Game Thread: July 3, 2009

by Ryan on Jul 3, 2009 6:45 PM EDT in Game Threads

Oakland at Cleveland, 7:05 PM

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Indians lineup:

SS Cabrera
CF Sizemore
C Martinez
RF Choo
DH Hafner
3B Peralta
1B Garko
2B Valbuena
LF Franciso

Matt LaPorta will be starting tonight for Columbus. At first base.

by Ryan on Jul 3, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions

Shap wants to be able to say to Dolan “Of course he’s managing poorly, he doesn’t have LaPorta”

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I probably won’t be here when it’s time, but I predict a Wood save tonight.

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions

My god, I hope you’re wrong.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Yikes, I forgot about this prediction.

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Coming in late has its advantages.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Dear sir,

Please start saying this prior to every game.

Signed,

Everyone.

by JRontherim on Jul 4, 2009 7:27 AM EDT up reply actions

4th of July red hats

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions

Hammy sounds like he’s announcing from his couch at home.

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions

So when was (is) the LaPorta date of fiscal freedom? I’m assuming it must be in the future as Benny is still patrolling the outfield in Cleveland rather than the Columbus.

by pdxtribefan on Jul 3, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions

I think all the magic dates have been passed, so there’s no service time reason for keeping him in Columbus.

by Ryan on Jul 3, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, isn’t this interesting then? On the other hand, Huff looks like he’s coming around…

by pdxtribefan on Jul 3, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions

they need to drop 2 pitchers before they can add LaPorta, because the 1st drop is needed to create space for Abreu

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

and there are currently only 12 position players on the roster

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Wedge should have demanded more two-way players. If we really prize versatility, we need our position players to all be able to pitch out of the pen. New draft strategy!

by pdxtribefan on Jul 3, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Nomar

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Ray Fosse says he would have liked to played in this stadium (still named Jacobs)

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions

A. Laffey just gave up 6 runs in the bottom of the first. Hmmm, maybe he needs one more tune-up outing? Fausto on Sunday night! Right handed Jeremy Sowers! I actually am encouraged by whoever made the decision to force him to pitch without the power stuff. He needs to be able to command and change speeds.

by pdxtribefan on Jul 3, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

Hey everybody, not all at once, all right? Yeah, holiday weekend, dead season, I get it, I’m not long for this thread either. Everybody have a great 4th this weekend,.

by pdxtribefan on Jul 3, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugh

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

You know what’s weird? He got shelled his first start in AAA this year, too, and then came up to the majors and was solid.
Still, six runs in half an inning…yikes.

-Kyle

by Kyle Garret on Jul 3, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Travis!

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions

Hafner bomb

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions

Cahill has now given up 16 HR in 90 innings

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions

Pronk?!

by pdxtribefan on Jul 3, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

Wedge looks funny with the white goatee and red cap.

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, Andy Marte got a walk!

by pdxtribefan on Jul 3, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Ugh, I’m older than 40% of Oakland’s rotation.

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions

Choo’s so boss.

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

Well put.

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

by Jay on Jul 3, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Grady seems unsure of himself this year.

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

Anyone else having trouble accessing the site?

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

by Jay on Jul 3, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions

This site? No, but I do note this is the worst game-thread attendance of the year. Glad to know we’re not dropping the ball this badly.

/ignores own long absence

by Voltaire on Jul 3, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

looks like it might be for the better. We’re kickin’ ass.

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I was working. I work Friday nights.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I was at the supermarket, because that’s just how exciting my life is.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, and hot diggity, these potato chips are weird and delicious.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions

What are they?

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Terra Kettles Arrabiata

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I expected to be in Bowie right now watching the Aeros beat the BaySox but on the way a young driver in front of me panicked and stopped right in front of me. Dead stop! Bam! My car is in the shop and I’m back home cursing young drivers, the Indians, Wedge, Shapiro, Marte (why not?), and anyone else I don’t like at the moment. Crap!

If you believe it's just a game, you're also probably wondering why Santa keeps skipping your house every year.

by LeftyCatcher on Jul 3, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

Here’s some fun — BP’s projected wins, based on current wins plus projected wins from simulations based on third order wins:

Nats – 61.5
Indians – 69.8
Orioles – 70.1
D’backs – 70.4
Padres – 71.1
A’s – 71.3
Royals – 71.5
Pirates – 76.8

I am not buying this, though. I think we’ll end up with the 6th or 7th worst record.

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

by Jay on Jul 3, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

Choooooo

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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

by Jay on Jul 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

I can’t do this all by myself, people. Surely I’m not the only one with small children.

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

by Jay on Jul 3, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

I’m here, intermittently.

I believe in Carl Pavano.

by salome on Jul 3, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Choo just keeps getting better, doesn’t he? He’s a rock!

If you believe it's just a game, you're also probably wondering why Santa keeps skipping your house every year.

by LeftyCatcher on Jul 3, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

I love Choo more than thought I could ever love a right fielder with an OPS under 900.

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

by Jay on Jul 3, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m seeing only 7 outfielders in the bigs with an OPS over 900 going into tonight’s games…

by supermarioelia on Jul 3, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Some of us don’t fall in love that easily.

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

by Jay on Jul 3, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions

true enough. I’m more of a manwhore when it comes to love…and hate for that matter.

by supermarioelia on Jul 3, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions

You actually just described women.

by JRontherim on Jul 4, 2009 7:28 AM EDT up reply actions

good evenin’
just started watching the game

the indians are winning!

should i adjust my monitor?

Clone Grady 25 times and we will win the World Serious in 2040

by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

Choo is a base-stealer. Who knew?

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

by Jay on Jul 3, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

If the Indians win, and there are no LGTers around to see it, does it count?

I believe in Carl Pavano.

by salome on Jul 3, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Evidently everyone has been gobsmacked by the thought of the Indians winning.

If you believe it's just a game, you're also probably wondering why Santa keeps skipping your house every year.

by LeftyCatcher on Jul 3, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s still early.

If you believe it's just a game, you're also probably wondering why Santa keeps skipping your house every year.

by LeftyCatcher on Jul 3, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

have faith in the bullpen

Clone Grady 25 times and we will win the World Serious in 2040

by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

You made me giggle

If you believe it's just a game, you're also probably wondering why Santa keeps skipping your house every year.

by LeftyCatcher on Jul 3, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Poor Jensen Lewis. He may not be as bad as Cliff at reading lines, but he’s not much better.

I believe in Carl Pavano.

by salome on Jul 3, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

You know, with a healthy Grady, that 1-5 we’ve got going looks pretty nice.

-Kyle

by Kyle Garret on Jul 3, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

Wow, Jhonny is making a good case for Marte.

-Kyle

by Kyle Garret on Jul 3, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions

Grady and BenFran: 2-2 with 4 R. Oakland is playing Clevelandy.

by FredOx on Jul 3, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

Breslow throwing in bullpen

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

This is happening because of the All-Star Break, right?

I believe in Carl Pavano.

by salome on Jul 3, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Breslow coming in

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Earlier there was a spam post here. It’s gone now but does anyone ever click on the links provided? By now everyone knows what they are and ignores them. So what is the point?

If you believe it's just a game, you're also probably wondering why Santa keeps skipping your house every year.

by LeftyCatcher on Jul 3, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

I didn’t… but I did flag it.

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Hah, gotta see if mlb.com has vid of the Bradley play Hammy just described.

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions

here it is:
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2009_07_03_milmlb_chnmlb_1&mode=wrap

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

this is a GOOD game

Clone Grady 25 times and we will win the World Serious in 2040

by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

I’d like to see Huff get through the 6th.

-Kyle

by Kyle Garret on Jul 3, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

i hope he does. i have this phobia with the indians and losing leads D:

Clone Grady 25 times and we will win the World Serious in 2040

by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

No joke.
I also think 3 runs over 6 innings would be a nice goal for Huff. Not too far beyond his means, but the makings of a good, solid pitcher.

-Kyle

by Kyle Garret on Jul 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Huh. Victor’s the only starter without a hit! Go figure.

-Kyle

by Kyle Garret on Jul 3, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

Vic hit only .240 in June.

If you believe it's just a game, you're also probably wondering why Santa keeps skipping your house every year.

by LeftyCatcher on Jul 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 3, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Proud Fan of the Worst Baseball Team I've Ever Seen

by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

3 RUN CHOMB!

I believe in Carl Pavano.

by salome on Jul 3, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

The Browns just kicked a field goal.

by Ryan on Jul 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

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

by Jay on Jul 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

wow, exactly the same number of Os as westbrook.

by Ryan on Jul 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I was actually just about to check… and you’re wrong. Jay has me by about 1OOO.

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

No. Westbrook has only two.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

hah, this took me a minute.

Proud Fan of the Worst Baseball Team I've Ever Seen

by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions

CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

If you believe it's just a game, you're also probably wondering why Santa keeps skipping your house every year.

by LeftyCatcher on Jul 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

jesus christ almighty !!

Clone Grady 25 times and we will win the World Serious in 2040

by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

We’re done scoring until Tuesday. Our Pyth will continue to betray us.

Proud Fan of the Worst Baseball Team I've Ever Seen

by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

Clone Grady 25 times and we will win the World Serious in 2040

by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

zono?

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions

ONOZ

If you believe it's just a game, you're also probably wondering why Santa keeps skipping your house every year.

by LeftyCatcher on Jul 3, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

i was gonna say “or onoz” but wtf is an onoz?

Proud Fan of the Worst Baseball Team I've Ever Seen

by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

it was the only non anime scene kid OMGZ animation i could find :/

Clone Grady 25 times and we will win the World Serious in 2040

by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn, I need to get out more.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

Bar exam, shmar schmixmam.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Also! CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

OO!

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Beat me to it.

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

by Jay on Jul 3, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

For the record, I’m here.

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Jul 3, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Huff, 6 IP, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 SO, 101 pitches — not bad at all. That’s a good start for Huff. I’ll take a 4.50 ERA from him every time out for the rest of the season!

-Kyle

by Kyle Garret on Jul 3, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

Is anyone here?

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

If you believe it's just a game, you're also probably wondering why Santa keeps skipping your house every year.

by LeftyCatcher on Jul 3, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Clearly.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Whenever we lead by 10 everyone gets scared and skeedaddles

If you believe it's just a game, you're also probably wondering why Santa keeps skipping your house every year.

by LeftyCatcher on Jul 3, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Is anyone really anywhere?

-Kyle

by Kyle Garret on Jul 3, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m too tired to be deep and philosophical. I have spent almost 72 hours straight reading about female sports journalists. No sleep.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

You must feel like you don’t know where you are!

-Kyle

by Kyle Garret on Jul 3, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m here until Choo bats next.

Proud Fan of the Worst Baseball Team I've Ever Seen

by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Mark Ellis just flew from the West Coast after being with his wife for the birth of their second baby, takes over 2B in the 6th inning.

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

Who’s pitching 7th, 8th, 9th for the Indians?

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

Slider.

-Kyle

by Kyle Garret on Jul 3, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Red hats with the A’s uniforms look awful.

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

The teams have to wear the special hats for 9/11 in addition to Memorial Day and July 4th.

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Because nothing says honoring our revered fallen like a shop.mlb.com special.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I know but they look awful.

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

looks like a Pujols shat on Homer Bailey’s statline.

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Pujols shats on everyone

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Who was climbing the wall on that play Matt? I want to know.

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

Does anyone know why Grady has one arm covered?

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

Because it’s hurt.

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

lol that’s obvious

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Then why did you ask?

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

i knew it was hurt, i just did not why he was wearing such a sleeve on his arm.
some players like special things and preferences.

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

They improve circulation by narrowing the blood vessels in your extremities. On your arm, it would help to prevent swelling. I’m sure lots of athletes wear compression socks too. If you know anybody with diabetes or other circulatory problems, you’re familiar with those.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s a compression sleeve for his left elbow. He’s fighting some inflammation, going to have surgery eventually.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Also, D-Wade wears one. They’re hip.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

yes, i didn’t know that’s what it was used for. learn something knew everyday.
thanks for the info:D

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

That reads like a koan.

What is a Grady with one arm covered?

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

GRADY!

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

GRADY!

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

V-Mart, 9 LOB. Groan…

If you believe it's just a game, you're also probably wondering why Santa keeps skipping your house every year.

by LeftyCatcher on Jul 3, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

I’ve got to figure the Garko and Francisco playing time thing is just about pumping up some trade value at this point.

Hopefully that’s what the Ryan Garko – OF experiment was all about as well.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

Oh no, time to hit some batsmen….

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

I am so grateful Cab is back.

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Holy mackerel, I missed a lot of scoring.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

I did too.

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

No, no, Julie, it’s was just Grady’s elbow that was injured.

Oh, like, tonight.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

/shrugs/ It’s a holiday. I tried.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

In the spirit of the holiday, I shall set off a firecracker in your honor.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

at first i read honor as house

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

This I actually enjoyed.

“DAMMIT, JULIE, NOT AGAIN.”

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I like your way better. Sorry, fleerdon.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

In 2009, even the double entendres are disappointing.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t get it. But I don’t know if I want to.

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I do not like newpitcher’s hair.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

maybe’s trying to do the mullet trend

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Yipes. He’s been followed by the new Oakland leftfielder.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

as long as none of the Indians sprout one all is well
oh wait Garko prob would

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

PEREZTWO!!!1

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

PEREZ 2!!!!!!!!!!1

Fixed.

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

by Jay on Jul 3, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Hot Rocks Perez, man. I love this guy.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

He needs Choo’s awesome hair. Then I’d respect him.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I dunno, if I were a professional athlete, I think I’d wear some awful hair

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

On purpose or just because you were blinded by your own awesomeness?

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, it’s like, hypothetically, I’m 25, I get paid to throw a baseball, and I’m very probably unfit for any other profession. What good is a nice haircut going to do me?

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s all about the self-respect, man!

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

LGSSC

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

THAT IS SLIGHTLY BETTER!

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

HOT. DAMN.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

I believe this young man will have a curtain call.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

I missed most of the Choorrific fun.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

The double was actually more impressive.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I heard that one on the radio. Bottom of the fourth, I think?

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Ja. Oppo, off a nice sinker away.

by fleerdon on Jul 3, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE WATER

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

Curtain Call Choo!

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

Shallow Julie would like to remind all LGTers that Choo is rather a babe.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Of course he is. Anyone who shops at Costco is a babe in my book.

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Not my type.

I believe in Carl Pavano.

by salome on Jul 3, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

You fool! :D

by Julie on Jul 4, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Shin-Soo Choo is everybody’s type.

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

by Jay on Jul 4, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Jay has a bromance in the works.

I believe in Carl Pavano.

by salome on Jul 4, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright, I hope Choo bats again, but I don’t.

I’m outta here.

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by westbrook on Jul 3, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

swinging at that?

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

What bullpen pitcher will come out in the 9th?

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

Slider freaks me out

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

Grady was pulled from the lineup. just got a txt from my friend at the game.

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

A 3-hit night for Francisco?

This is all a sick prank, isn’t it?

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

i hope this isn’t some freak team that replaced the real Indians.

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Why? They’re good.

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

They are good now but they have a ~history

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t know what you’re saying.

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Mars licks the blue fruity. Pass it on.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t get it.

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

The crow flies at midnight.

I believe in Carl Pavano.

by salome on Jul 4, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Huh. I hope it IS some freak team that replaced the real Indians!

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

ahh now that would be a nice exchange

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

We’ve seen the entire Oakland bullpen expect for Ziegler and Bailey.

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

maybe we’ll get lucky lol

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by biscuitsandgrady on Jul 3, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Gosling

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions

Fashion emergency in the hall of fame there.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

Ooh! Choo on the postgame show maybe!

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Garko caught Gosling at Stanford. In a game like this, why not let them try it again for old times sake?

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions

I’m still at the stage where I see Gosling, and I’m like, “Who?”

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

by Jay on Jul 3, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Ballgame.

by Julie on Jul 3, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

Ballgame!

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by ClemsonGirl on Jul 3, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

Ballgame

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

by new zealand tribe fan on Jul 3, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

Oakland A’s Travis Buck looks like Carrot Top in his ID picture.

by Cleveland Indians on Jul 3, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

That was a really short game thread.

It’s too bad I missed this one….

by Logodaedalus on Jul 3, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions

Choo passes DeRosa in RBI, now 4 behind Vic, the only starter not to get a hit tonight.

by palcal on Jul 3, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions

Not a stretch to say Choo may very well finish the season for the Indians with the highest avg., obp, and most rbis, bb, sb. And if he really gets hot in the 2nd half, can even take over V-mart in hits.

by Cleveland Indians on Jul 3, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions