Game Thread: September 13, 2008 (Game 2)
by Ryan on Sep 13, 2008 6:45 PM EDT
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Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians, Sep 13, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 PM (STO)
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They open the broadcast with Indian Fever… thank you, STO.
by Fundamentals on Sep 13, 2008 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love hearing Joe Tait’s voice. Just love it.
by JesseAK on Sep 13, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely. It’s too bad he stopped doing basball games on TV.
by Ryan on Sep 13, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Haf’s swing look any different, or his he looking the same as before he went on the DL?
by RD74 on Sep 13, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Between Grady in his car bobbleheads and Fausto in the bullpen car bobblehead, kudos to the marketing dept.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is my first time ever hearing Bruce Drennan. He is insane. And sounds drunk. And thinks Shop should catch 95 games.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is my first time ever hearing Bruce Drennan.
I envy you.
by Ryan on Sep 13, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d guessing this game ends up with at least 18 runs scored.
by Ryan on Sep 13, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Good eye. BERRIES CHOOSED FOR THE RIBE.” -Bruce Drennan
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it sounded just like that. it was supposed to be “bases juiced for the tribe” but drennan i a sloshmouth
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t believe Drennan keeps saying “Te-hey-duh.” That can’t be right can it?
And, Mike Patrick, quit dying your hair.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wake up, tait. i miss underwood. shoot me now.
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Drennan has way more saliva in his mouth it sounds like.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was in ST to watch Barfield and Marte go back to back with HRs. Oh, the halcyon days.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno. Maybe. Bruce Drennan is blowing my mind.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooh, Drennen referred to 2nd and 3rd as “Ducks on the pond”
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought he said “fucks like james bond”
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha. I just thought he was drinking out of a bottle of water and humming.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He sounds like the Will Ferrel Bill Brotzky character.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
baseball is less fun when asdrubal isn’t involved.
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, that is an ugly line for Pena:
206 AB, .165/.184/.209
by Ryan on Sep 13, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that almost seems impossible considering how much he plays.
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve totally not been paying attention. What’s the series at?
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-1. They got rained out last night.
by Fundamentals on Sep 13, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they didn’t count on having to play these games without their big time DH
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup, looked good. Struck out 2, then got a pop fly. Good strike thrower, based on that one inning
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so that said
thanks. i was blacked out and couldn’t glean too much from the other game thread
i’ve had my 1 word first sentances dropped like that before. anyone know why that happens?
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i could be swayed to. talk early that week to check on weather/schedules?
by Thommy on Sep 13, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going with my roommate on the Friday, which is the only game I can go to. But if anybody wants to meet up for an inning or whatever I’ll be there.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why were you blacked out? I wasn’t blacked out.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how do we feel about bullington? snap judgement: not a bad breaking ball/slider, propensity to get a good but not great fastball up?
by Thommy on Sep 13, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, indistinguishable from 2/3 of the starters in our system?
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we (read me) am not impressed. He’s our next brian slocum as far as i’m concerned.
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not enough confidence apparently.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This game is shaping up to be eerily similar to the first one
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
another :(
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the good news is i’m done with my bills now.
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to complain, but if Garko has ANY range he gets that. It was 2-3 feet off the line and Garko still didn’t really come that close to it.
by Fundamentals on Sep 13, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
should we all watch this game pretending to be our fathers?
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
got an anouncement to make? that would explain why we never hear from you anymore.
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m sorry, baby. i never meant to hurt you.
by Thommy on Sep 13, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You want me to tell you the triple crown stats of any Indian in any season, 1945-1995, off the top of my head?
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I supposed to be Southern? And not care about the Indians?
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, and you turned out to be a great Indians fan!
This really debunks all those lame excuses they make for Lebron.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dad always talks about a young Bobby Bonds playing in some independent league near where dad grew up in lexington, NC.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t even realize Bonds had played in Cleveland. Pretty good late career year.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m gonna crack a beer and take one sip off the top. Kids today never get to take a quick tug of Dad’s freshly poured beer! I feel sorry for the children of today.
by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 13, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drennan is essentially canceling out any potential enjoyment of Tait.
by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 13, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty close.
Mostly just by talking more.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was just a weird inflection the first time he said it, but he’s said it half a dozen times since, just the same way…. oh, there it is again
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now he’s convinced Tait that’s how you say it, too
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he was, if you think “last year” was 1982.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ever since he got out of the clink, life is just one long great year for drennan.
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think his time in the joint hardened him?
by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 13, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously, nobody F—-s with DeJesus
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Callaspoo, Avilas…. Bruce Drennen is The Great Vowel Shift
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luis Isaac has been hiding them in his ’stache, I think.
by Thommy on Sep 13, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Any further damage would be a rough road to hoe.” -Bruce Drennan
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s a special kangol edition new era.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce Drennan at the 1992 STO Halloween party.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we’ve seen enough Bullington for the night.
by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 13, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was wrong, he had another homer to yield/display.
by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 13, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you think when carroll pulls the ball he calls it ‘going the other way’?
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and with that comic gem, i’m out of here…i’m breaking myself back in gradually. later.
by Thommy on Sep 13, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
later. i’m heading to the couch myself.
by Brick. on Sep 13, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is not my most favorite of double-headers
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What would make him think that “po” is pronounced “poo?”
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s like the PR guy played a joke on him, giving him joke pronunciations.
Was he the one who used to say Bee-arga?
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t believe he keeps saying poo like that.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’ve got one run against the Royals relievers as starters.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tait played a trick on Manning where he would hit him with his elbow every time he made a grammatical error. To help Manning become a better announcer.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruce Drennan’s post game interview of Lenny Barker’s perfect game does not involve one real question. Just statements like “YOU WERE GREAT!” mic to Barker for reaction.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What else is new in the world of sports interviewing? Most questions (of players, at least) are statements rephrased
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would say this was particularly egregious.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Did you see that one guy trying to put that old style tape recorder in my puss?” -Bruce Drennan
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jay, you see that comment in the Wedge fanpost?
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. New guy, he’ll get the hang of it. Seems like a good guy.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, let’s be honest, I did basically provoke him, so I can’t really be mad when he gets pissed.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was funny. I step in the bucket.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The initial one. I like the idea of evaluating posters as hitters.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I, my friend, prefer to be evaluated as a pitcher.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
devastating sinker?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about we work on that as a new pitch for next season?
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t have any hockey pucks but I’m willing to break cups and saucers.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I refuse to add more pitches, Mr. Duncan.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to make the Royals look like the Royals.
by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 13, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That Amish-man’s beard is making Gutz hit like a pacifist.
by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 13, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we’re back to July mode.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Argh. Some of these routine fly balls have been looking good leaving the bat, but then…
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way, in my mind, same rules for Hafner as for Carmona. I have no expectations on him this season, so unless he hits 10 home runs from this point on, I don’t really care what he does.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, let’s get Masa some work. That’s a priority.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shap says “shut down Masa”; Wedge says “go to hell”.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it, Tampa.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. And Toronto.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody see who I think was Mastny sitting there with his feet up and just dispassionately watching that RBI single get fielded?
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thinking “I couldn’t get paid to do this in Indonesia.”
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That really was a nice play, textbook.
Not that I’ve ever seen the textbook.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It sounded like some guy named “Textbook” had made the play, and you were praising him for it.
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOO Tampa losing.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We’re about to fall 4.0 games behind 15th place. Solid.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This was a big day for us. Mission accomplished.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First thing is, I sat through that dreck Thursday night — in fact, I got to exactly two games this season, and they were both awful. So I’ve had a good portion of the punishment.
Second thing is, you have to look at it as getting the bad stuff out of the way. It’s been a miserable couple of days, but now we can put that behind us.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was serious. I feel like we’ve accomplished something. Sort of. It’s hard for me to get upset about watching Barfield, DD, Hafner, Bullington, Donnelly and the rest of these fools flail around for two games.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I mean seriously, at least those guys are good for something, right?
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have the best AAAA depth in the majors.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garko must tease us.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ARodian
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or, y’know, exactly the opposite. Brake pedal? I guess the gas pedal is farther away, but it has the wrong connotation
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not let Josh bat? Are we trying to win this one?
by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 13, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that Barfy would’ve singled.
by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 13, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats going on here?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting, it’s “his” six weeks, right?
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have put up some awful ones the past week, but I like this one.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quantity over quality, that’s my motto
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m starting to think Jay needs a hug or a therapist.
Whatever it is, ride it out. You’ll be OK.
by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 13, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know who Josh Barfield reminds me of?
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this going to be a pun?
I’ll bite
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, I resent the suggestion that this is the only good name pun I’ve offered up. My crowning contrivance, er, I mean, suggestion was definitely the McDowell shutout headline
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
er, “achievement”. Not sure why I typed, “suggestion”
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know, you used to think I was sophisticated, but now you resent me, I’ve heard it all before.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to think you were sophisticated?
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never mind … odd reference from another thread.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, I will totally root for a miracle comeback here.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
me too. A win is nice after that showing this afternoon.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We really need to trade this guy, even if he hits a HR now. In fact, especially if he does.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we can go Greinke for Choo after the game, I’m ready.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not for Greinke? C’mon. You’d do it for Greinke.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two years vs. five years?
Yeah, you probably have to do it, but you don’t have to like it.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greinke doesn’t have to serve in the military.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not as high on Greinke as most people.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about Barfield and Benfran…
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah right. arb controlled pitcher with two straight years of sub 4 ERA in the AL central?
And he’s in his age 24 season?
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d take that over Choo, any day… not sure if they’d take it though
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you would?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
meaning, I’d rather give Ben Fran and Barfield than Choo? Not you?
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is crazy guys. This is like the Royals offering us Tony Pena and Mark Teahen for Fausto.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m willing to add in Bullington though.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d do Bullington for Pena, just for the novelty.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and a fail-poster-thingy inspired by Mike Rouse
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh… i thought you meant you’d rather HAVE those two.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah. therein lies the confusion.
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take it back. I’m keeping Choo, you can have Greinke.
Scoring is down in the AL this season, which make Choo’s numbers more impressive than they seem at first glance, and Greinke’s less. Choo has a 138 OPS+, Greinke only a 121 ERA+.
Greinke may or may not crack 200 IP this season and has never done it before. In fact, this is only the second season he’s made it to 150.
Pitchers have a higher attrition rate, Choo is under control for three extra years … sorry, no deal.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
O Baltimore, you have such excellent pitching.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ummm, Pronk, now would be a good time.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The only thing I’d like less right now is if there was only one out.
by Jay on Sep 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NEW PRONKVILLE
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is located in the grass behind first and second.
by afh4 on Sep 13, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HERE COME THE ANTICLIMACTIC GROUNDOUT
by Logodaedalus on Sep 13, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish it would have rained more today.
I got next to nothing accomplished for that?
by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 13, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I"m in agreement with this post.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 13, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I drove to Cleveland to watch the 1st game and part of the second game (attendance was so dismal, they let you stay). At least you weren’t paying 6.75 for a beer.
by Toxicadam on Sep 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the season we are having it is very easy to look at the past and think what if this or that would or wouldn’t have happend. An example is what if we didn’t go 6-12 in interleague play? If we turn that record around our record is 78-70 and 3.5 games out of first with a series against both Chicago and Minnesota and games against the Royals, Detroit, and Boston.
These where the winning percentages of the teams we played in interleague play going into the series when we played them:
Cincinatti- (first series) .452 (second series) .444
San Diego- .435
Colorado- .408
Los Angeles- .466
San Fransisco-.436
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 13, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree that it was a turning point in the season. I believe the Tribe was in first place before the first Cincinnati game. The Indians were terrible against a soft schedule, and were, I believe, one of two AL teams with a losing record against the NL. Since going 15-3 in 2005, the Indians have gone 8-10 and 9-9. They don’t seem to match up well against NL teams, appearing tentative.
They did face a few good starters in interleague. I remember Vozquez and Sanchez looking awesome. But, still, their mysterious underperformance against the senior circuit was a killer.
by odradek on Sep 14, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This leaves us all guessing. Can the Tribe turn it up against the interleague in 2009?
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 14, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think 2009 will be better, as a regression to the mean. Plus, I think it’s partly a factor that wedge teams seem to start slow. I haven’t looked at his career monthly records lately, but if he gets a good start for a change, maybe the interleague games will favor the Tribe.
by odradek on Sep 14, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sure hope so! I’m just sick of hearing next year is the year. When will it truely be THE year?
One thing is for sure they need to learn to win in pressure situations!!!
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 14, 2008 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think we have a problem winning in pressure situations. I do think that when we faced some critical series early in the season, we simply weren’t playing well in general at that point, with key players mired in slumps or out with injuries.
If we were 78-70 now, we’d be four games behind two teams, and with 14 games left to go, would have almost no chance of making the playoffs. I don’t think people realize how dramatically different the probabilities are when you’re behind two teams rather than just one.
by Jay on Sep 14, 2008 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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