Game Thread: July 26, 2010
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I think it’s pretty gross that Taco Bell markets itself as a “late-night” option. Do we really need staple late-night fast food options in America?
have you ever had the munchies at 2 am?
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Jul 26, 2010 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure, everyone has been hungry at night. Do we really need a fast-food option that emphasizes this? Are we a country to craves cheesy gorditas at 2 am regularly enough to warrant a marketing campaign centered on that?
I suppose we are. And that is pretty vile.
For what it’s worth, I’ve had at least two advertising profs single “fourthmeal” out as brilliant.
Must not be here for baseball either. Because that isn't what we're playing.
Did you listen to the This American Life rerun this week? Covered the George Lois/Julian Koenig kerfuffle.
That sounds mildly interesting, but no.
Must not be here for baseball either. Because that isn't what we're playing.
Koenig is a very funny old man. Claims he popularized shrimp eating in America. And that he invented thumb wrestling.
If I can find this online I might have to give it a listen because Lois is the one I usually hear about – Koenig usually just gets a passing mention.
Must not be here for baseball either. Because that isn't what we're playing.
Apparently Lois is a huge lying scumbag who has taken credit for tons of stuff he didn’t do, from Esquire covers to the Think Small campaign to hanging out with Ernie Kovacs on the day he died to establishing New York magazine.
It’s available in the itunes store right now.
Agreed, means you’re fit enough to wait in the lines at cedar point while the fat people with handicapped passes skip it! Woot!
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Jul 26, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, that’ll be game 7 of the 2012 World Series.
Must not be here for baseball either. Because that isn't what we're playing.
by westbrook on Jul 26, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m trying to be more controversial.
I do sort of hate the “good defensive first baseman” thing. It seems the praise always gets heaped on these guys who can rake. And, really, all we’re saying is that these guys couldn’t play third and thus be inner-circle hall of famers.
Third basemen get pretty neglected in the HOF, held to nearly teh same standard as first basemen.
Besides, Tex actually played 3B perfectly well from my understanding, just not as well as Blalock. They even talked about shifting Blalock to 2B.
Probably you undervalue first base defense because you’ve never seen it in Cleveland.
by YoDaddyWags on Jul 27, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I think twitman could catch on.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Jul 26, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
STO notes that it was this day 4 years ago that the Indians traded this guy for Choo.
Is this the whale section?
It usually looks really good for a couple of innings at some point in each start. Not trying to be facetious-I think since he started using a greater array, it’s become obvious he’s a pretty talented pitcher stuff-wise. He just can’t “put it all together” in the Rick Manning parlance.
He was actually “putting it together” really well for a few starts in a row before he injured himself and went down for tommy john. Picked up a changeup in ST and was really dealing. I had huge hopes.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Jul 26, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
So, if you were at the park and caught A-Roid’s 600th (if he were to hit it this series), where would the negotiations start?
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
Hey guys. Watching on Yes Network. Paul O’neill reports that when all the Cleveland media were hounding CC before the game to ask him questions, most of the questions focused on Lebron James, and CC noticeably got tired of answering questions related to that subject.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
Oh was it? Oy, sorry about that.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
They are both in the booth with Singleton, and I mixed up which of them made that statement. I think you’re right it was sounding like Flaherty’s voice come to think of it.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh god, they have Singleton on PBP? Now I’m glad I’m stuck at work.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Jul 26, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Michael Kay – The Yes man – has the series off.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
As much as I dislike Kay, that’s a pretty bad booth all around. Although I like O’Neill for comic relief.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Jul 26, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, true.
While I also dislike the Yes man Michael Kay, I’m particularly happy he’s not doing this series because he says some very ignorant things about the Indians organization.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow I’m sorry, is Paul O’neill even in the booth tonight? I think I might have imagined him being there.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
He was *almost fooled on the other pitch that was way out of the zone earlier in the at bat.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Kim Jones also pointed out that Hafner is batting .208 on the road this year. Markedly better at home. Think she said .318 although I can’t remember, I’m going to look up the number.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
Checked the #‘s, it’s 206 on the road, .318 at the Prog.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Castrovince pointed out on Twitter that his strikeout in the second was A-Roid’s 1,799th of his career, making him 12th all-time. Only 17 more and he ties Dave Kingman. However, he is not the active strikeout leader. He’s third. Who’s ahead of him?
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
Not Chipper. Chipper is at 115.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Just getting it out of the way early. How about Dunn?
Must not be here for baseball either. Because that isn't what we're playing.
Dunn is at #35 with a bullet.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Aaron is at #78, well behind A-Rod.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Which two active players are ahead of him?
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Cameron? Wow.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Jul 26, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Looking is no fair.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Woodsmeister asking a second time threw me off.
by JulioBernazard on Jul 26, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
The second time was for clarification.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Thome?
Anything in life is possible, except for skiing through revolving doors.
by MooneysRebellion on Jul 26, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
- 2 all time and closing in on Reggie Jackson.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Am I the only one who thinks the Yankees are close to being a .500 team, pockmarked with untradeable contracts?
Why do they care whether or not a contract can be traded?
by JulioBernazard on Jul 26, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Their rotation has taken a hit lately, but I don’t see how they are close to being a .500 team.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
27 games is close when you compare it to the number of stars in the universe.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Jul 26, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
On the Red Sox or Yanks, Donald is Dustin Pedtroia, right? I mean, if he hit .300 for one full season he’d be an MVP candidate, right?
I dont know about all that, but if he can hit .300 with 15 HR and 72RBI, I would take that anyday for a starting 2B
God, its crazy to think that we had almost a decade of Baerga and Alomar up the middle…..and those numbers.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Jul 26, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I ordered rice with my Chinese only to find out it comes with rice. So now I have two. Anyone in the greater metro area want some?
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Jul 26, 2010 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
I have some whole foods General Tso’s soy chicken i’d trade for half.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Jul 26, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
In DC metro…
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Jul 26, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of Hafner’s home/away splits, interesting to see that he actually has a .955 OPS in 132 home at bats entering tonight’s game. (.609 on the road)
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
Heh. Good call.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Trevor Crowe pulls a fast one on the Yankees.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
So wily. He knew that by pulling up and failing to catch an easy liner, he could fool the ump.
by tabler84 on Jul 26, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahah
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
He doesn’t know. We don’t know. Nobody knows. He’s that good at fooling people into believing he’s a major league outfielder.
Anything in life is possible, except for skiing through revolving doors.
by MooneysRebellion on Jul 26, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, Crowe didn’t even sell that. He looked like he was trying to get the force out at 2nd!
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
I think he should have caught that.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes.
No.
Anything in life is possible, except for skiing through revolving doors.
by MooneysRebellion on Jul 26, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
No. If he can’t hit, the least he could do is play left.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Jul 26, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammy said he was “still shaky” out there.
Must not be here for baseball either. Because that isn't what we're playing.
Hammy with the surprising understatement. That’s not usually his metier.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
It was a bafflingly horrendous play. Not a hard catch. One of those classic running catches where the ball is thigh high and the fielder ends up with a half-dive that looks harder than it was.
This.
I believe my in-person Crowe blunder was this AB:
I Rodriguez doubled to deep center, A Dunn and J Willingham scored.
Must not be here for baseball either. Because that isn't what we're playing.
Nope.
I Desmond tripled to deep center, I Rodriguez and R Bernadina scored.
Must not be here for baseball either. Because that isn't what we're playing.
He relies too much on those screwy MapQuest routes.
by YoDaddyWags on Jul 26, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Geez fellas. Let’s make him throw some pitches!
Anything in life is possible, except for skiing through revolving doors.
by MooneysRebellion on Jul 26, 2010 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
Two borderline calls have actually gone against the Yankees tonight. Where did these umpires come from?
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
Undermanning speculating that he got spiked.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
What does that mean exactly? Granderson slid his foot directly into the bag. Asdrubal interrupted that progression (although not quite in time according to the replay) by sticking his glove in and tagging him. It looked like the tag was actually on the top of his foot rather than on the spikes because he looked safe on the play.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn’t say it was the brightest of speculations. I’m just reporting.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I know, I was just wondering what he meant by “spiked” – Was he implying it was malicious?
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Looked like he hurt himself tagging him… maybe his forearm is still not completely healed? Or it was just aggravated there.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
looked good on ball 2 :)
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok, not on strike 2
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s most important that Westbrook pitches well. It’s not important that he actually gets a W, unless the Diamondbacks are interested.
by dgcambridge on Jul 26, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Donald with another XBH!
Must not be here for baseball either. Because that isn't what we're playing.
“Middle of the road infielder” and crusher of dreams.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That was terrible baserunning by Donald
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
Explain for Gameday only people please
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by PortlandVinny on Jul 26, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, the groundball was right at someone (the pitcher if I remember correctly? Wow) But he just ran to third seemingly on contact, so was immediately caught when the pitcher (I think) threw to third. Then instead of getting in a run-down and perhaps giving Brantley the chance to advance to third, he also turned around and ran back to second without stopping (and was nailed there).
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It had to have been the pitcher right? I’m just amazed at my short term memory tonight in the “tv to computer” transition.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry that should have said “advance to second” not third
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone just tweeted that Acta should have bunted and “Small ball. Wedge didn’t know what that was and it didn’t work out too well for him.”
Wow, just wow.
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Funny, on the first pitch Brantley was actually bunting.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Just so nuts that someone equates the Wedge firing with not bunting enough
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by PortlandVinny on Jul 26, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
This YES announcer keeps calling him “Shin So Choo.” Is it that hard to be aware of high-quality players who aren’t Yankees? I really think he’s never heard Choo’s name before.
In all fairness, he did call him the best player on the Indians, but hey it is Singleton we’re talking about.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I will rec this every time.
Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile
by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Jul 26, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
What’s the roster move coming tomorrow to get Tomlin on the 40-man? Marte?
by sorrento to cooperstown on Jul 26, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
Brantley I hope
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by PortlandVinny on Jul 26, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry, missed the 40 man part. ignore
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by PortlandVinny on Jul 26, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Hodges?
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 26, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Trade value.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
Maybe Kearns goes on the DL.. Wegz called up with Tomlin and Crowe and Brantley sent down? I am not even sure this is plausible.
nope. unless Kearns goes on the 60-day
Must not be here for baseball either. Because that isn't what we're playing.
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Matt Joyce! Suck it, TIgers.
Must not be here for baseball either. Because that isn't what we're playing.
What’s the crowd look like tonight?
by kennesawmountainwahoo on Jul 26, 2010 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
Well I guess Acta blew that one
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
I mean, if you’re going to bring him out for the 8th, why would you leave him in after the single?
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
And Granderson notoriously cannot hit lefties – teams always bring in their lefties to face him late in games…
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
A kick save and a beauty!
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
Choo with a .652 OPS against lefties this year.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
Before tonight’s game and that at bat.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s the number of years it’s been since the Battle of Grunwald ended!!!!! The Teutonic Knights are in hell now!
From, Ben
I’m watching on a slight delay on the Interwebs and you had me very sad.
by sorrento to cooperstown on Jul 26, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice, Laporta wanted to make sure he caught the historic billionth harmless popup with RISP for A-choke.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
Not even a word for Donald after that? Looked like a strange encounter.
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Look at all the jackasses leaving the park.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
Bad baseball fans. 3-2 game…come on.
by sorrento to cooperstown on Jul 26, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else suspect that those “specially-marked Arod 600 baseballs” are a little more tightly wound up than other baseballs might be?
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Jul 26, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
“@jaysonst Second time this year a #Tigers no-hitter has been broken up by a guy named Joyce. #MLB #couldntresist”
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Jul 26, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I don’t understand Acta’s decision in the slightest:
1. SP whom you’re trying to trade has thrown 100+ pitches.
2. Your bullpen has been relatively hot of late.
3. Grandy can’t hit LHP, like, at all.
by JulioBernazard on Jul 26, 2010 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t know, having Jake go eight against the Yankees actually seems like a stronger statement than seven innings with one run.
I would tend to think “he baffled the Yankees through seven” is a better sales pitch than “he hung with the Yankees for seven, and coughed it up in the 8th.”
by JulioBernazard on Jul 27, 2010 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Let’s face it – giving up 3 runs to the Yankees in 8 innings is a darn good outing. It’s not Jake’s fault that the Indians only scored 2. And let’s face it, everybody in that clubhouse remembers what happened to our bullpen during the last series where we faced the Yankees.
"Facebook is bad news. It and Jason Donald both crush dreams." - JRontherim
by woodsmeister on Jul 27, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Posted too fast.
I think what people are missing here is:
- 8 IP, 3 ER against the Yankees is damned good.
- If you pull Westbrook after 7 IP and 99 pitches, you’re saying he didn’t have anything left at that point.
- #2 is a worse message than #1
Homers given up to Granderson are a) not cool and b) easily avoided.
by JulioBernazard on Jul 27, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
If you pull Westbrook after 7 IP and 99 pitches, you’re sayinghe didn’t have anything left at that pointyou want to trade this guy before you get DeJesus-ed.
by JulioBernazard on Jul 27, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
If you’re that concerned about getting DeJesus-ed, then why not pull him after 6? You’ve got Teixeira, Rodriguez, and Cano, a more dangerous part of the lineup, coming up.
Uh… wrong. Cervelli, Gardner, and a scuffling Jeet were coming up next. I believe even the old CLE middle relief corps could’ve handled those dudes.
by JulioBernazard on Jul 27, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoops — might’ve read your post too quickly. Six IPs is too short to lure suitors. Seven is just right. Eight seems a little excessive.
Again, there was no reason for him to face Grandy.
by JulioBernazard on Jul 27, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
So the perfect number is the one that is only utterly clear in hindsight? There are legit cases to be made for a couple different scenarios. And here’s another that I haven’t seen made, do we really believe any team’s scouts ignored what they’ve seen in the past and through 7 innings from Westbrook and just went “Nope!” after that 1 AB?
I’m glad we’re in agreement that the batters faced in the 8th don’t mean all that much to scouts. Since you’re saying his trade value would stay the same either way, pull him and win the game.
by JulioBernazard on Jul 28, 2010 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions
This is a considerably different ’pen, though, with Hermann, a much more effective R Perez, a much more effective Sipp, and a reborn Joe Smith.
by JulioBernazard on Jul 27, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Saw Mauer hit a 3-run homer to take a 17-0 lead. My only thought was, what is Mauer even doing still being in this game?
That pitch should’ve gone in Mauer’s ear.
by JulioBernazard on Jul 27, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
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