Game Thread 2: April 23, 2009

OK, I just saw the line out double play, it looked like DeRosa momentarily forgot about the runner on first and had tucked the ball away. Anyone else see that?

by NickFantana on Apr 23, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions

This will be an interesting AB. I wonder if Francisco will see a fastball or get tripled up on the curve again.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

FUCK

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

Bad time machine.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions

HAHAHAHAHAHA

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

NO

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

ARE YOU KIDDING ME

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

TAGGED OUT AT THE PLATE?!?!?!?!?!

by SeattleVinny on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

Oh noooooooooo

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

FUUUUUCCCCKKKKK

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

Freaking Graffanino.

by afh4 on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

What the hell was that all about?

by JimmyAB on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

I hope Meche is ok

by I'd give my legs for Wegz on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

I hope they discover he’s OK after lifting him from the game.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow this team cannot execute. I am really down on our coaching too.

by SeattleVinny on Apr 23, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

This team is going to be the death of me.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

Wha?

by JulioBernazard on Apr 23, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

another heads-up play
PR for Garko cost us an out

by palcal on Apr 23, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

PR for Garko cost us an out

actually, yep.

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions

day ruined.

by MikeCP on Apr 23, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

Skinner did not want Graff to go

by palcal on Apr 23, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

There is no baseball god. This season is beyond unlucky. Skinner even held up Graffanino. This little league play in the field and on the bases has to stop.

by xrickx on Apr 23, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

what the devil went on?

by JulioBernazard on Apr 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

I HATE OUR COACHING!!! WHO THE HELL SENDS SOMEONE HOME WITH NONE OUT AND HAFNER AS A POSSIBLE SAC FLY GUY!!!

by Tribe Alive on Apr 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

He didn’t send him.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

He wasn’t sent.

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

He went on his own.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Didn’t send him

by SeattleVinny on Apr 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I was first. I win.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Skinner told him to stop.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Skinner held him up

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

this is why we don’t bunt

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

The bunt actually worked perfectly, Graffanino’s just an idiot.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

didn’t see it, but I wasn’t criticizing the bunt, but the baserunning IQ

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

because we can’t run bases

by palcal on Apr 23, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I want Pronksmash. Someone give me a good time machine here.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

this was on a bunt to the P?

by JulioBernazard on Apr 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

Meche over 100 pitch mark

Should be able to get to him here in the 8th as long as there are no stupid baserunning plays. :)
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Apr 23, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions

thank you for the subject line

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, you guys don’t do subject lines?
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Apr 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

and the signature

by JulioBernazard on Apr 23, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

You’re forgetting that our late and close hitting has been dreadful this year.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

ok…

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

God dammit

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 23, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

God I was worried you were time-machining me here. Figured Francisco was going to get thrown out at the plate or something, whereupon I’d have to throw something.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I mean, Great Hafner, but seriously.

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 23, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah Pronk

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 23, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

NOW EXECUTE TRIBE

by SeattleVinny on Apr 23, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

READ THIS ASTROCAB

by JulioBernazard on Apr 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I hate Tony Graffanino. Josh Barfield would never have screwed that up.

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 23, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

It really is inexcusable. No outs, man

by Pronktastic on Apr 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

God, Hafner is back in a big way.

by afh4 on Apr 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

I like God Hafner

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

C’mon Droobs… fucking get a sac-fly here.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

After I smack Hamilton for his Grady HR non-call, I’m gonna kick Graffanino in the face.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

btw, gotta give credit to Callaspo for backing up on that play and making a perfect throw to nail Graffanino

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

Need a deep flyball or a hit.

by xrickx on Apr 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

I’ll take a Droobs walk here.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

meh

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I’d be happy with a sacfly.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

atleast Graffanino can’t pinch run again.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Apr 23, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I like the way your mind works

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

no dp no dp no dp no dp

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

picking Graff over Barfield equals picking Ramon Vazquez over Phillips…

by Tribe Alive on Apr 23, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

This is silly.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

No K plz

by Pronktastic on Apr 23, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

Here comes either the high fastball or the big curve.

by xrickx on Apr 23, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

Come on DROOBS PLEASE

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 23, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

LGDroobs

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

YES

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

whatdoesthismean?

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

sweeeet time machine

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RUN!

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

YEAH@@@

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

Awesome!

by JimmyAB on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

thank GOD!!!

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

Yes! Finally

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

Tied ballgame

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

Can someone explain how Graff got to home on a bunt when he was originally on second after a double?

by Tribe Alive on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

Francisco bunted him over, but the pitcher fielded it & threw it away. The 2B was backing up well & threw him out at home.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

gotcha…thanks!

by Tribe Alive on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Bunt single, throw to first, got away, Graff tried to go home on the throw, 2B was backing up the play and got the ball, fired to home to get Graff.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

LUCK. Finally. Thank you.

by xrickx on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

OMG WE DID IT SOMEHOW WE DID IT! Now lets take the damn lead

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

Thank you Thank you Thank you

by SeattleVinny on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

god.

by MikeCP on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

thank him

by MikeCP on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

a mistake by the other team

by palcal on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

Hafner unintentionally but conveniently was a shield.

by xrickx on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

TIE GAME.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, we’re hitting the ball like crap and it’s working for us. It’s about time we got some luck.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

i give the credit to the coaching staff

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

…and the delicious sandwichs of Arby’s. Now featuring the 2.99 Arby’s Melt.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Those fundamentals are really paying off.

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 23, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Just like people blamed the coaching staff for BenFran’s error

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

My anti-coaching comment was general in nature and not specific to any one play. I think.

Eric Wedge. The Adam LaRoche of managers.

by emd2k3 on Apr 23, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Collapso error. everyone safe. tying run scores.

by JimmyAB on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

5 errors in this game

by palcal on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

Indians still leading in errors 3-2

by palcal on Apr 23, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions

If the score matches that I will be delighted.

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 23, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

we could use a couple insurace errors.

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

Scoreboard, dude. Scoreboard.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 23, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Told ya Meche was vulnerable at these pitch count levels. KC got greedy and tried to go straight from Meche to their stud closer.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Apr 23, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions

Well, it is kind of a custom to let your upper tier starters pitch until he loses his own game.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Very Right, xei?!?!

by thevicar on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

very respectfully. Come on Indians, make me some money and win this game.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Apr 23, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

More runs plz.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions

Grady Sizemore hears your plea and responds.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

GOOOOOOOOOOOONE

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

this looks so yummy!

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I blame the coaching.

Eric Wedge. The Adam LaRoche of managers.

by emd2k3 on Apr 23, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

GRADY! GRADY! GRADY!

by JimmyAB on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

FUCK YES

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

GRADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FUCK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

WOOOOO

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

Grady. Ha.

by afh4 on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

GRADYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY HEROOOOOOOO

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

FRUCK YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

GRADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

GRADY!!

by for the record on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

!

by thevicar on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

OH SHIT!

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

GET WOOD WARMED

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

Screw that shit, let’s put up an 8 spot & not have to worry about it.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

JUST PUT HIM IN THE HALL OF FAME RIGHT NOW

by SeattleVinny on Apr 23, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

This.

by vegaswatch on Apr 23, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

And all is well!!!

by macasson on Apr 23, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions

I love hits that don’t require intelligent baserunning

by for the record on Apr 23, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions

Indeed — Graf’s feeling much better right now.

by baergagaga on Apr 23, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Finally someone else’s bullpen blows it.

by MikeCP on Apr 23, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions

i’m sorry all the teases are worth these moments with hammy

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions

Halfway into his call, I still didn’t believe it.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Most definitely. I was worried he was bullshitting me again, but then I realized he was REALLY into it.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

haha I feel this way all the time

“…wait, is he sure this time? yeah, he’s sure.”

by thevicar on Apr 23, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Absolutely

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 23, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Yup, that was awesome.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I now forgive him for his previous call on Grady’s flyout

by for the record on Apr 23, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Blast.

by xrickx on Apr 23, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions

that dinger was all Wedge!

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Can I just say, there is nothing like scanning through a thread, knowing nothing about what’s going on, and seeing “GRAAAAAAADYYYYY!!!!!!!!”

har far gone was it?

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 23, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions

you may.

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I just got back from a long lunch. Everything appears to be alright now?

by mjschaefer on Apr 23, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions

maybe you should start dinner right now

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Me doing actual work = Good Luck. I leave, it’s 2-1. Come back, it isn’t.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions

No Soria today.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Apr 23, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions

DUDE ...

… no way.

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

by Jay on Apr 23, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

i was proud of this. nothing?

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

No idea what this is.

by afh4 on Apr 23, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

The Fixer

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Clive Owen?

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

by TheVanillaGorilla on Apr 23, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Dude, sweet!

by JulioBernazard on Apr 23, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions

I am dismayed with the lack of SizeBorg references.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions

Below average relief pitcher sited

Commence attack

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

What can we say? We’ve already been assimilated.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 23, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Dave Bush of all people, still throwing a game in which he has yet allowed a runner to reach safely on a batted ball through 5 innings.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Apr 23, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions

VIC!

by JulioBernazard on Apr 23, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

Dear Grady,

You are , like, so completely awesome and totally cool. I, like, really, really dig you a whole lot.

Jim

by JimmyAB on Apr 23, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

Forfeit DH and play Choo in the OF or play Graffanino in the OF or play Graff at 3B and move DeRo to OF?

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

Put Sipp in the OF.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, first we have to put Shoppach in to move Victor to 1B.

Then it’s probably Graff at 3B and DeRo to LF.

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

by Jay on Apr 23, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Winner.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I am so proud.

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

by Jay on Apr 23, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

isn’t Dero in right?

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 23, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

correct, my bad. Dero in RF, BenFran stays in left.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Gotta be Graf at third and DeRo in OF.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 23, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep.

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

In theory we’re not going to have to hit again, so I’d forfeit the DH. Then again, Graff at third might be better than Choo in the OF.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Good point. Best defense is to put Choo in the OF, and offense should be off the table now.

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

by Jay on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Graf’s not in the bus on his way to Columbus already?

by JulioBernazard on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

move Pronk to DH and Choo to OF?

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

You can’t move someone to DH.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Right. You can pinch-hit for the DH and the new guy becomes the DH, but Pronk already batted in a non-DH spot.

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

by Jay on Apr 23, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Can’t do it.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Grady Sizemore:

Great CFer or greatest CFer?

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 23, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions

EVER?

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Today?

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Also … I assume that now, suddenly, this game reflects well on the hitting coach?

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

by Jay on Apr 23, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions

i’ve been repeatedly hinting at this

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

And I’ve been missing it.

Gotta go into a meeting now, but … it appears my work here is already done.

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

by Jay on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, allow their SP to dominate you so much they keep him in over 100 pitches .. then attack!

Awesome gameplanning.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Until the next soft-tosser we face shuts us down again.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 23, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

So, how long is the DeRosa in the 2 hole experiment going to last? Casey Blake could never do it.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions

all season

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Doesn’t make sense if Droobs keeps an OBP in the high 300’s

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

grady batting second argument.

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

that is, i like drubs in front of grady just fine.

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I like that as long as Grady’s hitting behind Droobs.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

If Grady Sizemore was one of the characters from the hit TV show Friends, he’d probably be Ross because he is just so cool and loves dinosaurs.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Apr 23, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions

Can I flag this? Ross? Cool? From the ’hit TV show?

Eric Wedge. The Adam LaRoche of managers.

by emd2k3 on Apr 23, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Cue up the GNR …

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

by Jay on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions

grady’s now 2nd in RBIs

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions

DeRosa to RF, Graffanino to 3B, Victor to 1B, Shoppach to C.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions

useful post

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

K

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions

OK. Can someone tell me what is going on and why we need to make these moves and what exactly happened. I’m lost, scared, confused and a little thirsty.

by mjschaefer on Apr 23, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

Hafner PH for Crowe.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Because we don’t want Travis Hafner in the field.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

What did he do?

by mjschaefer on Apr 23, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Partly because we pinch-hit with Hafner and he can’t play the field, partly because we pinch-hit FOR an outfielder when our fourth outfielder was already in the lineup in the DH spot.

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

by Jay on Apr 23, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Garko was at 1B, but Graffanino pinch-ran for him (poorly). Crowe was in RF, but Hafner pinch-hit for him. Since Hafner in RF is not something I ever want to imagine, they moved DeRosa out to RF, Graffanino to 3B, Victor from C to 1B, and Shoppach in to catch.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually, now I want to imagine Hafner in right. It’s hilarious.

by Julie on Apr 23, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

With Kerry Wood, we really need only a catcher in the field.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

K

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 23, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

we didn’t need any fielders for that play

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

Hey everyone,

Didn’t even know we were playing until five minutes ago on Facebook. Grady and I are facebook friends, and I saw his update… “Grady just completed the ’How awesome am I in close and late situations? And the answer is… God.”

by tabler84 on Apr 23, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

bandwagon fan. We all sat here and suffered for 8 innings.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, so did I. I’ve just been doing other work.

by tabler84 on Apr 23, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Grady and I are facebook friends

WHAT is this true

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

This is not remotely true.

by tabler84 on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

KK Wood

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

Wow, it’s nice to have a blowtorch for a closer.

by tabler84 on Apr 23, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

Kerry Wood throws fast.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

wow fricking nasty is Wood? Good grief

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

I love how excited Hamilton gets about Wood throwing 97. Not that I don’t also get excited — after watching Borowski and Wickman for a few years, it’s pretty awesome.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

Wood is GOOD

by SeattleVinny on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

ballgame!!!!

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

1-2-3

not Borowski

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

This is, without question, the best game of the season so far.

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

by Jay on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

No kidding. As fun as it is to beat up on the Yankees, coming back like that just feels so good.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

And Jay arrives to fix the Indians yet again.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Um, “without question”? I would say there is certainly a question.

by tabler84 on Apr 23, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright, Wood rules. I love heading into the 9th and feeling a little bit bad for the opposing team.

by joeee on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

BALLGAME

Big win!

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

BALLGAME.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

haha, how cool did he handle that

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

Best day of 2009 so far

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

better than the 22-4 asskicking against the Yanks?

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

This was just big

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

true, I like this win better as well, but that New York massacre still gets a smile on my face

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Got Wood?

by Xeifrank on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

Ballgame, heads off now to face Friday a happy man.

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

HUZZAH

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, a series win. How ’bout that.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, a series win. Howaaaabout that.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

wow, that didn’t work.. Trying to fix it to the Hammy “howaaaboutthat” style.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

he’s throwing 97 mph fastballs and 83 mph curves

he can’t get the curves over the plate apparently, but damn

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

Damn, Wood only got two K’s. My day is ruined.

by for the record on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

This Kerry Wood guy strikes a lot of guys out

by APV on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

I love baseball again.

by mjschaefer on Apr 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

Wow. Wow. Wow.

by afh4 on Apr 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

Meanwhile, switching back to Philadelphia for a second as Dave Bush continues his master piece.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Apr 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

madera es buena

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

rec for correct usage of ser vs. estar

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

by TheVanillaGorilla on Apr 23, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

woah, hs flashback

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Game ball to Travis Hafner.

by xrickx on Apr 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

Wedgie keeps this one for himself

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Yea .. that was pretty good. The inning could have really went south after Graffinino got thrown out.

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Freakin’ awesome. Maybe it’s best if I don’t listen to these games. EVAR.

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 23, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions

I got Wood.

by JulioBernazard on Apr 23, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions

11 of 16 Kerry Wood outs now via strikeout.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

::getswood::

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 23, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Also, 11 of 21 BF struck out.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Grady on with Hammy…

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

Grady on WTAM

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 23, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

Hey guys, guess what? Every part of our team played well today.

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 23, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions

Err, defense? We’ll let it slide though…

by Chief Wahoo on Apr 23, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

3 errors…

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Whatevs

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 23, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously, convince me that pitching Wood like Goose Gossage or Bruce Sutter is a bad thing.

by NickFantana on Apr 23, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

He has a history of arm injuries.

by mjschaefer on Apr 23, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Is there any evidence that his risk of injury would be increased by throwing an extra 20 pitches once in awhile?

by NickFantana on Apr 23, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

i’d rather make sure he’s available the next day, every day.

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m with you. I just want to know if we’re actually making that choice by not pitching him more or if we’re just afraid of something that may not even be valid.

by NickFantana on Apr 23, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

baseball is awesome

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

If Chi and Det loses today we could be 2.5 back. Hahahha

by Toxicadam on Apr 23, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

Sorry for the time machine, but….

GRADY!

by Ryan on Apr 23, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

I just watched Grady’s home run

What is with the hood of that SUV opening up?

Is that like our apple? or mascot going down a slide?

The hood of a car opening up? really?

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

Terrible

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 23, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

This reads like some sort of bizarre poetry.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

thank you

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah a Progressive response vehicle. It sometimes smokes and spins around and has strobe lights for headlights and break lights.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

does it solve crimes?

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

It needs to be a Transformer and turn into a giant Size-Bot when Grady goes yard.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

This is Earth week. Do we really wanna expend all that energy?

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 23, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Transformers are alien technology. They’re green.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

plus its GRADY

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

If Grady is a Transformer, what is his lifespark made of?

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 23, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

earth has a whole freaking week now? Black History Month better renew its lease. Earth has hired a realtor to look around at months.

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s only Earth Week if you’re a teacher (or, presumably, a student).

[deleted, politics]

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

It may be Earth Week, but it’s always an Arby’s morning.

Sometimes, I just like to b****.

by emd2k3 on Apr 23, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Attendance 12,852, better than Tuesday, fewer than last night.

by palcal on Apr 23, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions

Hammy’s call is about to be on the radio again… hilight.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions

ON Grady’s HR, taht is… I’m pumped.

by Ryan Kelsey on Apr 23, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Is there a way for me to listen to Hammy’s HR call at some point today? Can I get it on WTAM.com or on MLB.tv somehow? I was watching it on Extra Innings and that just won’t suffice..

by baerga1 on Apr 23, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions

It’ll be archived eventually, in which case you can jump to the right point via trial-and-error.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

cool thanks. Although by the time “eventually” comes around, I’ll probably have moved on. I’m an instant gratification kind of guy.

by baerga1 on Apr 23, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Testing out my new signature.

Sometimes, I just like to bitch.

by emd2k3 on Apr 23, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions

I should change that b-word for the non-game thread comments.

Sometimes, I just like to bitch.

by emd2k3 on Apr 23, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

anybody following Dave Bush? No hitter through 7

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions

only because I have Ryan Braun on my fantasy team (1 HR today)

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

It’ll be one of the stranger no-hitters I’ve seen, if true. 3 walks and 2 HBP.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

didn’t Bunrett throw with the Marlins in which he walked 9?

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

Ssssshhhhhh

by JulioBernazard on Apr 23, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

The Phillies radio announcers keep mentioning it, like constantly.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

he’s over 100 pitches though

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

when 100 pitches dumped him, i thought he’d be depressed forever.

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

well played, sir.

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

God, I can’t believe the recap isn’t up yet. Why do I even bother with this place?

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

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 23, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions

Phillies fans boo Dave Bush when he bats in the 8th. Classy.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

yeah, great fans. I’ll bet they’ll boo him if he gets it.

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

Dude, they boo everyone. That place is pretty awesome to watch a game, though, people are really into it.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

And Bush is getting a good cheer on his way out of the game, too.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Bill Hall apparently just made a hell of a play at third.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

incredible play

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Great play by Hall for out #22.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

I’m just glad I don’t read the Philly papers, they’re going to flip out if the Phillies get no-hit.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

well, that’s over

Stairs homerun

by JP_Frost on Apr 23, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

Stairs ends the no-hitter and the shutout in one fell swoop.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

i want to market a cereal called “Fell Swoops”

by Brick. on Apr 23, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

HR breaks it up.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

welp goodnight!

by AllenSmith on Apr 23, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

So, I ride to the Y, the last thing I hear on the game call is Hamilton’s asinine non-home run call on the Grady fly ball, I go play racquetball for the first time in my life, and when I am done, the Tribe has won.

Racquetball is this year’s soup.

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Apr 23, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

I’m listening to it on headphones at work & someone came to talk to me right as Hammy was launching into that call.. so I was a little surpised when I put my headphones back in & Grady was out.

by zempf on Apr 23, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

As frustrating as some of Hammy’s fly ball calls are, at least he gets excited, unlike Hegan.

by FredOx on Apr 23, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Where Have I Heard This Before?

GM Kevin Towers hauled out his Penn and Teller magic act and pulled a whole new bullpen out of his hat in the last week of spring training. “With a couple of weeks to go, my wife asked me if it was going to be tough to get down to 25,” Towers said. “I said, ‘Down to 25? I’m trying to get up to 25.’” Three trades, a waiver claim and two signings of released pitchers later, he had himself a whole new set-up crew and a fifth starter (Shawn Hill). So naturally, the Padres were fifth in the league in bullpen ERA through Tuesday. Incredible.

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

by westbrook on Apr 23, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions