Game Thread, Indians vs. Angels
Lineup, per Castrovince:
INDIANS: 2B Jamey Carroll, 3B Mark DeRosa, C Victor Martinez, DH Travis Hafner, RF Shin-Soo Choo, 1B Ryan Garko, LF David Dellucci, CF Ben Francisco, SS Wilson Valdez. LHP Scott Lewis.
Also available to pitch: LHP Rafael Perez, RHPs Rafael Betancourt, Masa Kobayashi, Vinnie Chulk, Ed Mujica, Frank Herrmann.
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1-0 Angels already after a walk, single, ground-rule double given up by Lewis.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He worked in a flyout & a K of Guerrero in there, too.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The GRD was on an 0-2 pitch, not what I want to see from a guy who can barely hit 90
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K’s Morales to get out of the inning.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking at that list, I think it should say also available to “pitch”.
by FredOx on Mar 26, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somewhat surprised that Frank Hermann is even still in the major league camp.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don’t have to be to be in these games.
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Figured they were keeping him around for that Harvard intellect or something.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like maybe he’s doing Wedge’s taxes.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carroll draws a 4-pitch walk to start the game. I know Adenhart was supposed to be a pretty good prospect for the Angels, is that still the case or does he have Marte disease?
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gritty Jamey Carroll grittily draws a gritty walk.
by FredOx on Mar 26, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa with a nice liner to the gap in left-center, Carroll to third.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Some.. interesting baserunning there, as Martinez hits a one-hopper to third & Carroll breaks home, where he is thrown out by roughly a mile.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Runner is taught to go in that situation as soon as he sees it hit the ground
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, that makes sense. It mostly looked bad because he was out by so much, but I suppose you trade the DP for the run.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Choo pops out to SS, inning over.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought perhaps his WBC experience would sell Choo on the merits of the single earflap, but he’s back to the Magic Helmet.
by FredOx on Mar 26, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was kinda confusing to see him in the WBC with the single earflap. Still don’t really understand the double, but everyone’s gotta have a trademark.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that helmet made me think he was a switch hitter for about 2 months.
by Ryan Kelsey on Mar 26, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Popped in the air pretty deep to left-center.”
by FredOx on Mar 26, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Francisco makes it look.. interesting. It is really windy out there, though.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of math, why does it seem like the angels must have a 30 man roster?
aybar, izturis, wood, figgins, cuba, rivera, abreau, vlad, catcher, catcher, hunter, willets, matthews, kendrick, quinlann…
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i’m way too lazy to go figure it out. i presume the willets of the world have options or something. but most of those guys are set. and i’m not certain i’m not forgetting something
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re going with a 3-man bullpen.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Mar 26, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Figgins hits a triple to pretty deep center to drive in another run.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two straight innings in which Lewis gave up a 2 out, 2 strike XBH to drive in a run.
by FredOx on Mar 26, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pronk seems a lot smaller running the bases there.
by FredOx on Mar 26, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But he looked pretty happy when he got home, so that’s a plus.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps he lost some weight in the off season.
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dellucc really got a hold of that one
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would anyone trade DeRosa for Tori Hunter in a fantasy league. I’m leaning towards no.
I’m drinking.
by RD74 on Mar 26, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really don’t know anything about fantasy
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only if one of the scoring categories is number of "i"s in your player names.
by woodsmeister on Mar 26, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where have you gone, Kaz Ishii?
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A nation turns it’s lonely eyes to you…
by woodsmeister on Mar 26, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t get me started on him. I had high hopes.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Mar 26, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re a Dodger fan?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Mar 26, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ew, no. Fantasy baseball player.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Mar 26, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d take Hunter, I think. Depends on what you need more: SBs or someone at 2B.
by Ryan Kelsey on Mar 26, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got Droobs, so I got everything. No one seems to know about him.
by RD74 on Mar 26, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would be uncomfortable having Asdrubal as a starting fantasy second baseman.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Mar 26, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s why i picked up derosa as well, since he can be used almost everywhere. and everyone good was already taken.
by RD74 on Mar 26, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can anyone provide a gameday link? i’m not able to get it working.
by oaksterdam on Mar 26, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Abreu homers to center, with a little help from the wind.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lewis going for the first 111111111 line in ML history.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Mar 26, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too late. Vlad impales one out to right.
by woodsmeister on Mar 26, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guerrero with a homer to right. Lewis not looking awesome here.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it’s not like he has the stuff of a justin to be able to pull that off.
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paging Aaron Laffey…
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Mar 26, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
These guys don’t seem to have any trouble making solid contact
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you say this before or after Torii Hunter just hit a homer?
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Mar 26, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torii hiits another one oout. Backk to Baack to Bacck.
by woodsmeister on Mar 26, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Better not do that which we mocked the Tigers for doing…
by FredOx on Mar 26, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone think he might be elevating the ball a touch?
by oaksterdam on Mar 26, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The hitters are definitely elevating it.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inside! Pitch inside!
I haven’t even seen the last two home runs, but I just know this is what they liked about him.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Mar 26, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hunter destroyed a slowball over the middle
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It does seem like they’ve timed the change-up. The pitch Vlad took deep was a change-up.
by woodsmeister on Mar 26, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First homer of the spring for all three guys?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Mar 26, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our Best Players Wear Suits
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Mar 26, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kendry Morales is a choker.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
some people are into that. who am i to judge?
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
my girlfriend is, and she’s a doctor. so it’s ok. whoops.
by RD74 on Mar 26, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, sure. can you post a picture of your girlfriend?
by oaksterdam on Mar 26, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would but i kind of promised i wouldn’t put her on the internet anymore.
by RD74 on Mar 26, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What IS it with them? I hear ya brother.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Mar 26, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jae?
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Mar 26, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
flagged. seriously.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Mar 26, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my only thing about lewis was that he hadn’t been seeing starters this spring.
i’m also surprised they didn’t wait till the end of spring to make the decission to officially option laffey – if for no other reason than in case lewis or someone got injured…
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One spring start ≠ bombed terribly, no matter how bad it is.
by FredOx on Mar 26, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
absolutely. but if this continues for the rest of camp for Lewis then i might question the quick decision to option laffey.
by oaksterdam on Mar 26, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If a player doesn’t spend 20 days in the minors, then an option year is not charged — and the days don’t start counting until the first day of the regular season. So it’s really just a formality, optioning him now rather than later. If it weren’t, of course they’d option him later.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow. i did not know this.
so back when they yo-yo’d carmona, that didn’t burn one.
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is why I come here.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Mar 27, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lewis has now gotten work on testing out “long inning mode” had to make sure it worked before the end of spring.
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE, I have not seen Raffy B pitch yet this spring
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh hey, I left the room for a while and Raffy B is still pitching. This is not surprising.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Mar 26, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The beauty of Raffy B is that I get a much longer Shap interview
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
any highlights for us radio-listeners?
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lot of standard questions
Shap needs Cliff and Carmona to carry the rotation
Bullpen will be great with Kerry, he loves Kerry
Shapiro skypes with his family, Rick Manning has no idea what that is
and so it goes
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now being positive about Hafner “seeing the ball”
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hafner is not the key to the season, he’s tracking the ball well, getting in hitter’s counts, yadayada.
by woodsmeister on Mar 26, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ribbing of Manning was pretty good.
The trainer had to visit Raffy on the mound for a couple of minutes. I was waiting for an audible “gulp” from Shapiro.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Mar 26, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did he have to awkwardly explain to Manning, yet again, that they’re not too concerned with RBI?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but the Skype convo led to Shapiro making a lot of jokes about how Manning has to drive around looking for payphones and next week is going to get an 80’s style block cell phone.
Direct quote: “It’s called the Internet, Rick.”
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Mar 26, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come to think of it, let’s get a sitcom out of this.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Mar 26, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manning Being Manning?
Frankly, I don't contribute much.
by emd2k3 on Mar 26, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Strong work.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Mar 27, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so maybe shoppach should catch Lee and Lewis
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been coming around on Subway a lot lately.
I hate the Progressive commercials.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Mar 26, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t really like Subway, but do like the fact that it is quick and cheap
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the fact that its not a complete fatty lunch.
Frankly, I don't contribute much.
by emd2k3 on Mar 26, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delusional.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was speaking in terms of fat grams, not calories. Skip the chips and any mayo, and its not terrible compared to the Chicken Gyro and french fries I had today.
Frankly, I don't contribute much.
by emd2k3 on Mar 26, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mostly horrible vs. entirely horrible.
It’s tough to find fresh food, especially in a hurry.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But the chicken gyro was delicious, so there’s that.
Frankly, I don't contribute much.
by emd2k3 on Mar 27, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was a place up here called “fresh city” that would make stir fry for you in a hurry, you pick the veggies and noodles. It was fabulous. Then I moved a little south and i’m a few hours away from the nearest one.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Mar 27, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Souplantation.
Frankly, I don't contribute much.
by emd2k3 on Mar 27, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there’s another one i’m forgetting. giant eagle, maybe.
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hafnter pops one to LF but the shift is on & he gets a double out of it.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hafner bloops a double to left to beat the shift.
by woodsmeister on Mar 26, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe one of the consequences of Hafner’s reduced bat speed will be an increase in going the other way to the point where teams have to discontinue the shift.
by woodsmeister on Mar 26, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i’m hoping for the “eh, just start throwing him nothing but fastballs” approach
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we can get Brad Childress to coach each of our opponents for the entire regular season.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Mar 26, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Masatime.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Mar 26, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Pronk is life Cliff Lee early in ST, and he’s only working on hitting fastballs. He’ll start hitting curveballs and changeups as it gets closer.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Mar 26, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peralta.
Career slugging average: .437
Spring training 2009 slugging average: .667
Just saying.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, he’s going to have a sluggerific season.
Frankly, I don't contribute much.
by emd2k3 on Mar 26, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing I drafted him today.
I’d drink, but I exhausted my supply coping with the Duke debacle today.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Mar 27, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Masa’s actually looking good here. Up is down, black is white.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
masa looks “razor sharp” according to hammy.
by oaksterdam on Mar 26, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Masa strikes out 4 of 6 batteres.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He is now done for the season, correct?
Frankly, I don't contribute much.
by emd2k3 on Mar 26, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kobayashi doesn’t want to lose his job to a Korean.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Mar 26, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hafner & Choo both take advantage of the windy conditions to get hits on balls that probably should’ve been caught.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is a gem: “if you make torii hunter look bad, you’re a mighty wind.” thanks hammy.
by oaksterdam on Mar 26, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, i’m sure the wind is happy to hear this said out loud every once in a while.
by Brick. on Mar 26, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my first thought exactly. couldn’t think of how to make a good joke out of it, though.
by oaksterdam on Mar 26, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garko yanks one down the line for a 2 run single…
Manning: “That’s why he is a run-producer”
by Ryan Kelsey on Mar 26, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Between Manning & Underwood I find it better if I don’t really pay attention too much.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mujica
Didn’t need fixing, but just to be sure.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
OT-Tejada gets probation for lying to congress.
by RD74 on Mar 26, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Torii Hunter is unimpressed by Mujica.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
…And Sabathia will be the starter in Yanks home opener.
Sorry, bored at work.
by RD74 on Mar 26, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I will be going Friday and Saturday…and maybe Sunday. The first game on Thursday is way too expensive though
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should go up, had fun seeing the Tribe last year at Yankee Stadium (helped that Cliff won) & am somewhat curious to see the new place. Is it hard to get tickets?
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at that game that Cliff won
Scalping is pretty easy. If you wait until the game starts, prices drop pretty quickly. The first series will probably be sold out, otherwise there are often good bleacher seats or upper deck available. The problem with bleacher seats is no drinking
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem with scalping is that I live in Philly, so I need a guaranteed seat to make it worth going up there. I’ll have to think about it though.
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by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year I picked up good tickets for cheap on StubHub. Once, the morning of an afternoon game and they have a kiosk right at the park for pick-up. You can also find SH discount codes online for 10 to 20 bucks off. I’m not so sure that will be the case for this opening series though.
by JimmyAB on Mar 26, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was impressed with the Tribe fan showing last year at the game I was at. My buddies that have season tickets said we had a better showing than the M’s even of teams you wouldn’t expect to show up like that
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s been my impression over the years that there are a lot of Tribe fans in NY; either transplanted Clevelanders (or surrounding areas) or at least a strong base of support among the relative communities here for the Latino players on the team (which we’ve had a lot of and the Yankees…not so much).
by JimmyAB on Mar 26, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw a guy wearing a Tribe hat on the street today. I wanted to high five him
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it was in the Chelsea area it was probably me. I’ve been wearing one a little more often recently. Although, my girlfriend won’t let me wear any cap with the Chief on it when I’m with her out in public unless we’re going to a game.
by JimmyAB on Mar 26, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to have a Wahoo hat, but I couldn’t bring myself to wear it any more once I moved to Arizona (for fairly obvious reasons), so I got a script I hat. That one has since been eaten by my dog, and so I just got a block C hat in Goodyear. Somebody (not a baseball fan, obviously) thought it was a Cubs hat, though.
by Logodaedalus on Mar 26, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was not Chelsea. Midtown east area
by Roger Dorn on Mar 27, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I generally have that urge when I pass someone wearing Indians something-or-other. Occasionally I’ll give a little “Go Tribe”.
Once in a sporting goods store a guy had a Tribe hat on, so I said something about it… turned out he “just liked the design”. Um… okay.
by Logodaedalus on Mar 26, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was me. I’m tired of people saying things like, “Go Tribe.”
by odradek on Mar 26, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why, does it happen a lot? Living far from Cleveland, it’s relatively rare to see Tribe fans (at least, identifiable ones), so I kind of want to bond a little when I see one.
by Logodaedalus on Mar 27, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is possible, though not certain, that he was joking.
by Ryan Kelsey on Mar 27, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I considered that, but if so… I don’t get it.
by Logodaedalus on Mar 27, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too subtle for you, Logo. See JimmyAB upthread:
If it was in the Chelsea area it was probably me.
by odradek on Mar 27, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In October 2007, we took a vacation to Disney World, which happened to coincide with the start of the ALCS. They had a trick or treat night at the Magic Kingdom on October 15, and my son’s costume that year was Grady Sizemore (the only kid in Richmond VA dressed that way for Halloween, I’m sure). The reactions were … interesting. Lots of people just assumed we’d know the score of the game (which we did, thanks to the mobile internet). Lots of Go Tribes, and a few adults from the Northeast who really should have known better.
by FredOx on Mar 27, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate when I give someone wearing team colors a nod or little “go team” and they just ignore me. I want to run behind them and pants them.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Mar 27, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m trying to determine what my limit is for tickets to the Yankees opener. Since I’ve been in Manhattan (about 11 years) I’ve only missed 3 games when the Indians have been in town and the cost for this opening series may have that total rise to 7.
by JimmyAB on Mar 26, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I have a couple connections that I rely on when the Tribe is in town. Unfortunately, those are not available this year since it is first series in the new stadium
by Roger Dorn on Mar 26, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going Friday. My wallet can’t take any more than that.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Mar 27, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really would like to go up again this year. (Went last year with Chuck and a few other clevelanders) but I just don’t know if I can afford the quan for that weekend.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Mar 27, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
still the commercial & already valdez has struck out? remind me why they sent valbuena down already?
by oaksterdam on Mar 26, 2009 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh, it’s the same reason someone like George Lombard’s getting at-bats. No worries.
DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.
by zempf on Mar 26, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but i’d rather see what valbuena does agains mlb pitching than watch someone who will probably never make the majors.
by oaksterdam on Mar 26, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wha hoppen?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pick-off throw to first with the runner going; Marte, with plenty of time, fires the ball off the runner’s shoulder into left center field. Advances to third. Two unearned runs follow.
by JimmyAB on Mar 26, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, they showed the replay on that. He threw the ball fine, and Asdrubal just dropped it. It never hit the runner. Manning speculated Asdrubal lost the ball in the runner’s jersey or something like that.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm… Didn’t hear that. Only the bad version. Sorry, Andy.
by JimmyAB on Mar 26, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dellucci must have said his prayers to the wind gods.
by JimmyAB on Mar 26, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You think there are real organs in most parks at this point?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think someone would put a gigantic pipe organ in the center field bleachers and have the organist out there playing.
Wouldn’t that be cool at some ballpark of the future?
Frankly, I don't contribute much.
by emd2k3 on Mar 26, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hafner is still bad Hafner. His hits today were bloops. He didn’t square up on anything.
Masa was very good.
Scott Lewis obviously got hit hard, but these were the worst conditions possible. Steady 20-25mph wind blowing out. I was joking with my dad walking up to the stadium about how many HRs there would be. But then again, most of those hits were legit solid hits.
Betancourt looked good. No idea what the brief injury meeting with him was about.
Given the wind, Francisco made a few nice plays in CF.
DeRosa did not look particularly good at 3B.
by APV on Mar 26, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why what?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does he have a role on this team? He doesn’t seem to be able to do anything (hit, defend, run).
by APV on Mar 26, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He really is keeping a spot warm for Crowe at this point. I think they just want to let Crowe get 5 PA per day at Columbus for a few weeks, and if he’s doing well, they’ll figure out a role for him on the big-league club. I’m sure they don’t want to call him up just to have him sit five days a week.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something else to consider, what happens if Choo gets injured? Are you ready to see Francisco, Crowe and LaPorta as our only corner guys? Or put DeRosa in there and see a lot more of Jamey Carroll in the lineup?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you aren’t prepared for the latter option, Barfield and/or Carroll shouldn’t be on the team. That, especially in Barfield’s case, is why he makes the team – to serve the role of emergency outfielder. If Sizemore/Francisco/Choo go down for more than 2 weeks we are going to see someone from Columbus getting regular time.
by APV on Mar 26, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not talking about a few days, I’m talking about an extended engagement.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m prepared for LaPorta.
Frankly, I don't contribute much.
by emd2k3 on Mar 26, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But are you prepared for Actual LaPorta, or the LaPorta you have imagined?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think actual Laporta is better than Dellucci at this point. And all of the projection systems available on fangraphs agree with me.
by APV on Mar 26, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I’ll give you one more … here’s Jeff Sackmann’s projections, avg-obp-slg, which is set up as percentiles a la PECOTA.
LaPorta | Dellucci
.244 .312 .381 20° .224 .281 .310
.267 .323 .443 50° .240 .306 .372
.270 .342 .471 80° .256 .326 .403
So we’re basically looking at about 100 points of OPS in LaPorta’s favor, plus/minus whatever difference baserunning or defense, which could not possibly be 100 points.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 26, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thisness.
Frankly, I don't contribute much.
by emd2k3 on Mar 27, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actual LaPorta > Imaginary Dellucci?
Frankly, I don't contribute much.
by emd2k3 on Mar 27, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Mar 27, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you’ve been hanging out with the front office too much.
by Brick. on Mar 27, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just going to call a mulligan on everything that happened today. Freaky weather conditions.
Ben Francisco's only fan on LGT
by Toxicadam on Mar 26, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, except for the play of Ben Fran in centerfield. He looked … competent(?!)
Ben Francisco's only fan on LGT
by Toxicadam on Mar 26, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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