Game Thread: September 21, 2008
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 12:30 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians, Sep 21, 2008 1:05 PM EDT
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I didn’t realize we had SLewi on the mound today. And who is that second baseman?
by APV on Sep 21, 2008 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anybody know why Gutz was a late scratch?
by DoubleWahoo05 on Sep 21, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If only Lewis woudda knocked Sheffield down this wouldda been the game of the year.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sad story for dontrelle; couldn’t happen to a better team
by macasson on Sep 21, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I ran the world it would happen to the Yankees every year.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not after the walk. OK bases loaded time for my boy to come through.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
weird, though, that choo took the base on the wildpitch, but not jhonny …
by macasson on Sep 21, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by Fire Slider on Sep 21, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the Ry-Guy makes me eat my words.
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by Fire Slider on Sep 21, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willis’d be better off pitching to Hafner.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get that he still has control against LHers. I was just teasing us.
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by Fire Slider on Sep 21, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody should probably tell Dontrelle that he can throw Marte strikes.
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by Fire Slider on Sep 21, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s my BOYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Barfield’ll hafta go on a hot streak to hit the Mendoza line.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOO
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 21, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Looks like two.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
just got here…
SLewi gave up a run?! Inconceivable!
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was karma – DTF gotta a little uppity and the Fates hadda slap him down.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I saw that. sort of…vicarious hubris?
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
We’ve been instructed by your father to keep and eye on you – so be chill. Also, misspelling is not only tolerated but incouraged during game threads. Now carry on.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Dos—ball rolls by to wall, and the throw home was a dribbler.
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by Fire Slider on Sep 21, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
What on earth transpired that allowed Garko to get a triple?
by bewwolv on Sep 21, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Slow throw to home. You could sort of tell he resented the fact that he was being handed another base.
I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!
by Fire Slider on Sep 21, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Only when it counts, only when it counts
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Sure are. You gotta be no worse than 3 and 1 in the post season.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
gotta roll the dice sooner or later.
I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!
by Fire Slider on Sep 21, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willis strikes out the side. Let’s not hope that this leads to a D-Train resurgence.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I hope he doesn’t have a resurgence like Cliff Lee though.
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 21, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
wow. that’s grit, that right there.
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice work getting out of that jam.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 21, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CHW are winning it could be elimination day for the tribe.
by ClevelandCrazy29 on Sep 21, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Maybe they’ll catch the Whites Sox fixing games and disqualify them. Ever think of that?
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
by Fire Slider on Sep 21, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Ankiel might have been worse, if that’s possible. Blass was before my time.
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by Fire Slider on Sep 21, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Tigers should trade some more prospects for another D-Train. Preferably signing him to at least a 5 year contract
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe we can unload Zach Jackson on them?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 21, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice move giving away the Indians-Yankees Monday game free – it will make sure a lot of Indians fans attend.
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
What’s up with Grady? Tiger’s got his number?
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He seems to going feast or famine lately.
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what came first, the chicken or the deal?
by bewwolv on Sep 21, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh? Wha?
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, stupid commercial on the STO feed. If you aren’t getting STO, it wouldn’t make any sense.
by bewwolv on Sep 21, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday’s just lost its mind. It’s got Granderson with six called strikes. What’s goin’ on?
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
… these umpires these days …
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 21, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
isn’t that option b in the example?
by Gradyforpresident on Sep 21, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since when did Choo become a threat to steal?
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quite awhile ago – and that was in AA.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
What you disparaging Ryan “Wheels” Garko’s triple capable speed? I’m appalled!
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Victor!!! Now here comes that man again.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
You know, why can’t PEDroia charge Fausto?
Don't be stupid. PUT IN MELOAN.
by gte619n on Sep 21, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
scott lewis: strikeout pitcher
by Cap'n Snegiryov on Sep 21, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate everything about Edgar Renteria.
Sometimes I feel like he’s DET’s version of Ramon Vazquez but, you know… with actual talent.
Don't be stupid. PUT IN MELOAN.
by gte619n on Sep 21, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ouch – Edgar Renteria sucks against every other team but us. He’s been taking lessons from Juan Uribe,
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by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
You know something. I do like these uniforms.
by fleerdon on Sep 21, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone told me they had him on an inning count, which he has already surpassed.
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by gte619n on Sep 21, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great. Another edition of the Juan Rincon Adventure
by bewwolv on Sep 21, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s too bad this isn’t the kind of league with a first half winner and a second half winner to go to the postseason.
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m enjoying watching New England get pounded by Miami
by APV on Sep 21, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Treat him like a backup.
Don't be stupid. PUT IN MELOAN.
by gte619n on Sep 21, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grady – Grady – Grady – wherefore art thou Grady?
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Might as well put Gutierrez in for him and give him the rest of the day off.
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha. Hope he doesn’t have what I’ve had – I was a zombie for about three days.
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what the single game record for wild pitches by a team is
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, this is an awful game to watch, and the Indians are winning.
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not getting that game – I got the Bengals/Giants. Surprisingly, it’s tied.
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
That inning was way too long to have only scored once
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mujica? – Mujica? – I’ve heard that name somewhere before.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s amazing, actually, that with the stellar control Tigers pitching has had today that we don’t have a hit batter yet. I’m kind of rooting for the major league record here…
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Garko’s future is so bright he’s gotta wear shades.
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But he’s still not hitting for power, and that’s a requirement for a slow first baseman.
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Marte has two hits? What are the chances he gets lifted for a pinch-runner here?
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by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If 4 strikeouts is the golden sombrero, what’s 5 strikeouts?
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
There’s the hit by pitch we’ve been waiting for.
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Fair game. Sheffield’s gonna get to eat one his next time up.
by xrickx on Sep 21, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Hit the bull…
Don't be stupid. PUT IN MELOAN.
by gte619n on Sep 21, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many innings is that that the bases have been left loaded?
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meloan alarm!
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So numbers aside how did Lewis look? Just got in.
by JRontherim on Sep 21, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
btw, there’s been 3 5-strikeout games this year (two position players):
Pat Burrell
Ted Lilly
Geovany Soto
Last 6-strikeout game (in a 9-inning game) was Jim Thome in 2000.
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I’m falling in love with Jhonny Peralta.
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by gte619n on Sep 21, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he thinks he’s a triples hitter now
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow I don’t see that lasting to long . . .
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by Buckeye Brad on Sep 21, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tsk, tsk you’ve screwed up with your homynyms. Bad example for young Cleveland29.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ya got me, but then again I’m the illiterate engineer here.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Garko: Speedster.
Don't be stupid. PUT IN MELOAN.
by gte619n on Sep 21, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ordoñez just looks horrible in the field
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lazy horrible? or unskilled horrible?
by macasson on Sep 21, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Don’t be laughing at my boy Golden Wheels Garko.
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s just trying to pad his slugging stats.
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The answer to this question is ALWAYS yes.
Don't be stupid. PUT IN MELOAN.
by gte619n on Sep 21, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we only had somebody who could throw 100mph!
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i mean, i know that wedge is very much against hitting opponents, but sheff’s comments about victor and others are inflamatory.
by macasson on Sep 21, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sheff’s anger, in suggesting that he’s still a useful player so much so that teams must avoid his bat, is equally inflammatory.
by xrickx on Sep 21, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s not inflammatory, that’s just a comment that is not based in reality.
Don't be stupid. PUT IN MELOAN.
by gte619n on Sep 21, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
F-ing Mets/Braves/Brewers/etc
Don't be stupid. PUT IN MELOAN.
by gte619n on Sep 21, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is bizarro day in the NFL. Dolphins win, Raiders winning, Bengals driving to win against the Giants.
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not a bengals fan, but they should go for the win here.
by macasson on Sep 21, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So the question of the day: will the Indians outscore the Browns?
by Ryan on Sep 21, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez….I hope not!
Still an Ohio boy through and through!
by TribeLoverInNewYork on Sep 21, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh the Giants are gonna be mad next week!!
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by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barfield is melting before our very eyes.
by JRontherim on Sep 21, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tigers will have an interesting offseason. I’ve heard Illitch wants the payroll reduced. I’m not sure they could deal Mags or Guillen and patch the pitching staff enough to still be a contender. I do see them making a crazy bid for CC or KRod. Even when they suck, it’s easy to hate them.
by xrickx on Sep 21, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A 7-run lead is about right for putting in Juan Rincon.
Platooning with Jamey Carroll is not freedom. Free Andy Marte!
by woodsmeister on Sep 21, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to see Slocum at some point.
by JRontherim on Sep 21, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trying to create one of those cheap save opps for Jensen…
by xrickx on Sep 21, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 in a row against the Tiggies. Not bad
by Logodaedalus on Sep 21, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
being on this side of .500 makes me feel sad
by Gradyforpresident on Sep 21, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by vbc3 on Sep 21, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, talk about coincidences: I took advantage of the 25% to get me a Grady T-shirt. I don’t think the Hammy thing was an “additional” 25% off. You can breath easier.
by Voltaire on Sep 21, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Voltaire on Sep 21, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, also: I kinda sorta wanted to see history today, with Grady getting 6 K’s. Alas.
by Voltaire on Sep 21, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by vbc3 on Sep 21, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Me … got the "Grady In His Car" bobblehead. "
Unfrozen Caveman vbc3.
Mondays this fall on ABC.
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In Cliff we trust.
by vbc3 on Sep 22, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MELOAN?! NOW THAT’S INCONCEIVABLE.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Sep 21, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
by JRontherim on Sep 22, 2008 2:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sorry, but we have retired all obvious quotes from that movie. You have to come up with a non-obvious one.
by Jay on Sep 22, 2008 3:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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