Game 147: Athletics 5, Indians 2
by Ryan on Sep 18, 2009 1:45 AM EDT
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The big blow of the game was Kurt Suzuki's three-run blast in the third inning. Justin Masterson had allowed his second run of the game earlier in the inning, and was pitching to Suzuki with two runners on, but was ahead of the Oakland catcher 0-2. But in a situation where pitchers try not to throw a strike, Masterson made a mistake, and it got hit out of the park. Justin lasted another inning, then left after throwing 93 pitches in four innings. He allowed 11 of the 22 batters he faced to reach base. And he's going to be one of the top three pitchers in next year's Opening Day rotation.
Lou Marson had three of Cleveland's six hits, one of which was a double. It sure looks like Marson will be on next year's roster, with his exact role to be dictated by what the Indians do with Kelly Shoppach. I still think it makes sense for the Indians to have the two compete for playing time, if not to get more production out of the catching position, then at least to avoid selling low on Shoppach.
Next Up: More late-night baseball. Huff vs. Anderson, 10:05 PM
| Highest WPA | Lowest WPA | ||
| Lou Marson | .057 | Justin Masterson | -.248 |
| Shin-Soo Choo | .043 | Michael Brantley | -.094 |
| Jensen Lewis | .041 | Luis Valbuena | -.083 |
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not that it matters much, or at all, really,
but … how was there no argument on the non-pickoff at second?
“umpire guy, he spiked my hand! which was in my glove! which
held the ball! which was between his foot and the bag! which is
how i got spiked, see?”
really, though, the depressing thing tonite was that i watched the
phillies-nationals tilt first, and when hamels singled in a run, the
fans were obviously going crazy, and i thought to myself, “hey, look!
a stadium packed full of happy fans with signs and a winning team
and -”
… and there were less people on hand in oakland to watch this game
than i think were hanging out across the street from my house tonite.
most depressing season i can remember. been following since ’79!
masterson’s got to be able to stop sailing those pitches outside
against left-handed hitters … right?
"and if it stays fair, it's going to be ... A FAIR BALL!"
by manny trillo electric toothbrush on Sep 18, 2009 2:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not really surprising that this comment has no replies. What does it even mean?
Captain of the SS [DO NOT TRADE] CHOO
by westbrook on Sep 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously as I’m currently typing this, I really don’t have an idea when was the last time the Tribe won a game. Also, I have this bad feeling that KC will overtake us in the standings and we’ll finish last in the central by the end of this nightmare season.
by jayme on Sep 18, 2009 4:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but it might take just that to get Wedge out of town and back here to Fort Wayne with me.
by MooneysRebellion on Sep 18, 2009 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today’s paper edition of the PD has a brief mention of the fact that Shapiro had a “conversation” with Wedge about his confrontation with Shoppach in the dugout the other day. Wedge sounded chastened (“you have to operate at a certain level” or something like that). I don’t imagine any of this is doing much to raise the value of Wedge’s stock.
by peter m on Sep 18, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe going the lame duck route wasn’t such a good idea. This is probably taking years off Wedges life, the guy could have been relaxing poolside the rest of his summer instead of boiling over on a losing team.
by hans on Sep 18, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rec. Time to search for this online or sometime tomorrow try to track down today’s paper.
Captain of the SS [DO NOT TRADE] CHOO
by westbrook on Sep 18, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4th or 5th who cares? We get a better draft pick.
by Roger Dorn on Sep 18, 2009 8:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully we take a high-ceiling high school player.
Everybody should get ice cream every day.
by junkballer on Sep 18, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Any chance Santana can open with the big club? I feel like we should at least entertain the thought.
by Roger Dorn on Sep 18, 2009 8:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree…I mean, seasoning in the bigs (especially with a guy of Santana’s talent) seems like a better idea than leaving him in AAA. The only reason not to, IMO, would be because of contract issues. I’m all for him at least getting a shot in ST if nothing else.
by MooneysRebellion on Sep 18, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just wish we would be a little more aggressive with our top tier prospects.
by Roger Dorn on Sep 18, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather see him developing his game-calling skills a little more before handing him a rotation with an average age of 19.3.
The once and future
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Sep 18, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m just a stingy bastard that doesn’t want to use up a year of service time in a transition year.
by Brick. on Sep 18, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, but Masterson’s a 24 year old pitching in a lost season. I’m not going to get too worked up now, but he does need to work on a pitch to get out those guys who bat wrong-handed. Also! Losses = one step closer to that soothing Wedgectomy.
by FredOx on Sep 18, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I saw some stat yesterday that Masterson was 10th in the AL in ERA since the All Star Break. Sowers 9th.
by Roger Dorn on Sep 18, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If this is true, it’s the surest indication that ERA is a dumb stat.
Captain of the SS [DO NOT TRADE] CHOO
by westbrook on Sep 18, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(not referring to Sowers)
Captain of the SS [DO NOT TRADE] CHOO
by westbrook on Sep 18, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sowers is 9th. Masterson, though, is 23rd.
Captain of the SS [DO NOT TRADE] CHOO
by westbrook on Sep 18, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s interesting how we all basically resist thinking of Sowers as a serviceable big-league starter. We’ve just been burnt too badly before. I mean, this guy basically sucked for more than two entire seasons, why should I believe he won’t resume sucking by April? Why?
by Jay on Sep 18, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t just resist it. I campaign against it.
by afh4 on Sep 21, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but I had checked the day before he pitched which caused him to drop.
Also, I disagree that ERA is dumb. Taken in conjunction with peripherals, I think it is useful.
by Roger Dorn on Sep 19, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec for “Wedgectomy.” I can’t wait till “he gone.”
by JulioBernazard on Sep 18, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We seem to never play well out in Oakland. I wouldn’t be surprised if we get swept.
Even if we had scored 4 runs in the 9th, I don’t think it would have saved this from being a pretty boring game. Our offense seems so disjointed.
by Toxicadam on Sep 18, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This was a perfect storm of conditions for me to watch a West Coast night game. I take a night class that runs until 9 pm, so by the time I drive back from Charlottesville, the game is just starting. The family is away for the weekend, so it’s just me and the dog. It’s a slow day at work, so I can get to bed late without too much pain. There’s beer in the fridge. And yet, I watched Fringe on the DVR and went to bed, oblivious to the athletic contest taking place in Alameda County before 327 faithful fans.
by FredOx on Sep 18, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m so in to football now that I’ve almost forgotten about watching Indians games. It’s so sad. So much different from the excitement of ’07, when I would come here constantly to talk baseball and we were all getting pumped for the playoffs. That was such an exciting time, and being part of this site made it so much better.
Now I’m just depressed and not interested in watching or talking baseball at all. It doesn’t help that there’s not going to be a single team in the AL playoffs that I want to root for. At least last year I kinda jumped on the Rays bandwagon for the playoffs. This year we’re going to have a NY-Boston ALCS and I can’t watch that, not even for Victor.
by Buckeye Brad on Sep 18, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I, unfortunately, hate every other team in baseball so it is difficult for me to care about anything outside of Indians games.
by Roger Dorn on Sep 18, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially because of victor. I’m rooting for the rangers to sneak in and win the wild card. I don’t want victor helping those douchebags at all in the playoffs.
by hyphens on Sep 18, 2009 5:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I totally forgot we were playing on the night of the NE/BUF monday night game. That hasn’t happened (besides those pesky afternoon weekday games) in like 5 years.
Captain of the SS [DO NOT TRADE] CHOO
by westbrook on Sep 18, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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