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Do we still have the 75 word requirement? Let's Go Tribe. Let's Go Tribe.

Do we still have the 75 word requirement? Let's Go Tribe. Let's Go Tribe.

Do we still have the 75 word requirement? Let's Go Tribe. Let's Go Tribe.

Do we still have the 75 word requirement? Let's Go Tribe. Let's Go Tribe.

Do we still have the 75 word requirement? Let's Go Tribe. Let's Go Tribe.

Do we still have the 75 word requirement? Let's Go Tribe. Let's Go Tribe.

Do we still have the 75 word requirement?

Do we still have the 75 word requirement?

Do we still have the 75 word requirement?

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Lopez singled, someone flied out, Lopez was caught stealing Shoppach-Droobs, then someone got out. Somehow. Indians coming to bat.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Third out was, of course, a ground ball.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Feb 26, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

THANKS GFP!

by Ryan Kelsey on Feb 26, 2009 3:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Grady grounds out, first base unassisted.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa strikes out swinging

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Shoppach pops up to first. 2nd inning time.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Did anyone else have trouble loading the site in the 15 minutes around the game’s start time? Are we in bandwidth trouble?

by NickFantana on Feb 26, 2009 3:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I couldn’t get to the site. It might not have anything to do with bandwidth though.

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just my xenophobic fear, my apologies.

by NickFantana on Feb 26, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yahoo did nothing wrong

I’m going lower caps on this one

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lower caps? lower case? I’m losing my mind here

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, Matt LaPorta.

Actually I blame Laffey for that one. Shoulda gotten the ground ball.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Feb 26, 2009 3:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LaPorta misplayed a ball in LF. Should ahve been caught. Might have been lost in the sun or miscommunication between Matt and Grady. Gift double for Conor Jackson

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Castro in the radio booth.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Much deeper voice than I expected. I don’t know why.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Matt Williams in the TV booth. Still reminds me of Michael Chiklis.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

So homers are common in AZ, but not for the Tribe. And fly balls are hard to pick up in the desert sun, but only for the Tribe.

The things you learn from STO.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 3:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

what’s a guy got to do to get a game thread around here?

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Feb 26, 2009 3:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Pedro would have caught that.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 3:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Dohf! Error on Laffey receiving the ball at first.

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 3:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

So. Conor Jackson gets to second on an awful looking error, and scores on an awful looking error.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Feb 26, 2009 3:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The fielding in this game reminds me of a spring training game.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Guess that’s why they play these games.

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Feb 26, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

my game thread is not uploading new comments for me. roar.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

here we go. Safari to the rescue.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Pedro wouldn’t have gotten that DP ball.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 3:28 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

We should just put a runner on first at the start of every ARI inning so Laffey can practice getting GIDPs.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

castro thinks Laffey is the guy for 5th starter

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I tend to agree with Castro, until proven wrong.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Feb 26, 2009 5:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

tony clark walks. bah.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

castro reference’s laffey’s work in game 6

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

laffey gets the K!

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Is Castro in the radio booth or something? Matt Williams is on TV right now.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 3:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

beau mills

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

mills grounds out

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

antonetti in the radio booth next inning

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BOMB FOR LAPORTA

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 3:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LAPORTA!

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LaPorta Bomb!!!!!!

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

There’s something about seeing Mills-Laporta batting back-to-back that I really like.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The birth of an era

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Laporta is LaBomba

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 3:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Has this been suggested before? This should clearly be his nickname

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

really? I didn’t even intend it as such.

we’ll have to release it to the masses and see if it sticks

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Carsten who?

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Feb 26, 2009 3:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

There is room on my LaPorta brought up in April bandwagon if anyone wants to hop on

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 3:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

…and play where?! LF?

by Toxicadam on Feb 26, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

How was Laffey? And who was responsible for the unearned run?

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 3:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Laffey muffed a catch while covering first base. Otherwise got a couple nice ground balls.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Laffey was responsible for his own unearned run, with an assist from LaPorta. Connor Jackson hit what was apparently a catchable flyball to left field that was dropped for a “double” then Mills fielded a grounder & flipped to Laffey, who whiffed on it which let Jackson score.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

To be fair, Mills did more than flip it. Laffey seemed surprised by the velocity. Still should have grabbed it.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody know what the deal is with the radio? Normal Tribe radio commercials, effects and on-air plugs, but I have no idea who the guy in the booth is.

by Pronktastic on Feb 26, 2009 3:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

it’s mlb.com’s radio crew

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Castro: Jim Rosenhaus, who celebrated his 45th birthday in style at McGrath’s Fish House last night, will call the game.

by cclemens31 on Feb 26, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I wrote a sweet review for the annual, and then when I submitted the website froze up and I lost it without it getting posted

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 3:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LAPORTA!!!!

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

sorry i had to make some tea

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering if I was about to see a Bo Jacksonesque wall-walk or something.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Shelton’s in the TV booth. “Excited” about Hafner. Balls coming off the bat well, driving it the other way.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 3:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Man, I keep trying to temper my expectations for Hafner, but there’s definitely a part of me that’s hoping he’ll hit 35 or so bombs for us this year.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

why would there be a part of you not hoping for that?

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I guess I should say there’s a large part of me hoping for that, while I realize I should probably lower my expectations & figure he’s probably going to play for 2 weeks in April & then we get to spend the rest of the season hearing about what percent his shoulder’s at.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just used the phrase “this year, next year or the year after” when talking about Laporta/Mills/Head.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Miller is pitching today, right?

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

My Gameday Audio isn’t working

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

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 26, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I have to re-click the audio link every few minutes because the feed craps out

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Mine just acted like it was the start of the game

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

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 26, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

This reminds me of the nats game i saw when Jesus Colome was pitching to Jesus Flores

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

legit lol when Z brought up a pic of Jesus.

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

by westbrook on Feb 26, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

do we start over when the game comes on mlb network? i am not digging this non-Hammy broadcast

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

2-1 Indians, RBI single for Grady

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 3:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Antonetti talking Weglarz on the radio

by Pronktastic on Feb 26, 2009 3:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

please tell if anything of note.

by Ryan Kelsey on Feb 26, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

he’s big

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing of earth-shattering. They talked a while about him but mostly stuff we already know.

Says they aren’t worried about the lack of home runs because his power is very projectible. Talked about strike zone judgement and how that has them excited. Said that he is a work in progress in the field.

And as APV mentioned, they marveled at his size. First thing mentioned, actually.

by Pronktastic on Feb 26, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Willis now in the TV booth, describing Fausto as very good, very impressive this winter. I’m a little giddy with irrational exuberance this afternoon.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 3:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Also good things to say on Pavano.

by NickFantana on Feb 26, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

On the ESPN bottom line ticker thing, it was listing the top 3 regressing players for fantasy at each position. It was listing mostly logical players, guys like Tejada. Then under pitching, it had Carmona. I was almost offended. Then I remembered it was ESPN.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

do they actually mean regressing? or do they mean trending down?

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, if Carmona regresses to his mean, won’t he be better?

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

So Saturday we get both 2009 CYA winner Fausto Carmona and Pavano, and I’ll miss the game taking the kids to the theatre.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 3:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I’m getting the feeling we’re going to get more production out of the #2 spot this year

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa holla

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

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 26, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Through 2 games, I like Mark DeRosa a lot.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

So DeRosa is pretty great

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

When did DeRosa get this power? Can he give tips to Hafner?

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa hits an almost-HR double.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Just a perfect fit for the 2 hole. Watches pitches, makes contact, can hit for power, solid OBP

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Shoppach with a sac fly to score Grady from third.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 4:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sac Fly, 3-1

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa’s going to hit 65 hrs this year

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

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 26, 2009 4:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

1.5 ÷ 2 * 162 = 121.5

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

by westbrook on Feb 26, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Mills singles to right, 4-1.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 4:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Beau Mills sick

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 4:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HOLY GOD MY THROAT IS CURED. MILLS

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Beau Mills makes me feel like a natural woman.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:02 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

This for an RBI single. Imagine what happens if he goes deep.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Mmmmhmmmm

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

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 26, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

that would be over doing it- it would make him feel like a whore.

by Ryan Kelsey on Feb 26, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Someone has to fill in for Fasano.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Rich Rundles in for the Tribe.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 4:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

can we start over with the mlb network broadcast?

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 4:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Boo Rundles sucks

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

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 26, 2009 4:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

oo- I think there is a nickname in there. “Boo Rundles”

by Ryan Kelsey on Feb 26, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

+1 on this

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Feb 26, 2009 5:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Few hits & an error on Head allow a couple of runs to score for the D-Backs, 4-3 Tribe.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 4:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hahaha laporta is so gangsta

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

“Here’s a pitch from Rundles” – doesn’t inspire much confidence. It’s hard to say “Rundles” with a lot of authority.

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 4:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

why is mark reynolds stealing bases

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

droobs trying the decoy on reynolds. i love him.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

anyone else see the NBA is looking to borrow $175M to help teams?

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If it’s just a loan, I don’t think it’s a big deal. For large corporations, a 175M loan is pretty small

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 4:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think I’m developing a mancrush on DeRosa.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

oh yeah. dude is awesome.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What’d he do?

by Ryan Kelsey on Feb 26, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing spectacular, just a strong throw from third. More of a general statement.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Slick glove

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think I’m going to like Mark DeRosa

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I am here.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Is Droobs sporting a different necklace?

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

oh snap

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Looks the same to me

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

No, I don’t think Merchan is in the utility race, Underwood.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

thats pretty funny

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Barfield would literally have to fart in Wedge’s cereal for a week straight to lose the job to Merchan.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

what about carroll?

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Michael Vick style.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

JAMIE CAROL IS IN JAIL?

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

by westbrook on Feb 26, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Damaso Espino! I love spring training.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 4:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Espino is one of the five best Damasos in baseball history.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Espino seemed genuinely surprised by that.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sizemore is an RBI machine.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 4:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This is more like it.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Dude GFP

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

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 26, 2009 4:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yah i gotta write you an email

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

illness got in the way

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, more job openings announced today

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

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 26, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

oh snaps

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

There are, as far as I know, at least three positions open. Though two require a security clearance. But there are possibilities still, long story…

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

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 26, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

/eyes light up

by Ryan Kelsey on Feb 26, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

This just looks beautiful. A baseball game.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I love Grady. SB.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

YOU SUCK, DEROSA

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Oh, Mark.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LaPorta’s blast is coming up on MLB Network for anyone with access to it right now

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 4:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

can’t believe i missed that

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Mills is up right now and LaPorta right after

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i can barely speak but i still yelled LAPORTAAAAAAAAAA

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It makes me so happy to watch baseball again.

by ahowie on Feb 26, 2009 4:31 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

I don’t care what anyone says about the ineffectiveness of stolen bases. I want Grady to steal every time he gets on base.

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

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 26, 2009 4:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Stolen bases are incredibly effective if you do it successfully

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 4:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

this is true

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah isn’t it worth it for most situations if the player is >75% or so

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, there’s 33% of Shoppach’s ABs.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wait how did we score 3 more

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Grady RBI single, someone had a ground-rule double…

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Espino, for what it’s worth

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

IT’S TIM BELCHER!

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Just for the record.

Sizemore, CF
Derosa, 3B
Shoppach, C
Mills, 1B
LaBron, LF
Head, RF
Cabrera, 2B
Merchan, SS
Espino, DH

Haren vs.-ish Laffey

I'll regress to my career numbers if you do too!

by Fire Slider on Feb 26, 2009 4:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I like the idea that we’re going to have dueling gamethreads here, one an hour ahead of the other.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 4:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It is no surprise that GFP is part of both.

by Ryan Kelsey on Feb 26, 2009 4:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

confusing, though, for someone that has no audio and no video

by Ryan Kelsey on Feb 26, 2009 4:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The LaPorta home run was nice

I can kind of see what Keith Law is saying when he analyzed Beau Mills swing, he kind of chops at the baseball

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

that was well-hit

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i am captivated by this vp’s voice

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Dang. Run scores on a single.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Is Tony Graffanino healthy right now?

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not paying attention, who’s pitching for the Tribe?

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 4:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Cool, I won’t get too worked up by him pitching poorly because he’s AAA-fodder anyway.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Jack Cassel

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

this is a massive time machine

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

great leaping catch at the wall

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

…and by leaping he means hopping about a foot in the air.

Still a really nice catch though.

by ahowie on Feb 26, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Aww c’mon, let me have my irrational exuberance.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

’tis yours

by ahowie on Feb 26, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Best part – discussion about how it’s easier for LaPorta to pick the ball up in LF than it was for LaPorta to pick the ball up in LF.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LaPorta is pitching?

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

eventually

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I just jumped on the April bandwagon, fwiw. He is also a gold-glove LF, that one catch has told me.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

oh god i am giggling

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

1: the best sample size

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’ve decided to go by the smallest sample sizes possible. Clearly Cassel is destined to be our next Cy Young winner after that last strike he threw.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 4:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

and Marte doesn’t deserve any playing time in Buffalo

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Not unless he gets traded.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

it is evident he is not a stiff.

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 4:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, what a catch by LaPorta

by ahowie on Feb 26, 2009 4:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Mr. Weglarz!

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap, no way that was a strike. Cassel’s reputation got him that call.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If we put the franchise tag on him, we might be able to get something back in a trade

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

like a first round pick or something? And months after we trade him THE FRANCHISE will be on the field? Like CC deciding he hates NY?

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

by westbrook on Feb 26, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Mills/LaPorta/Head coming up. Good part of the lineup.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Can it really be a “pop-up” if the left-fielder catches it at his normal depth?

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That’s Beau Mills power for you.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i prefer this interpretation

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

So that was both stupid and awesome. LaPorta with a fun double.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LaPorta’s ridiculosity prevents the GIDP.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

it is evident i am stiff

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I’m predicting the cycle for LaPorta today.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i’m gonna fight mediacom. seriously.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Some woman creepily checking out Asdrubal from the crowd.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They have a good defensive 2B named Roberts?

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Should I revise the bandwagon to be LaPorta for opening day LF?

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i am still holding out

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Valbuena at 2B, Grafannino at 3B, Torregas C, Barfield in CF

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ooooh. wait

barfield?

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 4:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

hells yeah

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Josh or Jesse?

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

hahahha He seemed literally disgusted that Cassel is still pitching.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I want every ball to be hit to CF this inning

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

how will barfield react when valbuena calls him off?

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa is becoming awesomer by the minute.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

agreed. he’s fun to listen to

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Taking about Choo’s Unbelievable Power.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Watching Willis on MLB Network now. The game is on 1-hour tape delay (subject to blackout).

Waiting for the rest of the rally.

by palcal on Feb 26, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What the heck is up with all these bloop hits.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yes, if he keeps this up Cassell won’t be pitching in the second regular season game.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 5:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Marky Mark talking big of Choo.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

and being very honest about his own career

- “When I was called up in ‘98 I wasn’t ready.”
- “When I got a chance to be the everyday 3B in ’04 with the Braves I fell on my face and Chipper moved back from the outfield.”

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i think it’s because he knew he was just keeping marte’s spot warm for him.

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Genuinely giddy about hitting between Grady and Third Hitter in the Lineup to be Named Later.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That was…fun.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

“Jordan Brown lost it in the sun or lost it in the sky, or something.”

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 5:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Roberts, 2B? That’s confusing.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Huzzah. Pickoff.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Barfield did not look that fast tracking that ball. Thoughts?

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I prefer Grady.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Dang it. 7-7 tie.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

single up the middle, valbuena (reasonably) couldn’t get to it. Cassel knocked out of the game.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Cassel < Not Suck

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I’m predicting Torregas-Cassell-Graffanino-Barfield is not a likely center of the diamond combination.

by FredOx on Feb 26, 2009 5:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It’s Tomo Ohka!

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

So it seems Shaw was right and Castro was wrong regarding the pitchers for today. Wonder if something changed for them to be different.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You didn’t hear? Adam Miller has a blister….

::ducks::

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I am still surprised about things I should know better about, thus far….Barfield in center, La Porta > suck, etc.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Feb 26, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

eeeeeeeeee. Our leading UTIL candidate gets hit.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wegz is in?

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yes. And he GIDP.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

he gidp’ed? sad

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

mr. weglarz on deck

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Underwood is comparing him to Stephen Head.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

only in completely superficial ways

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

it still seems so pointless. Victor and Asdrubal are both switch-hitters! OMG they’re so similar.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it is pointless.

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Underwood seems to love Head

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I love how understated this is

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Is it pronounced WEG-lurz or WEG-larze? I assumed the former

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 5:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ha, nice. Ball stuck in 1B glove lets Barfield steal 2B.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Tony Grafannino is a BB machine!

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wyatt Torregas with the go-ahead RBI!

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I feel so lonely. No-one else wants to watch Jordan Brown hit?

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

im eating cheese

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We’re all speechless with excitement.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

9-7 on a WP

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Graffanino has Casey Blake-esque grit.

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Did anyone notice this blurb from Castro the other day

Michael Brantley is not on that BA list, but he probably should be. Because of his build, his maturity, his skills and the fact that he’s only 21 and still improving, some higher-ups around here are starting to think he might be the best player the Indians acquired last summer.

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

people say lots of things. Mujica looked nasty in BP. I just write these sort of comments off

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

dude it’s the second game. you gotta be all about these right now.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I treat the bad blurbs with a grain of salt like Volty, but get overexcited about positive comments

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’d rather watch LaPorta go long.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

good thing Head isn’t in LaPorta’s situation, or that woulda been nasty.

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

by westbrook on Feb 26, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

uh oh. uh oh. uh oh.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m beginning to think Tomo Ohka is not the solution.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

SSS, dude. He’s as good as we think.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He’s as good as we think.

Yeah, that’s the problem.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome, and nice avatar. It’s been so long since we’ve had someone join first in a gamethread!

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

thanks, I’ve read Diatribe for awhile and saw Paul was writing some in the Indians Annual book, now I’m hooked on this site too

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The two sites I read for Indians analysis as well

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

you won’t need a third.

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

worst part about friday’s in Lent

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

How much listerine would it take to swallow for it to be dangerous?

by JRontherim on Feb 26, 2009 5:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

if you have to ask that question it was probably too much

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

making sure the rope isn’t too long?

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Weeeeee they are scoring runs against us.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I like how the announcers are completely ignoring the game action.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Underwood just said “Astros might take the lead here!” And yes, he was describing this game. HE JUST SAID IT AGAIN

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I swear this wasn’t here when I posted….

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

heh, i’m sure. timestamp ftw

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

score board is wild!!

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Apparently the Astros might take the lead right here.

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The Astros have scored three times.

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he means the Castros?

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

by westbrook on Feb 26, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i can’t believe this VP is still in the radio booth

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 5:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

is this how tall Carlos Santana is? I believe it.

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Did you know he has a blue ox, too?

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

keep talking about blankets and the little guys thz

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 5:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hmm, Barfield looked fast and played that well.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

man, the TV is ahead of the gameday audio

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I had visions of Grady catching it against the wall, then I realized it was Barfield. Didn’t play it too badly though, I’ll give him credit for that.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, play Barfield and Garko in LF is nuts, but anything to get Delucchi off the roster..
Glad he’s doing OK

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Time machine for those watching it an hour behind: Tomo Ohka is going to be terrible.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 5:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hahhahahahahaha

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

and then he’ll get worse.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

part of me wants to believe you

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus Merchan.

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

in the mix for the utility role. a dark horse, but in the mix.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

/Underwood

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The Astros appear to be increasing their lead.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That’s the San Diego team, right?

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i actually would pick gimenez

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, sorry, I was just cursing at the game.

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice. I just got notice that there’s a water main break for my area and I should not use any water until further notice.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I bet that makes you feel really thirsty

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

it makes me feel glad i took a shower two hours ago

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

At least you don’t live in southern AZ where it’s 87 with 5% humidity in February

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i just poured some out and refilled my glass, took one sip, then dumped it out angain twice. because i can.

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Near Case? I am sitting in class drinking water right now…..

by bewwolv on Feb 26, 2009 6:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes. At Case.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yikes. Done with that.

by bewwolv on Feb 26, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What class is going on right now? A lab or an English?

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Part-time MBA program. Systems class.

LGT saves lives.

by bewwolv on Feb 26, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

LGT saves lives.

Could you imagine the looks you’d get if you said to someone else drinking some of it… “hey, i just read that you shouldn’t be doing that”

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

by westbrook on Feb 26, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I actually did. Confusion ensued.

by bewwolv on Feb 26, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarloos!

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Chris Gimenez did not look so awesome in LF

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

gym un ez

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Valgood time.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i am not paying attention anymore

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Missouri, I think?

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Valgood!

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 5:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This is not a time machine, I’m just happy to see him.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

whatd he do

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

this is a really hot reference.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 5:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I love our long and storied history of ripping off MIF players from the Mariners.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

its a lot of fun

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

MLB Network interview with DeRosa…swoon

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 5:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

He’s a master of the Nuke Laloosh phrases

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

love the mention of “Choo’s unbelievable power” though

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

wait … deja vu

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I flashed back to Dharma time

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, his name is actually Newby….

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 5:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow, that copyright tag had tons of footage of Wedge with a huge grin on his face. It looks unnatural.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Saaaaaaaaaaaarloos has an interesting delivery.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 5:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Kruk picked us. S#*%

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but Steve F’n Phillips picked the Twins.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

sounds like it is the Royals year

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Tomorrow should be good, Carmona and Huff

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 6:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Huffstache!

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hufftory!

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hufftastic

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hufftacular

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

the Huffznit

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

the Huffzee

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Photoshop mission:

Huff

Duff beer

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Huffocating

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Jordan Brown is not impressing so far.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 6:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else’s gameday audio just beep and go off?

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 6:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I hate it.. it’s enough having to pay for it every year, and having to mess with it to make it listenable, but I get pissed when it does stuff like this

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

listenable= turn down treble and bass all the way, turn volume on the player VERY LOW, volume on the computer pretty high, then hook to a stereo system, turn down bass and treble again and turn it up loud

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

it scared the hell out of me.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Dang. This has actually become depressing.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why were the outfielders playing so shallow when Cassel was pitching and gave up that double?

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Because it’s hard to hit a 75 mph football very hard?

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

by westbrook on Feb 26, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarloos suuuuuuuuuuuuucks.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This game better be over soon. I need to leave at 6:40.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Anything worth typing going on??
Gameday is still dead

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 6:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Kirk Saarloos tried to give Tomo Ohka a run for his money, it’s like 15-9 now.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

exactly 15-9, actually

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

look at you and your precision

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 6:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Saaaaaaaaaaaaaarloos

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Weglarz/Barfield up

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

aaaaand add a 1-3 after the 6-3

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Weglarz now at bat.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Is this his first ML AB?

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Not yet.

Seriously though, had an AB earlier in the game and hit into a double play.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus Merchan!

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

just grounded out to short

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Weglarz reminds me of Justin Morneau size and stance-wise

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 6:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

and also because they are Canadians

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

he reminds me of Stephen Head, size-, weight and handedness-wise

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 6:17 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

The radar gun is broken, unless that really was 50 MPH.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

gameday is available? or are you watching the tv feed?

by oaksterdam on Feb 26, 2009 6:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, there is nothing in Merchan’s career numbers to like, as far as I can tell.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

tell me there’s some Rondon on the way

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 6:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Edell

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, scoreless inning.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Edell isn’t without his merits

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i’m going to use that phrase

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m going to start keeping a list of marginal prospects I’m an apologist for

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

godirt is at the top of mine.

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m off of Go-dirt.

I am interested in what Edell does. I like guys who do one thing exceptionally well. Edell has fantastic control. Wyatt Toregas is a stud defensive catcher (at least in controlling the running game). Trevor Crowe…um…is great at getting more attention than his performance should merit.

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I feel like dudes who are great defensive catchers generally get a look in the majors with someone because teams are willing to punt on catcher offense more than anyone else (see: Brad Ausmus), so I feel like Toregas will get a shot with someone.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m pretty sure Toregas could be a major-league backup now

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I am only interested in prospects featured in the 2009 Indians Annual

Buy it!

by cleveland teamer on Feb 26, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’ve been using that a lot while listening to these games. I wish it had an index though.

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 6:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

an index isn’t a bad idea

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Marte, Andy: pages 1, 3, 5-7, 12, 19, 23-27, 33, 41-45, 57,

by bewwolv on Feb 26, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Underwood just realized we’re playing the Diamondbacks

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 6:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

did he say anything or just casually try to use Dbacks

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 6:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

“back here in Arizona, where the Arizona Diamondbacks lead the Indians 15-9…”

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

with stress intonation on “Diamondbacks”

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 6:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

gameday audio is back

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 6:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

great, now it is fading out every 10 seconds

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 6:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I am exhausted and I have a show in an hour and a half.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

what band do you play in?

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I believe he acts. While wearing a toga.

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 6:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

close enough

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Whether or not you actually wear a toga, I choose to believe that you do.

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i wear something very, very similar to a toga

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Is it a chiton?

by Logodaedalus on Feb 26, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

it is a made-up thing that looks mostly like a toga, but with sleeves

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

YOU PLAY JESUS?

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

by westbrook on Feb 26, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

oh, and: it sure beats a blanket with sleeves

(®)

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

by westbrook on Feb 26, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

you might just be dehydrated.

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

best part: i go on for five minutes. then i have an hour to lounge around offstage. then i go on for two minutes. then i’m done.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

fluffer, huh?

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:27 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

mmm….IPA

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

this sounds good

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i got a 12 pack of 22 oz goose island 312’s.

for $11.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

was the place going out of business? when i was in college there was a real sketchy place near campus that would sell you old stock for dirt cheap – i seem to recall my friend and I going home with as many tall boys of King Cobra we could fit in our bags for $10

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

nope. the most reputable beer store in iowa.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

just had a Boulder Mojo IPA.. 10% ABV… so tasty.

by Clevo's Finest on Feb 26, 2009 6:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i’m still nursing a bell’s hopslam hangover.

by Brick. on Feb 26, 2009 6:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Finally making fun of the Astros/DBacks thing.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Tomo Ohka – not a good beginning

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

heh, you’re in for a wild ride

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

something tells me Ohka doesn’t do well

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

your instincts will serve you well

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, it gets better.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Feb 26, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh boy oh boy! Jordan Brown!

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ballgame. Astros 15, Indians 9.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

“so tell me, what kind of stuff does Ohka have these days”

"well, you know, he’s an interesting guy. he’s got a nice straight fastball that sits around 84-85 mph. a curve that doesn’t have too much of a break – nobody likes a guy who’s greedy – and a 82 mph straight change.

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:32 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Wait till you see his knuckleball. It’s about 82 MPH without any break – totally throws off the batter.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

THIS THREAD IS BEING HIJACKED!!!!!

I would like to wish Mark DeRosa a very happy 34th birthday.

THIS THREAD NOW IS BEING RETURNED TO THE INMATES AT THE ASYLUM.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Feb 26, 2009 6:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

so this DeRo guy is growing on us

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

You didn’t believe all of us Cubs fans when we can over here right after the trade?

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Feb 26, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We believed you loved him.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Didn’t you think there might have been a reason???

Remember, I wasn’t the only one who came over here…

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Feb 26, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

This is perfect, as I think most of us officially fell in love with him today.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I fell in love yesterday

by Roger Dorn on Feb 26, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

this is great

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 26, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Trevor Crowe will see some action in Cleveland this season

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

anything other than the fact this is likely prompt the comment?

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

just listening to the Torey Lovullo (sp?) interview on the MLB broadcast. the organization clearly likes Crowe – not as a potential star, but as a potential useful part. And I think they want to give him a shot this season.

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I could be okay with that.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It is Jim-in-ez…who knew?

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

where are you getting these nuggets of wisdom

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

listening to the MLB broadcast

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m way behind…I guess the game is already over, yeah?

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

don’t look upthread. there be spoilers.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

are they really spoilers at this point?

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Dumbledore dies.

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOO!

/Hosea is Top Chef

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

so Ohka’s our emergency depth?

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

better not be. Sowers, Lewis, et al should be at Columbus too

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I’m thinking emergency is somewhere in the 9th or 10th starter position

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

then…yes. Though I want to see Saarloos before him. I mean, Saarloos!

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I didn’t realize LaBomba’s homer came off Dan Haren. That’s nice.

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Just got here. You guys want a new thread?

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

by Jay on Feb 26, 2009 6:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i gotta go in like one minute. it’s up to how much adam wants to talk to himself

by Voltaire on Feb 26, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think it’s just me and Voltaire at the moment

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think it’s just me and Voltaire at the moment

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think you and me and whoever else comes along deserve a new thread.

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

by Jay on Feb 26, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

whatever – I’m fine either way

by APV on Feb 26, 2009 6:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

NEW GAME THREAD

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

by Jay on Feb 26, 2009 6:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

NEW GAME THREAD

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

by Jay on Feb 26, 2009 6:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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