Game Thread: September 21, 2008
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I just plain feel bad for Willis.
But then again, he gets Garko instead of Hafner, so he’s lucky (oh, wait…).
I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!
Just stopping in for a minute then I gotta go. Over/under on how many innings SLEW goes without giving up a run, today? I’m going with 6.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 21, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions
I think I’ll shut my trap and leave now.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 21, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I suck. I’m signing off, but I expect us to be above .500 the next time I log on.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 21, 2008 1:44 PM EDT reply actions
It was karma – DTF gotta a little uppity and the Fates hadda slap him down.
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yeah, I saw that. sort of…vicarious hubris?
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I resemble that remark.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Sep 21, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Lewis sucks how can he give up his first run after 15 scorless. Only kidding but I think we have something with this guy.
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 21, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions
someone want to give me a summary of the scoring so I don’t have to open Gameday and slow down everything on my computer?
Garko triple? Again I say, inconceivable!
Was there a fielding flub or something that led to that?
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Willis was wild – gave up acoupla walks and then – and then – my boy Garko hit a bases loaded triple! A Triple – from Garko – can you imagine?!
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I cannot believe I missed a Garko triple! That’s like missing a solar eclipse or something.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 21, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Ordonez was exceptionally slow in getting to the ball. He really didn’t move until the ball was already on the ground in the gap. The throw, then, was bad as well.
by Fundamentals on Sep 21, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone else find it funny that the Brewers spent all that money on CC and now they may not even make the playoffs while Cleveland gets Jackson and LaPorta?
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 21, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions
I’d find it funnier if it didn’t affect our LNPTB
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Has anybody outside Hoynes confirmed this yet? I’m still skeptical, even more so since this was Hoynes’ 14th version of the trade story.
by Fundamentals on Sep 21, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
More like LaPorta and whoever the PTBNL is. Jackson was just a throw-in. But, yeah, if the Brewers don’t make the playoffs then this trade looks bad for them.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 21, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
It wasn’t a lot of money – considering. And no, I personnally don’t find it at all unusual that they’re gonna be home during the play-offs. That’ll teach ’em to rely on CC.
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Yeah, it was all CC’s fault the Brewers are gonna miss the playoffs. He really sucked for them.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 21, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Right. His first 15 or so starts didn’t count. That was just practice.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 21, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
All I’m sayin’ is the Brewers are gonna be right where the Indians are in October – at home watching the play-offs on TV. CC or no CC.
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Except that you seem to be blaming CC for the Brewer’s failures. It’s not his fault; he pitched fantastic for them. There are 24 other players on that team.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 21, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
All I’m saying is that were better off with the players we got from the Brewers than we were keeping CC. Personnally, I’m glad he’s gone.
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Oh, I certainly agree with that first sentence 100%. That’s not what you were saying, though.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 21, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m saying that each man on the roster has a job to do. CC’s is to be the Ace, the guy you rely on when the shits the thickest. He’s just OK in that role. I think that Cliff Lee’s gonna be better.
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In 15 starts with Milwaukee, CC is 9-2 with a 1.81 ERA, 110K’s and only 20 BB. If that isn’t good enough for an “ace”, your standards are waaaay too high.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 21, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
CC would have screwed the brewers in the playoffs just like he did the indians. all we needed was one good outing and we would have won the pennant. ONE FRICKEN GOOD OUTING FOR THE CY YOUNG WINNER.
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 21, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh geez, you’re playing right in to Chuck’s hand.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 21, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It has been odd to watch the D-Train go from a threat to throw a no-no to a problem on the mound because they don’t know how many runs he will give up.
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 21, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions
I hope he doesn’t have a resurgence like Cliff Lee though.
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 21, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t know what im more worried about the fact that lewis has bases loaded or that he is over 60 pitches already and it’s only the 3rd.
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 21, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions
CHW are winning it could be elimination day for the tribe.
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 21, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions
already mathematically eliminated due to Chicago and Minnesota having games against each other left. Can’t both lose every remaining game
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
if minnesota sweeps that series than losses the rest of their games cleveland would be in it. it doesn’t matter anyway it would take a miracle.
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 21, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
that would give the Twins 86 wins, which the Indians can’t match, with only 8 games left
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Dusty Ryan better be getting hazard pay for this game.
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Poor guy. Hammy keeps comparing him to Ankiel and Blass. Always a shame.
I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!
Maybe, yeah, especially in that Ankiel’s yips came totally out the blue—one inning he was fine, next inning he had 5 wild pitches.
Seems, although I don’t have stats, that Dontrelle’s downfall has been more gradual. And the injury complicates it, since it’s possible it’s a mechanical thing.
I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!
The Tigers should trade some more prospects for another D-Train. Preferably signing him to at least a 5 year contract
Nice move giving away the Indians-Yankees Monday game free – it will make sure a lot of Indians fans attend.
It is a nice touch, a departure from the “you can get a deal on any game except the games you actually want to see” attitude of years past.
by fleerdon on Sep 21, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Gameday’s just lost its mind. It’s got Granderson with six called strikes. What’s goin’ on?
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You know, if it had to be a losing season, this is the kind I prefer. This team was out of it early and unequivocally, we got maximum return on our expendable talent, and some young guys showed up to play in the second half. Much better than a near-miss late swoon.
by fleerdon on Sep 21, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
Tough call. Would you rather get her prom-dress off and get thrown out at home or just get shut-out from the getgo?
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Option A. It gave us time to throw on a pair of jeans and get a few numbers before the night was over.
by fleerdon on Sep 21, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
isn’t that option b in the example?
by Gradyforpresident on Sep 21, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure, but I think it suggests he’s still capable of the feat, or at least that he’s not Garko.
by fleerdon on Sep 21, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
What you disparaging Ryan “Wheels” Garko’s triple capable speed? I’m appalled!
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I’m in a foul mood since you brought up my prom date.
by fleerdon on Sep 21, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got here. I’m glad the team that still actually cares about playing baseball at the end of a crappy season is ours.
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
In case you missed it, Garko had a TRIPLE!
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 21, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy freakin’ cow. What kind of apocalypse are we in for later? Plague of locusts? Frogs raining from the sky?
Would Sizemore have been able to get all the way around and then to second base?
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch – Edgar Renteria sucks against every other team but us. He’s been taking lessons from Juan Uribe,
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
Watching the Tigers suck has been a real pleasure for me this year.
by fleerdon on Sep 21, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Same here. I just did the math. The Tigers need to average 24 runs per game (including today) to hit the 1,000 run mark.
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Then check out the Dolphins/Pats game. It’s sweet watching the former worst team in the NFL stop the Pats win streak.
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I generally agree, although I do kind of enjoy watching the Tigers completely fall apart in every area of the game
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
It is great watching the Tigers and their bloated payroll phone it in. This is what $110 million gets these days?
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Garko’s future is so bright he’s gotta wear shades.
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
I really was riffing on the wraparound sunglasses he’s wearing. Yes, he needs to hit for power. Or gain some footspeed. Or both.
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
If 4 strikeouts is the golden sombrero, what’s 5 strikeouts?
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
I was just wondering that. But then Grady got drilled. Of course, it’s only the 6th, so he’ll get another chance or two
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s the hit by pitch we’ve been waiting for.
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
Shef should be drilled again. Enough of this bullshit
Still an Ohio boy through and through!
by TribeLoverInNewYork on Sep 21, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
If you were forced to watch the Tigers’ broadcast yesterday (not sure if this was already discussed), the Tiger broadcast team said “Gary has been playing long enough to know when he’s getting thrown at.”
Verlander then proceeded to hit Jamie Carroll with a 97mph fastball in the upper shoulder, and they quickly reference the fact that Verlander just hit his 14th batter in 195 innings. Of course, no mention is made of Carmona’s 8 hit batters in 115 innings. Or his obscene 69 walks.
I think the Indians should throw at the Tiger broadcast team just to counteract the stupidity of the booth.
by xrickx on Sep 21, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Verlander has hit 40 batters in his career, according to B-Ref. 14 of them have been Indians.
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
a little worse than the numbers. struggled with control — threw 100 pitches through 5. worked out of a couple jams to mitigate the bottom line
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I would like to see Detroit finish in dead last in the division. They’re well on their way, with a series against KC coming up.
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
What the heck is Garko doing going for third?
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
Somehow I don’t see that lasting to long . . .
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 21, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Tsk, tsk you’ve screwed up with your homynyms. Bad example for young Cleveland29.
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strictly speaking, it’s homophones that he screwed up with. or, more probably, typing.
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
in your defense, many people consider “homonym” to comprise the union of homophones and homographs. Originally though, I think they are the intersection.
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess mostly lazy today. or a bad judge of balls horrible. seems like things are going over his head and past him that probably shouldn’t
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
i mean, i know that wedge is very much against hitting opponents, but sheff’s comments about victor and others are inflamatory.
Ryan Garko – the Anti-Grady. Four for four with a run-scoring sacrifice and 5 RBIs. Is there such a thing as a September MVP?
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This is bizarro day in the NFL. Dolphins win, Raiders winning, Bengals driving to win against the Giants.
Jeez….I hope not!
Still an Ohio boy through and through!
by TribeLoverInNewYork on Sep 21, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
being on this side of .500 makes me feel sad
by Gradyforpresident on Sep 21, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions
8 thoughts and impressions from today’s game:
1. Great home finale. I always love beating up on the Tigers.
2. The Sheffield boo-fests were a hoot.
3. D-Train was in expected form. Hee.
4. It looks like my cat could play right field better than Magglio Ordonez currently does.
5. Before the game started, I picked up a Grady jersey at long last at 25% off. Pretty damn cool deal, I thought. Then, about halfway through the game, I saw a blurb on the scoreboard announcing “HAMMY TAKES OVER TEAM SHOP! SAY ‘BALLGAME’ AND GET 25% OFF YOUR PURCHASE!” If this means “an additional 25% off on top of what the team shop was already advertising,” please don’t tell me, because I probably don’t want to know.
6. Progressive Field is a creepy concrete maze kinda like an enemy fortress from a James Bond movie once you get into those “authorized personnel only” areas.
7. While moving through a large area in the maze that looks and smells like your local car repair shop, we came across these large semi-transparent plastic containers. My brother thinks they were filled with antifreeze, brake fluid and/or Windex, but it sure looked like sno-cone coloring to me, and if so, it appears to be flammable. Egad.
8. “Running the bases” sounds like a ton of fun, and it probably is. Being caught in a 300 person traffic jam on the base paths and then having to walk around every base (since half of the kids were posing for pictures whilst standing on them) … well, the view from around home plate was certainly interesting.
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In Cliff we trust.
Back from the game. A few thoughts before I read the thread.
1. I love the D-Train.
2. Maggs had the worst day in right field that I have ever seen in person.
3. CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
4. I got me a Fausto bobblehead, which originally was only given to kids 14-under. Ka-ching.
5. I can’t believe that people left before the game was over. For shame.
4. I got me a Fausto bobblehead, which originally was only given to kids 14-under. Ka-ching.
Lucky. Me and what seems like everybody I saw today got the “Grady In His Car” bobblehead. Kinda lame, really.
A friend of mine managed to score me a glossy reproduction of the PD front page proclaiming the Tribe as world champions in ’48. I actually liked that freebie better than the bobblehead. :)
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In Cliff we trust.
MELOAN?! NOW THAT’S INCONCEIVABLE.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
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