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Game Thread: April 12, 2007

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Los Angeles at Cleveland, 1:05 PM (STO)
(Played at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

Starting Pitchers:

Cleveland: Jeremy Sowers (3.00 ERA, 2 PRC)
Los Angeles: Dustin Moseley (1.50 ERA, 5 PRC)

Al of Bleed Cubbie Blue is heading to Milwaukee to watch the game, and he's posted a game thread at BCB, so be sure to check that out.

The Victor Watch continues:

As for when Martinez will return, the Indians are hoping this weekend's series against the White Sox provides the answer.

"We're gonna know a lot more by this weekend," Wedge said.

Also, Cliff Lee is slated to make another rehab start at Lake County on Saturday. He's sheduled to go three innings, and he'll be on a pitch count of 50 pitches.

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Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
was this game originally slated for 12:05?

by ASP on Apr 12, 2007 9:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Not sure. It's being played at 12:05 Milwaukee time.

by Ryan on Apr 12, 2007 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Yes, originally today's game in Cleveland was a 12:05 start for a "businessman's special" game.

by rolub on Apr 12, 2007 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Did anyone watch the Bos-Sea game on ESPN last nite?

I could have sworn I heard the announcers reference that there had been discussion of also moving the Cle-Chi series to Milwaukee. I can't find any links anywhere. Has this been announced?

by talonk on Apr 12, 2007 10:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I hope not.  Those would basically be road games.  

by cheech99 on Apr 12, 2007 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
They said that right near the beginning of the broadcast.  They didn't cite a source, but they said the upcoming forecast in Cleveland was prompting the discussions.

by APV on Apr 12, 2007 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Milwaukee made the offer to the Indians since the Brewers are still away this weekend.

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Quick!  Eeveryone go vote in this absurd poll on Indians.com:

Who has the best outfield arm in baseball?
Casey Blake
Vladmir Guerrero
Ichiro Suzuki
Alfonso Soriano
Jeff Francoeur

by mkwng @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 11:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Cue the Sesame Street lyrics:

One of these things is not like the others,
One of these things just doesn't belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time I finish my song?

by Ryan on Apr 12, 2007 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
i'd vote for johnny damon.

by HarryDoyle on Apr 12, 2007 12:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Lineup
Sizemore, CF
Nixon, RF
Hafner, DH
Dellucci, LF
Blake, 1B
Peralta, SS
Barfield, 2B
Marte, 3B
Shoppach, C

by APV on Apr 12, 2007 12:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Did anyone else notice on the MLB site under the preview for the "Boys of Summer" feature story, the links at the bottom?  The story refers to the games delayed/called due to rain, cold, and snow.  So the links below the teaser are links to MLB jackets, "Rain delay hats" and J.T. Snow rookie cards.  

Serioulsy, how random is that?  I wonder if it is an automatic thing, or if someone at MLB.com has a sense of humor.  

Anyway, now on to the main event.

by Nat on Apr 12, 2007 1:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Sowers opens with the K. That's fun.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
MLB.tv has switched from Pong over the commercial breaks to Pac-Man. I eagerly await Frogger.

by zempf on Apr 12, 2007 1:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
What I don't like is how to switch games you have to watch that deer ad. I used to be able to move through a couple of games during breaks in Tribe action. Now I just see that deer twice.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I only get the deer ad every couple of times I load up the app, so you could try reloading the whole thing & it's possible you won't get it.

by zempf on Apr 12, 2007 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I'm on radio today anyways (work) but I'll try that.

What I should really do is just deal with the Mosaic. I just feel like it's doomed to screw up my computer.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
C'mon Jhonny. Make him move Casey down.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 1:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
What is wrong with the offense?

Too early to say but shades of last year...

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 1:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Isn't a bit early to say there's something wrong with the offense?  Geez, this is our sixth game.
Unofficial Andy Marte and Joe Borowski Apologist. My fantasy team - Swindon SpecOps 27.

by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I said it was early.

I'm scared, man.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Yes, much like last year and yes, too early to say.  They just seem to go to sleep sometimes.  Not today though.  Copious runs forthcoming.

by rog on Apr 12, 2007 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I'm giving everyone a free pass for a couple of days due to the weirdness with the four day layoff. I would like to see Hafner get into a groove, though.

by zempf on Apr 12, 2007 1:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Sowers certainly seems to have better control so far this game.

by Nat on Apr 12, 2007 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
All these balls to the warning track make me nervous though.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Is it wrong that I wanted Nixon to just take two pitches and see if we could get Hafner up?

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
That was a mighty gritty groundout.
Unofficial Andy Marte and Joe Borowski Apologist. My fantasy team - Swindon SpecOps 27.

by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Marte should be pulled from the game to send a message.

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
What happened, all I see is that we got out of the inning

by Roger Dorn on Apr 12, 2007 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Really slow third strike call, Shoppach chucks it to Marte, Cabrera is caught between 2nd and 3rd and Marte basically stares at the ump thinking it's ball 4 while Cabrera goes to 3rd.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
What message would that send?  That he's not allowed to screw up, ever?  That he's not allowed to make rookie mistakes?
Unofficial Andy Marte and Joe Borowski Apologist. My fantasy team - Swindon SpecOps 27.

by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
No stolen base; 3rd baseman's indifference.

by FranklinScott on Apr 12, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Another gritty groundout, this one for 2.
Unofficial Andy Marte and Joe Borowski Apologist. My fantasy team - Swindon SpecOps 27.

by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
they haven't put a good swing on Sowers in 2 innings. looking sharp.

by DocNo on Apr 12, 2007 2:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Narron pulled Encarnacion out of their game last night in the 2nd inning for not hustling.

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
There's a difference between not hustling and making a mistake.  Not hustling is equivalent to not respecting the game.  What Marte did shows no such lack of respect.
Unofficial Andy Marte and Joe Borowski Apologist. My fantasy team - Swindon SpecOps 27.

by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Wait a hit and run that sort of worked?!?

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 2:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
bottom of 6th would be good time for Hafner to get his first

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Bottom of the 8th certainly had more drama though.....

by Nat on Apr 12, 2007 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
right at Marte, but a nice short-hop grab nonetheless.

by DocNo on Apr 12, 2007 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
And just like that - we're tied!

by Mark @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Sowers is unreal. How does he do this? He just happens for 7 innings and then leaves with less than 3 runs scored.

Oh, and all hail Grady Sizemore, 2007 AL MVP.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I'm relatively new to the blog comments so I don't know if it's been discussed before, but they need to find a way to get Grady in the 3rd spot of the lineup protected by Pronk and Victor (once healthy).  I think the numbers he could put up in that spot would be mind-numbing.  But I guess we'd have to find out if Barfield is able to bat leadoff.

by rolub on Apr 12, 2007 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
From what I can tell, exactly half of the commetors here like to talk about batting order and put a lot of stock in it (like you) and the other half either don't care or would prefer to just bat our hitters in order of descending ability, to maximize ABs (like me).

My ideal leadoff hitter is Hafner.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Grady and Nixon setting precendent for Hafner.

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Hammy, c'mon, you're killing me. You've got to know that Trot didn't hit that out earlier than that.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
man did haf get down that line. tried to mix them up with the squib.

by DocNo on Apr 12, 2007 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
That was a gritty strikeout by Dellucci.
Unofficial Andy Marte and Joe Borowski Apologist. My fantasy team - Swindon SpecOps 27.

by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
loved the gritty squint in his eye just daring the ball to cross the zone

by DocNo on Apr 12, 2007 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
And for those keeping score at home, it's the Italian Sausage in today's race.
Unofficial Andy Marte and Joe Borowski Apologist. My fantasy team - Swindon SpecOps 27.

by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Different winner every game.  I believe it was the Chorizo for Game 1, the Polish Sausage last night, and now the Italian Sausage today.
Unofficial Andy Marte and Joe Borowski Apologist. My fantasy team - Swindon SpecOps 27.

by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
The Italian won both Tuesday and Wednesday.  There were some conflicting reports that Chorizo won on Tuesday, but his sombrero slowed him down and Italian pulled it out in the end.  If Italian won today, that's the sweep.

by Nat on Apr 12, 2007 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
How many warning track outs today? Seems like a lot.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
They say the sausage race went down to the wire but they didn't say who won....I'm hungry for more info

by APV on Apr 12, 2007 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Sowers beating Molina in a foot race. Hammy explains that the Italian Sausage would've beaten it out.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Sowers is at 102. Done? C'mon, all his pitches are basically soft tosses anyway.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
In case we needed anymore evidence, Sowers walks no one and is great. That's one of the big keys to him being a number 2/3 versus a number 4/5 in my opinion.

Hammy just referenced roll out the barrel. I love roll out the barrel.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
We might get CGed by Dustin Mosely. That takes a second to sink in.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Maybe, but I for one am having trouble understanding why Moseley is still in the game, after walking the lead-off "hitter" and with the Angels bullpen raring to go.

by MTF on Apr 12, 2007 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Little bit of that ol' Peralta luck.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Hard slide by Casey and he's safe!

by mkwng @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
On the replay, he never had the ball.

by mkwng @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Not a huge fan of the sacrifice generally, but it is nice to see someone be able to lay it down when necessary.

by zempf on Apr 12, 2007 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Indians have a bunter and Marte being pulled for Garko

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Here you go, Garko.  This either gets you in good graces, or puts you into the back of Eric Wedge's never-ending doghouse.

by APV on Apr 12, 2007 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Charge the mound!!!
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Should have left Marte in.
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Say hi to Jason Davis when you see him, Garko.

by APV on Apr 12, 2007 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
For those of us at work: how did Garko F up this time?

by Kos @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
He just struck out. He got knocked down too, which was fun I guess.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Eerily similar to last year....alot of runs one game, not so many the next two....
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by John Bena on Apr 12, 2007 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Oh. My. God.

How do you swing at the first pitch in that situation? Our BA with RISP is horrible so far this year.

Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Our BA with RISP is horrible so far this year.

It's game six. Let's not go nuts just yet.

by Kos @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
lol, I know. As  I noted in yesterday's game thread, I'm not going to last this season because I get so worked up about every game. It's just rare that I've had the chance to sit and watch every game.
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Those at bats were pathetic

by Mark @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
A good way to kill Marte's confidence....Replace him with the guy that only plays against left handed pitching...
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by John Bena on Apr 12, 2007 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
So does Blake take over 3rd and Garko 1st now?

by Nat on Apr 12, 2007 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
to make a sacrifice pay off, you need a bunter
followed by a guy who doesn't strike out a lot.

Garko let the best pitch go by.

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 3:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
According to Hamilton, that's why they pinch hit for Marte.  They feeling was that Marte has a higher tendency to K.

by Slovenc0417 @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Unless, they improve a lot from last year, the Indians are tops in striking out.

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
So what I've gotten from your comments in this thread, the Indians will strike out more than any team this year, they have the worst infield in the baseball, nobody is allowed to make a rookie mistake, and Pronk hasn't been hitting because he's too busy worrying about his contract?

Despite all this, we somehow managed to win?  Wow, we must have gotten pretty lucky.

I don't understand how so many people on here can be so pessimistic about the team this early in the season.  Especially since we have won two series against decent teams and have had some mental hurdles to deal with.

I personally think this has been a great start and am looking forward to the season.

by Nat on Apr 12, 2007 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I'm not too worried about Hafner, particularly
after MArtinez returns.

We know the bullpen and defense were the areas that needed big improvement from last year.  There are some hopeful signs but there are still too many IF fielding issues and shakiness in the set-up situation to feel comfortable that were headed to the post-season yet.

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Hernandez scares me. I predict 2BBs and maybe a HBP somewhere.

by zempf on Apr 12, 2007 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Roberto again???

by Mark @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Some great attendance for these three games.  Thanks Milli-walk-eee!!!

by Slovenc0417 @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
52,497 for the series, Indians were expecting 36,000 in Cleveland

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
everyone on this blog is really cool so forgive me for this: why the @$#@ is Hernandez in the game? Does the team have any other relievers?

by Gladiator on Apr 12, 2007 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Wedge picked him in his fantasy league

by APV on Apr 12, 2007 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Using Hernandez a lot early in the season reminds me of when they used Danny "Mullett" Graves.  Is Shapiro looking for lightening in a bottle with a vet like Hernandez?  Use him a lot to see what he has left, andd if it fails, call up a young arm.  Of course, it's a risk since early season bullpen explosions are painful.

Nice grab, bad throw?!!!  Arghhh!!!

by Slovenc0417 @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Orlando Cabrera is Jolbert's brother? Huh.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I guess. Hernandez should win the Most Likely To End Up DFA Before The End of The Season Award.

by Gladiator on Apr 12, 2007 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
He's this year's Mota.
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
What's the over/under on the date Oldberto's arm falls off from overuse?

I choose July 3

Unofficial Andy Marte and Joe Borowski Apologist. My fantasy team - Swindon SpecOps 27.

by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Good thing we took our best defensive 3b out of the game.
Unofficial Andy Marte and Joe Borowski Apologist. My fantasy team - Swindon SpecOps 27.

by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Sweet...Wedge gets hit with the double whammy....

His pinch hitter fails, and then his lover, Blake, throws one away....

AWESOME!

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by John Bena on Apr 12, 2007 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I can't watch this crap
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Another error?

Hernandez just didn't catch it?

WTF?

This is infuriating.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Oh man. Nothing like trying to lose in the most excruciating fashion possible.

by zempf on Apr 12, 2007 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Limping eh?!!!

Time for the glue factory!!!

by Slovenc0417 @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Wouldn't it be fantastic if Hernandez was hurt?

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 12, 2007 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Anybody with picture think this was Jhonny's fault? Hamilton doesn't really seem to think so.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
It was definitely a high throw. One to the chest and the inning is over.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 12, 2007 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
The throw was high but I assume Jhonny didn't fire it over there because Hernandez was late in covering first.

by ASP on Apr 12, 2007 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
It was a high throw, you could really argue either way. Hernandez had to go up pretty far to get it & he was trying to find the bag with his foot while doing so.

by zempf on Apr 12, 2007 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Ah, Anderson kicked him on the way by. Combined with the high throw looks like he just couldn't pull it down.

by zempf on Apr 12, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Should I give up on this game and study for my test in 3.75 hours?

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 12, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Don't worry.  All the answers on your test are "D".

by Slovenc0417 @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
what happen?? im watching this on gameday

by Gladiator on Apr 12, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
GB to first, Garko goes to Peralta covering second for one & then Peralta fires back to Hernandez covering first for the second out. However, Peralta's throw was high, Hernandez took his time in getting over there, and he got kicked by Garrett Anderson on the way by.. and the throw went high off Roberto's glove, allowing Cabrera to score.

by zempf on Apr 12, 2007 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Do you think a good throw gets the batter at first?

by mplswahoo on Apr 12, 2007 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
where do we send our checks, in payment for Anderson  kicking Hernandez?

by MTF on Apr 12, 2007 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Errors piling up, bullpen can't get outs...starting pitching going to waste...

Sound familier?

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by John Bena on Apr 12, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
This is one instance where a trip to the DL would not upset me...

by Mark @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
damn, another wasted start for Sowers. I tip my cap to him, the kid's got good stuff.

by Gladiator on Apr 12, 2007 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
So Dellucci and Nixon are going to have a closed door meeting tonight, right? Isn't that why we signed them?

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
in a situation like this, you're either going with one guy the entire inning or you're going to go left/right. so why the hell do you not have fultz up in time to face anderson? if you know you will want a lefty in that situation, why not get him up so he can actually be ready in time? once again, wedge is an idiot

by gaspumper on Apr 12, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
He wanted to go with Hernandez for the whole inning, what you have made option A. Hernandez only left because of the injury.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
but he got fultz up before hernandez got hurt. my point is, you go in with a plan: use hernandez no matter what, or have fultz ready if anderson comes up with men on. he did neither.

by gaspumper on Apr 12, 2007 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
um....this is a pretty nonsensical comment. He had Fultz up for Anderson (if he chose) or to face Izturis who's '06 OPS vs. lefty pitching was .151 pts. lower than  against righties.

What is wrong with that logic? How is Wedge an idiot for Hernandez not doing his job?

Also from the radio broadcast they made mention repeatedly that Hernandez was slow to make it to first and if he had cut and ran there right away he would have been able to position himself to catch the ball.

by hans on Apr 12, 2007 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
no, he didn't have fultz up to face anderson (whose OPS in 06 was 134 points higher against righties). fultz wasn't ready yet. that's my point. he didn't get up until right before anderson came up.

by gaspumper on Apr 12, 2007 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
have no fear, grady will save us!....right?

by Gladiator on Apr 12, 2007 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
How bizarre is it that Fultz has been a bright spot?

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Indians take over lead for worst fielding percentage so far in 2007 from the Nationals with
that bungled inning.

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
One of the most disappointing things of this very young season is the complete nonexistence of Pronk. A HR or two would look nice.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 12, 2007 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Good thing they worked on it during spring training...
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by John Bena on Apr 12, 2007 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Error charged to Hernandez, making the run unearned.  I have yet to fully understand why the run shouldn't be earned if the pitcher is the one charged with the error.  But, that's baseball.
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by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
He must be pressing for his contract.

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
This team could be so good if it was only able to play fundamentally sound baseball.  

How many errors, mental miscues, and bungled attempts at situational hitting have we had today?

by mplswahoo on Apr 12, 2007 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Seriously, remeber that ESPN column about how the Indians couldn't possibly be as bad as last year? We're trying our hardest, it seems, to scre up good pitching efforts.
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
We've played 6 games and have 5 quality starts.

by crazymoloh on Apr 12, 2007 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Let's go guys, let's get something done here...
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Talk about deja vu! It is a rule or something that Sir Walksalot (Hernandez) has to pitch the 8th? Hasn't Betancourt proved that he has the best control of anyone in this pathetic pen? At some point the blame for this crap is going to fall on Wedge.

by crazymoloh on Apr 12, 2007 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
PRONK IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Hafner picks opportune time to get first

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

by Scott @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
FUCKIN PRONK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by mkwng @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
perfect timimg

by Mark @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Hafner, Hafner, Hafner.

He says "F*** you, baseball. I am Travis Hafner. This is what I do."

I love this team. I love it's schizophrenia. I love it's bad defense.

MASH.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Amen, brother!
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
You like apples?

by Slovenc0417 @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
two more runs and the lead is safe

by gaspumper on Apr 12, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
5 more runs and the lead is safe. geez jk

by Gladiator on Apr 12, 2007 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Wow cant wait to see that on sportscenter

by Gladiator on Apr 12, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Just when you think it's safe to pitch to him . . . YOU GET SHREKED!

by rog on Apr 12, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Love when the guys in the bullpen turn around to watch the ball.

by Scott @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
My oh my . . . it's amazing how a 3-run HR can make-up (hopefully) for a lot of sloppy play. . . .

by mplswahoo on Apr 12, 2007 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Hey, everybody, good bullpens melt down too!

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Another ninth inning heart attack, brough to you by Joe Borowski, coming up!
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by John Bena on Apr 12, 2007 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
On the plus side, it's the 6-7-8 hitters up for them, a combined 1-9 today. If Borowski doesn't have to face Vlad Guerrero, I'm happier.

by zempf on Apr 12, 2007 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Can someone trip Borowski in the pen so Betancourt will come in?

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 12, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Insurance would have been nice...
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Is that guy playing Pac-Man even trying to get the ghosts?

by Scott @ Let's Go Tribe! on Apr 12, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Barfield has had trouble with the bat, but his defense has been impressive, frankly, im happy with him on the team

by Gladiator on Apr 12, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I would expect he'd struggle this year (only first half, hopefully).

by rog on Apr 12, 2007 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
They should jsut start each count at 2-0 when Borowski pitches...
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by John Bena on Apr 12, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Can someone please explain to me why Blake isn't back at first with Rouse at third?!!!

by stuart dean on Apr 12, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Good question.  Isn't that why we have him.

by APV on Apr 12, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I don't think Rouse is very comfortable at third - and his play there during spring training indicated as much.  He's really on the club to play short and second when needed.  

In Wedge's defense, I think Blake is much more comfortable there (his error today, notwithstanding) and is really considered to be Marte's backup at that position.

by mplswahoo on Apr 12, 2007 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I agree with this (for now, as I hope Rouse takes enough reps at 3B in his free time during the season so that he can play there, over Blake defensively).

by hans on Apr 12, 2007 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Because it doesn't matter who's playing what position when Borowski is on the mound. He's a K-machine. Duh.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I love that these Brewers fans are booing the ump for not giving Joe B calls. I am officially a Brewers fans fan.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I see no reason why I can't root for Milwaukee as a national league team.  

by APV on Apr 12, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I actually do.  The Brewers are my National League team and have been since they moved over from the AL.  I can't name their starters though, if that tells you anything about how closely I follow them.  Indians or bust man.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Apr 12, 2007 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Houston has always been my NL team. I grew up in LA and they were the division rivals to the Dodgers ....

But Milwaukee has been a team I've liked for while. Good young hitters around the team: 1B - Fielder, 2B-Weeks, SS-Hardy, 3B-soon to be Braun, CF-Hall. C-Estrada. A pretty solid core. They need little upgrades in LF/RF (although Jenkins is off to a hot start), and their rotation is pretty decent - Sheets, Capuano, Suppan, Bush, Vargas, with Gallardo up and coming.  Even the bullpen is decent -Cordero, Turnbow and Wise are okay.

So root for them all you want, they have a very decent chance to win that division this year.

by talonk on Apr 12, 2007 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
As a Marquette grad, I can assure you that the Brewers are about as much fun as you can have while watching pitchers bat. You always make about 30 new friends at the tailgates. Back when they sucked, nobody even went into the game til the third inning.

by fleerdon on Apr 12, 2007 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Jo-Bo really wants to make me late for my 4:00 meeting, doesn't he...

by APV on Apr 12, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
That's ok. He'll get thrown out to end the game.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 12, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Maybe Aybar will try to steal second base.
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by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Borowski has 3 saves in first 6 games, be nice if he can get 50 if not 81.

2 wins for Fultz

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
It might be too soon, but as it stands, I am very unimpressed with both Borowski and Hernandez.

On the plus side, Fultz has been incredible and after yesterdays performance, it appears as though there is a chance Cabrera is going to rebound.

Governor's Cup in '07!

by Brandini on Apr 12, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
With Borowski, I think there has to be some level of "That's how he is." We knew he was Wickman-lite and that's basically how he's looked. For now, I'll say he looks about how I would've expected.

Like Wickman, he only gets the result. That's the only thing he offers-a save.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Yea....Not sure what I expected, I think I hoped for a better closer then Wickman, otherwise, this years bullpen is essentially a carbon copy of last years, which could be argued is the reason this team did not succeed in 06.
Governor's Cup in '07!

by Brandini on Apr 12, 2007 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I guess part of the equation is that Wickman wasn't the problem. So we replaced the non-problem with another non-problem, which isn't a solution, but it's better than a problem.(?)

For me, the idea is that the bullpen last year was legendarily bad. I thought just by standing still it had to get better. I hope that's true.

If Hernandez is not an upgrade at all, however, that sucks. The Foulke retiring is somewhat understated I think-that really hurts.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I personally think we've seen what Borowski is. I'm going to make a guess that you may have a higher expectation of him than I, which is fine. I'll also say that he hasn't pitched that well so far either (3 runs in 3 IP before this game), but he doesn't seem to be rattled by it as much (the veteran factor)...which I feel more comfortable with.

by hans on Apr 12, 2007 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I'm not certain of exactly what I expected out of him.  It is rare that a free-agent is that successful as is.  I think my grading system is going to be skewed as I am dissapointed this team did not acquire a Gonzalez or a Soriano as the Braves did.
Governor's Cup in '07!

by Brandini on Apr 12, 2007 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
more like BorOWNEDski

But THANK GOD for Travis Hafner

The definition of clutch

Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Two series, two series wins. For all the hand wringing, we can't complain.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Some people here wouldn't be having fun if they weren't wringing their hands.
Unofficial Andy Marte and Joe Borowski Apologist. My fantasy team - Swindon SpecOps 27.

by woodsmeister on Apr 12, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I'm one of them. It makes every win that much more special!
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Nice job by Borowski and Fultz. Was anyone else none to depressed when Hernandez was injured? At least this way he will get some time off.
Wait 'til next year... or something like that

by Brad D on Apr 12, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I can't believe we pulled that off... so now as a superstition, I'm going to have to be doing French homework everytime we're behind in a game, like I've been doing since we went down 2-1.
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
And I'll not be studying for ethics tests ...

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 12, 2007 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
lol, sounds like a plan!
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
LOL....Very true....Bring on the Sox....Here's to a good weather weekend at the Jake!!!

hat tip to Milwaukee and Brewers fans....They now have a special place in my Wahoo heart!

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by John Bena on Apr 12, 2007 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Yeah, go Brewers!
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I really think this is a big, big win for us.  Not only are we 2 for 2 in terms of winning series, but I think we start to regain a little bit of momentum too.  

I think we had some momentum heading home after the first Sox series (only to be snowed out of a series where we likely would have taken 3 of 4), and hopefully now we can parlay that into a strong series against the Sox at home before an offday and a big roadtrip.  

In terms of April games, I think this one was a very important one for us . . . a good way to head into our "Home Opener."

by mplswahoo on Apr 12, 2007 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Agreed in full... we did what everyone here had hoped. Take the bad situation, and turn it into a motivator.
Come on Dorn, get in front of the damn ball! Don't give me this "ole" bulls**t!

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2007 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
So, should I make the four hour drive friday to sit in the cold for four innings just to watch our all star catcher pull up lame running the first base line?  Then get the priviledge of driving through lake effect snow all the way home?  Naw, I think I'll sit this one out so that the rest of you can have 70 and sunny.
Upstate NY Tribe fan

by tribe fan in Rochester on Apr 12, 2007 4:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Seattle at Boston postponed.

Make-up day May 3 in Boston.

 

by palcal on Apr 12, 2007 5:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Two series victories against pretty good teams, both in less than ideal circumstances.  I'll take it.

by APV on Apr 12, 2007 5:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
So far, 3-1 record in one-run and two-run games.

Our manager must be a genius.

by Jay on Apr 12, 2007 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
Clearly.

I love it how the small-ball failed , but the 3 run homer saved the day.

Even though runs were hard to come by in the last two games, I'm not sure what to make of the Barfield bunt call.  He executed it properly, but Garko (pinch hitting for Marte) followed it with a K.  When there are two outs the pressure goes way down for the pitcher; he's most likely going to escape the pinch at that point.

Does this team strike out too much to incorporate these types of plays into it's overall offensive strategy?

by homelytourist on Apr 12, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
the Angels v. the Indians in Milwaukee, won the Oriole way.

It was a gritty win.

by MTF on Apr 12, 2007 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: April 12, 2007
I hope the victory Thursday is a good omen.

I won't be following the Indians again until April 30.  I don't expect to see or hear much about them in China, although in 2005 I did meet an Indians fan from Ohio(wearing an Indians jacket) on a main street in Shanghai.  He had identified the 2 or 3 bars in town where MLB games were sometimes shown.

I had to settle for a Japanese feed of a Houston-WS game on local cable at my brother-in-law's. Except for a few words, the announcers weren't of much use to me.

When I return, I would be very happy to see the Indians with one of the 3 best records in the AL>

by palcal on Apr 13, 2007 4:23 AM EDT reply actions  

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