Game Thread: April 19, 2008
by Ryan on Apr 19, 2009 12:11 PM EDT
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Cleveland Indians at New York Yankees, Apr 19, 2009 1:05 PM EDT
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Had my ’08 All Star Game Lee shirt on yesterday. vbc3 had his Lee shirt on Thursday.
I’m wearing my Lee Cy Young shirt today.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to think of a worse match-up for us: Pavano for the first time back in NY, and a strikeout machine on the mound for them, without CC’s overthrowing issues.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 12:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, Burnett’s stats against us aren’t that great. Out of 5 games he’s only won 1 and his ERA is 7.20.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like everyone’ s had some success against him except DeRosa.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garko gets his first start in RF… and in the new jetstream alley at new Yankee stadium no less. Wow.
by cheech99 on Apr 19, 2009 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess it doesn’t matter who’s out in right, because everything leaves the yard anyways.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like an odd day to start Garko out there, though. Why not play Crowe and get another lefty bat in the lineup against Burnett?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garko 4/10 with 2 doubles vs Burnett
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never know what to make of these match up stats, which are almost always, by definition, SSS.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know.
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea if this is right, but I like to think of it as an absence of a negative. Obviously it doesn’t mean that Garko is a 1.000 OPS hitter against Burnett, but hopefully it rules out the idea that there is something about the matchup where Garko just doesn’t see the ball well against him.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the only way to increase SSSes is to play guys who have good SSSes.
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, surely we know more about Garko’s match ups against Burnett than we know about Crowe’s (although we could examine Burnett’s career splits against L/R as well). But if Garko were 0/10 against Burnett would that mean he doesn’t see the ball well against him?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Crowe probably isn’t as good against an elite fastball as Garko.
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, not necessarily, it could still be bad luck, depending on the at-bats.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m not sure how I feel about that decision.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Generally I prefer to have Crowe doing his thing on the bench, but this is an interesting balance – Garko’s bat against a righty versus Crowe’s defense. Really, part of the decision may rely on the fact that RF is less than expansive here.
And hey, 2nd day in a row with a lineup with no Graffy and Crowe! I like those guys, but I like that as replacements with minimum starts.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you guys know LGT Is being linked to on Yahoo Sports?
One the right hand side:
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, this started about two months ago.
by Ryan on Apr 19, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HIRE INDIANS! Fantasy team from 9th to 6th!
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 12:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Taking a break from GMAT prep for this game. It’s bittersweet – on the one hand, I’m happy that these games are on TV but it also pisses me off that I know the only reason we’re on is because we’re playing the yankees. I mean, 3 out of 4 games on national TV? That’s absurd. And the yankees probably get this every week no matter who they play against.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else watching the rookie waiting for the game to come on?
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When you say “national tv”, which station do you mean? And, additionally, does said station have a watch online thing?
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K. That’s what I thought I heard. Didn’t know they had non-Braves games during the reg season. I’ll let you guys know if I find an online viewer.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they stopped carrying the Braves regularly in 2007
by ASP on Apr 19, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Betancourt’s favorite film.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:00 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
I think we’re going to need a picture like this for every stadium we play in.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1:00…and I hate blackouts.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4114213
by sarcasmdave on Apr 19, 2009 1:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where are you that you’re blacked out? Blackouts are ridiculous these days, they’re archaic.
I get it on HD today, which is a nice change from Comcast’s EI, though I have to put up with Chip Carey. Life is full of tradeoffs.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew, I haven’t turned on my TV yet and i’m relieved to know it’s not blacked out here.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since the game’s on locally (STO), they’re blacking out the TBS broadcast.
by Ryan on Apr 19, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I’m assuming this is the Cleveland/New York market only.
by Ryan on Apr 19, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, but then you’re not really “blacked out” since you can get on STO or whatever Yankee station it’s on, no?
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, you just get one feed, that’s all.
by Ryan on Apr 19, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A public service, to be sure.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m in the Cleveland market, but the cable in the dorms doesn’t get STO.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4114213
by sarcasmdave on Apr 19, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh, that does suck.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least I can listen to Hammy/Hegan. Otherwise I might have to transfer.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4114213
by sarcasmdave on Apr 19, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s the problem with the blackout rules. They work in theory, but there are always holes like this. Ask GFP about Iowa where 6 teams (!) are blacked out as the local team. No way that all 6 of those teams are on eveyone’s cable system.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only there were a sports bar somewhere near your dorm.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d have to get dressed.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4114213
by sarcasmdave on Apr 19, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEY
HEY
HEY
LETS GO TRIBE
AWWRIGHT
DUH NUH NUH NUH
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dustin PEDroia is a huge jackass. Anyone see his MLB09 the show commercial?
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The one where he can’t hit the fastball up and in? I think that’s making fun of him more than anything.
by Ryan on Apr 19, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know but he has this one line that is such a jackass line. He goes “dear producers of mlb09 the show, the game thinks I can’t hit the high heat – you’re gonna fix that right?”. And they say no, because they want to be realistic. So he shows his MVP plaque or whatever and says “how many MVPs do YOU know that can’t hit that pitch?”
It is dripping with jackassery.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that commercial made me hate him a very, very, very tiny bit less.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I agree with this.
I still think Lincecum’s is the best.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOVE Lincecum’s.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw it with the sound off. My lip curled upwards like Billy Idol and I growled like a dog.
I did see the Pujols ESPN commercial last night and laughed my head off.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that’s a really solid one.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Pujols commercial is one of their better ones lately.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cambridge and DFT, since you’re both here, I bought a ticket package for the Rockies with all my buddies, all Tuesday home games for the season. Probably won’t make all of them, but plan on doing my best. If you’re ever feeling like a ballgame, let me know. It’d be good to grab a beer and watch a game again.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds great. It would be great to catch up with you guys at a game.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys still have my email address?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so, or know where I can find it.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can get tix for us too, but I don’t think Adam can take them.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Public employee ethics rules?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m just guessing about that though.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless they’re coming from one of my clients, I think I’m ok.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, keep in mind that I have no such limitations……
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha. Well, check and make sure CU A.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
:) look at those batting averages.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, we’re facing their real ace today, eh?
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a really exciting four ball, apparently.
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Foul ball. Then four ball after that.
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fans don’t actually know the rules of baseball.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GRADES
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah! Work him!
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you yell this when your son started walking? Or instead of his first step, he took his first base on balls?
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice at bat. Yankee fans apparently get very excited for foul tips.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to work the walk Grady. Let’s get it started.
by JimmyAB on Apr 19, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jackass injury?
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Girardi and a few other guys all went out to check Burnett.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
13/20 with RISP, yesterday.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone else using MLB.TV have the audio a few seconds behind the video?
by Logodaedalus on Apr 19, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve got no audio at all
So 2009.
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 19, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
watching the STO feed, and I have no Manning and Underwood, just stadium sounds, which seem to be in synch
by JP_Frost on Apr 19, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t have premium, so have to watch the YES feed. It’s actually only slightly annoying — better than the reverse.
by Logodaedalus on Apr 19, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Save the ball! First ever fly ball to RF that wasn’t a HR at the NEW yankee stadium.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m gonna laugh my ass off if they decide to adjust the ballpark for another couple hundred million
by JP_Frost on Apr 19, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corrected.
I’m gonna laugh my ass off if they decide to adjust the ballpark for another couple hundredmillionbillion
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, keep hitting to Damon
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnny Damon rocks.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Caveman Left Fielder
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With a cavewoman arm. And a especially weak cavewoman, at that.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hafner getting a lot of lucky breaks this series.
by Logodaedalus on Apr 19, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully this ballpark doesn’t put all our guys in slumps when we aren’t there.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, Hammy feed on STO — best of both worlds
by JP_Frost on Apr 19, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it really? I haven’t turned the sound on.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but they’ll probably correct it later on.
by JP_Frost on Apr 19, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but it’s about 3 seconds ahead of the game. heh.
So 2009.
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 19, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any any.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Pavano can deal with the crowd. They are going to give him hell.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So far, not much hell. There’s nobody there!
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Business men don’t know who Carl Pavano is.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus, to them, a wasted $40M investment is nothing.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s the size of their employees’ bonuses.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The crowd was pathetic in this respect. A little bit of booing before the game and didn’t hear a peep about Pavano the rest of the way. Least scary place to return to ever
by Roger Dorn on Apr 19, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hubris is on Pavano’s scouting report! Who knew?
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How is that “hubris”? What the hell else is he going to say?
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is this?
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just be glad you’re not watching this on TBS.
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
None of us can wait until Garko is eligible for the OF in fanasy leagues.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Underwood said that Yankee fans crowded around the top of the bullpen and booed Pavano the entire time he was warming up.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I did this with Mesa when he pitched for the Mariners in ‘99 and ’00. Was not as cathartic as I’d hoped.
by macasson on Apr 19, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees vs. Pavano: 0/2.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to show him how REAL Yankees do it, Derek.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
0/3. HELLZ YEA PAVANOHATERS
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, lots of people complain about Grady hitting first and not third.
Think about the bitching that would go on if we had Johnny Damon hitting third.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Think he was safe, on the replay – but I don’t CARE!!
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really good looking movement on his pitches
by Logodaedalus on Apr 19, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
14.63. ESPN is hella up-to-date today.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha. The countdown continues.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Move Jhonny to 3b! Droobs to SS! Pavano to 2b!
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t seen a Tribe pitcher with this look in his eyes since Lenny Barker in ’81.
by Fire Slider on Apr 19, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To me, Burnett doesn’t look very confident. In fact, he looks gassy.
Maybe that’s his normal face.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting paid 140% of your market value is very bloating.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I’m hearing that the shrimp sauce in the dugout has affected a few players that way.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great first inning, though Wang had a great first yesterday, too.
That said, a big start for Pavano would not only be huge for the Tribe’s pitching staff, but absolutely hysterical when I see my Yankee fan coworkers tomorrow.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-0 LEAD FOR PAVANO
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s all he’s gonna need.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4114213
by sarcasmdave on Apr 19, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CHOO’S GONNA OPS > 1.000
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Btw, Buck and McCarver really gave him and most of our other hitters props yesterday.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
by Barb the Evil Genius on Apr 19, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“The tradition of throwing the ball back is coming into play, here.”
If you are not drunk in the bleachers at Wrigley, this is the dumbest “tradition” out there, in my opinion.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. It’s like: " I just got a nice souvenir that I will probably never get again and I’m going to throw it away." Give it to a kid or something if you don’t want it. Sheesh.
by JimmyAB on Apr 19, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess time machine is an understatement…
by Fire Slider on Apr 19, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m liking this Choo fella.
by sorrento to cooperstown on Apr 19, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Garko, the “pride” of Stanford University.
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C’mon, second consecutive 14-run second….
by Logodaedalus on Apr 19, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ransom didn’t trust Jeter to make the play.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even with Garko running.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tons of groceries for Don Patalino in Avon!!
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had to stop and think whether this was a character in The Godfather or not.
by supermarioelia on Apr 19, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha Ransom took the ball from Jeter
So 2009.
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 19, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really like this lineup, I don’t feel like we have a real weak spot in there.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
F—K
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boo 1 run second innings.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Choo tried to get the party started.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jumped out on the dance floor and no one joined him. Embarrassing.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Right, I’m disappointed too. I thought we were past this point, as an organization. Guess we’re looking at a rebuild.
by Fire Slider on Apr 19, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getting time machined
So 2009.
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 19, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
EVERYONE BAT LEFTY.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t it be hilarious if this stadium was such a joke that all switch hitters hit lefty?
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My brother tells me that Wedge was making sure he does exactly that.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he?
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Bat all of his switch hitters lefty)
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammy just called Burnett “Pavano.” Yipes.
by Fire Slider on Apr 19, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I thought I just heard it wrong because nobody commented on it. “ball goes off Pavano’s glove…” something like that.
by JimmyAB on Apr 19, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude in the Great Clips commercial looks like Broussard.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Studied for it, never ended up sitting for it.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For everyone but Brick:
Is Swisher a safe bet for 35+ homers in this park?
by mjschaefer on Apr 19, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Safe bet? No. But a decent one, especially since he’s playing another 78 games in this park.
Unless they pitch him again.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no problem walking Tex, intentionally or not.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mark Teixeira has a weird face, and I can’t pin down exactly why I think that way.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big nose, big eyes, child-like complexion.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Yankees players have black eyes. Lifeless eyes, like a doll’s eyes.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Soulless.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES. That is exactly it.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the roaring crowd for a routine fly ball.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does that even exist in this park?
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
beat me to it
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe to left center
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That and the cheering for a foul.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The empty rich-guy section is really, really striking at the edges, where it runs up against the packed normal seats.
by Fire Slider on Apr 19, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t it be hilarious if in like the 6th inning we could all get mad at hammy for jinxing?
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KK
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Choo looks a little more badass with every passing day. In every sense.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait until you see him in a Korean Army uniform…
by Fire Slider on Apr 19, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just sayin. Would you rather have an outfielder with flip-up shades and eye-black and Phitens, or an outfielder with frickin nightvision goggles?
by Fire Slider on Apr 19, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to admit, I like that image.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is really, really sad that he might renounce his citizenship. I mean, I know that he’ll only do it if it makes sense financially, and his family can come visit him here, but … bummer.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That.
You’d hope that they’d toss him an exemption if only to avoid that situation which, really, is as embarrassing (for K.) as it is sad for BLC.
by Fire Slider on Apr 19, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn’t aware that this was an option. So he’s not leaving baseball?
PHEW!
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great pitch!
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s a home run ball if Swish puts a swing on it.
by Fire Slider on Apr 19, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody loves striking out more than Nick Swisher.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Nobody loves striking out hitters more than Nick Swisher.
fixed
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Pavano was good for Florida, did he throw harder than this?
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to say yes, but I have no information to prove it.
by mjschaefer on Apr 19, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually hope the answer is no because that might indicate this good-Pavano is sustainable.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, like 91 as opposed to 89. FanGraphs.
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was just about to post that. The 2 MPH doesn’t make a big difference, but my guess is that the sink on his fastball has been less the last couple of years.
Today he has good movement though
by JP_Frost on Apr 19, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On average, 2mph is pretty significant.
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Increasingly so at the margins, no? Isn’t 89 to 91 bigger than 85 to 87?
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m just not sure where the “sweet spot” would be. Obviously 90-92 is bigger than 45-47 or 150-152, but I don’t know where the max is.
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m guessing 91-93 is the biggest “diff”.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4114213
by sarcasmdave on Apr 19, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I approve of this outing.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey dg, that was #5000. Kind of a let-down.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha, congratulations. I wasn’t sure what the comment meant; thought maybe Cano went deep.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grady Sizemore, Anonymous Superstar.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Everytime Jim Thome comes up they all watch him blast away”.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nine times?
Nine times.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ferris Bueller ref. Hamilton was talking about how many times Burnett has been on the DL.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also the number of walks in his no-hitter.
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that. The announcers talked about his personality and all this other stuff and it came out that he has nipple rings. Baseball is pretty much the only sport when this can happen.
by mjschaefer on Apr 19, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TMI
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need more runs. I’m not interested in trying to score off Bruney again.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good eye Vic – that’s a nasty slider.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
shit
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Teixeira made that look WAY flashier than it needed to be.
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
need moar runs plz
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Turtle comes out of his shell.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
He can’t seem him lovin’ nobody but him, for all his li-i-ife…
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who’s even available in the pen today for Girardi? Bruney, Bat-ears, and…?
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats what you guys get for calling him a turtle.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You guys are right about the turtle resemblance.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is New Yankee Stadium the official name for this stadium?
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arlington North.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The House That Grady Smashed.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m not sure actually. Gameday just says “Yankee Stadium”. Which can’t be right.
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was looking at stadium splits the other day, and saw “Yankee Stadium” on somebody’s, so I checked Cliff’s to see what they do to guys’ who have pitched in both — and — they got lumped together.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yahoo sports
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they’re keeping with Yankees Stadium. I think BR is going to some sort of YS1/YS2 designation.
by Fire Slider on Apr 19, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s gonna end up being righteous.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you mean?
I think the idea is dumb. You tore down Yankee Stadium. Please don’t pretend that this didn’t happen.
by Fire Slider on Apr 19, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because this stadium’s #s are gonna look nothing like the old one’s.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I’m with you there. That will be good for endless giggles.
by Fire Slider on Apr 19, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I was talking about your second sentence.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m so glad we’re out of here tonight.
by mjschaefer on Apr 19, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where the hell was Pavano for the back-up there? Move your ass, Carl.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eric Wedge would be impossible for me to understand. I have to read lips and he barely moves his.
by mjschaefer on Apr 19, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has lips?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also see: Greta Von Sustern.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PUTOUT!
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Pavano has retired the first eight batters he has faced. And that has really silenced this crowd.”
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GOD DAMN IT DON’T JINX IT YOU IDIOTS
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least it was kinda subtle.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He tried to sneak it by us.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it was Heegan after all.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and again.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just don’t care.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha Michael Kay “He really doesn’t look comfortable but makes the catch”
by supermarioelia on Apr 19, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I felt uncomfortable.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, Ryan Garko, quick quiz:
On line drives hit right at you in the outfield, your first break is:
a) In
b) Away
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c) All of the above
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
left.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4114213
by sarcasmdave on Apr 19, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
d) your ankle.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
f) Tradition
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take it all back. I want Pavano and Burnett both to throw complete games. I want to win 1-0.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to win 22-0.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m torn. I’d like to see Wood notch a save in this series.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don’t bring in your closer when your starter is working on history.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First CG shutout in NYS history?
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure, but i’m aiming higher for now.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure my nerves could take it but that would be awesome.
by JimmyAB on Apr 19, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Pavano is a pitcher, and after seeing Cliff and Fausto look almost like themselves this week, how much better do we feel about the 2009 Indians? Me? I feeeeeeeel good!
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There’s a new one. Blame the ST site.
by mjschaefer on Apr 19, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m just happy we’re calling him Pronk, again.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hegan said “he’s really starting to swing the bat well”
swoon.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s true, that was a dangerous-looking AB. Too bad about the GO, but it happens.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kay: “One man’s recent is another man’s, like, long time ago”
by Logodaedalus on Apr 19, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, Ron, the great thing about Jose Molina is he makes an out 73% of the time.
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yankees fans thought they deserved the K since they made noise for the first time today.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
These yankee pitchers have walked Choo like 15 times, it seems.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hero-time, Garko. Let’s go.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many times do you see it; a guy makes an uncomfortable routine play in right field and then grounds out to the second baseman in the very next inning?
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woo! I went sarcastic and Gark smashed me.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Retribution.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny, I was about to make this same post after the HR!
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is Broussard out of baseball entirely?
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s taking up acting. Or wrap-around sunglass design.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STO’s little pitch tracker thingy is quite possibly the least useful pitch tracker thingy in existence. Every pitch shows up in the triple-outline box at the edge. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN, MANNING?
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT’S WHY
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t some idiot questioning whether Garko should be starting earlier in this thread?! Oh wait……
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SSSes don’t exist!
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GARKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GARKSMASH
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4114213
by sarcasmdave on Apr 19, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GARKO!!!!!!!!!!!
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 19, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GARKO!!!
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
11th HR in the series.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And now I’m glad to have his bat in the lineup
by sorrento to cooperstown on Apr 19, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
z
Ladies and gents, we finally have a power corner outfielder.
by supermarioelia on Apr 19, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
They’ll continue to make a big deal about how small the new stadium plays but both these HRs today have looked pretty legit to me.
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Choo’s is off the wall pretty much any where else.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, where is the complaint line for Indians broadcasting?
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am, like, physically twitching every time they mention it.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Things are looking up, ladies and gents.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All smiles. Either they’re having more fun playing this game, or that entire team got laid last night.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They were all smiles yesterday too.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the Yankee hitters are trying too hard to smack around their hated ex-teammate?
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tribe offense is red hot. Sure the ballpark has helped, but these guys aren’t missing a thing
by JP_Frost on Apr 19, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1 K through 4 against A.J.B. Nice.
by dgcambridge on Apr 19, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hank and company suddenly start making phone calls to HOK asking how long it would take to erect a 25 foot high wall all around the outfield and elevate the entire bleacher section. Cost is no consideration.
by JimmyAB on Apr 19, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GOD DAMN YOU HEGAN
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve lost count on how many times he’s used the “p” word.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shhhhhhhhhhh
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s mentioning things he should not be mentioning at every opportunity.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 more times for Hegan.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And still, the thing I’m happiest about is that we beat CC.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CC pitched, we won; therefore, we beat CC.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4114213
by sarcasmdave on Apr 19, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WINS AND LOSSES MEAN EVERYTHING TRY TO TELL ME DIFFERENTLY AND I’LL PUT MY HANDS OVER MY EARS AND SCREAM LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Ah whatever, go for it Hegan. NOT talking about it never seems to work, so what do we have to lose?
by supermarioelia on Apr 19, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to know if not talking about it works because Hamilton and Hegan always talk about.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broadcasters always talk about it. They are, after all, supposed to keep the listeners aware of what’s going on.
by JimmyAB on Apr 19, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, they don’t. Broadcasters who used to play the game generally don’t.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just can’t recall any game that I’ve watched or listened to, that was getting into the later innings where the commentators weren’t, in part, talking about it.
by JimmyAB on Apr 19, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’ve watched a lot of perfect games? Huh.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My first game at Yankees stadium was Wells perfect game but I wasn’t listening to the radio broadcast. Actually, though, I’ve watched the rebroadcasts of that one and David Cones and Johnson’s and in all of them the broadcasters talked about what was potentially going to happen. Same goes for Mussina’s almost perfect outing against Boston in 2001. I could cite a few more if I really put my mind to it.
by JimmyAB on Apr 19, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m watching on TBS, so no Hegan jinxes can touch the Tribe.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or not.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Apr 19, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there’s a fine line to walk there. Hawk is obnoxious in his not mentioning that sort of thing, since he goes out of his way to let you know he’s not mentioning it.
It’s a moot point now, thanks to THE CAPTAIN.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DOH
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SEE???!
SEE????
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
BWAAAUGGGGHHHHHH
HEGAN, GO TO THE SHOWERS
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
It had to be Jeter. Of course.
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by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s their most professional hitter.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s so clutch.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yes, hegan, we know. You told us enough already.
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by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Florida’s gotta start losing some games at some point, right?
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not to the Nats, you wouldn’t think.
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe so, but people say that every year about the club that plays the most surprisingly well.
by jhon on Apr 19, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“The blue of the seats more closely proximate the blue of the Yankees historic uniforms.”
— Chip Carey
Boy, those Yankee engineers thought of everything.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When I hear Damon’s comments about Wang, I’m glad we have our clubhouse culture and not theirs. Unbelievable.
by supermarioelia on Apr 19, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What did he say?
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Basically saying how Wang’s performances are making it really tough on their bullpen and making it tough to win games even days after. It’s true stuff, but it’s always dicey criticizing teammates when you suck as much as Johnny Damon.
by supermarioelia on Apr 19, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, okay, this isn’t clubhouse culture, this is the fact that Johnny Damon is, always has been, and will continue to be, a galactic asshat.
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I guess I’m saying we would never acquire a guy who would do this.
by supermarioelia on Apr 19, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And, in the unlikely event that we did, he would not be around very long.
by woodsmeister on Apr 19, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was that?
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We demand answers!
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A-Rod makes everyone else in the lineup better? Must say, that’s the first time I’ve heard that one.
by vegaswatch on Apr 19, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He gives them all roids, not so hard to understand.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit. Was that yankee pic I posted bad luck?
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffig newtons
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Force quit and move to trash.
by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Garko, quick quiz:
When throwing the ball in, even one the play has subsided, you should:
a) hit the cut-off man
b) miss the cut-off man
by fleerdon on Apr 19, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c) walk it back to the pitcher
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
d) pose after the throw
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Force quit and move to trash.
by vbc3 on Apr 19, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
e) kick it in, pele.
Il faut d'abord durer.
by CU Adam on Apr 19, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Here’s the full quote: ""We have six losses on the year right now and he’s got three of them," Damon said. “And in all three of those games, we’ve been blown out and we’ve had to go to our bullpen. So maybe our bullpen’s not sharp the following days. So I don’t know what more to say, but hopefully he can figure it out because it’d be tough to keep on going like this.”
by supermarioelia on Apr 19, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s harsh and unnecessary. I hope Girardi comes down on him for that.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe the scientific term is ‘Jackass’
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Basically says what everyone is thinking. Still coming from Jeter….
by mjschaefer on Apr 19, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That doesn’t mean he should open his mouth and spill it. That just piles it on the guy who is probably doing what he can to turn it around to begin with.
La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.
by salome on Apr 19, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
luckily Damon really helps out the pitchers with his great defense and cannon arm
by JP_Frost on Apr 19, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
nicK swisher
Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.
by westbrook on Apr 19, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. He looks very sharp and he’s coming in to hitters. I’m very pleased.
by jakesinger777 on Apr 19, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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