Game Thread: September 19, 2008
by Ryan on Sep 19, 2008 6:30 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians, Sep 19, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 PM (STO)
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I am at work. As I punishment to my boss, I plan on listening to the entire game while goofing off on the internet.
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, the cable’s finally on, so I can actually watch a game.
by Ryan on Sep 19, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably should have gone to the park tonight, but going twice in a weekend seems like overkill. I’ll regret this in December.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES CHOOOOO CHOOOOOO
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Choo for your work in helping us not lose to a retired Expo.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh. No-one here, and yet this is the best way to spend a Friday night.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PRONK GETS HIT IN THE FOOT
(trying to make Voltaire feel better)
by afh4 on Sep 19, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Voltaire requires the sustenance of comments on a community baseball blog for companionship. How far he’s fallen.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My local Indian affiliate is broadcasting high school football … I am considering sitting out in my car so I can pick up WTAM.
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s what my hometown station does over the summer. I can’t believe I haven’t thrown my radio out the window.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With all the geo-tracking today, it would be great if the WTAM website would not black you out.
by LeCavs Matt on Sep 19, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those guys have been at the Jake since it opened? I’ve never seen them.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some elderly gentleman in a band consisting of an accordion, a trumpet, and some other instrument. They were shown playing by one of the escalators in the park.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ummmmm news to me.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Underwood’s phrasing was “since Progressive Field opened,” and if they’re calling that this year then I’m all sorts of angry.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be stupid.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve seen them up there before this year. They are typically either by the escalators by the team shop or on the mezzanine level when I’ve been there.
by Fundamentals on Sep 19, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Underwood says that player development contracts can only be 2 or 4 year deals, for those who were wondering if 4 years seemed short.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And follows it up by saying all the minor league clubs are in Ohio now except the Burlington Indians.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hit it pretty hard. Warning trackish at the deepest part of the park.
Yeah. Routine.
by afh4 on Sep 19, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the report.
can’t help it, i’m still pulling for the guy.
by macasson on Sep 19, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and milwaukee down 5-0 already. suppan gives up 5 in the first. now in the 3rd inning.
by macasson on Sep 19, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We should’ve done a deal where multiple teams are involved and whoever makes the playoffs has to give us the PLTBN. Or something.
by afh4 on Sep 19, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now you’re talkin’. i’m not thrilled by this trade stipulation, though i guess it depends on if the list of players that’s been leaked is the low-end (i.e. the guys we’d get to choose from if the brewers miss the playoffs) and we haven’t been leaked the list of guys that’d be on the list if they make the playoffs. and, yes, i know i’m being optimistic in assuming that irregardless of the brewers’ playoff fate that we’ll be selecting from a list, not being told who we’re getting …
by macasson on Sep 19, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I would say that’s wildly unrealistic. Any list that goes over the top of Brantley would seem like a huge mistake for Milwaukee. There are only a handful of guys clearly a cut above him and I don’t think Melvin was dumb enough to put them on the table.
by afh4 on Sep 19, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Lucroy is the PTBNL, where do we slot all these catchers next year?
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Santana, LuCroy, T-Giminez, Toregas.
But LuCroy’s arguably not more valuable than G and T. They could play right now in the big leagues, LuCroy couldn’t and there aren’t many promises when it comes to catcher’s transitioning upwards.
by afh4 on Sep 19, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, unrealistic, yes, but still possible. it would fit with the timing of the trade, etc.
in any case, the publicity of the PTBNL will make this trade something that we’ll be able to talk about for years – comparing the merits of different guys on the list, thinking of the coulda-beens if milwaukee misses out on the playoffs, etc.
by macasson on Sep 19, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else having issues with mlb.tv? Its cut the top off my video
by Luis (Tribe Fan in London) on Sep 19, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s happened to me ever since I upgraded to Firefox 3. It’s only in the default window mode though — if I go to full-screen it’s fine. I have no idea why, nor have I made much effort to find out, since I usually watch in full screen anyway.
by Logodaedalus on Sep 19, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Indians said today that Miller is going to be a RP next year
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They were considering making him a left hander next year? That’s crazy!
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See ya, Blackburn.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really want to believe Blackburn is never going to be good again.
by afh4 on Sep 19, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone catch the George Brett clip today on youtube before it goty yanked?
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a clip from Spring Training, a few years ago, Brett tells this 5 minute story to some player about how he had…uh…s**t his pants the night before, it was pretty hilariuos
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
found a link…enjoy
http://blogs.pitch.com/plog/2008/09/george_brett_shits_his_pants_t.php
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Before this game, Galarraga is 3-0 with a 3.65 ERA against the Tribe this year. 24.2 innings with 18 hits, 7 walks and 17 Ks. The Twins are 4-0 against him in five games.
by odradek on Sep 19, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, are the Tigers going to trade Galarraga in the off-season for an over-the-hill middle infielder? I hope so.
Verlander, Jurrjens, Galarraga would have been a nice 1-2-3 going into next season.
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Andy, first pitch swinging is not appealing.
by afh4 on Sep 19, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GRADY…
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you don’t fear Grady Sizemore you have no idea what’s going on.
by afh4 on Sep 19, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they should make Josh Barfield sit over there on the stool and stop foul balls.
by afh4 on Sep 19, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone. Looks like we got Good Fausto tonight.
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on Sep 19, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh.
I’ll come back later.
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on Sep 19, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FOCUSED, BITCHES
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. Who was that Tiger who crouched down in a ball?
by afh4 on Sep 19, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Underpants said it was Matt Joyce.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 19, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is great — I’ve never seen a player charge the mound from first base.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 19, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was laughing uncontrollably of the replays of Fausto punching Sheff 18 times on the top of the head
by ASP on Sep 19, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That reminded me of Nolan Ryan punching Robin Ventura. Not as good, of course, but similar.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 19, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Fausto is suspended for the rest of the year… it was totally worth it.
by Fundamentals on Sep 19, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does gameday have a replay? I WANNA SEE!
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What great timing coming home from dinner. I am standing in the living room laughing hysterically and my wife has no idea what’s going on.
by bewwolv on Sep 19, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was getting ready to leave. that got put on hold.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what I get for stopping watching.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please, i’ve already died inside. let the tattered remnants of my soul decompose in peace.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fine with me considering the reason – unless Fausto is injured.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I coulda swore hammy said he saw him limp.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fausto did not take the worse part of that. Fausto is fine, I’d imagine.
by Fundamentals on Sep 19, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carmona hits Sheffield on the elbow with a 90+ MPH fastball and Sheffield is not happy about it. He stares at Carmona the entire walk to first. On the next pitch, Carmona throws over to first which really don’t sit well with Sheff. Sheffield tells him “just thrown the ball to the ****** plate” and whatever Carmona said next pushed Sheffield over the edge. Sheffield charges at Carmona and then all hell breaks loose. Both benches clear and when all is said and done, Sheffield looks like he took the worst of it. More info on who’s been ejected coming soon.
Oh…oh wow. I hope we DVR’d this.
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on Sep 19, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheffield is a complete douche. I think Fausto gave him some of that dental work he got last year.
by fwembt on Sep 19, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had it mute the TV there for minute, what’s the final Indians ejection count?
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2, I think.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
z
I have Fausto on points in the first round. Underpants definitely has no future on Friday Night Fights.
by fwembt on Sep 19, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As far as mound-chargings go, this was a pretty good one. Especially considering Sheffield got Venturad.
by Ryan on Sep 19, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That fight had more actual punches being thrown than your typical baseball grabfest
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Polanco and Sheff gone, per Hegan.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it somehow wrong that Fausto is now my favorite Indian, by far? I just ordered a jersey.
by Fundamentals on Sep 19, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
ha,no. he became mine in the ALDS when we were chanting “Let’s Go Fausto”
by Brick. on Sep 19, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
wow, I turn off the game for a bit after the 6th, and look what I miss
by Logodaedalus on Sep 19, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m really disappointed we only got 1 replay
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mlb.com will milk it, trust me.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I turned over to the Twins game just now hoping for a replay, no such luck yet
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, so Vic might be injured as well… looks like he wasn’t ejected?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
took out Ordonez, I believe.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well played, Vic.
Aren’t he and Ordonez and Betancourt all “boys”? I thought I remembered reading about that somewhere.
by bewwolv on Sep 19, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ordonez was holding Victor back, Vic wasn’t going at Ordonez
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stand corrected then, and on that note… I’m outta here.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 19, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ordonez and a few others were struggling to hold him back, I think he was going after Sheffield
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m definitely going to have to go back and watch that in the archived game
by Logodaedalus on Sep 19, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers lost the extra-game playoff with the Mets home-field advantage coin flip. Or whatever it’s called.
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
to see who gets home-field if they need to play a playoff to determine the wild card.
by Ryan on Sep 19, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay, I know what it is but…. they did that already?
by Logodaedalus on Sep 19, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully if Fausto gets suspended, he can take the suspension this season.
by Ryan on Sep 19, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well. It looks like I picked a good day to come home to Ohio and watch the game.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on Sep 19, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My router’s so messed up at home, I can’t even really follow a game anymore. :( ah well.
Hard truth: Your eyes lie.
by AngG on Sep 19, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CONSTANTLY popping by
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on Sep 19, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Voltaire on Sep 19, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on Sep 19, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Choo > > > > > > > Eduardo Perez + Ben Broussard
by afh4 on Sep 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love how “The Book” on him is apparently still reading “Go ahead and pitch to him. What the hell.”
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on Sep 19, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Need to order 24 more Little League helmets. Magic Helmet!
by FredOx on Sep 19, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t wait to get home and watch this game. Awesome.
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a 4 pitch walk, and then a hanger to the hottest hitter on the team…thanks Fossum
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he brought the tying run to the plate, plus walking a struggling hitter to get to a blazing-hot one.
by Ryan on Sep 19, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to go out on a limb and declare that Choo is our best corner outfielder since Juan Gonzalez.
I think I really mean that, too.
by Jay on Sep 19, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, there was Karim Garcia for a half-season or so.
by Ryan on Sep 19, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marty Cordova had a good few months. And Jody Gerut.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 19, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since 2001, here’s been the everyday corner outfielders:
2002: Russell Branyan, Matt Lawton
2003: Jody Gerut, Matt Lawton
2004: Jody Gerut, Matt Lawton
2005: Casey Blake, Coco Crisp
2006: Casey Blake, Jason Michaels
2007: Jason Michaels, Trot Nixon
2008: Franklin Gutierrez, Ben Francisco
Yech.
by Ryan on Sep 19, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best ones have been Gerut’s rookie season, Crisp in 2005 and Blake in 2006, but none of them would be worth mentioning outside of their stellar defense. None of them have slugged 500 or had an OPS of 850.
by Jay on Sep 19, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In 2001, Marty Cordova slugged .506 and had an OPS of .850. It’s pretty sad that he’s probably the best of the bunch.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 19, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His OPS+ of 122 was the best of his career that year.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 19, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cordova was probably my favorite “hot streak” of any Indian in this decade. Even moreso than Hafner when he was mashing all those grand slams in the first part of (05/06?). It just seemed like every hit he had was huge and he carried the team for most of May/June.
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but that wasn’t “since” Juan Gonzalez, it was “during.”
by Jay on Sep 19, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
((going by memory)) I thought 2004 wasn’t so bad. I believe Gerut and Lawton were both league average.
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just have this terrible feeling that we’re being teased here…when’s the earliest he’ll have to leave for Korea? One more year?
by supermarioelia on Sep 19, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think 2010 would be his last season. He can avoid it by becoming an American citizen. Maybe the threat of that would make his country concede his responisibility.
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has there been any discussion of Choo getting amnesty if he/S.Korea does well in the upcoming WBC?
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You would think the WBC is more prestigious at this point than any other international tournament.
by Ryan on Sep 19, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think an Olympic Medal is the only official accolade that can give you an exemption.
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t the rest of the Koreans get exemption from their success at the Asian Games?
by supermarioelia on Sep 19, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I remember hearing that.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 19, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, according to Byung-Hyun Kim’s MLB bio, it was the Asin games perfirmance that earned him the exemption
http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/team/player_career.jsp?player_id=218294
“his work in the Asian Games earned him the opportunity to sign a baseball contract, receiving a deferment from any military commitment to the Korean government.”
by millionairesrow on Sep 19, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Choo’s work in the second half should earn him an exemption.
by xrickx on Sep 19, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In fact, I’m going to file an official request for exemption on his behalf.
by xrickx on Sep 19, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should make an online petition .. they ALWAYS work.
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was led to believe blogs now ruled the Earth. Let’s prove it.
by xrickx on Sep 19, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
firenedyost.com worked. freechoofromkoreanmilitaryobligation.com?
by xrickx on Sep 19, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say we march on Washington, er, Seoul.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 19, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I taught English in Korea for a year. I’ll see if I can pull any strings with the military.
by cleveland teamer on Sep 19, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me or does Choo destroy everything just below the belt and inside?
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off to catch the rest of this at home.
L G T
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on Sep 19, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the ESPN report is already insinuating that Carmona hit Sheffield on purpose. C’mon.
by xrickx on Sep 19, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we have one of those in softball for the fat guys.
by ASP on Sep 19, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Christ, Hafner .. two strikes right in the middle of the plate…
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, because a hit-and-run makes so much sense here.
by Ryan on Sep 19, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Choo now with the 4th highest OPS in the majors among players with at least 290 atbats.
by supermarioelia on Sep 19, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Check that, 320 plate appearances.
by supermarioelia on Sep 19, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Garko is slugging .376. That’s depressing.
by Ryan on Sep 19, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is, I believe, lower than Sabathia.
by FredOx on Sep 19, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he only gets 1 g for that. So he’s sluging .376.
by APV on Sep 20, 2008 7:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn .. I thought you were time machining me. I would LOVE to see Wedge do it one time.
by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE’RE NUMBER THREE!
WE’RE NUMBER THREE!
WE’RE NUMBER THREE!
by Jay on Sep 19, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As of this moment, we’re closer to first than the Brewers are.
by FredOx on Sep 19, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
marte pulled through again. had he not forced wedge to pinch hit for him, the indians might have lost.
by xrickx on Sep 19, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is defintely a Carroll-induced sombrero tequila moment
by exer on Sep 19, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
one game from .500. Who would have thought that possible in July.
by Ryan on Sep 19, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I still can’t get over that Choo stat….like it’s A-Rod, Quentin, Holliday….then f’n SHIN SOO CHOO.
by supermarioelia on Sep 19, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t get over the fact that he’s out OPSing Grady.
by afh4 on Sep 20, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this game felt like 2007. not the gamethread so much, but watching the game. i don’t want to brush my teeth so the flavor stays in there a little longer.
by Brick. on Sep 19, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Actual graphic on ESPN right now
SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL PRESENTED BY TACO BELL
THE HUNT FOR OCTOBER
Orioles vs. Yankees, 8:00 p.m.
by Jay on Sep 19, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come now, that’s the last game at 32 year old Yankee Stadium, so we have to televise it. Did you know Jeter wants the big bat for his yard? I think XM 175 has mentioned it 143,000 times.
by FredOx on Sep 19, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I probably watch at least 140 games a year, more or less from beginning to end…. and my big, game-skipping weekend of working doom starts…. tonight?
by Logodaedalus on Sep 19, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally got to watch the video. Holy noun, I LOVE CARMONA.
So many great things to watch in the background – Asdrubal being the first guy to Fausto’s defense, Perez getting his jersey twisted almost off his back, Victor at some point losing the chest protector…
by Voltaire on Sep 20, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we might have an official rival at this point
by bewwolv on Sep 20, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It could be anyone…… even……Detroit
by Logodaedalus on Sep 20, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure something better will surface at some point but here’s my copy.
by Voltaire on Sep 20, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Just watched this. HILARIOUS.
Fausto rules.
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on Sep 20, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
INDIANS BASEBALL
AWESOME
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 20, 2008 12:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK SHEFFELD KILL THE TIGERS GOOOOO FAUSTO
by Gradyforpresident on Sep 20, 2008 1:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“david dellucci deep into that pile as well”
that does not surprise me in the least bit.
by Gradyforpresident on Sep 20, 2008 1:54 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow, I miss all this wild fun.
One of my favorite things about the fight, after watching the video, is seeing Marte on the outside of the pileup, dodging around looking for a way in. He’s not allowed in any of the fun.
by JRontherim on Sep 20, 2008 4:39 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I’m amazed that the video of George Brett talking about sh#@ting himself got so lost in this thread. That was some funny….s#$t.
by APV on Sep 20, 2008 7:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“This is the third time,” Sheffield said, though it wasn’t immediately apparent what the third might be. “Like I said, three strikes, you’re out. And if there’s a fourth, it gets more violent, trust me.”
You mean like the fourth time Carmona will literally put a crack in your skull? And the fifth time he puts your ass past your shoulders?
by supermarioelia on Sep 20, 2008 9:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HUGE correction for me to make about that OPS stat I threw out there last night. Somehow I overlooked anyone with an OPS over 1.000.
Here are the MLB OPS leaders for everyone over 320 PA:
Pujols
Jones
Manny
Milton
Berkman
A-Rod
Quentin
Teixera
SHIN SOO CHOO
I’ll still take 9th. Sorry to get everyone excited.
by supermarioelia on Sep 20, 2008 9:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought you meant in the AL, in which case SS Choo IS 4th.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 20, 2008 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the fight was pretty lame. I’m glad it dawned on Fausto that he was punching with his pitching hand. What’s the news here? Sheffield’s a punk? Vic stands up for his batterymate? Eh. For my money, nothing this season beats Dioner Navarro throwing Coco Crisp to the ground mid-charge.
by fleerdon on Sep 20, 2008 10:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
… And my Fausto Road Alternate is in the mail. The little rabbit punches make it worth every penny.
I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!
by Fire Slider on Sep 20, 2008 12:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m strongly considering a Choo jersey.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Sep 20, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How long do we control him? (This, of course, should be the foremost inquiry whenever anyone considers a jersey purchase.)
I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!
by Fire Slider on Sep 20, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whoops—I mean Choo, nick
I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!
by Fire Slider on Sep 20, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Until Korea comes calling for military service.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Sep 21, 2008 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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