Game Thread: May 28, 2009
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I have a decaffeinated coffee table. You’d never know it to look at it.
by dgcambridge on May 28, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
radio wedge, today ohka is legth in the pen. sowers back to rotation, obviously. we’ll see how huff does today.
For real. Bullpen Sowers is the way to go.
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
If we lose today I probably won’t follow another game all year.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 11:55 AM EDT reply actions
Damn, Brick. That’s harsh.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
And totally appropriate. 3 game win streak.
-Erik
by drerikbrady on May 28, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
And I figured if we lost today it’d mean I’m bad luck.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha Editors weren’t awake late last night.
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously? What the hell is he doing out there. This is ridic.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather have Grady sit and Crowe start in CF than Garko out there
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Says Gradyforpresident. Ironic. haha ;)
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I read an article the other day in which BJ Upton said that Carl Crawford has the best chance of anyone in the majors to bat .400 for a season at some point in his career
Not if he keeps popping out while bunting he doesn’t.
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I was under the impression that pitchers who can barely tap 90 are supposed to throw nothing but strikes
And “like in straight over the scoreboard.” Matt Underwood as a valley girl
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
That missed where?
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions
Dude, Droobs, I’m wearing your shirt today.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
if given the opportunity, i would leave my wife for asdrubal.
by Brick. on May 28, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
So Niemann could dig like a 7 foot hole?
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
So Niemann could dig like a 7-foot-hole?
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
My computer just went insane. I don’t really know what happened.
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. Pretty sure the whole site will shut down until our numbers can reset.
I believe in Carl Pavano.
Cute.
I have no power to command the site, but you have the power to bore me away from reading along.
This is not about me, really. Once I’ve stopped reading, how many others have also left?
I’m not so vain as to feel offended by this. Few people care about this place as much as I do and I call attention to this stuff because I don’t want to see the overall quality taken for granted. Some of the more senior figures have evolved in their lives and posting habits, and it’ll be up to the newer posters to keep this joint above the cle.com basis.
Again, sorry. This is one of my only outlets to talk to Cleveland fans so I care about it too. I don’t think any harm was meant. I don’t what you mean by cle.com. If you mean the plain dealer website I feel like this isn’t really close.
Yeah, LGT is not in the same universe as cleveland.com on its worst day.
Hyperbole at its finest.
I believe in Carl Pavano.
Either you are not an astute reader, you lack vision and a sense of place, or you’re just not trying.
Of course it isn’ now, but don’t take that for granted.
This is not about me, really. Once I’ve stopped reading, how many others have also left?
So you prefer solid comment threads rather than mush?
I’m a little lost here. Are you unhappy with the thread, LGT as a whole lately or just this digression?
Seems as though a reason LGT game threads are good is that there is a healthy mix of analytical info, pertinent in-game commentary, random digressions and usually friendly /accommodating responses. Sometimes it’s weighted toward the more serious stuff and at other times not. If there is a particular “way” that it should be or used to be that has been lost, well, I haven’t seen it.
I’m with you. I cannot figure out what his problem is.
by jakesinger777 on May 28, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
So Niemann could dig a 7-foot-hole then?
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Sucky players named Ben on both teams own the opposition
by Roger Dorn on May 28, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
For once I am almost hoping to see a relief pitcher
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on May 28, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions
i am a natural pessimist. this inning is giving me the creeps.
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on May 28, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
As Doug Martsch said, You Were Right
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on May 28, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
He realizes we can’t beat the Rays unless they get an early lead.
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
What’s it say? My computer is freaking out?
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
this.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on May 28, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s pretty clear at this point that Ben Zobrist is the best greatest player of the baseball game of ever all-time.
by dgcambridge on May 28, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I love Gabe Kapler. And the guy from Welcome Back Kotter
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on May 28, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone else thinking Huff’s getting a little squeezed? A lot of his outside stuff has seemed right at the edge of the zone.
Way to work around the leadoff double Huff!
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 12:36 PM EDT reply actions
Yes, but should we keep him just to face that one team?
-Erik
by drerikbrady on May 28, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the idea floated last night of Shapiro setting up a rotating trade system, where every team that faces the Rays trades for Francisco on the eve of the series.
Il faut d'abord durer.
Ahh, that is nice. Except the Yankees don’t get to be a part of the system.
-Erik
by drerikbrady on May 28, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
This should happen. I wonder if Tampa would try to complain. I don’t think there is a rule against it.
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
In a world where I lived or worked across the street from a sandwich place, I’d weigh 600 pounds.
by NickFantana on May 28, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
it’s the refusing to run for exercise that makes me have to avoid the sandwich and pizza by the slice places
by NickFantana on May 28, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
But they haven’t scored yet so why change?
by ClemsonGirl on May 28, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
We’re getting heavy rain, thunder and lighting here on the far west side. Hurry, get five innings in!
by Barb the Evil Genius on May 28, 2009 12:52 PM EDT reply actions
Why? What kind of scheme do you have planned?
by NickFantana on May 28, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
how does one “vacate a hole”? it’s not a hole until you’re gone, no?
by Brick. on May 28, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
What if you leave a hole? Like, a grave robber digs a hole. Steals a bunch of crap from the grave. Then leaves the hole.
Il faut d'abord durer.
Not necessarily. It could be a shallow grave.
by NickFantana on May 28, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
im on board with that prediction
by I'd give my legs for Wegz on May 28, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
DROOBS!!! On my fantasy team as well. Nice pick up if I may say so myself . .
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on May 28, 2009 12:58 PM EDT reply actions
I read this as the French city.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
he may or may not have hit a 2 run jack last night.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on May 28, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I really thought that was gone.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions
Seriously, Garko looks like he’s running in ice skates in left field. It’s an absolute travesty that he is out there at all.
To expand, it’s these sorts of things that make me sick of Shapiro/Wedge. There has to be a point at which Shapiro sits Wedge down and says "There are some things we aren’t going to do:
1) No more Garko in the outfield."
2) No more of you asking me if I want a hertz donut. It was funny once.
by painaxl on May 28, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kirk Reuter’s K/9 is really bad.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions
“It’s getting dark and the winds are beginning to blow…” Peralta strides to the plate.
by JimmyAB on May 28, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I need to do some work anyhow. Damn. My cubicle lost its glow.
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on May 28, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions
This is where Wedge subs in rookie Crowe and makes him stand out there the whole time. “Thems the rules in the show.”
by JimmyAB on May 28, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Huff looks sad.
I refuse to ever root for a team that routinely does the MVP chant for opposing players.
by TheVanillaGorilla on May 28, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions
4-4 in the top of the seventh in Columbus. Rundles pitching, Marte to lead off in the home half. Impromptu MiLB game thread!
Akron was down 5-3 in the bottom of the ninth:
Beau Mills pops out to shortstop Ozzie Chavez.
Matt McBride reaches on throwing error by shortstop Ozzie Chavez.
Nicholas Weglarz walks. Matt McBride to 2nd.
Jared Goedert singles on a ground ball to left fielder Mike Spidale. Matt McBride scores. Nicholas Weglarz to 3rd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Carlos Santana replaces Cristo Arnal.
Carlos Santana grounds out to first baseman Kevin Mahar. Nicholas Weglarz scores. Jared Goedert advances to 3rd, on missed catch error by catcher Tuffy Gosewisch.
Damaso Espino singles on a ground ball to left fielder Mike Spidale. Jared Goedert scores.
how so? A team with tons of superstar players, almost all which came through their academy.
The manager is a legend. Watching United get blown out was pretty much the best thing ever
Agreed, though I would have wanted a better game. It was pretty crappy.
by jakesinger777 on May 28, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya, I’m a Liverpool man myself so I’m with you.
by jakesinger777 on May 28, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Which is roughly as bad as being a Yankee fan.
by jakesinger777 on May 28, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know how anyone can support Ronaldo. He’s the most despicable man in sports.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hyperbole, clearly, but God is he loathsome.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
But he’s so cute. I will admit to being the most shallow soccer fan ever. Only sport I will admit to this.
He is a good looking man, I’ll give him that, but he’s such a little biyatch on the pitch. It’s actually ridiculous. Want a good looking striker to root for? Try Fernando Torres.
by jakesinger777 on May 28, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Love me some Torres.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ronaldo makes Manu Ginobli look honest
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m partial to United target and current Bayern Munich player Frank Ribery. I’ll just post a link to his picture instead of posting the actual picture of him in this thread because he is so dreadful to look at.
http://www.topnews.in/sports/files/franck-ribery.jpg
Well done. Hey, he’s a good player. That’s all I care about. Was pretty good in the Euros last summer, too.
by jakesinger777 on May 28, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Tevez is also super ugly.
Waiting for Rondon.
by Gradyforpresident on May 28, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Minnesota vs. Beckett:
Spahn- K swinging
Mauer- K swinging
Morneau- K swinging
Kubel- K looking
Crede- HR
Harris- BB
Young- BB
weird- Beckett just seems to only care if its the playoffs or if he is facing someone worthy of his time.
goes the dynamite
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on May 28, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Random Hopeful Ohka Parallel thought/question: What was that guy’s name who somehow pitched really well for us last year in a few games? I think he was an ex-whitesock.
FE WEE
Q: Has any manager, after looking at a pre-game radar and knowing with some degree of “certainty” (as much as that term can be used in regards to weather) that it would shortly rain, kind of flipped the pitching rotation and started the game with his bullpen, hoping that when they got out of any type of rain delay he could plug in his starter to (conceivably) go the distance?
by millionairesrow on May 28, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions
Smart play, generally speaking….except that if the game gets called after 5, you’ve conceivably put yourself at a disadvantage. Now the bullpen is taxxed and you’re unlikely to get 5 pitchers working together in an unusual situation to beat the results of 1 decent starter.
I dont have any facts to back that up, just playing DA.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on May 28, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
It would also be interesting to see who they would put out there if they thought they had to go 3 innings or so before the delay, you wouldn’t want to pitch your closer, but you’re also not going to use your low-leverage guys either, so I guess you’d go with your setup guys.
by millionairesrow on May 28, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont think we have any of those
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on May 28, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I listened to it a bit last night and they rambled on and on about slow starts in April.
Then they went through are whole lineup and looks at the BAs of all our players just to prove that some players play well in ST and not well in April, some have bad STs and play well in April and some play on the same level that they played in ST
Insufferable is an appropriate word
Hi Folks,
Maybe this deserves a Fanpost, but it seems to be good rain delay fodder… What opinions do people have about oak-aged beer? Which brews are worthy of the price they cost?
"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge..." C. Darwin
I had Dogfish Burton Baton last week, which I think is in oak-aged imperial IPA
A very strong hoppy flavor but manages to retain a smoothness that is not reached by most IPAs
that smoothness is what intrigues me – I usually avoid IPAs because of that reason.
"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge..." C. Darwin
Oak aged has many faces, aged in a bourbon barrel, scotch barrel, fresh american/french oak barrel, wine barrel, etc.
Lately I have been enjoying some American Wild Ales that are aged in barrels where wild yeast are left to ferment the beer thus creating in many cases awesome sourness.
Lambics are similar, if you get a chance check out some Cantillon brews.
LGT's resident Beer Advocate.
Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout is good. Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout is also very tasty, and not quite as costly as the Founders.
by InfiniteMonkeyTypists on May 28, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, those are both fantastic stouts.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on May 28, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Kevin Kennedy on XM talking about the Joe Maddon line-up gaff. If they all agree that the call was blown that Longoria should not have been allowed back into the game, does that not mean they either have to forfeit the result or replay the game? They all seen to agree that the umps screwed up the call.
The MLB article indicates that it will serve as a lesson for the umpiring crews to always be focused and vigilant in enforcing the rules of the game.
If only MLB actually overturned games when umpires screwed up
Man, home field advantage would have been a nice thing back in 2007…
"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge..." C. Darwin
“Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge was fired today by ailing team owner Larry Dolan. When asked for comment Mr. Dolan, never one to mince words, said “Wedgey is a fine manager and I wish him best of luck wherever he ends up, but let’s face the facts: the man just did not know how to lay it down.” "
it’s funny how some fans talk in meaningless clichés even more than players do
by cleveland teamer on May 28, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Slowest pitch ever thrown by a non-rabbit.
by FredOx on May 28, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
And our lead-off batter has 2. Asdrub.
by JimmyAB on May 28, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
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