Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland Indians GameThread, Sep 2, 2008 7:05 PM EDT

Game Thread: September 2, 2008

by Ryan on Sep 2, 2008 6:30 PM EDT in Game Threads Comment 259 comments

Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland Indians

Chicago at Cleveland, 7:05 PM (STO)

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G. Sizemore, CF
F. Gutierrez, RF
B. Francisco, LF
J. Peralta, SS
V. Martinez, DH
R. Garko, 1B
K. Shoppach, C
A. Marte, 3B
A. Cabrera, 2B

Enjoy it while it lasts Andy

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

this is a lineup I feel good about

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I should add…we’ll probably get 2 hit

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m really beginning to dislike Jerry Rice.

STOP TELLING ME TO PLAY FANTASY FOOTBALL

by obobcatu on Sep 2, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

But…but…one MEEEEELION dollarrrrs…

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i was thinking the same thing. He looks so cheesy with that smile.

I always thought he was a class act.

Now Lenny Dykstra’s betting site, that’s class.

by RD74 on Sep 2, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What’s with the chain? Does the commissioner have a whistle? Is it a lanyard?

Even with the untrustworthy smile, it’s better than the McCain ads. Wouldn’t the ads be more effective if they mixed them up?

by odradek on Sep 2, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did I just heard Underwood say that Laffey was going to be shut down for the rest of the year?

The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay

by Buckeye Brad on Sep 2, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Because of injury or for rest?

by obobcatu on Sep 2, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Something with the elbow — I missed it and I don’t have DVR on this TV so I couldn’t rewind.

The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay

by Buckeye Brad on Sep 2, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

can anyone confirm/deny?

by oaksterdam on Sep 2, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yup, that’s what Underwood said.

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

inflammation in the pitching elbow, I believe

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ok, did it myself.

elbow: link

by oaksterdam on Sep 2, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

from the team site

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff, the Indians had an MRI performed on Laffey’s elbow in Cleveland on Tuesday, and no structural damage was found

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hopefully this isn’t a Martinez-and-Hafner-are-healthy soloff statement.

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

“[The inflammation] prevented him from fully extending his elbow and finishing his pitches,” Soloff said. “It’s in Aaron’s and the organization’s best interests to have him not pitch in September. This is a condition that will get better with rest and medication. The goal is to have Aaron at 100 percent by Spring Training.”

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i’m fine with this.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ditto. I support a healthy Laffey. I also support a Laffey who doesn’t earn Super 2 arb status.

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Getting sick of Cabrera’s fielding.

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

by zempf on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

orlando.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jolbert.

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

by zempf on Sep 2, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

jeeeeeesus andy

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Victor now has as many home runs as Jamey Carroll!

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Sep 2, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Welcome back, Victor.

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

by zempf on Sep 2, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cap’n Vic!!!

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hell yeah Victor, welcome back!

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wahoo!!

by oaksterdam on Sep 2, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The drought is over!

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

VICTOR!!!!!

Man, it’s been too long.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

16 more and he’ll catch shoppach

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m thinking 40/40 in September. WHOS WITH ME.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hammy: Hafner says he’s having his bets batting practices in 2 years, will be playing with Akron in the playoffs

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

also, his best

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

minor leaguers are allowed to gamble?

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

cheaters…us that is. although unless Hafner slugs 1.000 for the playoffs I’m not believing he’s back.

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sooo, his shoulder is better again?

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if this is true, what does it say about his marriage?

/sarc

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just popping in, VIC welcome back

One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play

by new zealand tribe fan on Sep 2, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Danks is afraid to let loose a Marte Partay

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hell yeah, about time Cabrera missed one

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Orlando that is

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

orlando.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, I’m liking this inning.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Until that AB, at least.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

seeing-eye druble

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

HERE COME THE INDIANS!

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

slam time

by JP_Frost on Sep 2, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

for Gutz?

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hmmm, maybe not

by JP_Frost on Sep 2, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

dang.

by oaksterdam on Sep 2, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

damn.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Double damn.

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

by zempf on Sep 2, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i feel like this is the danks that my gut says danks should be when i watch him pitch.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Blaaahhh

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wwwwwwwgggg

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gee, didn’t see that coming

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

Absolut rec

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i can just imagine how bad that AB looked.

Any reason why Crowe didn’t get the call? Too many OF’s? Were his numbers not good enough?

by RD74 on Sep 2, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not on the 40 yet would be my guess. They had to add Rundles & then if Hafner comes back from the 60-day DL they need a spot for him, too.

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

by zempf on Sep 2, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the cheers for Pierzynski getting HBP.

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

by zempf on Sep 2, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

On the backside no less. It’s like a spanking.

by cclemens31 on Sep 2, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wtg fausto. way to take care of business.

shame the rest of our pitchers aren’t as ready to respond. all season we’ve been getting hit & we haven’t hit anyone (practically)

by oaksterdam on Sep 2, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey now, I think CC aimed for Milton Bradley’s big toe.

Or at least around there.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yay! We hit Punkzynski! Can we hit him again later? Please?

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Sep 2, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Ahahahahahahahahaha! Finally!

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Heh… Manning just said of Ozzie Guillen, “There’s no gray matter”

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

(he meant “area”, if you were wondering)

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isn’t grey matter brains?

by odradek on Sep 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

One thing that suffering through the 1970s and 1980s as an Indians’ fan allows you is the right to be bitter, jaded, cynical, depressing and to rip unfairly on undeserving players. This is our right: We have earned it.

by odradek on Sep 2, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hammy says Lee wasn’t happy with AJ acting like a bitch after he made some outs last night

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m going to assume those were his words exactly.

by cclemens31 on Sep 2, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I edited out much of the profanity

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice. The thought of Hammy cussing out AJ makes me happy.

by cclemens31 on Sep 2, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey, fausto seems to have it tonight. is he back?

UNJINX!

by oaksterdam on Sep 2, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If he hits AJ next timeup and lets him rot at first for the next three outs again, I’d say “yes.”

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

VMARTTTTTTTTT

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

late to the party, hoss.

by oaksterdam on Sep 2, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

(this is not a time machine)

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oooo can’t wait!!

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh wait. Tease.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

FLAG

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i added a disclaimer, dude.

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

To Michigan with you.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, the trademark Tribe “groundout to short after a leadoff double”

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

beats the trademark load the bases with 0 or 1 out and score 0 or 1.

by oaksterdam on Sep 2, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ah the trademark cleveland piss-and-moan fan.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

c’est moi!

anyone on this board not qualify as such?

by oaksterdam on Sep 2, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eh, I’m actually more optimistic than average. It’s just fun to be jaded and cynical after the fact.

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

really? i think it’s depressing. reminds me of watching games with my dad in the 80’s, i guess.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry. Wouldn’t want to wish the 80’s on you. You’ll find at least that I don’t tend to rip on individuals, nor have I ever advocated the firing of Wedge or Shapiro…for what that’s worth.

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you got to get yourself an avatar

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

at least we know whose picture he’ll use…

by oaksterdam on Sep 2, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Christopher Marlowe?

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

by odradek on Sep 2, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Least surprising news story of the day. Sigh.

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Whoops! Must have had the wrong address, I’m sure.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

so, i watched much of the game last night in fast forward. anyone mind giving me a cliff’snotes on the lee/perecehszki incident?

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

AJ popped up and, apparently, got into a staring match with Lee as he ran towards first and then took a long lazy inside route back to the dugout, from where he yelled a few things at Cliff (not sure if then or later). Cliff, of course, did not remember in his post-game chat if he answered (“maybe I did”).

Supposedly, after the last out, Lee pointed to the Chicago dugout while hugging Shoppach, and several White Sox jawed back at him. Neither he nor Shoppach would comment on that.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

good stuff.

thanks for the solid recap!

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like this version of Fausto.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah, it’s fun baseball to watch when he’s pitching well.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uh, someone tell Gillette that the previous franchise in Cleveland was the Spiders, not the Naps.

by Ryan on Sep 2, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That’s what I said!

by obobcatu on Sep 2, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

9

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How many fingers am I holding up?

by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 2, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

vision testing, like sarcasm, doesn’t work well online.

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i just got rick rolled

by Gradyforpresident on Sep 2, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

am i the only one that doesn’t know what this means?

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lucky you.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickroll … I’m still at a loss as to why it’s considered funny

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was funny exactly once. After that, of course, the joke was stampeded into a bloody smear by thousands of imitators.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seriously? That’s it?

by Ryan on Sep 2, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Should somebody call the cops?

by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 2, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you hurt?

by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 2, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

PARTAY!

by obobcatu on Sep 2, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

so, grady is our clemente award finalist. i don’t know what the clemente award is.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

GUUUUUUUUUT

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Time machine! I like!

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

MARTE! DROOBS! GUTZ! INNING FROM GOD!

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

I’m a fan of the new Gutz.

by obobcatu on Sep 2, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My mancrush is worsening.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

recap please

by Gradyforpresident on Sep 2, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i was busy reading about rickrolls

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hi sir. Welcome to the Internet.

by obobcatu on Sep 2, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

F Gutierrez doubled to deep right, A Marte and A Cabrera scored.

< /espn>

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice attribution. Seriously.

by PatBordersHelmet on Sep 2, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A Sizemore fouled out to third before that happened. After that double, however, a Francisco lined out to left.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good Gutz

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ack! A walk!

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

not a rickroll

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

did Hammy just say “mind bottling”

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Is Bernie Kosar in the booth with him?

by Ryan on Sep 2, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if that were the case, Kosar would have said it.

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good Fausto!

And in unrelated news, Moss and LaRoche have both homered for Pitt.

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

baseball is a happy place when fausto pitches like this.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

“Carmona throws up another goose egg”…. sounds unpleasant for him

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Beats coughing up a run. Those sound even worse.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice parry.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno… at least they’re incorporeal…

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then again, if it’s a golden goose egg, it might be worth it

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Early night for Danks. Ozzie seen enough?

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Curse yooooou, Cabreraaaaaa…..

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

(Fernando)

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Underwood and Manning already have their Browns’ excuses ready.

by SuddenSam on Sep 2, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

As a Browns fan, I can say that it’s never too early to be prepared.

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Sep 2, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

guess it isn’t just the tribe fans that are piss & whiners….

by oaksterdam on Sep 2, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think it’s safe to say we browns fans pretty much have the market cornered on that front.

by DontCallMeJoey on Sep 2, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if carmona keeps this up, we might get two game recaps in a row from ryan.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, that would be something.

by Ryan on Sep 2, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i’ll love this start even more if they fixed something in particular with fausto that they can keep an eye on in the future.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

agreed

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

GIDP, Konerko. You know you want to.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

stupid jinxes

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

OK, Fausto, keep a lid on it.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Betancourt warming.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Academy Award nominee.

by Ryan on Sep 2, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What the hell is going on?

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

unskinny bop.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh great, Uribe’s up.

by Ryan on Sep 2, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

&%$&$%

by Ryan on Sep 2, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didn’t know “Tribe killer” was a common middle name in the Dominican

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

VERB

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Adjective Noun!

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

for the love of preposition

by DontCallMeJoey on Sep 2, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pedroia that JeterPierzynski

by Ryan on Sep 2, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Adjective compound noun White Sox.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate that man.

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ohhh shit.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

why do we throw him strikes?

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I sure hope our bullpen is feeling spry this evening.

Sup, Raffy.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Phew.

MORE OFFENSE.

LOTS MORE.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I foresee a couple of Shin-Soo Choo pinch hit RBI in the near future

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ll buy that for a dollar.

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In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here it is….

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, not “a couple”, but I’ll take it

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

“Speaking of clinging, the Red Sox are not clinging at all”

Nice, Matt.

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Seriously, he’s making me miss John Sanders.

by Ryan on Sep 2, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So what was the point of making Marte bunt there? Besides the obvious one.

by Ryan on Sep 2, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Too early to pinch hit, and it’s essential that he never gets a big hit.

by SuddenSam on Sep 2, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Time to head home. I am not liking where this is presently trending.

LGT

--
In Cliff we trust.

by vbc3 on Sep 2, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

who needs momentum when you’ve got jon meloan.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

D’oh

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

is fausto bad right now

by Gradyforpresident on Sep 2, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

just one bad inning. the rest was vitage fausto. betancourt got him out of it.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

vitage means “good” in spanish.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m sensing an oncoming case of the bad Betancourt….. prove me wrong, Raffy

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that’s a start

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that’s a continuation…

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that’s amore

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The shift actually works!

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Getting sick of Cabrera’s fielding.

by SuddenSam on Sep 2, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nhice Jhonny

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

rHun

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jhonny Pppppppp!!

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

away for a little while, so let me just throw in a “Garko sucks” for good measure

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And here comes the nightly pinch-hit for Marte. Tonight, it’s Choo.

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

psst…marte partay…spread the word

DAMN YOU WEDGE!!!

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Is Choo still batting? I’m on gamecast tonight.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 2, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Choo Choo train is coasting today

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Choo drew a 5-pitch walk. Now Droobs.

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, I just caught up. I want enough runs here that I am ok with anyone in our bullpen coming in the game.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 2, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I LIKE RUNS.

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Two run single for The Beaded One and the rout is on.

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

DROOBS!

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hire September!

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 2, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MOREEEEE

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Big hit, well done Asdrubal

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice moves, Ozzie.

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes, please

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The hits keep coming – Sizemore lines it up the middle to score Choo.

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ever consider replacing Underwood, woodsmeister?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 2, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let’s trade Underwood, Manning and a Broadcaster To Be Named Later to the Dodgers for Vin Scully

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Dodgers would only do that if it were Scully’s contract year.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it is, isn’t it?

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He’d have to approve it. He’s a 50-and-10 guy.

by SuddenSam on Sep 2, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or 50 and 50, in his case

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perez has looked better

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Raffy P effectively wild tonight.

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hammy, Longoria’s #s didn’t take a hit, they stopped increasing.

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

by westbrook on Sep 2, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

As wild as Perez has been, this would be a perfect time to plunk Uribe.

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Sep 2, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jhonny Peralta continues to be good

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

is that really the best picture of Jerry Rice they could have taken?

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he looks like he’s offering to read my future

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Sep 2, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow…I swear I had never seen this Miss Cleo ad before

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it’s better than the pics of him with corn rows at the end of his career … such a terrible choice

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish I could fast forward through Garko’s at-bats

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Because they’re painful to watch, or because he’s the second coming of the human rain delay?

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

little from column A, little from column B

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

whaterver. garko still sucks.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

whaterver means “who cares about that walk” in spanish

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he’s not very vitage

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

nope. not vitage. not vitage at all.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

anybody watching the hawk/dj feed? first of all, god help you. second. what do they say about garko? i have a feeling they think he’s dangerous.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Having watched many broadcasters on MLB TV, I can say without hesitation that Hawk and DJ are the insufferablest

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We stand to be single digits (sort of) out of first, for the first time since interleague….

by Logodaedalus on Sep 2, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How deep was that? Gamecast had it looking like AJ went deep.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

warning track

Andy Marte is free at last! Now, if only he could hit a breaking ball...

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Sep 2, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not much of a fan of the way that Thome left the Indians but it’s time to stop booing him every time

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ballgame

by Fios on Sep 2, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate the White Sox and I will always enjoy watching them lose

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

day baseball tomorrow. work should fly.

by Brick. on Sep 2, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

really…verb…I’ve got meetings in the p.m.

by APV on Sep 2, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really like winning series against the White Sox.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 2, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This season has been so long and forgettable, I failed to remember that Jorge Julio was once a proud member of our bullpen. He is making his “comeback” tonight with Atlanta (where have gave up the tying run in the 8th).

by Toxicadam on Sep 2, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just back from lunch, Tribe win.

Is Sowers worth getting up at 4am tomorrow to watch the game?

One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play

by new zealand tribe fan on Sep 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think you already know the answer to that question.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 2, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boo yah.

MARTE PARTAY or something.

by afh4 on Sep 3, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

single digits. just saying.

by Gradyforpresident on Sep 3, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i’m staring at the schedule and thinking myself into this. again. DAMN we could have used those games against seattle.

by Gradyforpresident on Sep 3, 2008 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking the same thing. Grf. To indulge for a minute, suppose we win tomorrow and sweep KC. Additionally, suppose Chicago is swept by the Angels. Obviously not a likely combined scenario, but not out of the question. We’re talking about 5.5 back of Chicago. If Minnesota loses one of the next two to the Jays and two of three to the Tigers, that’s….7 back of them. With a couple retrospective wins against Seattle, all of a sudden we’re almost crawling up the White Sox’ [how do you make a possessive out of that?] collective butt, and 5 out of first. Okay, still not exactly prime striking distance this late, but hey. Momentum and remaining head to heads.
Ah well. Who’s to say missing by a little wouldn’t hurt the team psychologically next year, compared to missing by more but with a strong finish (cf. ’05 to ’06 and ’07 to ’08 vs. ’06 to ’07)? Silver lining, right?

by Logodaedalus on Sep 3, 2008 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs