Game Thread: August 5, 2008
Cleveland Indians @ Tampa Bay Rays
Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 PM (STO)
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I hope the Rays become a perennial power and that we perennially destroy them.
Let’s go Tribe!
LeCavs!
If you were good enough, maybe we'd name it after you.
by Matt in LA on
Aug 5, 2008 7:02 PM EDT
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in the regular season and in the playoffs!!
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:09 PM EDT
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Looch 8 for his last 16!
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:14 PM EDT
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Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:15 PM EDT
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especially since we bought in March 2000
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:16 PM EDT
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Were you worried from Late ‘00 to Mid ‘04?
by obobcatu on
Aug 5, 2008 7:21 PM EDT
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me? ask Shap.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:21 PM EDT
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Tribe fans in the crowd right next to the mic?
LGT's resident beer connaisseur.
by LGT Patrick on
Aug 5, 2008 7:14 PM EDT
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Manning just said “Here’s a guy who’s hot” to describe Dellucci.
by obobcatu on
Aug 5, 2008 7:15 PM EDT
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SHAC FLY
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:17 PM EDT
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another lead!
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:19 PM EDT
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we may have 15 guys who’d understand that, but i doubt choo is one of them.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:21 PM EDT
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you got me – only understand half of that.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:24 PM EDT
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translation widget has filled me in.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:25 PM EDT
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Choo’s due. And what happened to Carl Crawford? His game is going backwards.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 7:23 PM EDT
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any else having a problem getting the radio feed?
by oaksterdam on
Aug 5, 2008 7:25 PM EDT
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is the radio feed free? if so, where do i access it?
by c9kay32 on
Aug 5, 2008 7:26 PM EDT
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not free, i’m afraid. available from mlb.com, just like the tv feed.
by oaksterdam on
Aug 5, 2008 7:27 PM EDT
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Probably should have caught that, no? Not that it was easy, but was it out of his reach?
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 7:25 PM EDT
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oh boy
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:26 PM EDT
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A side of STRIKES would be ducky as well, Fausto.
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 7:29 PM EDT
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is that out sufficient?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:29 PM EDT
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I suppose it’s a start.
New ball game, etc.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 7:29 PM EDT
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I thought he was going to revolutionize the DH position though…
by Fundamentals on
Aug 5, 2008 7:50 PM EDT
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He did. A designated hitter is someone who has displayed talent at hitting. Jose Vidro revolutionized it by displaying almost no talent at hitting.
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on
Aug 5, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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What’s with the control issues this year? He walked 61 last year in 215 innings, but that’s not excessive. Consider that Cliff Lee walked 81 in 179 innings in 204.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 7:28 PM EDT
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looks like we got Bad Rex today.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:29 PM EDT
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I am inordinately amused that Gamecenter reports the conditions as 84°F – Sunny. Warm.Wind: Calm.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 7:31 PM EDT
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Dome baseball just leaves something to be desired.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT
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Oh, it’s an abomination. And it can only be cleansed by fire.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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Shoppach now at 4 of 27 on the year. Not all his fault, but where’d the cannon go?
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT
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ugh, gameday not working either. can someone give me the pbp for this half inning?
by oaksterdam on
Aug 5, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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got the radio, but how did the run score?
by oaksterdam on
Aug 5, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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Sac Fly by some guy. Shoppach threw the ball into CF on a steal attempt allowing the runner to get to 3b.
by obobcatu on
Aug 5, 2008 7:34 PM EDT
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espn gamecast is working, might wanna try that
by c9kay32 on
Aug 5, 2008 7:35 PM EDT
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good idea. mlb.com is very frustrating
by oaksterdam on
Aug 5, 2008 7:36 PM EDT
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(Read bottom-to-top)
Longoria struck out swinging.
Upton to third on Shoppach´s throwing error.
Upton stole second.
Pena hit sacrifice fly to left, Iwamura scored.
Upton walked.
Iwamura tripled to center.
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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(this was for oaksterdam. sorry)
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 7:34 PM EDT
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GUUT
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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Rockies claim Livan Hernandez… Help them.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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WHAT is O’Dowd doing over there? I know things came together last season, but that was such a fluke. His whole body of work is unimpressive, this year included.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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Marte sucks
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:41 PM EDT
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Yea, it was a crap AB. Swing’s too choppy right now.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 7:43 PM EDT
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Justin to see Dr. Andrews.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:41 PM EDT
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(trying not to gloat, trying not to gloat…...)
by oaksterdam on
Aug 5, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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(same.)
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:43 PM EDT
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In a nicer way, Hammy implied “TAKE THAT STEINBRENNER”
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:43 PM EDT
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Such an outrageous request on the main page.
by obobcatu on
Aug 5, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
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seriously… we’d all need baths in holy water.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
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It wasn’t the kid that got me. It was the guy’s hating on Jeter.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on
Aug 5, 2008 7:55 PM EDT
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We should elect a puppet governor and revolt to Indians nation.
Wedge: [letting go of Casey's hand] I'll never let go, Casey. I promise.
by cclemens31 on
Aug 5, 2008 7:45 PM EDT
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this is just so painful to watch. Throw fucking strikes. God.
by ASP on
Aug 5, 2008 7:51 PM EDT
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Hey all. SO why does Fausto like walking people so much this year?
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on
Aug 5, 2008 7:52 PM EDT
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it just sounds so weird to hear hammy say “delucci has been red hot lately”. even with the lately on the end.
by oaksterdam on
Aug 5, 2008 7:55 PM EDT
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sir, I think you dropped this:
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Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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JHONNY
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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JHONNY
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on
Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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Jhonny and Shoppach should have statues in front of Progressive Field. At least ones made of paper mache.
by obobcatu on
Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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Walks and home runs, walks and home runs.
by Captain Pabst on
Aug 5, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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Jhonny!!!!!!!!
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on
Aug 5, 2008 8:02 PM EDT
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Garko you are such a putz.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 8:03 PM EDT
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Ok. It now takes five straight walks to tie this. I think Fausto can avoid it.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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Underwear trying to talk his way out of anti-Canadian racism
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on
Aug 5, 2008 8:09 PM EDT
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Canadians are a race now? Canada is like America’s little brother. Whenever we talk bad about them it’s always tongue-in-cheek.
by obobcatu on
Aug 5, 2008 8:12 PM EDT
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I know, I’m mostly joking. He did seem to be trying to talk his way out of it though.
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on
Aug 5, 2008 8:16 PM EDT
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I’ve never understood the disrespect for Canada. I’ve always thought Canada was the prettiest state in the union.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 8:18 PM EDT
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If by pretty you mean gray and lifeless, then yes, I forgot Ohio.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 8:25 PM EDT
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Fausto is getting the squeeze on the inside corner.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 8:20 PM EDT
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Further down that link, it still amazes me that noone can let go of Blake.
by bewwolv on
Aug 5, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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Ouch – Gabe Gross? Triple? Make it stop.
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on
Aug 5, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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z
I really dislike this year.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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Has anyone thought to blame the new SBN platform for this whole year?
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on
Aug 5, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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It appears to be working for the Rays, so far.
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on
Aug 5, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
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and not for Justin.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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No matter how douchey, the guy’s only 22. He’s young. He’s always been told he’s special (because he has been, in the baseball sense). I hope he’s not hurt.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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I hate when managers/coaches come out AFTER the damage has been done. Willis has to come out there and mix it up, but why not do it before the hell ensues?
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
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Fire up the old Mujica. This one’s going to the pen.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 8:38 PM EDT
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Coaching staff?? Do something?? Maybe??
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 8:38 PM EDT
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Wedge will die before he removes his pitcher before the 5th inning in an attempt to get him the win. I’m ok with letting the guys go through their battles on the field. But this is just discouraging for Fausto.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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I expect nothing less than 5 runs next inning from our offense.
Well, I do!
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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So is it wrong to root for the Marlins this year? I still hate the Leyland Marlins, but I’m torn between rooting for the Marlins and the Brewers in the NL.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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Brewers. Shouldn’t even need to think about it.
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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I’d be frustrated to see C.C. win it this year after endlessly shitting his pants last post-season. He truly was awful. And no matter how nice a guy, the truth remains that he didn’t want to stay in Cleveland.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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About the elephant in the discussion, I’ll just say we disagree.
I’d love to see C.C. succeed. He gets to play with a contender, he gets to hit, the team itself is pretty cool, full of young, likeable, good baseball players assembled in a very Shapiro-like fashion. I’ll root for that.
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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I didn’t say I don’t want them to win. I just said that I’d be frustrated in the event they do win. But again, the two teams I’m pulling for are the Marlins and Brewers.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 8:52 PM EDT
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I can definitely understand frustration.
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT
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Since C.C.’s with the Brewers, I’m pulling for them now-but only slightly more than the Marlins and Cardinals.
I wasn’t a baseball fan till ‘03, so I don’t remember our loss to the Marlins in ‘97. I’ve liked the Marlins ever since the beginning of their playoff push in ‘03.
The Cardinals? Studwick!!!!
Which means I have to root against the Cubs.
by Matt Y. on
Aug 5, 2008 9:04 PM EDT
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Matt, trying to be nice about this … you are not allowed to like the Marlins.
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
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Is there any chance that Marte gets waived before the end of the year, or does he get a chance to win the job next year regardless? I mean .165 sucjs pretty bad.
"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 5, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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There’s no chance, because that would be stupid and pointless.
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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ok, just checking. thanks
"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 5, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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I was going to post about how hot he’s been since the Blake trade…then saw he’s OPSing .391 since then.
But I agree with everyone else: that would be incredibly stupid.
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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Just to take this pushiness one more step …
Only ten minutes left to do the disgusting favor for my buddy Jason.
And then we will never speak of this again.
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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I’m trying my best. BTW, GDI SHOPPACH!!!
Baseball fans are junkies, and their heroin is the statistic. - Robert S. Wieder
by jerseywahoo on
Aug 5, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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Just tuning in…what’s the verdict on Carmona tonight. Was he just completely wild?
by APV on
Aug 5, 2008 8:53 PM EDT
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Just tuning in…what’s the verdict on Carmona tonight this year. Was he just completely wild?
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 8:55 PM EDT
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Crazy wild. Didn’t get a couple strike calls early in some counts, and, aside from those, was no where close.
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Aug 5, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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Grady’s next home run will tie his career high single season mark.
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Aug 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT
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At least there is something to look forward to.
by obobcatu on
Aug 5, 2008 9:02 PM EDT
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A good throw by Grady nails Pena
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on
Aug 5, 2008 8:55 PM EDT
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You’ve gotta respect them for taking advantage of Grady’s arm.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 8:55 PM EDT
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You’ve gotta bench Grady for not hustling to the ball.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 8:55 PM EDT
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CLE will win this game. Lewis, Mujica, and Masa are gonna shut it down.
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Aug 5, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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It doesn’t matter if they somehow “shut it down” if the offense can’t score runs.
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Aug 5, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
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Has the offense been bad? They’ve been on base all day, and they’ve scored 3 runs in 5 innings.
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Aug 5, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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I desperately want to believe my own bull.
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Aug 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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I’m sorry, I was looking at the wrong game log.
One-game hitting streak.
Jesus, this guy sucks.
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
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I feel that Garko has three walks in his last 100 PA.
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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But his glove power high average leadership skills make up for it.
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Aug 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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You forgot his Stanford pedigree, but rec anyway.
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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I loved how he shot gunned a Bud Light after they beat the Yanks. Doesn’t that count for anything?
"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 5, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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That is the reason he hasn’t yet been DFA’d.
by obobcatu on
Aug 5, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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I mean, I’d like to give Garko the ABs for the rest of the season because, well, why not? But I’d rather just give them to Shoppach and let Victor play 1B/DH a majority of the time. If Shoppach really is going to do this, I’d rather the Indians go shopping for a backup C this offseason than a first baseman.
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Aug 5, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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Well, I’d rather not buy in on Kevin Millar
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Aug 5, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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I agree. I think we have more to gain by learning about Shoppach than Garko. Garko can compete for a job in Spring Training, his trade value is zero and unlikely to rise by the end of the year.
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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Underpants with the glass-half-full call on Marte’s 17th straight out.
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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Anyone know anything on Victor? It seems like ages since the last update concerning the rehab of his injury and his prospects for returning at some point this season. It doesn’t really matter to me whether he makes it back this year or waits until next spring, though it would be nice to know that he’s on the right track.
by obobcatu on
Aug 5, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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I think Anthony Castrovince said he was taking batting practice and likely to begin a rehab assignment next week
by APV on
Aug 5, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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gettin ready for a rehab assignment. back within the month.
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Aug 5, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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well that’s good news. More Vic would, at least I think, mean less Garko, which would be awesome.
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Aug 5, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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If Grady gets a home run here, I will officially declare my very manly and brotherly love for him.
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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I is not good with them words.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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Wedge cannot let Dellucci hit if he gets the chance this inning.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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Aaaaand it’s Ben Fran.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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on a random note: Anyone else a little shocked to see FJM selling merchandise?
by bewwolv on
Aug 5, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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Is it those two shirts? they’ve been there for a year i think.
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT
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ah, my bad. my RSS feed hasn’t updated yet
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Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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and to actually answer the question, no, i’m not shocked, and a fremulon shirt instantly goes on my list of “stuff I want to own but would never actually spend money on”
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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Well color me uninformed.
Something not right about an anti-mainstream website selling merchandise.
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Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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The two “FJM” shirts have been for sale for about a year. And they’re anti-main stream baseball reporting, not anti-money. I’d say.
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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The counterculture always has merch.
I’m an FJM fan, but I am kind of sick of their schtick at this point.
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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I’m kinda glad ol’ Ken/Mike/Mose is getting tired of Joe Chats.
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 9:22 PM EDT
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I can’t really come up with a good parallel, but it seems that if someone was a member of a counterculture, they would create the shirt themself, not have it spoonfed to them.
by bewwolv on
Aug 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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Spoonfed?
Are counterculture members opposed to hiring people to do stuff?
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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I don’t see a problem with hiring people to do stuff, as that is the way the economy works.
My problem with it is, as much as I like FJM, I wouldn’t wear a shirt, because it would seem a bit pretentious, and pretention is the opposite of what FJM is trying to achieve.
by bewwolv on
Aug 5, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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A shirt is pretentious?
Don’t proletariats and humble people wear shirts?
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
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The shirt itself isn’t pretentious, the logo it carries is. I have no objection to shirts in general, or even shirts with logos. I think that a FJM shirt in particular is pretentious, because they pretend (or did for a while) to be anonymous and didn’t welcome adherents (by not allowing comments).
by bewwolv on
Aug 5, 2008 9:52 PM EDT
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They still don’t allow comments.
Remember when they did, for one post?
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT
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By did for a while, I meant remain anonymous.
True, the comment situation was a disaster.
by bewwolv on
Aug 5, 2008 10:03 PM EDT
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I personally liked ‘em better when I found out Ken was Mose. Only a little bit, but the change was there.
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 10:04 PM EDT
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It made sense to me when his identity was revealed, because the writing was so good, but I felt like the site lost a little bit of its innocence.
by bewwolv on
Aug 5, 2008 10:10 PM EDT
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“The counterculture always has merch” would look good on a T-shirt.
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on
Aug 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT
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let’s do it.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
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Underwood is an idiot. They did not pitch around Grady.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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Won’t be easy. Balfour’s been that guy every year that you say “if he stays healthy, he’s going to do something big.” And he’s healthy. And he’s been great.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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I would just like to add here that I think his last name is absolutely hilarious in the context of his career.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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Ha ha. Well spotted.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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That’s good. i didn’t catch it until you mentioned it.
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by RD74 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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NOOOOOOOO WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 9:22 PM EDT
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Lemme guess.
A SWING AND A DRIVE.
AWAAAAAAY BACK
AND…caught by the center fielder.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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correct except it was more like:
AND…HE MADE THE CATCH!
by Voltaire on
Aug 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT
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AWAAAAAY BACK, AND CAUGHT WITH HIS BACK FACING HOME PLATE
He didn’t let up after the out was made.
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by LGT Patrick on
Aug 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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It was a lot less suspenseful if you saw it rather than heard it. Off the bat I had hope, though. Ugh…there’s always hope.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT
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He’s still not letting up in the bottom half on the innning
by SanD on
Aug 5, 2008 9:27 PM EDT
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Upton just glided back and snagged it. No sweat.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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i think francisco is going to make a great player someday in some competitve softball league.
by Brick. on
Aug 5, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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I could sure use him. We only seem to hit base hits.
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by RD74 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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i have a pretty empty batting average myself.
by Brick. on
Aug 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT
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It’s probably your bat. As I learned one needs to spend an upwards of $300 to get a good softball bat. Otherwise there’s no way to hit over .700.
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by RD74 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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no, it’s my physique. i run marathons and haven’t lifted a weight in a gym in my entire life.
by Brick. on
Aug 5, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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You sir, should be the designated bunter, or as Mr. Wedge would say, cleanup hitter.
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by LGT Patrick on
Aug 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT
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yeah im kind of the same, just singles. no way I’ll ever hit one out. i can leg out a triple but would most likely pull both hamstrings in the process.
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by RD74 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:37 PM EDT
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I think Francisco hits the most balls that look like they’re certain homers but then fade into long fly ball outs that I’ve ever seen.
by obobcatu on
Aug 5, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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So, he’d be a total demon in Fenway.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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he’s “a right-handed brandon moss”... so you might be up to something.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 9:43 PM EDT
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I don’t know, but I think he kind of got screwed on that. You hit a ball that well, you’re getting extra bases nine times out of ten. Hit it any better, ten times out of ten.
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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Any other part of the ballpark, it’s a grand slam.
Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!
by woodsmeister on
Aug 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT
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And in most other parks, I think he had the dinger.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT
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i feel-pure gut feel-watching francisco that something is missing. offense and defense.
by Brick. on
Aug 5, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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You don’t need a gut feel on the defense part. :)
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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I’m telling you. He’s Jay Payton, with less speed. Not cool.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 9:33 PM EDT
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What up boys?
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 5, 2008 9:37 PM EDT
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sorry to hear that.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 5, 2008 9:39 PM EDT
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That, is NOT good.
If you need me, I'll be senselessly rooting for Sizemore 40/40 for the remainder of 2008.
by gte619n on
Aug 5, 2008 9:39 PM EDT
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What happened in this 3 run inning I see?
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by gte619n on
Aug 5, 2008 9:39 PM EDT
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well shit. Now I’m gonna have to go look.
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by gte619n on
Aug 5, 2008 9:40 PM EDT
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Wanna hear something funny? Mike Wilbon took KRod OR Joe Saunders over Cliff Lee for the Cy Young. his arguments were not convincing.
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by gte619n on
Aug 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
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Wanna hear something sad? Those are the kind of “experts” that vote.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
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HERE WE GO
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on
Aug 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
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Peralta has been something of a stud this season
by APV on
Aug 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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WTF FAUSTO? How bad was he? Five walks? c’mon!
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by gte619n on
Aug 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
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Bad. But he then had an inning where he just mowed ‘em down. Meh.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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Not all that surprising given he was out over a month.
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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So, from a Big Picture perspective, should I just cool out or should I start preparing for THE RAPTURE?
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by gte619n on
Aug 5, 2008 9:43 PM EDT
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He’s given up only 2 HR in nearly 70 innings this year. He’s going to be ok. They can’t hit him.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 9:43 PM EDT
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They are just buzzed now, they are not drunk.
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by LGT Patrick on
Aug 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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i don’t know why, but carmona’s control really isn’t bothering me much. this is the year for it to suck. his stuff is still there, and he isn’t visiting dr. andrews for anything. i feel like they can fix the control. he’s still a baby.
by Brick. on
Aug 5, 2008 9:43 PM EDT
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this is the year for it to suck
New motto?
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:51 PM EDT
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How about that first-to-third by Shoppach on a single?
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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Kelly Hustle.
I like the sound of it.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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Shoppach in drag.
ew.
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by gte619n on
Aug 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT
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Or an actress from the Anthony Spinelli stable.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:57 PM EDT
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Please. Useless flyball to medium deep LF.
by xrickx on
Aug 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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G. Balfour pitches to S. Double.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:43 PM EDT
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What are we taking wear? I take two nights off and I’m SOOOO far behind the curve.
Choo would’ve hit a bomb if he was wearing a sensible helmet.
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by gte619n on
Aug 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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i have a sneaking suspicion he may turn around and approach from the other side one of these days…
you never know…
One of these days... bang, zoom, straight to the moon...
by mixmasterasia on
Aug 5, 2008 9:45 PM EDT
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I am also not left handed.
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by gte619n on
Aug 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT
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You guys are absolutely talking gibberish.
by Jay on
Aug 5, 2008 9:52 PM EDT
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Crap. More like S. Strikeout.
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by vbc3 on
Aug 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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ugh
One of these days... bang, zoom, straight to the moon...
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Aug 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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Dude. This umpire squeezed Fausto, and has gifted the Rays all night.
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