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Game Thread 2: April 17, 2009

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Wedge3000…..bad call……does not compute……

by bogey021 on Apr 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s. Not. Logical!

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wedge3000: Bzzzz … bee…burp …. GRINDING … zzzppp … TOUGH OUT THERE …. zzzrrrp … bbeep.

Eric Wedge. The Adam LaRoche of managers.
by emd2k3 on Apr 13, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

first instance?

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wedge is in the mood to get tossed today.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I’d be okay with someone getting tossed today. It seems like that kind of day.

by AngG on Apr 17, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Those first two strikes to choo were garbage, wedge has every reason to bitch.

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s April Baseball for the umps, too.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

And essentially Choo had to swing at that garbage because of it.

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope Reyes starts hitting those spots.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

We don’t want Reyes that far up in the zone.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 17, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

fire newthread

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

lined out softly to short.

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

soft line out to third base

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

So easy, even Cody Random could do it

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Welcome. We don’t use subject lines here. Otherwise, make yourself at home slamming the Yanks.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 17, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just popped out to third, inning over.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only to the extent he’s upright whilst jogging to the outfield.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

apparently he did something to the left side of the infield.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 17, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

5-3 Tribe, love it. How bout a nice quick 1-2-3 here.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

So who’s comfortable with a 2 run lead today? And Horatio HR-giver on the mound.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Hilarious nick, but I declaim your negativity! Fie!

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Scott lewis takes exception to this nickname

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love Choo’s AB’s vs lefties so far. Might not always result in something great, but he hasn’t embarrassed himself either

by JP_Frost on Apr 17, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

A few thoughts

1) No gnats, and Justin still sucked today.

2) Anthony Reyes….I see why Duncan wanted him to throw more two-seamers. Keep it down, son.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Chamberlain's got a little Captain in him

Take that for what you will

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

subject line

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry, at DRB they yell at people who DON’T use the subject line

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha, blog culture

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know first hand about this.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep. I’ve gotten this at Red Reporter when I go over there. It’s so weird getting used to the differences.

by AngG on Apr 17, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here comes a stolen base attempt.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Boo leadoff hits. Want a DP.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

How do you not get him on a pitch out?

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Victor’s in 07 form

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

or 06 was it?

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boo pitchouts where we don’t get the runner.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 17, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

HIRE W3K?

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reyes didn’t shorten his motion, Victor threw it too high. Dammit. Everyone knew it was coming.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

This could be bad, let’s get it together Reyes

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, Choo’s arm is ridiculous.

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Hamilton got too excited about that.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Reyes barehand

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Choo has a freakin cannon

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOO

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

And Johnny Damon’s bad inning continues.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 17, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Great pitch by Reyes.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Damon blows

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

HUGE

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Turns out Johnny Damon is a liability at the plate, too.

by painaxl on Apr 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

So everything Damon does is weak, eh?

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Love the guy in the crowd on the popup….“Are you kidding me?!?”

by bogey021 on Apr 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes. One more Reyes… One more…

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I’d pitch around Teix

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

He’s the only guy you can’t let beat you in this lineup.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reyes held on to that one a liiiiiiitle too long.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Reyes wasn't happy with the fake HBP

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Sorry, not used to no subject line

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

plunk the newest jackass!!

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

that second pitch to Tex is literally off the charts on gameday.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 17, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

first pitch, actually.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zackson warming in the pen

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

hmm, you’d think they’d save him for tomorrow.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is there a left handed hitter than Wedge wants to mistakenly employ Jackson against?

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wedge needs to go get tossed now, that was a BS ball 4

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t know if it was a strike, but it’s safe to say, as has been the theme quite often so far, that there’s no consistency behind the plate.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does Wedge’s beard grow overnight? It seems like every other game he has it going.

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

He pastes it on, hair by hair.

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I swear that pitch was a strike when Justin was on the mound.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

“and now you’ve gotta face nick swisher”

hammy, I know how much you love swisher, but come on.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, come now, Swish is the Yankees’ best pitcher.

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Same damn spot where they called Vic’s strike.

by mjschaefer on Apr 17, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Where are these pitches???

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Gameday says they’re just off the plate

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe high. Maybe outside. And the combination of kinda high and outside is doing him in. I think if it’s that high but more over the plate (PLEASE NO) or that outside but a bit lower (YES, please) then he gets the call.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Somewhere in that hollowed ode to baseball, THE NEW YANKEE STADIUM.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reyes is locating nicely it seems at least

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Wasn’t that a ball to Teixiera?

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Busting out the hawk again:

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I was just about to go looking for this.

by NickFantana on Apr 17, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cropped it so we don’t have to look at the Philly squalor anymore.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

OFFICIAL LGT MASCOT

by NickFantana on Apr 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

If I was at home I’d photoshop an Indians cap onto him.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh man. That’s gotta go on the to-do list.

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

YES

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Finally, they called that pitch a strike on 3-1 after it wasn’t a strike on 0-1.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

balls

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

BALL 4 BASES JUICED

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

what the fuck was that

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh. Don’t let Jorge beat us.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

HIP HIP SHUT THE FUCK UP

by bogey021 on Apr 17, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Again, I can’t believe how quiet it is in that place. You’ve got the bases loaded in a 2-run game and it sounds like a funeral.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sometimes it’s loud. When they’re booing.

by AngG on Apr 17, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

the fans might be afraid their Martini olives will get stuck in their throat if they scream too loud

by JP_Frost on Apr 17, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Reyes looks gassed. Afraid to challenge guys.

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Reyes is staying in. Come on baby

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on glare!

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

and now this ump is calling that a strike

ridiculous

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

These last two games have been horrible balls/strike umps. Makes me sad.

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Posada, please pop it up.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

This is going to end badly, I fear.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

For Jorge Posada, you mean.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

You were saying?

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmm, by the looks of gameday, the ump’s very incosistent

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s not been pretty.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

BENFRAN!!!

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Good catch BenFran

One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play

by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 17, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

That sun is killing them in left field. And every flyball in that place is a damn warning track ball.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Man, Hamilton got me scared again.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Francisco is a Yankee-killaaaaahh

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Gritty performance by Reyes in the fifth

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

BenFrank showing Damon how to catch a flyball to the warning track

by MikeCP on Apr 17, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, I think Reyes is done.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Probably a safe assumption.

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who is going to hold down the fort? Bullpen has been shaky until the 9th.

by oxforddave on Apr 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zachson was up and warming in the pen. (Doesn’t mean he’ll come out, though)

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

The offense.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

wonder how stressful that was on his elbow

by APV on Apr 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shhh .. quit being a jinx.

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, four innings of relief. What does this call for from the Indians pen?

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

three innings of relief, you mean.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you guys were in Cleveland.

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

cough Kerry Wood cough

by painaxl on Apr 17, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Inside LGT joke. Kerry Wood = 3 automatic outs.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s a good question. We saw both of the Raffys yesterday. Probably Kobayashi, Smith for some matchups.. uh..

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope Masa and Smith for some combination of two. Jensen for one. Wood for one.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

12 strikeouts on 36 pitches from Kerry Wood.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why more teams don’t employ this theory, I’ll never know.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don’t worry dude, we’re gonna put up a 5 spot this inning

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I do love this team so. They seem to be having fun again.

by JP_Frost on Apr 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I know I definitely am.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is my first post ever from the OR, but I had to tell you guys that the surgeons’ name is Roberto Hernandez. Feel free to make your own jokes.

by supermarioelia on Apr 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

O.O

Are you a patient, or a worker?

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

We hadda guy by that name in our OR too – he was a tool passer – true story.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tool passer….that seems fitting.

by bogey021 on Apr 17, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

You’re missing the point. He has an OLDBERTO that WORKS with him.

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boo for Girardi leaving Coke in for more than one-third of an inning. Unless he blows it, in which case yay, Girardi.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

I really want Ben to try hitting to right field.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, no fair, this reliever actually doesn’t suck.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

OK. Got in late. Just heard about Peralta. That’s sucky.

by doowop on Apr 17, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Think positive – now we get to see if Astrubal can play SS as well as we’d hoped.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

The catcher-blocking-the-plate rule bothers me. I hate when runners steamroll the catcher, but that was Peralta’s only choice. He didn’t, was out, and got hurt because he avoided the collision.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I always found that odd. It’s not like the 2B can block the base, why does the catcher get to do it? Just cause he’s wearing a bunch of protection?

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exactly, which makes very little sense, because you’re asking the guy with no protection to hit the guy with protection….as if running full speed makes not wearing any protection a non-issue.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah this is one of those weird things where it’s pretty much totally against the official rules yet it’s unofficially a part of the game. The rule would be tough to enforce though, b/c the catcher has to wait for the ball somewhere.

by mrich on Apr 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

The first, second, and third baseman all manage at different times to play their position, receive throws, and tag out runners. The catcher can do the same.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

you could crash into a 2b or 3b, but you’d probably overslide and get out that way even if you succeeded.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

what, just that he was scratched this morning, or is there new news?

by mrich on Apr 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Scratched. Sore. Day to day.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

That day-to-day thing is how Victor started last year with his hammy. Elbow injuries to SSs is almost as bad as elbow injuries to pitchers.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just got cake at work!

by mjschaefer on Apr 17, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Two people have had cakes at my work in consecutive days.

One guy got a two-layer carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

The gal got tres leches cake.

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Love the tres leches cake!

by doowop on Apr 17, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think I ate cake with three leches, once. Does that count?

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

the missing e makes this less funny, J.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Um. I think I ate cake with three leches, oncee?

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I don’t have cake.

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I also lack cake.

by AngG on Apr 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

i just polished off a red velvet cupcake. don’t hate, ladies.

by mrich on Apr 17, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t have cake, polished or unpolished.

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I do, however, have haterade.

by AngG on Apr 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Something about “Coke” and “cutting action” seems appropriate.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m wondering if his family’s name used to be ‘Koch’ and it got Americanized.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hammy, Chien-Ming Wang isn’t the best at anything this year.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Wait, what happened to Jhonny?

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Hyper-extended his elbow sliding into home yesterday.

by bogey021 on Apr 17, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Any time table given?

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

he should be okay, he was give the day off out of precaution

by JP_Frost on Apr 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hammy said he’s day to day.

by bogey021 on Apr 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

But then again, aren’t we all?

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Nobody seems to be freaking out about it, so I’m not too worried yet.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Peralta: “I might miss one day, but it’s nothing serious.”

by JimmyAB on Apr 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ben and Droobs both swung at ball three.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

With this umpire, how can you be so sure?

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cabrera had to swing at that pitch because it was called a strike against Choo.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Update: the cake was good.

by mjschaefer on Apr 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t get this. I’m not saying Jackson won’t do a good job. But he’s not a guy who typically gets out lefties, so that can’t be the excuse. And who throws 5 innings of relief, if need be, tomorrow?

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Huff?

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is that Backstreet Boys on the PA? I think it is.

by AngG on Apr 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

We went out to the arena district when they happened to be playing in Columbus. It was an amazing sight to see so many 30 something women that showed up for the concert all decked out in t-shirts, painted faces and outfits they hadn’t worn since high school.

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Both BSB and NSync were pretty popular with actual adult women at the time, too.

And let me be honest, I would absolutely see BSB nowadays if I could afford it. Boybands were fun.

by AngG on Apr 17, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

two innings from Zachson would be good

by APV on Apr 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Let’s just take one inning at a time with this bullpen.

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carpenter oblique tear. Sucks for the Cards.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

way to go, Zachson

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH

by AngG on Apr 17, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

We are all about the solo home run today, eh?

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

CRAPPPPPPPPP…!!

by JimmyAB on Apr 17, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

First time there wasn’t two outs.

by mjschaefer on Apr 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Still only a solo shot. But no more, please.

by JulioBernazard on Apr 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

We’re going to need a bigger lead.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I believe that would increase my comfiness.

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmm, I had “” in there, but it got eaten.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thought Zack was channelling Cliff there to start – maybe not.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Jesus our bullpen sucks.

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Who’s surprised, anybody? Really?

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Argh. It’s so hard to not be able to watch/listen but be on here seeing “AAAAAAH” and “FUCK” and such

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Ransom go a hit?? Apocalypse.

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh no, Cody Ransom got a hit.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

In the last three years, against Jackson:

Lefties have hit .343/.408/.491 in 108 ABs
Righties have hit .281/.334/.453 in 285 ABs.

Unless Jackson is in there to throw multiple innings, there’s no excuse for using him as a one-inning guy here.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

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by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

A hit for Ransom, really?

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

You have to now that 5 runs won’t win this game. Sucks for our offense, but that’s how it’s gonna be until some guys turn themselves around.

 

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

We desperately need one of the Raffies to return to form.

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Our bullpen is depressing.

by mjschaefer on Apr 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t consider Jackson part of the bullpen. He’s on the team just to pitch when the bullpen should be resting. Wedge didn’t get that memo.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously. I was thinking 2 innings for sure when he came in. Wedge3000 has been demolished.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like yesterday, e.g. I’m not sure I understand the use of Betancourt then.

by SuddenSam on Apr 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Low leverage situation to get his act together. Hopefully it worked.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

This place is a freaking launching pad to Right

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Yea, the guys who took batting practice in the preseason game mentioned that the stadium is like a wind tunnel funneling balls out that way.

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF is happening?

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 17, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Joe Smith coming on to face Jeter. Ransom at 2nd, 2 out.

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gardner with a grounder to SS that he almost beat out.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn Gardner is super fast

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah he’s got some serious wheels

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice play there by Cabrera. That was close.

by JimmyAB on Apr 17, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Full count K time.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Smith is about to make Jeter look silly

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

did i say two innings? i meant two outs

by APV on Apr 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Gardener hit a soft grounder to short, droobs briefly looked ransom back and threw gardner out at first by half a step. Gardner is SILLY fast.

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

hmm… I question that use of Zachson.

by Logodaedalus on Apr 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

it probably means he is still available for multiple innings tomorrow

by APV on Apr 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

If that’s true, then I’m okay with it.

by Logodaedalus on Apr 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, our bullpen is pretty taxed right now. I would rather have had Zachson than Masa.

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Given that it’s only the 6th still, we still may see Masa at some point.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

On the plus side, he should still be able to go tomorrow in the event of a Fausto immolation.

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

We’re scoring 25 off Wang tomorrow, so it doesn’t matter.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yo prefero 22.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

So much for multiple innings.

by SuddenSam on Apr 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Did they all have to come on the same day? For the same team?

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

How it’s done doesn’t matter as much as just getting it done.

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Smith for an out here, Chulk in the 7th, Lewis in the 8th, Wood in the 9th? Can I go home now?

by bogey021 on Apr 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Sounds like a good plan. Hire bogey for pitching coach!

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m opposed to Jensen but really what other option do we have?

by mjschaefer on Apr 17, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Depends on which Jensen we get.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d say Raffy B in the seventh.

by NickFantana on Apr 17, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let’s Go Joe! Strike this bum out

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Jeter matches up well against Smith because he’ll use right field.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to get them out(s) Joe

by AllenSmith on Apr 17, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Whao – a 90mph sinker? Me likes.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

job Done.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

JOE with the K!

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Make that 0 for 4, Jeter vs. Smitty

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

yep, made him look silly

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

SIT DOWN CAPTAIN!

by JimmyAB on Apr 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Filthy slider from Joe Smith.. More runz, plz.

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOSH goes Jeter, hah!

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Whiff whiff whiff goes the Jeter
Out, out out! goes the ump.

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where do the Cardinals get these pitchers?

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

true story: I had always assumed Joe Smith was a lefty.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do you risk leaving Smith in to face Damon next inning?

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Do you have a better idea?

by oxforddave on Apr 17, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

who’s up after him? a bunch of righties? then yes

by Brick. on Apr 17, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, there’s a string of switch hitters and lefties. Next rightie is Melky Cabrera.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Melky is a SH too, right?

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

is he? I didn’t think he was.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who cares? I’m not leaving him in to face Tex and Swisher.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s unleashing a 90 mph slider for godsakes! Shoeless Joe couldn’t hit that.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lefty then three switch hitters.

Damon doesn’t really have a split, except for less power against lefties. Tex is killer from either side, but you want Swisher batting lefty and Posada batting righty.

I don’t know what the hell you do.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

You go with the hot hand – that would be Smith.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

The YES Network on the new Yankee Stadium: ""Greatness has a new home"

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Grady just lives there in the off-season.

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice, Julie.

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not greedy. I’ll take three runs, please.

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Base Knock GRADY

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Killing ’em softly.

by mjschaefer on Apr 17, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Pulling Coke on the first sing of trouble

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

New pitcher in, Hegan not forthcoming with the info on who exactly it is.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Albaladejo gave up a GS earlier this year. Go Tribe batters.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Albaladejo

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Indians will lose 8-6 Perez will give up a three run shot…. these are the thoughts that keep me from being let down to much

by NCTRIB on Apr 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

no way Perez pitches today.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I appreciate your gameday cheer.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

No way Perez pitches again today after throwing as many innings as he did yesterday.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks for that little tidbit there Sunshine.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

FLAG

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 17, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

You will not be let down. Stop thinking negative.

by JimmyAB on Apr 17, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

FIRE NEGATIVITY.

by AngG on Apr 17, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

falafel chips = delicious

by APV on Apr 17, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions  

http://www.foodshouldtastegood.com

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

How about 5 or 6 runs, guys…

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Grady’s gonna swipe a bag here.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Just get Vic up with men on base – that’s all I ask.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions  

why he did not pitch yesterday and … lewis threw a ton 2 days ago and raffy B… look terrible yesterday

by NCTRIB on Apr 17, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Umm…he did indeed pitch yesterday

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

41 pitches, in fact. Easy to forget 41 pitches.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you’re still talking about Perez, he threw 41 pitches over 2 innings yesterday.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

small times I wish wedge would entertain the thought of small ball

by NCTRIB on Apr 17, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Whatever happens today, I take great glee in reporting that Joba’s lifetime ERA against the Tribe is now 7.06.

Booya

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Not sure if B-R includes that in their split stats .. I’m guessing not.

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn second safari crash in 2 days.

Marte warming, though!

Damn DPs.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ve been having this, too. I think it may be related to mlb.com.

by SuddenSam on Apr 17, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

have not been on that site today.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mine crashed earlier while I was loading the game. Same thing happened yesterday, too.

by SuddenSam on Apr 17, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

funny, I’ve got mlb.tv and gameday running in safari while I do “work” in firefox, just in case of a FF crash.

by mrich on Apr 17, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why is Grady not running.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Lazy.

LGT's resident Beer Advocate.

by LGT Patrick on Apr 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

No baseball instincts.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha I blame skinner

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nine fans making noise…eerie.

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously, it’s really weird. It was louder in Cleveland when they were playing that game that’d been rain-delayed for 4 hours.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was afraid of that.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Too many GiDPs. They should go back to striking out more.

by JulioBernazard on Apr 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Victor. Let’s see a right field bomb of our own.

by JimmyAB on Apr 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Get on, get Pronk on the case.

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Wassup?

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Reyes’ pitches.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fat girls and TransAms cugino.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not DeGrossa’s average.

by JulioBernazard on Apr 17, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, it was until that GIDP

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not true. It’s up thirty points since yesterday.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not the inning we needed

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Did Hegan just call them the “Yuckees?”

by bogey021 on Apr 17, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

This is the tough inning here. Damon, Teix, Swisher.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I like Smith’s chances.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bring in….fuck I’ve got nothing.

by mjschaefer on Apr 17, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

A washed-up outfielder, A-Rod 2.0 and their best relief pitcher

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Borowski would do it. He’d give up four runs, but he’d do it.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would have left Smith in to face Damon.

by Ryan on Apr 17, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ditto. Even with Smith’s splits, he was throwing some nasty stuff at Jeter.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chulkamania time.

by painaxl on Apr 17, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

That is cash money, homey

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Yankees still need two more solo homers to take the lead. We got this.

by Toxicadam on Apr 17, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm. Questionable pitcher selection today.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, when your fridge contains only moldy cheese and a stale bagel, you can’t expect a gourmet lunch.

by FredOx on Apr 17, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

But there’s a machine gun in the crisper.

by JulioBernazard on Apr 17, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

But there’s a machine gun in the crisper attic.

by SuddenSam on Apr 17, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

You’ve never eaten in France. THAT IS A GOURMET LUNCH!

Eric Wedge. The Adam LaRoche of managers.

by emd2k3 on Apr 17, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yikes, not even breaking w/the team to pitching in a relief ace role. Wtf. scary.

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

terrified we are pitching all our long men … what is this

by NCTRIB on Apr 17, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

The circle of trust is not what it was.

by AngG on Apr 17, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

circle of trust > scatterplot of unease

by APV on Apr 17, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Or the triskelion of trepidation.

by Julie on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

chulk is a clown in the circus of trout.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by Gradysmanldy on Apr 17, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don’t nibble

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t understand this. Why not nibble here?

by mjschaefer on Apr 17, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

ummm 2 inning from kerry to much to ask for?

by NCTRIB on Apr 17, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Are you nuts? The boyz been reconstructed more than Frankenstein’s Monster. One inning max.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Out of curiosity did you forget the E in your user name?

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by LGT Patrick on Apr 17, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

my phone audio FINALLY WORKS!

by Brick. on Apr 17, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Can you hear me now?

by JimmyAB on Apr 17, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

popped to chulk… HE DROPS IT!

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chulk against the 2-3-4? Why not have Jensen do this, and let Chulk get out Brett Gardner and Cody Ransom next inning?

by Chemo on Apr 17, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Because Wedge is NUTS man

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

this is fucking stupid

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Tex GIDP, I’m calling it

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Then again…

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

must throw strikes.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Apr 17, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I continue to be scared.

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I continue to be mystified by the choice.

by oxforddave on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I watched that last night, that was amazing

by mrich on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

i couldn’t bear to look when i saw it.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I HATE EVERYTHING.

by AngG on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I like the walk to protect against the solo homer

by Nat on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh for Fuck’s sake Chulk you dipshit

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, wft.

LGT's resident Beer Advocate.

by LGT Patrick on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

WFT ?? — What F-ing Timing?

by NatiTribeFan on Apr 17, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shit

One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play

by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

you’ve got to be kidding me

by NatiTribeFan on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

That was horrible, horrible, horrible.

by JimmyAB on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, that was ugly. Let’s not do that again.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Wedge needs to read some Bill James.

by JulioBernazard on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

CHULCK=FUCK

Harry Doyle: He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one; that baby's out of here.

by Wigwammer on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

what the fuck. this is fucking ridiculous

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn you Chulk. Damn you Wedge. He’s got no business in this game.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

“That’s just giving one away right there.”

by zempf on Apr 17, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Haha Swisher bunting.

by mjschaefer on Apr 17, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

dare i ask what happened?

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Apr 17, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Easy roller back to the mound… Vinnie chulked it into right field. Damon scored from first.

by Chemo on Apr 17, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

2 run HR from Tex.

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oops make that a 1 run double

Resident LGT results-oriented boob.

by mauichuck on Apr 17, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eric Wedge brought in Eric Plunk. Plunk walked the leadoff man. Then hell ensued.

by xrickx on Apr 17, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK. Let’s just keep it tied here.

by JimmyAB on Apr 17, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Chulk is going to have to do a lot to make me not hate him now

by ahowie on Apr 17, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Thinking Chulk has the yips here.

by doowop on Apr 17, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I hear the yips are fatal (to your chances of sticking around on this team)

by APV on Apr 17, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

were going to see bruney and Mariano …. not looking good

by NCTRIB on Apr 17, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I take it the game just got fucked?

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 17, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Eff

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 17, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not totally yet, but on its way

AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget

by Orlando Rays on Apr 17, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

this will just be that much more painful for yankees fans when we win this.

by Brick. on Apr 17, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s what I was thinking.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Apr 17, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

mindreader.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

can we get a new thread? i’ll make one in 2 minutes if no mods are here.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

K

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 17, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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