Game Thread: May 17, 2009
by Jay on May 17, 2009 1:25 PM EDT
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Is that seriously what he looks like? My opinion on Huff has soared.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone doesn’t have the annual
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by westbrook on May 17, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it’s funny how you can tell which three guys don’t have it.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to see Wedge is going out in a blaze of idiocy with that lineup. He use the old “names in a hat” to determine positiona?
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, Wedge isn’t going to be fired. But we can dream.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m really hesitant to cheer for us to get smoked today…but I’m tempted.
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skinner would take over as manager right? And no longer be 3rd base coach? So basically a win-win?
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He could do both.
I'm not really into Song of Hiawatha.
by sarcasmdave on May 17, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If my job depended on the outcome of baseball games, would I ever start Huff and rest Grady on the same day? Either Wedge knows he’s gone or knows there’s no way he’s gone
I'm not really into Song of Hiawatha.
by sarcasmdave on May 17, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like Wedge did some similarly crazy thing last week with the infield. Or maybe he had a bad outfield for Sowers’ first start?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a total abomination. I am shaving my Huffstache immediately.
by gte619n on May 17, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m opposed to a line up that doesn’t feature Valbuena.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t see this ending well for Cleveland today
by APV on May 17, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lots of runs.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Carl Pavano our second best pitcher?
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right now, yes.
I believe in Carl Pavano.
by salome on May 17, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly he’s behind Lee and Laffey at least.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn’t even considering Laffey since he’s a reliever, haha.
I believe in Carl Pavano.
by salome on May 17, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does everyone play shift on Choo? Somehow I’ve never noticed.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve never seen Huff pitch before
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 17, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am unshaven today. Ph33r.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope Wedge screwed up something here.
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
What’s going on with the umps and Wedge?
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 17, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The umpires are apparently asking Wedge if he’s serious with his lineup.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
damn someone beat me to that
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by westbrook on May 17, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The umps are making fun of Wedge’s line up card.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe Wedge should get tossed before the game even starts
by JP_Frost on May 17, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea what’s supposed to happen now.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 17, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Game over! The Indians win!
Ok, not really.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay … WTF is this?
If Wedge really has screwed up the lineup card somehow … May 18 …
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
afraid not…it appears to be Maddon’s fault
by APV on May 17, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammy and Hegan are speculating that the problem is with the Rays. Apparently both Zobrist and Longoria were listed as 3B
by Jeffrey R on May 17, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STO is saying that the D-Rays have Longoria listed at DH and 5. Or something.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So they’d have to give up the DH?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what Grover did in a Nagy start at one point. Nagy ended up batting three times, I think. Really looked awful all the way around.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he got a hit!
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wasnt David Wells pitching for the other side that game?
Walt
by curly1229 on May 17, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I was just thinking about that.
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at this game. It was disgusting
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But they haven’t hit yet, so I don’t know.
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you guys listening? Sounds like the Rays messed their card up.
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FIRE MADDON
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is the proper punishment? Anyone?
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 17, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Death by firing squad.
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spankings.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Wedge is trying to say that the Rays effed up the DH. Maybe they won’t get to use it?
I'm not really into Song of Hiawatha.
by sarcasmdave on May 17, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s great .. but why ice your own starter .. making his MLB debut?
by FallsTribeFan on May 17, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure that’s his thinking.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there are two 5’s on a line up card? What is he supposed to do? Let it go? I don’t think this rattles Huff.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not do it … after the Rays take the field and get the 1st out …
If Zobrist is the DH … that’s when I would do it … he’s in the field … DH is gone.
Ice their pitcher … not ours.
by FallsTribeFan on May 17, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, who actually played third in the top of the inning?
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by westbrook on May 17, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zobrist did.
Longoria was listed on the card as the 3B … Zobrist took the position.
I would think after the 1st out was recorded .. .you could make the argument.
by FallsTribeFan on May 17, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, Newcastle is going to be relegated …
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 17, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bring back Nagy!
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This could be awesome.
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d say it puts our expectancy back at 50%
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rays broadcasters have no idea what’s going on.
They are speculating that Huff’s name is not on the lineup card, so maybe he can’t pitch.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seems like Longoria and Zobrist are listed at the same position
FE WEE
by westbrook on May 17, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indians being waved off the field?
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TB announcers keep saying they think Huff is not valid on lineup card / the umpires are going to call MLB
by palcal on May 17, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
with our luck, Sonnastine will go 3-3 with a grandslam
by JP_Frost on May 17, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just wondering how he’d do against our bullpen.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is going on now?
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 17, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
An ump is calling to get the ruling.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sonnanstine can mash.
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
by rolub on May 17, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
way to make Huff comfortable in his debut, Wedge. First you take away his all-star CF, put two other guys in strange fielding positions, and then do the equivalent of calling a timeout while the place kicker is setting up
by APV on May 17, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TB is saying Huff is not on the lineup card.
by FallsTribeFan on May 17, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so they lose Longoria and we lose Huff?
As much as I was looking forward to this, we win that one right?
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
by rolub on May 17, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We do not win that one if we don’t have any starter and have to burn out the entire terrible bullpen. Are you kidding?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, i’m kidding.
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
by rolub on May 17, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this was not Wedge’s idea / did he file the paperwork with MLB
by palcal on May 17, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Y
Yeah I really don’t get why anyone is mad at Wedge for this. I get hating his lineup…it’s awful.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, what’s he suppose to do? If the TB lineup is wrong he can’t just ignore that.
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just giving time for the Huffstache to grow in.
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by Lazy Lightning Media on May 17, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems to me that if the player was in the field, that they either lose the DH or they need to pinch hit? Am I thinking straight on this?
by randallhank on May 17, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s right. The idea is that the DH has already taken the field, replacing the starting 3B. Therefore, the starting 3B (who did not take the field) cannot be used for the rest of the game, and they lose the DH.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huff’s a good looking guy. Maybe Grady can get jealous and start mashing already.
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the ump said “wait a minute, you seriously want DeRosa at first and Garko in the OF?”
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by westbrook on May 17, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If they have to call the League office, then it probably has something to do with a roster move, i.e. Huff.
I'm not really into Song of Hiawatha.
by sarcasmdave on May 17, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Rosie” or whoever the heck is the guy who feeds information to Hammy/Hegan has confirmed that the issue is with the Rays having two 3B listed.
by Jeffrey R on May 17, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
curious how the Rays’ broadcasters have no idea what’s going on
by Logodaedalus on May 17, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Hammy had discussed the lineup card during his meeting with Wedge this morning, and was aware that there was a mistake. If not for that conversation, I’m sure he would be clueless too.
by Jeffrey R on May 17, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe Wedge will get fired for telling off Shapiro
by palcal on May 17, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
everybody had known for 2 days that Huff was pitching
by palcal on May 17, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not like I had anything else to do this afternoon.
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
STO saying so?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Evan is gone!
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
report from Tod Kalas – now they admit 2 3B and no DH
by palcal on May 17, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Rays announcers are going to lose their shit.
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let me know what they say
Imagine if that happened to the white sox. Hawk would probably go apeshit
by JP_Frost on May 17, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he would probably be immediately thrown into an infinite loop of obnoxious catch phrases
by Logodaedalus on May 17, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“He gone…grab some bench..you can put it on the board…grab some bench…yes!…he gone.”
by odradek on May 17, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
third too
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see Longoria get told he can’t play, then come storming out of the dugout screaming at McClellan like George Brett. That would be awesome.
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was McClellan who was the ump for the Pine Tar game, right? And he’s at this game today.
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Longoria is out. They were showing him on Channel 3, and he looked pissed.
I believe in Carl Pavano.
by salome on May 17, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This may save Wedge’s job. How do you fire a guy when the opposing manager loses his MVP and yet keeps his job. Damn you Maddon. Damn you.
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Longoria can pinch hit.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I could just tell from the look on his face. But now they are saying Longoria will be available later.
by randallhank on May 17, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Wedge handled this quite well. It was savvy to wait until the bottom of the first to raise the issue.
by Jeffrey R on May 17, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am totally in favor of this. Make Sonanstine hit maybe twice for Longoria? That’s worth a few minutes of ice.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cue everyone bitching about Huff being iced.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my question is this:
Did Wedge have to wait until the end of the inning to file the complaint … if he did … I recant everything and its the proper move.
If not, I do it in the top of the 1st with the opposing pitcher on the hill.
by FallsTribeFan on May 17, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has to wait until Zobrist takes the field.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So … it could have been done in the top of the first correct?
It’s a great catch … don’t get me wrong … I’d just prefer to ice their pitcher rather than ours.
by FallsTribeFan on May 17, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, I’m not clear on that. Wedge obviously thought the rules would more work in our favor if he allowed the first batter to go up there, but I’m not sure why.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, me neither.
I’ll recant the “icing” statement … I’m guessing they know more about the proper time to challenge than I.
by FallsTribeFan on May 17, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As soon as the Rays took the field it should have been possible, yeah?
by APV on May 17, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I would have thought.
by FallsTribeFan on May 17, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guess would be that at least one pitch would have to be thrown… the game hasn’t really started until that point, right?
by Jeffrey R on May 17, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the sticking point may not have been whether or not sonnastine bats for longoria, but whether or not longoria is eligible to enter the game later.
by macasson on May 17, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and there’s the answer … Longoria is available.
by FallsTribeFan on May 17, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strikes, Huff.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well at least he didn’t allow a homer…
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thai place gave us wrong food; gotta go back
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 17, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mmmm, I could go for some thai today. Vbc3 likely isn’t hot for this idea, though.
I believe in Carl Pavano.
by salome on May 17, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really have a bad feeling about all this. Imagine if we did get burned by Sonnastine … wow
by JP_Frost on May 17, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You have to play the percentages, though. The guy didn’t even take BP, as he would for an interleague game.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I’m overreacting, but it would be so fitting for this season
by JP_Frost on May 17, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy I’m glad I didn’t see that.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Drink alert: Should have started Upton this series.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is DeRosa just terrible in the outfield? What in the hell is going on?
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah this is ridiculous. How is Garko better in the OF than DeRosa?
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Wedge going to play David Dellucci in CF next?
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by fanintexas on May 17, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well that worked out well…can we call this a draw for Wedge?
by APV on May 17, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 Rays lineup card
-1 Indians lineup card
by APV on May 17, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t evaluate this without seeing a spray chart for Huff.
Is it possible he doesn’t allow many hits to LF?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But is DeRosa really a better first baseman than Garko? I know Garko isn’t great defensively, but how often has DeRosa played there?
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garko isn’t just not great, he’s pretty bad.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about DeRosa? Has he played first base enough to evaluate him?
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s been all around bad over there. I’d say at least one mistake a game by my count.
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not enough at that one position, but pretty much any above-average 3B is going to be an above-average 1B, as long as he’s familiar with what to do in different situations.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as he’s familiar with what to do in different situations
That’s the problem, though. He botched the pickoff because he’s not used to playing first. So he might be better than Garko with fielding but he’s going to make mistakes because he’s not familiar with the position.
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except that Garko makes mistakes regardless.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. You can see his spray charts from last season on minorleaguesplits.com….lots of hits to LF
by APV on May 17, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sooo…what your saying is….EPIC FAIL/FIREABLE OFFENCE/LET’S MOVE ON
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow epic fail on the lack of an apostrophe and an e there
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that’s just super.
Wedgie! Wedgie! Ballgame!
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we just saw this play out.
Sonnanstine hits “double” to Garko.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly though, with that start, Huff was born to be a Cleveland Indian.
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BUNT
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, good start. I can’t believe Garko is in left and DeRosa is at first. Sonnanstine is going to knock one in right now. No doubt.
by ahowie on May 17, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Throw strikes to the pitcher!
I'm not really into Song of Hiawatha.
by sarcasmdave on May 17, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can’t Huff hit 92?
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has Huff broken 90 mph yet?
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, they got Crawford at least.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
headsup play by our veteran 3B.
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
by rolub on May 17, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah with this control he’ll last 5 innings max.
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True Indian.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With that lazy move to first no one will ever be able to call him David Hustlehuff.
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by Lazy Lightning Media on May 17, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hammy was just saying that he has a pretty good move to first. Not the case?
by JimmyAB on May 17, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just hit 90
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday still thinks we’re in a delay.
I believe in Carl Pavano.
by salome on May 17, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AL game + 1 batting 3rd = DOES NOT COMPUTE
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
by rolub on May 17, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huff should work ahead more.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you think he is behind on purpose?
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I think he’s just being difficult.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where do you guys see Victor’s average ending up this season?
I’m going with .330+
by JP_Frost on May 17, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
.345
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I he hit his career average .304 from here on out, he’d finish right around .330.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FOUR HUNDRED.
I'm not really into Song of Hiawatha.
by sarcasmdave on May 17, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is only room enough for one David on this team.
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looch double.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dellucci double.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dellucci bought himself another two weeks to be terrible.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whenever Travis gets back. Goodbye time
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you kind of want to cheer and wail at the same time.
Very 2009.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it bad if I thought that too? Bummer.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It said that in the Annual, too.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And won somebody a 50 dollar Giant Eagle gift card.
by JimmyAB on May 17, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huff: Just like all our other pitchers, apparently.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fire Willis?
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fire DeRosa’s throw to 2B to get Upton.
by gte619n on May 17, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he can’t acquire pitchers that throw over 91?
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And can’t rebuild projects like Reyes.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am willing to give him 2-3 more innings before I hate him
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh … wut?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tired of watching the law firm of Reyes, Sowers, Lewis, Lewis, Perez, Kobayashi, Chulk and Herges throw the ball not very fast and not very accurate.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
conveniently left out Laffey who throws slowly
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot Aquino!
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haven’t seen him yet. Maybe he’s like Jorge Julio: fast and inaccurate.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That could’ve been worse.
Garko in LF… high comedy move by Wedge. Way to “shake it up”
by gte619n on May 17, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRo walks.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Matt Laporta,
ROT.
-Love, Wedgenius.
by gte619n on May 17, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh? LaPorta started the previous five games.
by Jeffrey R on May 17, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see no situation where this Garko/DeRo/Ben Fran triumvirate should cost LaPorta playing time.
by gte619n on May 17, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LaPorta: not very good right now. Indians: need good players.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, okay, but I don’t think it is fair to say that he is “rotting” on the bench.
by Jeffrey R on May 17, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like Sonnanstine is a pitcher Francisco murders.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
CALLED IT!!!!
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy Shit. I am in awe of this comment.
by gte619n on May 17, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will now toot my own horn.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like Mariano Rivera is a pitcher that Josh Barfield murders.
by gte619n on May 17, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And righties batting over .400 against him.
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BENFRAN!
I'm not really into Song of Hiawatha.
by sarcasmdave on May 17, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i read this as soon as he swung the bat. nice work
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
by rolub on May 17, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
About, oh, eight or nine more of these and we’re gold.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am way behind. At least Ben Fran has a flair for the dramatic. Only Cliff really matches him in that regard.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ben does have serious power. He hits homeruns hard.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He doesn’t get cheap homers.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Delluci double AND a BenFran home run! In the same inning!! What are the odds?
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is stupid-if we hit Sonnastine it makes it easier to lift him for a pinch hitter.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it makes it easier for Wedge to keep his job tomorrow
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But they don’t get a DH all game right? They’d have to be one and done with each guy, no?
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note: as a lifelong AL fan, I’m not EXACTLY sure how this works.
by gte619n on May 17, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but then they start burning through their bench … and AL rosters aren’t set up to do that well.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like Jay said…AL teams are not set up to run through the bench.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right. Which is why we put our scrubs in the starting lineup.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Droobs double. :)
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Droobz was just playing with Andy
limp, limp….SMASH
by ahowie on May 17, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Asdrubal!
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone defend Carroll batting second?
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that’s an argument against it.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That also was explained in the Annual.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never bought one…
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that’s why you’re so confused all the time.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this point…buying one would be painful because all the optimism for the season that would be found in the writing.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, maybe. But the prospect and history sections are still nice.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are they still available? Maybe it will help turn the season around.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, sure. You probably can still find some at a Barnes & Noble or a supermarket, or online.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or in the clearance section of K-Mart
i kid, i kid
FE WEE
by westbrook on May 17, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it’s basically a periodical, not meant to be on shelves beyond May 31. I am glad that I think there’s several articles that will still be worth going back to later, but it is what it is.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You do realize I’m just messing with you, right?
Most of that stuff I said is not really in there, but the Huffstache definitely is.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant to buy one but just kind of never got around to it. The only picture of Huff I’ve seen came in the Indians yearbook thing I bought when I was in Cleveland. Not worth 5 dollars.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And .364 against lefties. Is Sonnastine a lefty? I honestly don’t know.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
huff works quickly, but I really thought his velocity was a little bit better — some said he sat between 90-93 MPH
by JP_Frost on May 17, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I know, but I’ve seen some 86-87 mph fastballs and that’s not what we ordered
by JP_Frost on May 17, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot, he is a pitcher for the Indians not named Cliff, Kerry or Fausto.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Gark!
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On the one hand, I’m impressed that Garko even came close to catching that.
On the other hand, didn’t you just know we’d see a triple to left field today?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no, I didn’t think we’d see “a triple”. I thought given the Rays speed, chances were better for “triples”
by APV on May 17, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was actually not played as badly as I expected by Garko.
by mrich on May 17, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone who can jump may have had it.
FE WEE
by westbrook on May 17, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least he can’t steal second right now.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why would he shave that stache, that is just dumb.
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Especially for his debut, you gotta leave it be.
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was an answer to the visual trivia question: What would it look like when Fred Flintsone tries to jump really high?
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know who’s watching the Rays feed, but they really would make a lot more money if they auctioned off a date with the auction girl.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What motivates one to watch the Rays feed? I mean, besides the auction girl.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That or listen to the game on the radio
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Extra Innings via cable generally does not give you a choice of feeds.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh. I see. I forgot you have Extra Innings at the manse.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes … “the manse” is what city-dwellers call an apartment with two full bathrooms. Oh, the luxury.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have two full bathrooms!
Manse dweller = me.
Beams.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. I heard he even does it between innings.
by gte619n on May 17, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, nice K
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a baller.
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got here, sums up my weekend viewing, Saturday left at 7-7 in the 9th with Upton batting, spent the next 4 hours hoping we won, Appears we lost either the next pitch or one after that. Sunday only got to see Kelly ground out with the bases loaded again wondered if we won whilst out, now I miss Ben’s HR and get to see the triple.
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on May 17, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rough. I’ve wasted a lot of time from Friday on with this team.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rays lost the DH. Andy Sonnenstien is batting 3rd.
by gte619n on May 17, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m just tuning in. is that what caused the delay?
by clusterchuck on May 17, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
… and Wedge jumped on it. Give him credit.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s pretty huge. kudos to wedge
by clusterchuck on May 17, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lesson: smart glasses do not make you smart.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, it sounds like more bad stuff happens while you’re gone than while you’re watching.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you are right, I’m not scarred having watched it actually happen! Just get to nod my head and go ‘yeah thought as much’
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on May 17, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Sometimes you have to go in to set up the pitch away.”
Underpants. Good lord.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He stole that from Dave Campbell.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fact: CVS Gummy Worms have a head and a tail.
by gte619n on May 17, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Manning just described Huff’s fastball as straight.
Guh-reat.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you are especially pessimistic today
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno. I’m just disappointed that Huff might not be what we thought at the end of last season.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez, it’s his first start ever! Give it time!
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was really excited about Huff for two reasons:
1-The reprots that he was going to be able to dial a fastball to the low 90s.
2-Groundballs.
Just weird run suppression doesn’t do it for me.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t that bad of a pitch, and Victor didn’t even flinch.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he just decided he wasn’t swinging at first pitch.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Tampa have a kid announcing to the audience. Sounded terrible.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Total Debbie Downer voice. Hilarious.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if their kids announce “Evan Longoria” for every batter, like most of the kids at Progressive Field announce “Grady Sizemore” despite who is up.
I believe in Carl Pavano.
by salome on May 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what’s great about this lineup snafu is, he has to spend the whole game thinking about how stupid it was.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our bench is stacked.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having Grady and Longoria both on the bench could make this an interesting game.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having Grady and Longoria both on the bench could make this an interesting game brawl.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So they lose the DH, obviously, but do they also lose Longoria for the game?
by clusterchuck on May 17, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. He is available to PH.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As it turns out, no. The umps let them essentially take him off the list.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since he didn’t come up to bad apparently he is available
by ahowie on May 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that makes sense. Well, Sonnanstine gets some practice for interleague play.
by clusterchuck on May 17, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rich Harden would be maddening to watch. Lots of K’s but lots of BB’s and few innings pitched.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rays guys have discovered the Grover-Nagy snafu.
Alex Ramirez in RF, Manny Ramirez at DH.
Manny trots out to RF.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They say that’s the last time something like this happened.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was this covered in the annual?
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seymour Hirsch
aka, Seymour Hersch’s not nearly as famous but similarly named colleague
by APV on May 17, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seymour Hirschaka, Seymour Hersch’s not nearly as famous but similarly named colleague
aka, Seymour Hersh’s still rather obscure but similarly named colleague
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so we should have let Longoria into the batters box
by clusterchuck on May 17, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh….what would that have done? They lose Sonnanstine?
by Logodaedalus on May 17, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right, but…. if Sonnanstine has to bat in the 3rd spot due to the lineup snafu, and then Longoria comes on to bat in his spot….
by Logodaedalus on May 17, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. But if there’s no DH, wouldn’t they have to announce Longoria as a PH? I was thinking they might lose both players, but I can’t say that I’ve experienced a situation like this.
by clusterchuck on May 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you eat chips shirtless, it becomes clear how many crumbs normally get on your shirt.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or if you have a dark shirt on.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not like I’m eating chips pantsless. (checks to make sure webcam isn’t on)
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
/now understands where the term dill pickle originated
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Oakland jumped on Detroit with 6 runs in the first two innings but the Tigers came back with 4 runs in both the second and third. Tigers still up 8-6 in the fifth.
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I finally made the right decision on a Galarraga start!!
FE WEE
by westbrook on May 17, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I support that inning.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Edmund Fitzgerald as a midday beer for watching game / eating chips and salsa: maybe a poor choice.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carlos recommends: Great Lakes Grassroots Ale
Had it for the first time last night. Solid Saison-style Belgian. Or does everyone already know about this?
by baerga1 on May 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So let me get this straight. Our bullpen now contains the likes of Matt Herges, Luis Vizcaino, and Greg Aquino?
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rays’ announcer calling every pop-up a “popper”. Getting annoying.
by Logodaedalus on May 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, hey, was that just a half inning?
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Using my 2009 Indians Score Conversion Chart, I believe we’re currently down 8-4.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm… then with our offense, I actually like our chances in this game.
by baerga1 on May 17, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teaching is actually not underappreciated, apparently. There was some survey that showed that teachers commanded the third most respect as a profession behind doctors and fireman, or something like that. Ahead of lawyers.
HA! Hear that lawyers?
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in a survey in which respect does not equal compensation
by APV on May 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I was thinking. As a teacher myself, I could stand for a little less respect and a little more compensation.
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zobrist triple. Wheee.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wedge said he wanted DeRosa to start at 1B so we’re more athletic in the infield.
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They just interviewed him on STO.
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always miss all the weirdass stuff. Lineup snafus. Huh.
by Julie on May 17, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And a Baboo hit.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m glad I already worked out. My testosterone levels crash whenever I watch this team. I become listless, bored.
Also, if anyone’s wondering my feet were contact dermatitis.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I took a nap during the middle of yesterday’s game and almost fell asleep again later in the 8th
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just about to post that I’m going to take a nap right now.
I believe in Carl Pavano.
by salome on May 17, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Indians have now replaced a certain book I read to help induce sleeping
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy, people just keep talking about the annual.
by Julie on May 17, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, no. I’m anti-emoticon. It was a solid dig, well done.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like emoticons. I’m particularly fond of pirate smiley.
.)
by Julie on May 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You buy new sandals or somethin?
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just boat shoes by a company that I’ve been wearing for years. Shrugs.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, basically, foot herpes?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huff just setting up the triple play here.
by Logodaedalus on May 17, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone else expecting to see the Indians somehow show up on failblog.org one of these days?
by APV on May 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still setting up the triple play.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huff just setting up the quadruple play…
by Logodaedalus on May 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BRING BACK SOWERS.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah Jhonny that looked kinda weak.
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
relay was fine. Garko’s speed was not
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I mean the initial ball getting past him.
by supermarioelia on May 17, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huff: Just like the rest of ’em.
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by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess that’s the ballgame, time for shower, shave and breakfast
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on May 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseball before breakfast sounds awesome.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tastes better if we are winning
One day I'll get over to watch the Tribe play
by new zealand tribe fan on May 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, this is sort of a drag.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on May 17, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
An out! Huzzah!
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AN OUT!
AN OUT!
MAJOR TURNING POINT
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I also want to say how much I respect teachers.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on May 17, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember thinking about how we had a three game winning streak….and two days later it’s now a 3-game losing streak unless our bullpen pitches well- HAH
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know … the third game of that winning streak was when we were up 7-0 on Friday, right?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Really that signaled the end of the season. Some would argue before then but I think it was at that moment we all knew it was over.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH COME ON
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on May 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How long have those been on your clipboard?
LGT's resident Beer Advocate.
by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I am just far behind in the feed. You posted almost simultaneously with that hit on my end.
LGT's resident Beer Advocate.
by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
given the number of bad things happening, the odds were good of that happening by chance alone
by APV on May 17, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just realized with some relief that I no longer remember Wedge’s call number. I’ve finally grown up.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on May 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m proud to say I didnt’ even know what this meant.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WEDGE!
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously LOL
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do I have the right to complain about Garko in the outfield
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This might be the final nail in Wedge’s coffin.
by Buckeye Brad on May 17, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with APV. Wedge is gone tomorrow
by clusterchuck on May 17, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if mustaches have tears, the discarded remains of his huffstache are crying silently in whatever gutter they currently occupy
by APV on May 17, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’ve all learned a valuable lesson about the vindictive power of the Huffstache today.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on May 17, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
Wedge, Ill never look into your eyes…again
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is not to say that Huff wasn’t terrible today, but Garko-BenFran rather than BenFran-Grady certainly did not help — and this was 100% foreseeable.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
even derosa in left would have been a better choice.
There is a significant lack of beards in this year's clubhouse...
by mixmasterasia on May 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You say that as if it would be an odd or questionable choice. It would be a perfectly normal choice.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if I suck bad enough in the infield Wedge will let me play LF
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously, that was horrendous right there. he wasn’t even running in the right direction.
FE WEE
by westbrook on May 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New Business Venture - Who wants in?
Ok, I don’t have a name for it yet, but here’s what we do: We take guys who are about to make their MLB debuts and we give them a preview of the terrible K zones they are about to encounter.
FE WEE
by westbrook on May 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We should’ve been playing No Doubles on Sonnastine.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no, we should have had an actual OF out there.
FE WEE
by westbrook on May 17, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s safe to fire the manager when the games become comical
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For someone who seems to take himself as seriously as Shapiro does, this must be horrifying to watch.
by afh4 on May 17, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’d be hilarious to watch his face while Garko tries to run down that Sonnanstine double
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
did he do himself a disservice by coming out and publically standing by Wedge last week? Doesn’t that make him an accomplice to this monstrosity?
by clusterchuck on May 17, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s just corporate talk. Doesn’t mean anything
by Roger Dorn on May 17, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess. I don’t know that I would have been as adament given the circumstances
by clusterchuck on May 17, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to give a vote of confidence before you can fire a manager. It’s in the rulebook. 9.2.1(d).
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And there was plenty of wiggle room in his statements.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on May 17, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This ump sucks.
LGT's resident Beer Advocate.
by LGT Patrick on May 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CONTRACT EXTENSION!
We're really bad this year. How's that for a signature?
by mixmasterasia on May 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Wedge have any options left?
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Well… still a lot of time here. This game has really dragged, hasn’t it? It feels later than the top of the fifth.
by Jeffrey R on May 17, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A lot of time for the bullpen to give up 10 more runs
by Logodaedalus on May 17, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This series has really dragged.
by JulioBernazard on May 17, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This whole season is going to feel like a decade.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This team needs to be relocated to Miami.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Home run Franscisco.
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by vbc3 on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHHHHH!!!!!
We're really bad this year. How's that for a signature?
by mixmasterasia on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am so freaking awesome.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoever made that BenFran/Sonnastine comment was dead on, huh?
by APV on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOO
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on May 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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