Game Thread: April 10, 2011 - 5th Inning
by Jay on Apr 10, 2011 5:45 PM EDT
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It's new, it's fresh, it's a little drunk and a lot giddy. Don't know if Josh Tomlin can get major league hitters out, but he doesn't seem to have much trouble with the Mariners.
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I’m kinda rooting for Adam Scott now in Augusta. To make up for Party Down getting canned.
Steel Nick
without really caring enough to look it up, i am curious – is Woods really threatening to move into the lead?
My primitive mind can't grasp these concepts.
plus scott is going to drop a stroke.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
Much of the giddiness, of course, comes from the discovery of the Hammy overlay feature.
I am drunk just thinking about the White Sox games with this feature.
by Jay on Apr 10, 2011 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Jay, let’s be honest. You’re drunk because you drank too much.
by afh4 on Apr 10, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Ahh, the Rascall Flatts Folgers ad! Yeah!
That rich aroma starts filling up the room—let’s me know I’m one day closer to getting back to you!
I think we’re going to need a special edition Soylent Green post by the end of today. These game threads are an absolute gold mine.
There needs to be an option where I can mute the crowd noise. I hate those people.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
Milton Bradley is sponsoring some sort of thing – not sure how well it works.
I'm emotional about my glove...
by JimmyAB on Apr 10, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Those fly balls are going further and further and being harder and harder hit. That’s three to the track, isn’t it?
My primitive mind can't grasp these concepts.
Still browsing the original thread.
Surprised that the Jack WIlson comments didn’t prompt the obvious comparison, i.e., to Wedge’s bizarre issues handling of Peralta.
I can’t speak for many others but I’m trying to repress the Wedge era. 2007 aside.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
Got this e-mail from a clueless (but die-hard) Tiger fan yesterday:
“Oh, and I REALLY like Peralta. What he lacks in range, he makes up for in good positioning. And with Inge, he can cheat up the middle. Plus, his offense is a huge bonus. Boy can hit! "
My primitive mind can't grasp these concepts.
The Nagy-Tomlin comparison just is not there. Nagy had significantly better stuff, and when he lost some of it, he aggravated the problem by being a miserable nibbler. Tomlin doesn’t have the stuff but just goes right after guys. They’re really very different.
Yes, although Byrd himself wasn’t this healthy or effective at Tomlin’s age.
Who knows, maybe his “craftiness ceiling” is even higher than this.
by Jay on Apr 10, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec for craftiness potential
In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).
by V-Mart Shopper on Apr 10, 2011 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The better question is whether Tomlin constantly looks like his dog just died.
We always used to call Nagy “Sad Sack” for that very reason.
Hell, I called him “Ol’ Sad Sack Sourpuss”, but “Sad Sack”? No way.
by afh4 on Apr 10, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Charles Nagy:
I'm emotional about my glove...
by JimmyAB on Apr 10, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Ugly at bat for Choo.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
Is my disdain for Jack Cust unjustified given how marginal a career he’s had?
My primitive mind can't grasp these concepts.
He hit a walk-off on Ferd Cabrera a few years ago when Borowski was pulled in the midst of a big blow-up, so I think it is justified.
Are they living just to find emotion? Hiding, somewhere in the night?
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on Apr 10, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Saunderhans!?
"I want to be playing at the end of October or the end of September -- not just at the beginning of April." —Grady
by westbrook on Apr 10, 2011 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
No, that’s a commensalism relationship—Wedge is the shark to Gimenez’s remora. It’s not the same as Gimenez being an embedded organelle inside of Wedge.
Just a bunch of perfectly normal young men, talking about commensalisms and organelles on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
by Jay on Apr 10, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Interesting capitalization choices here.
by afh4 on Apr 10, 2011 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
tomlin looks kinda pissed he was being taken out right there
"Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most."
I’d feel better about the Indians start if the Royals weren’t playing well and, also, if I didn’t think the 2011 Royals were one of the worst teams ever assembled.
Interesting pitching but Matusz out six weeks hurts
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 10, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Jeff Francis is going to have a really good year
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 10, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
groundballs, keep the walks down, FIPs haven’t been terrible
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 10, 2011 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Out of Colorado, too. Look up the numbers, I’m not totally insane.
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 10, 2011 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
ROOMS
"I want to be playing at the end of October or the end of September -- not just at the beginning of April." —Grady
LOTS
"I want to be playing at the end of October or the end of September -- not just at the beginning of April." —Grady
MICE
"Magic would be getting productivity out of Crowe or Valbuena. I’ll admit we could use a little luck, but that’s not the same thing." - Jay
On Twitter at @grantgw - sports and Cleveland and Columbus stuff
by woodsmeister on Apr 10, 2011 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Can I just point out, at least this one time, that these little train things suck 90% of the time, and they always sucked 90% of the time?
by Jay on Apr 10, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Douche. I will now make the five most astute and obvious observations you were going to use in your recap.
by Jay on Apr 10, 2011 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
My recap is two letters, both capitalized, one word. I think you know what they are.
by afh4 on Apr 10, 2011 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
z
Oh no.
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"Most players will tell you that even when they're 100%, they're not really 100% ... if that makes sense."
So, notwithstanding that everyone justifiably hates Durbin now, why did several LGTers hate him right from the start?
IN
"I want to be playing at the end of October or the end of September -- not just at the beginning of April." —Grady
Hasn’t looked good in 2 of 3 appearances so far this year
by supermarioelia on Apr 10, 2011 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Hamilton asserting that Ichiro is selfish b/c he concentrates on getting base hits, not driving in runs.
??
I just thought it was a lousy play. I can’t imagine he did it thinking he could’ve just as easily hit a single.
If a bunt really was his best chance for a hit, it makes sense. It just seemed like a bit of a cop-out. Almost like, well, let’s try this, if it doesn’t work out then oh-well.
Well, as you pointed out, he shouldn’t be bunting for a hit at all. But, that’s probably as much on coaches as him.
As if a Mariners coach can tell Ichiro not to bunt! As if!
by Jay on Apr 10, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That looked ugly but boy am I glad he caught it
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 10, 2011 6:26 PM EDT reply actions
I hate that this game has turned into one that will require us to use our traditional bullpen rotation. I was hoping for seven innings then a couple innings of mop up.
My primitive mind can't grasp these concepts.
Stupid Mariners, making us use actual pitchers!
by VA tribe fan on Apr 10, 2011 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
should not have posted that before the at bat was over.
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 10, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Grandpabrera!
"Magic would be getting productivity out of Crowe or Valbuena. I’ll admit we could use a little luck, but that’s not the same thing." - Jay
On Twitter at @grantgw - sports and Cleveland and Columbus stuff
yeah this would be a good time for a double to the wall
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 10, 2011 6:32 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t know why LaPorta took that strike 3.
by Gradyforpresident on Apr 10, 2011 6:35 PM EDT reply actions
He’s selfish. He can drive the ball when he wants to.
by VA tribe fan on Apr 10, 2011 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Didn’t want to be greedy.
I'm emotional about my glove...
by JimmyAB on Apr 10, 2011 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wait, Hamilton just said Wright is intentionally working around Jack Hannahan…my world makes no sense.
by afh4 on Apr 10, 2011 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I’m a little concerned about the fact that Raffy, Sipp, and (assuming it’s still a save situation) Pure Rage will have, after this game, pitched in over half of the games this season.
At this rate, their arms will be dead by July.
But think of all the wins?!?!
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
You need to be more specific.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
As if a vague feeling of general unease in the face of success has not been de rigeur for Indians fans.
"Magic would be getting productivity out of Crowe or Valbuena. I’ll admit we could use a little luck, but that’s not the same thing." - Jay
On Twitter at @grantgw - sports and Cleveland and Columbus stuff
by woodsmeister on Apr 10, 2011 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
two-out third strikes are coolest, though
In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra
by JustPlainBrowns on Apr 10, 2011 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
So I benched Weaver today because I’d already locked up all 8 pitching categories. I should be happy with his performance, I think.
Some dude named Charl has the lead at Augusta.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
"Magic would be getting productivity out of Crowe or Valbuena. I’ll admit we could use a little luck, but that’s not the same thing." - Jay
On Twitter at @grantgw - sports and Cleveland and Columbus stuff
by woodsmeister on Apr 10, 2011 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Ok. Nicely done Mr. Sipp. Now let’s score a few more runs just because.
I'm emotional about my glove...
Rage hit arbitration as a Super 2 this season. He’s under control through 2014.
Sipp will be a Super 2 and borderline arbitration guy at the end of this season. Under control through 2015.
Rafael was a Super 2 arbitration guy last season, under control through 2013.
Odd that all three are Super 2 arbitration guys.
I dislike Brandon League b/c he was acquired for a starter. Starter for reliever trades make me crazy.
For an SP who then struck out like 17 in a game, right?
by JulioBernazard on Apr 10, 2011 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Too many strikeouts.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
I guess we start with THREE.
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"Most players will tell you that even when they're 100%, they're not really 100% ... if that makes sense."
FIVE is right out.
"Magic would be getting productivity out of Crowe or Valbuena. I’ll admit we could use a little luck, but that’s not the same thing." - Jay
On Twitter at @grantgw - sports and Cleveland and Columbus stuff
by woodsmeister on Apr 10, 2011 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I like what the Mariners broadcast does showing the crowd, especially kids. Makes it seem like it’s the place to be. As opposed to the Indians broadcasts that just highlight empty seats and an annoying blonde
Today is kids day there … so that might explain the first half of your comment.
My primitive mind can't grasp these concepts.
They do let the kids run the bases after the Sunday afternoon games.
"Magic would be getting productivity out of Crowe or Valbuena. I’ll admit we could use a little luck, but that’s not the same thing." - Jay
On Twitter at @grantgw - sports and Cleveland and Columbus stuff
by woodsmeister on Apr 10, 2011 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I never understand the popularity of this event.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
Friend of mine said he was in tears watching his two boys do it. For whatever reason, the kids love it, the parents love it. Just like American Idol, it can’t be denied.
My brother let me walk his three-year old around the bases just so I could do it.
My primitive mind can't grasp these concepts.
Yeah, did the “parents and kids run the bases” thing a couple of seasons back with my niece. Admittedly, there was a LOT of traffic, so there was zero running going on, but it was really cool to walk through the bowels of the park and onto the track.
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"Most players will tell you that even when they're 100%, they're not really 100% ... if that makes sense."
At spring training a few years back they had a thing where fans could go out on the field and run around and play catch with each other. That was pretty, pretty, pretty cool. As adults we had a blast.
I'm emotional about my glove...
I’ve grown up with cricket in New Zealand, where the peak of the sport is international competition. Even during some of our biggest matches, say, NZ vs Australia, or NZ vs England, it is usual for fans of all ages to be allowed on the playing field during lunch breaks to play catch, to bat and bowl, or just to wander around soaking up the atmosphere. No-one is allowed on the actual pitch (imagine the strip between the mound and the plate) though, as this has to be protected for the integrity of the match.
Fans visiting from around the world get so excited to be on the playing arena, as this is just not an option elsewhere (for example, fans in India are typically separated from the field by barbed wire fences and a moat). We’ve come to take it for granted.
I only mention this Jimmy because I see the same joy you’re expressing on the face of people playing games our cricket grounds every summer. We truly don’t know how lucky we are.
Thanks, but we were truly just happy to have our team still involved at that stage of the World Cup considering the wretched form we carried into it.
Its a strange thing to support NZ cricket – we have far less talent than other test playing nations, which is supported by the fact that we lose far more often than we win. But on occasion, and typically at World Cups, we perform far above our talent only to be heartbroken in the knockout stages. In other words, it is a lot like following the Indians.
With a father who always had to beat traffic and the closest stadium was in Kansas City. Needless to say my time on the dirt is limited.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
I just meant that surely you could see the appeal to a kid. Or, in my case a few years ago, to a 31-year-old.
My primitive mind can't grasp these concepts.
I’m just explaining my veiled jealousy. Because of different reasons I’ve had the chance to spend a lot of time on the field for different sports venues so the appeal isn’t necessarily there for me. I’m also currently without kids so lack the sentimental feel it might bring.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
ROOT showed waaaaaay too many shots of food early in the proceedings. It seems like they needed to pump up concession sales. Or shots of kids eating is always considered cute.
by JulioBernazard on Apr 10, 2011 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
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"Most players will tell you that even when they're 100%, they're not really 100% ... if that makes sense."
Seriously, don’t do this.
Steel Nick
by nickjs21 on Apr 10, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
What a great season. The End.
In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra
by JustPlainBrowns on Apr 10, 2011 7:00 PM EDT reply actions
I’ll have a double unbridled optimism on the rocks, please
In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra
by JustPlainBrowns on Apr 10, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Is the game thead always this popular after the 5th inning?
In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra
by JustPlainBrowns on Apr 10, 2011 7:05 PM EDT reply actions
So, i just came back from a walk, but,…..Durbin?? How long can this last?
by MooneysRebellion on Apr 10, 2011 7:06 PM EDT reply actions
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