Game 152: Tigers 11, Indians 3
by Ryan on Sep 23, 2009 10:49 PM EDT
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PrintIf my math is correct, the Indians just have to win two more games to avoid ending the season with 100 losses. Even as bad as they've been playing, they should avoid that, with six upcoming games against teams tanking about as badly as the Indians. But it's almost certain that they'll blow by the 94-loss 2003 team, which means that you have to go back to 1991 to come across an Indians club with a worse record.
Unfortunately, I'd take the 1991 rotation over this one. That team had a 24-year-old Charles Nagy and a 26-year-old Greg Swindell heading it, while this is one, as currently constituted, has Aaron Laffey and a bunch of projects. Justin Masterson, a pitcher who was supposed to contribute right away, hasn't adjusted to full-time starting. Tonight, against a lineup that can to pitched to, he got rocked for six runs in 4+ innings. Yes, two of those runs were unearned because of an Andy Marte throwing error, but I'm just not seeing any improvement in his location or adjustments to past failures. I think he's actually gotten worse since he got here.
The offense got shut down yet again. What else is new. Jhonny Peralta is again in the midst of a exasperating slump, hitting .182/.250/.234 in the month of September.
| Highest WPA | Lowest WPA | ||
| Jamey Carroll | .059 | Justin Masterson | -.408 |
| Andy Marte | .021 | Luis Valbuena | -.064 |
| Shin-Soo Choo | .017 | Lou Marson | -.039 |
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Yes, two of those runs were unearned because of an Any Marte throwing error
I found this pretty amusing, but its most likely a typo. :)
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Force quit and move to trash.
Does this team have a stopper? We’ve been through the rotation almost twice on this losing streak. Concede tomorrow’s game against the Tigers and go all out against the Orioles.
This is kinda like the ‘08 economy, or maybe the dot.com market. Just when you’re sure it can’t get any worse – it does.
Resident LGT results-oriented boob.
by mauichuck on Sep 24, 2009 2:03 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I think he’s actually gotten worse since he got here.
Pure frustration, when I say, this seems too much like a reoccurring theme with our management/coaching staff.
by MooneysRebellion on Sep 24, 2009 8:13 AM EDT reply actions
I turned it on long enough to see Trevor Crowe butcher a play in CF and allow 2 runs to score. That was enough for me.
Am I naive to think a new managerial approach may help the likes of Jhonny Peralta?
"You just gotta roll with the ounches." - Clemson58YearOldMan
Jhonny Peralta is again in the midst ofaan exasperatingslumpseason
by JulioBernazard on Sep 24, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions
yup…just seems like mediocrity should cost the Indians less than his salary for next season.
by MooneysRebellion on Sep 24, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we can realistically lose at least 5 out of our next 7 games. Baltimore needs to get something going, though. Matusz being shut down hurts us.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Sep 24, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Baltimore can’t be trusted to win any games at all. Unless we let them sweep us, they’re going to finish behind us or at worst tied. I think we’re really just battling it out with the Royals for the #4 and #5 picks.
Oh, and we can easily get swept by Boston to close out the year. So that gives us about 9 more losses, maybe 2 wins.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Sep 24, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you serious? Is it possible to change my screenname? What the hel…
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Sep 24, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Kerry Wood games finished update: 46. Meaning the option won’t vest this year.
I think Wood on a 1 year/10 million deal, which is what next year essentially is, makes him tradeable. I would not be surprised to see him shipped out this offseason.
You’re forgetting that the option can still vest late next season.
Having said that, that isn’t such a deterrent. If the option vests, it means that you’ve had a pretty effective Kerry Wood for one season and now have to pay him $10 million for another season. That’s not so bad.
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