Game Thread: February 25, 2009

I won’t get to watch this live, but there’s only one thing I need to say:

Let’s

Go

TRIBE!!!

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 10:14 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

Hey Turk, you can watch the game on indians.com and i know you dont actually work at work, so this should be no problem for you

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions

Crap, I actually do have a bunch of work to do today

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 11:26 AM EST up reply actions

so you have alot to do today but you are posting on LGT lol

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 11:27 AM EST up reply actions

DUDE

I’m going in to work soon. I thought I’d get more done at home, but that is false.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions

What you are not even at work yet! I hate you so much. At least I will be at home watching the game while you will still be at work. I guess it pays to be up at 5:30 every morning

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 11:31 AM EST up reply actions

Whatevs

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

Is this heaven?

No, its a fresh game thread…

by JK in CBus on Feb 25, 2009 10:17 AM EST reply actions 3 recs

Rec. Feels so good.

by tabler84 on Feb 25, 2009 11:22 AM EST up reply actions

I love a good game thread. It’s been way too long.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 25, 2009 10:24 AM EST reply actions

omg i forgot to dvr this.

/defenestrates

by emil minty on Feb 25, 2009 10:32 AM EST reply actions

Is it televised?

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 25, 2009 10:38 AM EST up reply actions

MLB Network @ 3pm. They’re picking up the STO feed.

by bogey021 on Feb 25, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions

Damn you, dish network.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 25, 2009 11:13 AM EST up reply actions

Dude … what were you thinking?

You are getting zero Indians games this year! Time to switch!

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions

I’ve still have Hammy on XM and have that set up at the computer so I can game thread. I’m good for now.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 25, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions

… it’s like Raskolnikov filibuster deoxymonohydroxinate

by mrich on Feb 25, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions

Isn’t the 5th starting spot for Laffey to lose, rather than someone to win?

by Toxicadam on Feb 25, 2009 10:40 AM EST reply actions

I think it is someone’s to win, but currently Laffey is in the lead

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 10:52 AM EST up reply actions

If you assume Pavano stays healthy until April

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 10:52 AM EST up reply actions

Call me crazy, I see Reyes as being just as iffy as Pavano, if not more.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions

Is Lee the only starter with no question marks going into the season? Is that where we are?

by NickFantana on Feb 25, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions

…yes?

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions

Yes.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions

Who brought the chips & dip?

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 10:51 AM EST reply actions

Day of fasting, you heathen

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 10:52 AM EST up reply actions

Too much caffeine this morning for me to fast. But if it is any consolation, I’m covered in enough dry-eraser board dust for it to look a lot like ash.

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 11:15 AM EST up reply actions

I was really just trying to set somebody up for a “Major League” quote anyway.

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions

oops…

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

we still don’t know the official food of 2009.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions

Someone has to eat that food during a regular season comeback for it to be official, no?

by NickFantana on Feb 25, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions

right. which is why we don’t know it yet.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions

yea… and we have to win.

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

No soup again. I’m still sick of soup from 2007.

by Fundamentals on Feb 25, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions

Over/under on posts in this gamethread before the first pitch: 200

by mrich on Feb 25, 2009 10:56 AM EST reply actions

under

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions

(14 comments/54 minutes)*232 minutes to go = 60 comments. Pick up the pace, people.

by FredOx on Feb 25, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions

I’m going over. In fact, I’m hoping for a new thread before the first pitch.

LGT!!!!!!!! I can’t believe it.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions

I can’t believe anyone took the under on this. I’d have put the over/under at about 350.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions

I figured, it’s been up for an hour…only about 20 comments…I’m an idiot.

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions

We were just getting warmed up.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions

yeah, really. people just weren’t in the right and proper spirit yet.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions

I’m still going over, then. It’s been a long winter for us.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions

I’d say it’s been about nine months long.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions

I will be about half an hour late to the thread, so I would like to say in advance:

Hey
hey
hey

LET’S
GO
TRIBE

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 11:05 AM EST reply actions

clap, clap, clap

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 25, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions

I should have the opportunity to watch a game at a normal time so really looking torward to this!! Come on….

by Luis (Tribe Fan in London) on Feb 25, 2009 11:10 AM EST reply actions

You’re getting the MLB Network?

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions

I’m very excited by this

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 11:15 AM EST reply actions

Me too. I realize that by the third inning or so it’s going to be boring as hell watching guys like Jordan Brown take their cuts against some Giants scrub, but still.. baseball!

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 25, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions

blech

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions

Aside from the pitchers, do we have any idea what the opening lineup will be?

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 11:16 AM EST reply actions

cleveland.com comes through:

Giants: RF Randy Winn, SS Edgar Renteria, 3B Pablo Sandoval, C Bengie Molina, 1B Travis Ishikawa, CF Aaron Rowand, LF Nate Schierholtz, 2B Emmanual Burris, DH Juan Uribe and LHP Tim Lincecum.

Indians: CF Grady Sizemore, 2B Mark DeRosa, SS Jhonny Peralta, C Victor Martinez, 1B Ryan Garko, LF Ben Francisco, 2B Jamey Carroll, DH Carlos Santana, RF Trevor Crowe and LHP Jeremy Sowers.

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 11:17 AM EST up reply actions

Santana…

/insert Homer Simpson ogling a donut

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions

I’ve heard of position battles, but this is taking it a bit far.

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs

at first i thought shop had to be in there with the 2 other catchers, but now I get it.

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions

I’m assuming that’s 3B for DeRosa.

Choo is gone for WBC and Haf isn’t game ready yet. Crowe and Santana get first shots to impress in their stead. Hopefully Carlos will get to don the mask – I doubt they’ll let Victor go the distance.

by mcrose on Feb 25, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions

Castro confirms 3B for DeRosa.

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 12:26 PM EST up reply actions

Does Crowe’s arm come close to playing in right?

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 11:31 AM EST up reply actions

Probably not without the rest of Crowe.

by FredOx on Feb 25, 2009 11:33 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

http://www.sadtrombone.com

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Feb 25, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions

hahaha oh god you should not have showed me this

by mrich on Feb 25, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

Instant Rim Shot is sooooo last year.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Feb 25, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions

i just now, for the first time, actually visited the website. i thought it was a non-existent site. wow.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions

Ditto.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Feb 25, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions

I guess we’re on our way to finding out.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Feb 25, 2009 11:33 AM EST up reply actions

2B Mark DeRosa, 2B Jamey Carroll

We got the shift on?

"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."

by sarcasmdave on Feb 25, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions

Sandoval = Dead pull

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions

no, silly – bonds is playing.

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions

I assume Castro will have that up before the game, but right now, no.

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 11:17 AM EST up reply actions

It will look like rays of sunshine piercing clouds of pure white while angels sing a euphoric chorus.

And Grady Sizemore.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 11:17 AM EST up reply actions

Aren’t you repeating yourself?

by Julie on Feb 25, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Are there people that can watch the game that will give updates? I’m at work and can’t watch.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Feb 25, 2009 11:19 AM EST reply actions

yes….working from home this afternoon

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 11:20 AM EST up reply actions

yes….“working from home” this afternoon

Fixed.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions

or,

“working” from home this afternoon

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions

I will be watching and providing updates as well

by Roger Dorn on Feb 25, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions

are you saying that gamethreads aren’t always about the game?

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions

It is a cold, day in cleveland, but the moment I hear Hammy’s voice today at 3:00 all of the cold will go away cuz i know that spring is coming! Lets go Tribe

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 11:28 AM EST reply actions

Yes, I plan on trying the watch-the-video-feed-but-listen-to-the-radio feature on MLB.TV, assuming it works for Spring games, which it probably won’t.

by FredOx on Feb 25, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions

There is a link from indians.com to watch or listen to the game, so i assume it will be working

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

There will be both audio and video but new this year on MLB.TV Premium is the ability to substitute the audio feed when watching the video. Not sure if that works yet, and it may depend on the new video player, which won’t be available for Spring games.

by FredOx on Feb 25, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions

Ohhh wow that is an amazing feature, excellent, thanks for that

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions

Why is it impossible to make cup-o-noodles without them exploding all over your microwave?

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 11:36 AM EST reply actions

Last time I checked putting a cover on something typically helped cut down on uncontrolled explosions in the microwave

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

Clearly you have not experienced the reality-warping that is D.C.

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions

omg someone just shot my cup-o-noodles!

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions

I’m gonna choke you on Friday

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions

I think this would be a fantastic question for Dr. Science (He Knows More Than You Do ©)

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Feb 25, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions

Cup-o-noodles will NOT be the food this year.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 25, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions

what was last year’s…? 2007 = soup, but…

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions

i don’t know if we had one. tried to live off soup’s coattails i think.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions

i’d like to put in early nominations for couscous, or hummus and pita bread.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions

i will second the notion for hummus as pita

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions

I know i have no say, but I like what Gfp is sayin’.

by I'd give my legs for Wegz on Feb 25, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions

or York Peppermint Patties

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions

or nut rolls.

by I'd give my legs for Wegz on Feb 25, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions

a great candy for the recession.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions

Anybody down for edamame?

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions

Yes

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions

I could get behind this.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 25, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions

No, nothing with “York” in the title. I don’t care if it’s a reference to New York or not. Come on, people.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions

ah, boo this

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions

I’m just sayin.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions

When do the concession stands open? I’m hungry.

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 11:44 AM EST reply actions

Don’t be so patronizing. I saw all your delicious food concoctions on Facebook.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 11:45 AM EST up reply actions

I’m thinking I might have to make a run to the store to pick up some sausages before the game this afternoon

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions

Brats. And Bertmans. It’s the only way.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions

No Bertmans (need to make a trip to Cleveland to re-stock)

/shame

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions

I’m heading up this weekend. If you want, I can grab you some and ship it. I’m certainly re-stocking for myself, so it won’t be any extra effort.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions

I appreciate the offer, but think a mustard pilgrimage to Cleveland might be necessary

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions

Haha, totally worth it

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions

Or buy online.

by FredOx on Feb 25, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions

oh my god. we’re in a game thread. in the year of the championship.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 11:53 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

i’ll give it to you, but that feels like fishing

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions

that is what they usually say, sadly.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions

Well at least you get the “I’ll give it to you” part. I wouldn’t complain.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

good point.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions

You should teach me how to fish.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions

it is a long and complicated process.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:05 PM EST up reply actions

I was always afraid to bait my own hooks.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions

To pass the time, I am constructing a 5-year depth chart in the style of the Annual for my fictional team.

/has achieved nerd nirvana

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 11:58 AM EST reply actions

you should see what my roommate does for his NL only team. i swear to god he can name every bullpen in the NL, from like 1-9 deep.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions

i should ~~mercy kill~~ meet your roommate

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions

WIsh I knew him before I drafted JJ Putz as a closer in my fantasy team…

by RD74 on Feb 25, 2009 12:12 PM EST up reply actions

Ramon Troncoso is going to be pretty good, but really no one should ever care about Royce Ring.

by I'd give my legs for Wegz on Feb 25, 2009 12:12 PM EST up reply actions

This is like that Dilbert cartoon … the one where he’s reading a book about how to cheat at a video game that’s virtual golf.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions

Moral so far: I need more depth in the low minors. And pitching.

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions

You can’t use page 44 as a yardstick for this. The Indians have absurd low-minors pitching right now.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions

I’m not comparing them to the Indians, actually, just looking at what I’d like my organization to have. Below AA, I’ve got one position prospect worth caring about. That’s obviously not ideal.

I do have three position players reading to break into the bigs sometime during the upcoming season (2010), and all should be stars, so that’s nice. But below that…almost nada.

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions

I’ve got one amazing Hi-A pitching prospect and some AAAA guys, and that’s it.

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions

which team do you run again?

by hans on Feb 25, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

Coal Sox. And you’re the Dinosaurs, right?

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions

oh yes, the coal sox. yeah the dinos I am.

by hans on Feb 25, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions

“I’m reading the chapter about driving the little cart”

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions

I just loaded the site, saw a gamethread posted at 10 AM that already has 78 comments. Nice work everyone.

by NickFantana on Feb 25, 2009 12:02 PM EST reply actions

rabble rabble

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 12:04 PM EST up reply actions

i got here way late.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions

The best part of watching it on MLB network is being kept abreast with all the latest Manny rumors scrolling along the bottom of the screen

by c9kay32 on Feb 25, 2009 12:11 PM EST reply actions

Also available for the Tribe: LHP Zach Jackson, LHP Rafael Perez, RHP Ed Mujica, RHP Vinnie Chulk, RHP Matt Herges, RHP Jack Cassel and RHP Tomo Ohka.

From Castro.

by NickFantana on Feb 25, 2009 12:14 PM EST reply actions

shutout

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I’m most excited about Sowers and Mujica, personally.

by NickFantana on Feb 25, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions

It’s The Year of Sowers™

by Toxicadam on Feb 25, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions

So, pretty soon there should be a fan club when he pitches with a banner proclaiming themselves the Sowers Patch Kids?

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Feb 25, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Say, why isn’t Droobs starting? Is he in the doghouse already?

by RD74 on Feb 25, 2009 12:14 PM EST reply actions

For any of you Northern California based LGTers (LGTites?) interested in celebrating the return of baseball, I will be watching the game at McCovey’s in Walnut Creek at the bar throwing down mid-day Anchor Steams and eating disgustingly over-garlicked fries.

Also – Lincecum is slated to throw 25 pitches for the Giants per Brian Sabaen’s radio interview this morning – so he won’t get out of the first inning.

by Fredward on Feb 25, 2009 12:18 PM EST reply actions

mid-day Anchor Steams

is there a better kind?

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions

god that sounds good

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions

Off to a meeting – keep the home fire burning

by APV on Feb 25, 2009 12:20 PM EST reply actions

will do our best

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions

disgustingly over-garlicked fries

Even better

Stuart Dean

by stuart dean on Feb 25, 2009 12:26 PM EST reply actions

Okay, fess up … who’s already hammered?

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 12:38 PM EST reply actions

innocent

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions

i’m serious!

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks for reminding me I fail at life.

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions

wait, you’re drunk already?

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions

No, I’m not.

/cries

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions

if being hammered’s wrong, I don’t wanna be right.

by Fredward on Feb 25, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions

9:46 a.m.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 12:47 PM EST up reply actions

Is this a… what day is this?

by Fredward on Feb 25, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Well, I do work sir, so if you don’t mind…

by mrich on Feb 25, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions

I know this is a baseball blog, but is anyone else excited as me that Tiger is gonna be back on the greens today?

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 12:46 PM EST reply actions

no

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I’m not a big fan of matchplay or corporate tournaments. But I love watching the majors on a Sunday. I’ll be excited then.

by Toxicadam on Feb 25, 2009 12:49 PM EST up reply actions

I can’t honestly say I am a golf fan, just a tiger “honk”

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions

I think it’s fair to say that most folks just don’t care. But if anything, an Indians fan site should be Jack Nicklaus territory.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

Ben Curtis?

I refuse to ever root for a team that routinely does the MVP chant for opposing players.

by TheVanillaGorilla on Feb 25, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

Not a huge golf fan, but I always root for Ben Curtis. He’s from near my hometown and know people that know him.

by ClarkM on Feb 25, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

Where is he from? All i ever knew was “cleveland”.

I refuse to ever root for a team that routinely does the MVP chant for opposing players.

by TheVanillaGorilla on Feb 25, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

Ben’s from Ostrander. Went to Kent State.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Feb 25, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions

Ostrander, a little town north of Delaware.

by ClarkM on Feb 25, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions

Interesting. Thanks to both of you.

I refuse to ever root for a team that routinely does the MVP chant for opposing players.

by TheVanillaGorilla on Feb 25, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions

One of my cousin’s dated Ben.

by jhon on Feb 25, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions

Really? Given the penchant for drinking, I’d have guess Jon Daly.

Too soon?

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions

Just interested to see if anyone cared

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions

My favorite golfers ever are Nicklaus, Payne Stewart, and Hale Irwin. Unfortunately, none of them play anymore

by Roger Dorn on Feb 25, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

What is this “golf?”

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 25, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions

Tiger? The Brady Bunch dog?

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions

I’m with you.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 25, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions

Dude. Golf.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions

someone must have made it to work

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah. I’ve realized that my actually work efficiency is close to zero no matter where I am.

I’ve been sitting on this paper for 6+ months that, if I finished it, could open a lot of doors for me. But I just can’t bring myself to care.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions

You can care after the game is over, Turk.

I, on the other hand, have to teach during the game. I don’t understand why professors can’t get subs like other teachers.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions

After six months of procrastination, my boss and I finally set a deadline. Of course, it’s tomorrow, and tomorrow is taken up by meetings. I tried to get work done at home this morning, but then I saw the gamethread was up.

I hate it.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, I’ve been there. I feel your pain. At least it’s not Game 7 of the WS, today.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions

That would be better, though. Any boss with a heart could forgive you for missing deadline for that.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions

I was teaching at night during the ’95 playoffs and WS, before I had tenure, and before DVRs. It was brutal.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions

Wow

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions

did i mention you are the worst! Ohh and I am gonna be getting the Beer Battered Cod dinner at BBE

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions

Cod? Terrible.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions

ahh well, it will be good, it comes with blue cheese cole slaw and cajun tarter sauce

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions

Since when are you a Catholic?

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions

I really want to be supportive of natalie, it wont hurt me to eat fish, I love fish

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

Lame dude. I hope I never get married.

Shouldn’t be hard to fulfill that.

Is she coming up to see us or what?

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions

Ah, a kindred soul.

I refuse to ever root for a team that routinely does the MVP chant for opposing players.

by TheVanillaGorilla on Feb 25, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions

Actually, I think Dude Golf would have potential. I can hear Verne Lundquist now:

“The Dude abides about 70 yards from the green and he prepares to strike the ball with a mellowing wedge.”

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Feb 25, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions

you’d have a lot more luck getting an EPL discussion going.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions

For some reason. At least golf is relatively entertaining.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions

oooooooh

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 12:56 PM EST up reply actions

Sorry man, I gave soccer its fair shake. Watched the World Cup in Tashkent, watched the Champions League cup in ‘06… lots of matches…. tried to care… just couldn’t find it in me.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions

yes.

less excited robert karlsson conceding two of the first three holes in his first-round matchup.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Feb 25, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions

Rec.

by Fredward on Feb 25, 2009 12:49 PM EST reply actions

You think you know. But you have no idea.

2009: Year of the Jhonny.

by afh4 on Feb 25, 2009 1:01 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

MVP

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions

This is a good idea:

Who is everyone’s pick for breakout Tribe star this year, based on gut alone?

I’m calling Shoppach: 35 hr, 260./340/.600

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions

Sowers: 15 W, 3.50 ERA

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

That’s a little optimistic. I say 13 wins and a 4.10 ERA

by Toxicadam on Feb 25, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

Based on gut alone, it has to be Fausto.

by cleveland teamer on Feb 25, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

dude. 2007?

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, I know, just wanted to refer to his gut

by cleveland teamer on Feb 25, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions

ahhh

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions

Choo Choo plus citizenship in September.

by cclemens31 on Feb 25, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions

Yes, this is my serious answer

by cleveland teamer on Feb 25, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions

wasn’t his breakout last year? this year would just be maintaining his star?

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions

08- breakout, 09- gets the star added.

by cclemens31 on Feb 25, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions

Asdrubal becomes an All-Star

by JK in CBus on Feb 25, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions

Reyes- 183 IP, ~4 ERA

I refuse to ever root for a team that routinely does the MVP chant for opposing players.

by TheVanillaGorilla on Feb 25, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

I was trying really hard to say Pavano would be real good this year, and he might, but I can’t make that claim. His walk rates are good, though.

by I'd give my legs for Wegz on Feb 25, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions

MVP. MVP.

Wish I could see this, and goof around all afternoon.

Just dropping by to get my name out there, ya know.

I think today’s starting lineup looks kind of good. It certainly does alongside the Giants’

by jhon on Feb 25, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions

I really think he might be an MVP candidate. He’s got an incredible skill set and he looks so damn happy in all the photos.

Age 27!

by afh4 on Feb 25, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t think voters would ever give the proper respect for Jhonny unless his numbers were far and away better than everyone else

by Roger Dorn on Feb 25, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions

I can’t wait ’til I turn 27. I expect big things.

He’s been an MVP candidate before. If he can rachet it up to a ~900 ops, he can get there again.

And A-Rod’s not gonna get it this year, no matter what he does. That opens up the field a lot.

Yeah, I am a big Jhonny fan.

by jhon on Feb 25, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions

I can’t wait ’til I turn 27. I expect big things.

ooooh i never thought of it this way. i have renewed hope for my life.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions

Money. Cash. Girls.

by jhon on Feb 25, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Almost a Jay-Z song there.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions

ATOM.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

Could he be better than his 2005 season?

by Roger Dorn on Feb 25, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

2 hours till first pitch

by Soko on Feb 25, 2009 1:02 PM EST reply actions

Something a friend linked me to to kill the time. Thought it might be appropriate here.

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 1:03 PM EST reply actions

Classic baseball is on right now, Yankees/Tigers in 1976: http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/DET/DET197606280.shtml . Fidrych on the mound for the Tigers — the announcers already mentioning that he likes to talk to the ball & whatnot.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 25, 2009 1:04 PM EST reply actions

Oooo, Ron LeFlore.

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions

Oscar Gamble!

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 25, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

Considering the new partnership with Yahoo, it’s good thing Omar is no longer on the Giants.

by SanD on Feb 25, 2009 1:08 PM EST reply actions

Is Omar the Brady Bunch’s dog?

by afh4 on Feb 25, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

Okay … that was not cool.

There is no profanity on this site.

If there’s an extreme emotional moment in a game, that leads to profanity in a Game Thread, we may turn a blind eye.

But profanity is not allowed on this site.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 1:15 PM EST reply actions

Yea, I got out of class, saw gamethread and got excited. Boo me.

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions

It was funny for the 30 seconds it was up. We’re all a little excited, today.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

immediately after i did it, i realized my autorefresh wasn’t working — and i knew once i finished Z’ing thru the rest and refreshed myself it wouldn’t be there.

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions

May I suggest some profanity substitutes (name the TV shows!):

Crickets!

or

Mother father Chinese dentist!

by cleveland teamer on Feb 25, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions

we’re over 200.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 1:18 PM EST reply actions

Just practicing for when we count down magic numbers in the late summer/early fall.

by FredOx on Feb 25, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions

I believe the magic number is at 162 as of today, still.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions

163. Ties suck.

by FredOx on Feb 25, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

OK, you got me.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions

and 30 games into the season: 102.

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

oh yeah.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

Not sure which DVR recording my fiance will be more confused by: a spring training baseball game or the Vivid-based reality show on Showtime.

And the Tribe is a -125 favorite. Bookmakers already showing Santana’s bat some respect!

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Feb 25, 2009 1:20 PM EST reply actions

a spring training baseball game or the Vivid-based reality show on Showtime.

Gotta be the latter.

by Fredward on Feb 25, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions

Blockquote fail following my earlier “reply” fail. Still in spring training form.

by Fredward on Feb 25, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions

New over/under….second game thread by game start?

by Roger Dorn on Feb 25, 2009 1:25 PM EST reply actions

how is this an over/under question? but i’d say, potentially so.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions

Over would be yes to a second game thread. Under would be no

by Roger Dorn on Feb 25, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions

shouldn’t there be #s involved?

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions

technically yes, but you are living in my world now, jake

by Roger Dorn on Feb 25, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

this picture amuses me for some reason

by Roger Dorn on Feb 25, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

because there’s no lasers behind him?

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions

where are you finding all of these? I saw turk’s post but only saw 3 photos at the link.

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions

search yahoo sports for indians

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions

Click me.

by FredOx on Feb 25, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions

/ascends to heaven

"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay

by Voltaire on Feb 25, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions

Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge reacts to reporters’ questions about Andy Marte still loitering around the clubhouse during a news conference following spring training baseball workouts Monday, Feb 23, 2009, in Goodyear, Ariz.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Feb 25, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs

rec

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions

So the over/under is “the number that exists in Jay’s brain wherein he declares ‘enough, you scalawags, be gone with ye!’”

by FredOx on Feb 25, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

yes

by Roger Dorn on Feb 25, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

i’ll go with 67% yes.

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions

I am very pessimistic about Sowers this year. He’s pretty far behind Lewis and Huff, I would think.

by ClarkM on Feb 25, 2009 1:28 PM EST reply actions

I’ve forgotten how awesome it is to open a new window, then when switching back to this one, having 5 new comments to read.

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:28 PM EST reply actions

I love baseball

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 25, 2009 1:29 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

I’m gone for an hour and a half and I’m greeted by 145 new messages… for a spring training game. Started by Trevor Crowe.

This season is going to be something

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Feb 25, 2009 1:29 PM EST reply actions

You gamethreading: Cursebuster.

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

last season was something too. lets hope this season is something like that.

by oaksterdam on Feb 25, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

i meant lets hope this season is NOTHING like that

by oaksterdam on Feb 25, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

understood

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 25, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions

flag?

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

by westbrook on Feb 25, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

You know how excited I am? I taped the pre-show and post-show of the game today. The pre-game show was supposed to have a walk through of the Goodyear compound and the post show will have Shapiro.

by Toxicadam on Feb 25, 2009 1:30 PM EST reply actions