, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i’m poor

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 30, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

CF Grady Sizemore,
RF Franklin Gutierrez,
DH Ben Francisco,
SS Jhonny Peralta,
1B Ryan Garko,
LF Shin-Soo Choo,
C Kelly Shoppach,
3B Andy Marte,
2B Asdrubal Cabrera.

by Toxicadam on Aug 30, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So how many at-bats will Marte get before Vitcor pinch-hits for him? 2?

by Ryan on Aug 30, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think losing anonymous Gonzalez may save Marte a few more AB’s.

by Toxicadam on Aug 30, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ABs? None. Bunts won’t count.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 30, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go Hoos.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That commercial with drunk drivers who are surrounded by alcohol in their cars is disgusting. Especially the motorcyclists with beer in his helmet.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wouldn’t that drown you?

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 30, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, it’s an ad.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Driving while drowning. Not OK.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 30, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed.

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No love for Grady? Or is it just that we expect him to get XBH to lead off games?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 30, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

30-30-30

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hamilton do you have to get so excited about their double play?

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i started cheering before i realized what he was saying

by c9kay32 on Aug 30, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There are small advantages to having to watch on Game Cast.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 30, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hamilton saying that Vizquel is thinking of playing in Japan next year, portraying it as some kind of cultural exchange project

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think I hate Hamilton.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Boo yah.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Tug Hulett is on deck.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

REYES BRING THE PERIPHERALZ

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

oh boy oh boy oh boy

by APV on Aug 30, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You get to play Whiffle Ball with Cliff Lee this year, not Grady.

Some 8 year old is going to get his ass up around his shoulders.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Here’s some sage advice: Do not fuck with the Cliffinator.

Resident LGT beer kinda sewer

by mauichuck on Aug 30, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

In the ad he challenges us: “You think you can hit my rise ball?”

No, Cliff. No I do not.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My new nickname for Garko is “Outs.” Ryan “Outs” Garko.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Should be Poppy, for pop-ups.

by odradek on Aug 30, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is there any argument for batting Francisco that much higher than Choo?

Isn’t Choo a demonstrably better hitter?

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hamilton saying Choo confirmed that unless something changes he’ll have to return to Korea to serve.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Though apparently he can avoid it if he moves to America full time. But he doesn’t want to do that.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wait a second. Shoppach can hit singles?

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MARTE PARTAY

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well. I don’t care that Shoppach got gunned.

MArTE

ARMTE

RAMTE

TERAM

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs

rec

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

seconded

by APV on Aug 30, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Skinner strikes again. Sigh.

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

by zempf on Aug 30, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How close was the play at the plate? Was it crazy to send him with two outs?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 30, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nobody has visual.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hamilton said it was a great through by Yuniesky.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks. Just want to know how much to hate Skinner, today.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 30, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was at the game today. It was a pretty close play. Shoppach got a horrible jump on a ball hit with 2 outs, or he’d have been safe.

by Fundamentals on Aug 30, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yup, that’s the same thing I saw

by Voltaire on Aug 31, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marte avg: .209

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rockin’ a .645 OPS in August, which is.. I guess better than earlier in the year. Or something.

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

by zempf on Aug 30, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can feel the MART-MENTUM!

by APV on Aug 30, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tug Hulett?

Really, Anthony?

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What is a Tug Hulett?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 30, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not sure, but I think it costs extra

by APV on Aug 30, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hammy has the Indians playing the Rangers for a few minutes

by palcal on Aug 30, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wasn’t it hegan that said that?

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeremy Reed was once considered Coco Crisp’s equal. What a joke.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Three innings and not scoring a run against Washburn is pretty crappy.

by Toxicadam on Aug 30, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Three innings and scoring one run against Reyes is pretty crappy.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good going, Outs.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

We’re making Washburn look like Clifton.

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ANDY MARTE HIT A DOUBLE

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If he was REALLY good he would’ve hit it far enough for Shoppach to score. Clearly he sucks.

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

by zempf on Aug 30, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i’m still bored

by Gradyforpresident on Aug 30, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Anthony Reyes gameday picture makes him look like a failed surfer that turned to baseball.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow. 7 K’s for Washburn.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Victor screwed up the chemistry.

by JRontherim on Aug 30, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Now this is the ‘08 offense I’ve come to know and beat my head against the wall in response to.

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I was beginning to fear that we’d never see each other again…

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It feels like June again ..

by Toxicadam on Aug 30, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WTF!? I went away and expected to return with us up by a few. We aren’t really going to lose a series to the Ms after a 10 game winning streak, are we?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 30, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Welcome to 2008, sir.

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aw, I wanna see that Gut-sy catch.

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The catch was just okay, but it was amazing to watch. Gutz was going toward the rail and was trying to stop himself while leaning over the rail at the same time. He catches the ball, loses balance and falls over the rail. Impressive, but what was better was Asdrubal, seeing what is happening, grabs on to Gutz’ ankles, trying to hold him up. Finally, Asdrubal gives up as Gutz falls over the rail into the stands. Great play to see.

by Fundamentals on Aug 30, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brett Myers and Ted Lilly are putting on a breaking pitch clinic.

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

me too

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

this was in response to DrFaustus

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

YAYYYYYYYYYY

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I sure hope I’m getting time machined.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 30, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently not.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 30, 2008 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it was in response to Washburn getting yanked.

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let’s have steals #35 and 36, and for good measure, why not 37, right here.

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay, that’s actually better.

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, let’s have win #66 instead.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 30, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice job, Ben, nice job.

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

this game is painful to listen to.

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This season is painful to live through.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Aug 30, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, it wasn’t Washburn…

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I like Tug Hulett because his name is a command

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Marte is the only Indian who hasn’t struck out today.

by palcal on Aug 30, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You made him feel left out, apparently

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A trademark Choo-bagger right here would be nice…

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I take it back….

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently I just need to ask for things, and then I’ll get something better.

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like a Choo-run homer

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I choo choo choose choo

by rockemsockem on Aug 30, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is that you, Super Nintendo Chalmers?

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by Ryan on Aug 30, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

GO TRIBE!!

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."

by sarcasmdave on Aug 30, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Marte gets to bat in a walk-off situation

by palcal on Aug 30, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

“The Indians have not had a walk-off home run this year at Progressive field”

It would be hard to have a walk-off home run on the road, wouldn’t it?

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

took the words out of my mouth.

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marte joins the strikeout parade.

by palcal on Aug 30, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh irony if Droobs finishes it off..

by exer on Aug 30, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

heehee

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ugh. Choo just delayed the inevitable.

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I predict that Roberto Hernandez comes back to strike out the side in the 10th, and then Mike Rouse hits a pinch hit walk off HR.

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let’s Go Tribe!

Bullpen Battle vs. Seattle. To be perfectly honest, I like our odds.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Has Choo earned his spot next year yet?

by JRontherim on Aug 30, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

In the Korean military? Yes

by rockemsockem on Aug 30, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess I respect the guy for showing commitment to his home land, but that is quite odd he doesn’t just want to take the easy way out and become an American citizen.

by JRontherim on Aug 30, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Undoubtedly. He get’s on base at a strong clip. The only guy with a higher OBP is Grady. Granted, Choo only has 225ABs. And he’s hitting for power. And he plays great defense. And he plays the strong side of a platoon.

by xrickx on Aug 30, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And he plays ~~great~~ alright defense
There, fixed.

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shoppach is going to have to gun down Ichiro.

by xrickx on Aug 30, 2008 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This is… precarious.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate Rauel Ibanez

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, he sucks. His brother Raul is pretty good though.

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I REALLY HATE RAUL IBANEZ.

COME ON!!

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate Eric Wedge. Lefties Ichiro, Reed, (then righty Beltre), then lefty Ibanez. And Rafael Perez is not pitching?

by xrickx on Aug 30, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lewis = not as good in non-save situations, apparently

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I also hate the University of Michigan.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I was lead to believe that Jensen can’t Lose. What the hell?

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Aaron Laffey getting rocked.

Something’s wrong.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Shut him down. What’s the problem?

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can someone tell me what just happened? Beltre got drilled?

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How did that get Wedge ejected?

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently the batted ball hit Beltre. And how Wedge is ejected?

by xrickx on Aug 30, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was arguing that it should have been called interference by the runner, resulting in a double play.

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was it a DP ball?

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hammy and Hegan are convinced it would have been, had it not hit the runner. I didn’t see it, obviously.

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was a DP ball. Beltre slowed up in the basepath to get hit by the ball and prevent the double play that would have occurred. It was an easy DP ball. A smart play and a good risk to take by Beltre.

by Fundamentals on Aug 30, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sure sounds like it

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did the umpires have the authority to rule it a DP?

by Voltaire on Aug 31, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes.

by odradek on Aug 31, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks, that’s what I was wondering at the park.

I also wanted to hit the guys behind me who thought Peralta booted the ball.

by Voltaire on Aug 31, 2008 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Culbreth is kind of a dick.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Pronk with an RBI single.

by JRontherim on Aug 30, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jensen Lewis: Not good.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well he can’t be good every day. It will be telling to see if he can bounce back from this.

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

4.33 ERA. He can’t be good most days.

by afh4 on Aug 30, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He is rapidly becoming the Ben Francisco of the bullpen.

I crave the approval of others.

by fwembt on Aug 30, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That deadly Jamie Burke/ Tug Hulett combo is just too much to hold down for 9 innings.

by xrickx on Aug 30, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well…Top of the order coming up. We’ll see.

by JRontherim on Aug 30, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

weeeeeeelllll….

Let’s go Tribe.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Big picture: Reyes threw well today.

Bigger picture: It was against the Mariners, who are 1.5 games away from being the worst team in MLB.

Bigger Big picture: Baseball’s funny. The worst team beats baseball’s hottest team.

by xrickx on Aug 30, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

RUN RUN RUN

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

by westbrook on Aug 30, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LETS GO TRIBE!!!

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Grady and Choo might be too good for this team.

by JRontherim on Aug 30, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

31-34-31…. sounds like…. blouse measurements or something

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ryan Garko can make up for his entire season right here.

by JRontherim on Aug 30, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Or not

by JRontherim on Aug 30, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really? You forgive easy.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m a nice guy, what can I say

by JRontherim on Aug 30, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fat Shortstop rocks it.

If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.

by gte619n on Aug 30, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Go Vic!

by ColumbusOhioFan on Aug 30, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m not sure after two months off that Victor is the best choice for a pinch-hitting appearance. But I never doubt Vic. Summoning Kirk Gibson.

by xrickx on Aug 30, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I tend to agree… Their best shot is a homer here, which Victor hasn’t provided this year. Garko, on the other hand, has been known to flash some power now and then. Then again, he might be more likely to just get on and give BLC a chance.

by Logodaedalus on Aug 30, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yea, Garko is slugging .372 on the year, so I’m not sure he’s the power bat we’re looking for either.

by xrickx on Aug 30, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Basically, the M’s have just called in generic AAAA reliever to close this game out.

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

Messenger was pretty good at one point, to be fair.

by JRontherim on Aug 30, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No. He had a low ERA over 23 innings, in which he gave up more hits than innings pitched and sported a 9/12 BB/K ratio. He was lucky at one point for 23 innings during the course of a season that included 40.2 other innings in which he sported an ERA over 5.

by xrickx on Aug 30, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eh. I’m in the Giants market, granted his numbers were terrible here, but I go to their games quite a bit just because its close, he looked pretty solid from time to time. Then terrible other times.

by JRontherim on Aug 30, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t doubt he had decent games here and there, but the guy threw 140 innings in a Giants uniform, gave up 170 hits, with an ERA near 5.50 and a 65BB/100K ratio, approximately.

He’s kind of like Tom Mastny over just under twice the innings—-there were bright spots (I think I remember 5 saves at the end of the 2006 season and a playoff appearance in 2007), but other than that, the opposition had his number.

by xrickx on Aug 30, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs