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Game Thread: February 28, 2008

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Houston at Cleveland, 1:05 PM (WTAM)

Available to pitch:

RHP Jeff Harris (starter)
RHP Scott Elarton
RHP Jensen Lewis
RHP Jorge Julio
RHP Rick Bauer
RHP Matt Ginter
LHP Reid Santos
LHP Rich Rundles
RHP JD Martin
LHP Chuck Lofgren
RHP Edward Mujica

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Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Find that out pitch, Lofgren.  Stay healthy JD.  

I'm rooting for Jeff Harris to somehow stay in the organization beyond the Spring.    

by jhon on Feb 28, 2008 12:09 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
you will fall in love with his attitude and work ethic.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 12:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Eleven pitchers available, nine innings of work.  Hammy's got a full day ahead of him.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 12:11 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
whatever, pedrioa fan.  you are dead to me.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 12:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I used to be like you.  But then, I was at Senor Frog's in Cabo and I saw him.  All 5 foot no inches of him, clad in an ironic pre-worn T-shirt and three hundred dollar pre-torn jeans.   Flip-flops.  And the constant checking of his cell phone (one of those T-Mobile, Paris Hilton kinds) to see if he had any new texts.  You would have swooned too.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 12:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Then head to Over the Monster you traitor.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 12:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Did I mention he did a piss-poor impression of Dave Chappelle doing an impression of Rick James?

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 12:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Whatever, no one is talking to you anymore.  At least not until that other thread actually gets deleted.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 12:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
It's gone, I'm free!  None of what we're talking about makes any sense!  It totally lacks context!

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 12:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Hey Nick!  How've you been buddy?  Good to see you.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 12:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I feel....strange.....dirty....like I need to shower....

I feel the memories fading......

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 12:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Did he wear some sort of hip hat to cover the male pattern baldness?
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 12:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
everyone, don't forget to image google rick bauer without the parental content filter on.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 12:17 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Ahhh, a game thread.  I feel happy.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 12:19 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
This is the first game thread of 2008, right?
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 12:21 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
HELL YES
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 12:25 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Just went across the street and bought a 40 of PBR.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 12:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
My girlfriend thinks I'm insane.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Is there any way to do a one-day trial of MLB.tv? I'd like to see if it's worth paying for to watch on my terrible computer.
Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 28, 2008 12:44 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Man dude you are tight.  See if anybody you know has a subscription and take a look.

BTW what happened to the "baseball mastermind" diary?  Too much site pimping?

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 12:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm not being cheap, Chuck, but my computer is pure garbage. I'm not gonna spend $100 on something i won't be able to use.
Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 28, 2008 1:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Not many of the Indians games are on MLB.TV, in fact from my count, it's only like 5.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 12:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Last year they did a 5 day free trial which convinced me it was well worth while signing up even with my very average computer and our country's slow broadband coverage. Keep an eye out they may do it again this year.

by new zealand tribe fan on Feb 28, 2008 12:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
WHY IS GAMEDAY AUDIO UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE!!!!
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 12:58 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Yeah, it's "undergoing maintenance" for me too, even though I resubscribed a couple of weeks ago. Great timing, MLB.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Oh man I am mad.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:01 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Where'd everybody go?
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:03 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Because the baseball Gods apparently hate me. Can anyone hear the game? Please give us a play-by-play!

by kva15 on Feb 28, 2008 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I am so upset right now. So mad at MLB.com.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I have to re-up my subscription.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:09 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Is it working for you now? Did you just have to re-up? Mine has always auto re-upped ...
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I loaded the Houston stream and then accessed the Cleveland stream from that smaller window that comes up.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 1:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I keep getting:

"We apologize for the inconvenience.

We are currently undergoing maintenance to make your experience better, please try back later."

ROAR

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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Same here, for all streams (not just the Cleveland or Houston ones).

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Same.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
How are some of you getting this then?
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Me too.  I would love to listen and study at the same time.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I was just saying in general I have to.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:12 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
just got back from a chem test. missed the top of the first.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
How did that go, that's my major.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Eh....B- I figure. And I'm fine with that.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
What the F

I cannot hear the game.

What the F

I need this people

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 1:16 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I feel your pain man, I feel your pain.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
WHAT'D HE DO
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
SOrry, just scrolling up and seeing what's going on. I'll give PBP.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:18 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I could murder people right now. How do they screw this up?

Alright, whatevs. It's just spring training.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Very frustrating considering how much I was looking forward to listening to this game while I worked this afternoon, though. Oh well.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
This is seriously ridiculous, and making me not want to drink my PBR.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Holy crap it works now! Just leave it on the page that says the error and you will hear it!!!!!!
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:22 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Do you think if I moved to a PC that would help?

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 1:22 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
It works on my mac.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
How long did you leave the error window up before it started?

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 1:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
PANIC
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Read my post people, IT WORKS NOW!! HOOORAAY!
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
It's not working for me!!!!!
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
That's not helping for me, I just have the "We're doing maintenance to make your experience better (and screw up your day)" message.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
No, keep trying.  Close the window, open it again and let it load and crap.  Then when it gives the sorry message, don't close it and see if you get audio.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Pop-up to short by Victor, end of inning.

Working for everyone yet? If so I'll stop.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:25 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Oops, guess not. I'll keep going then.

Yeah, Travis struck out to Wandy Rodriguez. Yee-haw!

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
WE ARE UP BABY WE ARE UP HELL YES LETS GO TRIBE 2008
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:27 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm going to go out on a wild limb and assume that means it's working for you?

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
HAMMY
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:28 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
So are you guys just listening through a blank error screen?

Why does God hate me?

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 1:28 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Nah, mine isn't giving the error message anymore. It's normal.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Who is Sandoval?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:29 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
And you guys doubted me.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:29 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Stopped giving me the error, though I switched over to IE if that matters at all (it shouldn't, everything's running through Flash anyway).

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Ahhh radio baseball...It's my happy place.

by cclemens31 on Feb 28, 2008 1:30 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
After countless tries the MLB Audio feed finally went through!  Keep trying and you'll get in!

by macasson on Feb 28, 2008 1:30 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm gonna stop the PbP then. Glad you all have Hammy.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:30 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Elarton walks Wigginton
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:31 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Wait who walked?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Yo Andrew is it working?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Firefox is working for me, on my Mac.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Our first time machine of 2008!
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm your lucky Clevelander with a real radio on WTAM. No time delay for me. Mwahahahahahahaha.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Erstad took strike 3.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:33 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Over 100 posts!
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:34 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Keep it up Voltaire.  I'm following through you.  Anyone know if this is on XM?
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 1:34 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Okay. Somebody just flew out to RF - Francisco caught it on the track. Inning over.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Think it was Cruz based on the MLB.com lineups.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
a Progressive commercial. How apropos.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 1:36 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Even the cheeseball WTAM commercials are making me happy right now.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:36 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I know.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
MY EXPERIENCE IS NOT BEING MADE BETTER.

by gte619n on Feb 28, 2008 1:37 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Most of us managed to get it working -- try reloading a few times, try a different browser, something like that. Not ideal, but it works.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Sucks, you've got to be persistent and gritty, like Aaron Boone.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 1:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
So much for studying for Biochem.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
F=m*a  there now you're all set.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
So, I'm going to be in Florida next weekend to catch some games. Anybody know how practice works? I was having trouble finding information online. Can you just wander in?

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Come on Garksmash!
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I want Shapiro on the radio.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:39 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
OH MAN GARKO SCORCHED ONE but the wind knocked it down.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:39 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
The first over reaction of the season.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:39 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Oh, by the way, 40-12 ain't gonna happen.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:40 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
If there was an :evil: smiley on here I would post copious quantities of them.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Nyeh nhey nhey.

Hey, my season's in the tank too.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Mine has been in the tank since the start.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I was looking good for Wildcard #2 until my 0-6 sim.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
"Here's Casey Blake, who had a solid year."

I have a feeling this is going to be the year in which I decide that Casey Blake is my baseball nemesis.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:40 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Hammy says the Tribe wants better D from BenFran.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Yeah, weird. I thought he was considered very capable.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 1:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Same.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I missed Tom this off season. It's like having an old friend back in town.
I swear, next year is it.

by Brad D on Feb 28, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
WE ARE GETTING ONE HIT

SOUND THE ALARMS

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 1:42 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
You know, if Ben rotated his hips more into the ball and blah blah kiniesiology blah blah trade Victor blah blah..

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Blake watches a curve for strike 3. Oh boy.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:42 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Yeah, Francisco just K'd on a curveball.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Jeez I'm already off.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
If this post was coming from a less credible source, I simply WOULD NOT BELIEVE IT.

Verb you you compound nouning MLB.tv adverb.

by gte619n on Feb 28, 2008 1:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Just noticed in the box that aside from the relatively normal lineup we've got out there, Danny Sandoval is in there at SS for us today.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:43 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
time to talk about Lewis being a closer: approximately 30 seconds after debut

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Jensen Lewis in to pitch for the third. Yay.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
FACEBOOK ALARM
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
So no one knows anything about ST practices?

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Ahhhhh PBR
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:46 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Who is announcing? or is that Hammy and my sound is just so bad it sounds like a trashcan?

by gte619n on Feb 28, 2008 1:48 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Hegan
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
It's the usual Hammy/Hegan pairing, but you're right that the sound sucks right now.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Shapiro coming on in a couple of innings.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:48 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Lewis K Perez
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Luis Issac: "Fausto will be better this year"
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Luis Issac thinks Carmona will be better this year?  That'd be nice.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
So that would be what...Jesus riding a Jesus?

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Quick: Can anyone look up Fausto's whiff rate splits last year?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Check out http://www.baseball-reference.com/pi/psplit.cgi?n1=carmofa01&year=2007 -- it has everything you could want splits-wise. Best stat is that his OPS against went from .733 to .583 from the first to the second half.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Bourn walks
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:51 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
This is hilarious. Thank you all of you. Opening day is going to be a free-for-all

by Roger Dorn on Feb 28, 2008 1:52 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Is anyone else drinking right now?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
This minor is just eating some pringles.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 1:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm hungover, does that count?

So how am I going to listen to this during my 2pm meeting?

by gte619n on Feb 28, 2008 1:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I have a cold so I am draining orange juice.
I swear, next year is it.

by Brad D on Feb 28, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Guys, I just have to say how nice it is to be back in a game thread.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
OH MY GOD Firefox went down and I'm getting the maintenance message again.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Never mind!!
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Different Mark McLemore, I think, since the old one wasn't a pitcher.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 1:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Finally in through Gameday Audio.  I have to admit that I sent a message to their audio support people that was not very nice.  I imagine they'll read many of those messages.
Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Feb 28, 2008 1:56 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm back up no worries
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:56 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Are all of you listening via mlb.tv?
Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 28, 2008 1:56 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
gameday audio
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
First good sign of 2008: Josh Barfield drew a full count.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:57 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
HIRE BARF
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Bench Pronk, Barfield at DH?
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
200 comments already for ST, I like this.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 1:59 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
You better believe it.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I don't know about the rest of you, but the amount of anticipation I had for this game was way WAY out of proportion to the actual meaning of said game.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Same.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
All I gotta say is XM boyz, XM.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
So why no Jhonny or Droobs?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I miss Droobs
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
So do I. But he'll be back soon - unless Barfield draws another walk.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
green light?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
grady walks
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:03 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
hahaha hammy talking about j mike's catch in chicago
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:03 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
"Any other day that ball is out of here"
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Man.

Am I the only one who thinks Jason Michaels is sort of good?

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm in for some of that.  Dellucci is the part of the platoon that bothers me.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 2:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I kinda have a thing for him.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 2:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I've always liked him
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
As long as they stick to the platoon splits with him, I think he's pretty good. When they send him out there to flail against righties I'm not so much of a fan.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
loaded for victor
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Time for a VMartsmash!
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
First game thread of 2008 is a good time to remind y'all not to automatically fall back on their bad habits of last year's game thread - it's more important to execute what you've been working on in practice - the results will come.
Free Andy Marte!

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by woodsmeister on Feb 28, 2008 2:09 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I was just repackaging the wisdom of Derek Shelton that Tom Hamilton and Mike Hegan reiterated regarding spring training and applying it to this thread.  That's all.
Free Andy Marte!

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by woodsmeister on Feb 28, 2008 2:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Man, how do you remember stuff like that? I can't read these threads and catch everything said on the radio at the same time. That's crazy!

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Comment made by Shelton, I think, about not wanting results, but to do what the batters have been working on.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 2:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Sweet - Jorge Julio's first pitch goes to the backstop.
Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Feb 28, 2008 2:12 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
And he walks the first batter he faces. An auspicious debut.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Jorge Julio presents: How not to make a club out of ST

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:13 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
lol
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
FREE MARTE
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:14 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Julio flashes the leather & gets a nice cheer from the crowd to get the third out.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:16 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
So who are the two pitchers who won't pitch? Anyone know?

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:17 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
don't you worry bout a thing
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
ask sherwin williams
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
These Astros pitchers sure do run up the count.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
i thought this thing was on the radio?

there is some moron shouting about something that doesn't happen until november...i just want baseball.

http://sandyalomarsknees.blogspot.com/

by Sandy Alomars Knees on Feb 28, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Someone hasn't read a word of the thread.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
there are 300 comments, my head would explode
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by Sandy Alomars Knees on Feb 28, 2008 2:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
WELL DONE
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Barf with a hit! OBP of 1.000! OMG HIRE BARFIELD FREE JASON BAY OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:24 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Wooh!  Barf for DH!!
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 2:25 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
SSS for manager! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
BARF
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:25 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Barfield with a basehit. I'd love to see him actually hit better this year.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:25 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Noun Sandaval I don't like him
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:25 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Seriously where'd he come from? I assume he's replacing Rivas at Buffalo?

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'd assume so, yeah, now that we don't have Rivas or Inglett around anymore.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Man that reminds me of the LL invasion ...
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
'twas epic
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Okay, I'm in.  

Game threads.

Like an old blanket.  Croon to me, Hammy.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 2:27 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Nick, you're here!  Time for me to go back to being the other Nick.  The world is right again.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 2:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
You are relieved, sir.

I see you getting no love at the top of the thread.  What did you do?

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 2:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Most googled man on the planet.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 2:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Rick Bauer knows how to nail down a [special baseball event redacted]

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 2:28 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
SHAPIRO ALARM
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:28 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008

As has been mentioned, don't forget to turn your safe search OFF when you search for Rick Bauer pics.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 2:28 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
We got Crowe, Tyner, Toreagas,

and the SHAP MAN IN THE BOOTh

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 2:29 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Indians pull some starters & stick in Crowe, Toregas, etc. I missed the whole rundown, but I assume it'll show up in the box score soon enough.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:29 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm the shapman

Ski bi di bi di do bap do
Do bam do

Bada bwi ba ba bada bo
Baba ba da bo
Bwi ba ba ba do [x2]

(More Shapting)

Everybody stutters one way or the other
So check out my message to you
As a matter of fact
Don't let nothing hold you back
If the shapman can do it
So can you
Everybody says that the shapman stutters
But doesn't ever stutters when he sings
But what you don't know
I'm gonna tell you right now
That the stutter and the shap is the same thing
Yo, I'm the shap man
Where's the shap man? I'm the shap man.

Why should we be pleasing any politician heathens who would
Try to change the seasons if they could
The state of the condition
Insults my institution
And it only makes me crazy and my heart like wood

Everybody stutters one way or the other
So check out my message to you
As a matter of fact
Don't let nothing hold you back
If the shapman can do it, brother
So can you, I'm the shap man.

Bada bwi ba ba bada bo
Baba ba da bo
Bwi ba ba ba do [x2]

Ski bi di bi di do bap do
Do bam do [x3]

Everybody stutters one day or the other
So check out my message to you
As a matter of fact
Don't let nothing hold you back
If the shapman can do it
So can you

I hear you ask all about the meaning of shap
Well I'm the professor and all I can tell you
Is while you're still sleeping
The saints are still weeping
'Cause things you call dead haven't yet had the chance to be born
I'm the shapman

I'm the shapman

Ski bi di bi di do bap do
Do bam do

Bada bwi ba ba bada bo
The Shapman lyrics on

Baba ba da bo
Bwi ba ba ba do [x2]

(More Shapting)

Everybody stutters one way or the other
So check out my message to you
As a matter of fact
Don't let nothing hold you back
If the shapman can do it
So can you

Everybody says that the shapman stutters
But doesn't ever stutters when he sings
But what you don't know
I'm gonna tell you right now
That the stutter and the shap is the same thing
Yo, I'm the shap man
Where's the shap man? I'm the shap man.

Why should we be pleasing any politician heathens who would
Try to change the seasons if they could
The state of the condition
Insults my institution
And it only makes me crazy and my heart like wood

Everybody stutters one way or the other
So check out my message to you
As a matter of fact
Don't let nothing hold you back
If the shapman can do it, brother
So can you, I'm the shap man.

Bada bwi ba ba bada bo
Baba ba da bo
Bwi ba ba ba do [x2]

Ski bi di bi di do bap do
Do bam do [x3]

Yeah! I'm the shapman.

(Shaps)

Where's The Shapman?

(Shaps)

I'm the shapman

Repeat after me
It's a scoobie oobie doobie scoobie doobie melody

I'm the Shapman.

Sing along with me
It's a scoobie oobie doobie scoobie doobie melody

Yeah!

I'm the shapman [x2 Mixed with shaps in background]

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 2:31 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
awesome
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
early favorite for post of spring training
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
hahahahaha mark shapiro folks
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:31 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Shapiro says he'll stick around for another half-inning since that one went 1-2-3 due to the awesomeness that is Rick Bauer.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:31 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Chad Poronto. I think I have some of his cards.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:32 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Time to bring up the Tyner HR of Westbrook: 5.6 x 10^-3 seconds.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:33 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Oh man. I love that Shaprio not only remembers that Tyner only has one career homer, but he remembers that he hit it against Westbrook.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:34 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Awesome #5 possibilites.

If Sowers looses, AAA.
If Lee wins, Laffey MAY be considered for the 'pen.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:34 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Chad Paronto is scared of Jason Tyner's raw power and walks him.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:34 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
MLB AUDIO:

i haven't read everything yet in case people posted this, but i had to click on a broadcast for one later today not being played yet, then went to the "TODAY" tab and selected the tribe game.  works fine.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 2:34 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
This is the most serious thing Brick has posted, ever.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 2:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
hahaha
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
i take not being able to see or hear baseball very seriously.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 2:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
As long as they're talking about the 5th starter, who do we vote for?

I say Laffey.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 2:35 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
laffey
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
For some reason I want it to be Sowers. But Laffey looks better.

I still think Lee can be a good #5 starter though.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Definitely Lee, he's got the most value to regain as far as contract etc.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 2:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Tom, ask him the tough questions.  Ask why Murton isn't an Indian.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 2:36 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand Tyner with the...steal. Nice.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:37 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
hahahahaha Crowe takes ball four but is called for swinging?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:37 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Yep. So Tyner "steals" second, then Crowe walks on Ball 5.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Someone tell me what Other Nick did that was so bad.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 2:37 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
i have no idea
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I would tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 2:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
gulp
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Yeah, I know.  Seriously though, a troll post a diary earlier today, which Jay took down, but before he did, he told everybody that he was going to take it down.  So obviously, people posted some stuff that they knew they could get away with.  Nick said he secretly loved Pedroia.  So he was "dead to us" until that diary disappeared.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 2:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
i knew i should of read that
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
RICK BAUER POSSIBLE FOR THE #5! SUCK IT WORLD!

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:38 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Rick Bauer is going to make the big league club out of ST, I'm calling it.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 2:38 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Oof, Hammy with the ol' "Ball 5" line

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 2:38 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
You know, as awful a season as Crowe had last year, it's worth looking at his splits -- he had OPSs of .531, .587, .574 in April, May, & June, but managed .899 and .818 in July and August. I'm curious to see if he can start the season the same way he ended last one.  

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:38 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Shap hammering it down one more time that Marte will get every opportunity to play every day.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 2:39 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Well, he refused to comment on where he'll get those ABs.  But he'll get them.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 2:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
1-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! World Series here we come

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:40 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
INDIANS SCORE
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:41 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
aubrey up
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:41 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
wtf, my gameday audio went down in the middle of Shapiro talking.

by ASP on Feb 28, 2008 2:41 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
AUBREY RBI SINGLE
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:42 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I think he was a utility guy with the White Sox last year. He's gotta be AAA fodder.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Where are all these minor league FA signings announced? Seems like I missed everyone but Tyner.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
3-0 and Gonzalez teaches me that he's good. SSS be damned. :)

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:43 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
"You have more knowledge than a lot of GMs, Tom"

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 2:43 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Sorry for not attributing this, but I don't know if you guys heard Shapiro say this to Hamilton but I think it's pretty funny.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 2:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
bavisi
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Come on Shapiro, talk about those great minds over at LGT, you can admit that you always wind up here at the end of your day.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 2:43 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
There's not a gameday for this, is there? Just the live box?

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Just the radio. I'm getting ready for the blackouts.

by gte619n on Feb 28, 2008 2:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
nah i'm drinking slow, got class at 4 (cst)
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Andrew, nice ditty.

Doctor, welcome back.

Nick, you need to stay around to keep an eye on the other Nick.  He's been bad.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 2:45 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
thanks
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
was stealing
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
i figured you'd be too drunk to read anything this far into the game.  get pounding.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 2:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
All comments and opinions expressed within are solely of Other Nick, and do not reflect the opinions of Nick.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 2:48 PM EST up reply actions  

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You were right there next to me at Senor Frog's, you saw what I saw.  Admit it.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 2:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
booooo
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
You may want to tagline that. I saw what went down in there and it wasn't pretty.
I swear, next year is it.

by Brad D on Feb 28, 2008 2:54 PM EST up reply actions  

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He sounds pretty genuine when saying that he thinks there's still a chance to re-sign Sabathia.  I mean, it didn't sound like lip service.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 2:46 PM EST reply actions  

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Hafner for precedent, I guess. But why C.C. would release that statement would then become odd.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:47 PM EST up reply actions  

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I don't know about the statement.  But Shapiro is generally pretty honest about these things, as Hamilton is talking about again.  Hammy mentions Shapiro was talking about it again off-air.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

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Oh man. "This is Ginter, isn't it? I think. Who knows?"

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:49 PM EST reply actions  

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"Chavez. Chavez? I'm being told it's Brandon Chavez at short."

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

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i was flipping past the big 10 network a week or so ago and saw hammy talking about michigan st. basketball.  it just didnt' feel right.  this feels right.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions  

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hammy: CC looks great
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions  

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FIRE GINTER
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:51 PM EST reply actions  

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No, Hammy the tickets went on sale at 10 AM today.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:52 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
False.

Tickets for Season Ticket holders went on sale today.  As in they can buy more tickets.

Single game tickets for the general puclic (how most people get tickets) go on sale Saturday at 10 AM.

Just FYI.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 2:54 PM EST up reply actions  

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I suppose we should listen to you just because you're not the other Nick?
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 2:56 PM EST up reply actions  

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If this is my highest qualification, I'll take it.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 2:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Anyone and everyone on the Cleveland Indians website mailing list was given a "password" to purchase tickets today.

the password was "pie".

huh...

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Feb 28, 2008 2:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Honest question... do people still stand in line on the Saturday tickets go on sale?

I always laugh (and pity) the people lined up at Ticketmaster stations in Giant Eagle on saturday mornings... even the first person in line is less than 50/50 to get tickets for popular events thanks to the online sales.  Anyone after them is verbing in the wind.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Feb 28, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions  

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I was at the mall last year the day tickets went on sale--wasn't buying any myself--and the line went to the horizon.  I thought there was a signing until I remembered what day it was.

In-person tickets don't have a service charge, and you can look around a bit instead of just being told where the best available seats are.  I like those options.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 3:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I coulda SWORN I got that e-mail. Guess I did.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:58 PM EST up reply actions  

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Okay, I think this covers everything:

Six-packs and the opening series went on sale the day after Thanksgiving.

Season ticket holders can buy extra tickets starting today in person or online.

Indians.com people can order tickets today.

The rest of the world can start getting single game tickets online, by phone, or in person on Saturday.  

This is my understanding.  Aaaaanyway.  There's a game on.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions  

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One more thing, if you have a registered account at the Cleveland Indians site, you can get early tickets online beginning today until Friday morning.  You don't have to be a season ticket holder.  I received a password to access the ticketmaster site this morning.  
Where have you gone Joe Charboneau

by Nof on Feb 28, 2008 7:39 PM EST up reply actions  

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this DP combo sucks, they can't turn anything put in droobs
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:53 PM EST reply actions  

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So what's the story with his D? Is he good or not?

by gte619n on Feb 28, 2008 2:54 PM EST up reply actions  

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I thought he was fine. Here's what I think - the Tribe needs to come up with some reason other than "logjam" to explain why this MLB-ready player will start at AAA. So they say "he's working on his defense" which can be hard to check.

maybe?

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:55 PM EST up reply actions  

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Oh come on Hammy! This is your job. You love this game!

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:54 PM EST reply actions  

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long islands again?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:55 PM EST up reply actions  

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Where are Jay and Ryan?  Holding out for a better contract?
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 2:55 PM EST reply actions  

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nounhats
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Andy Gonzalez had an OPS+ of 39 last year.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:56 PM EST reply actions  

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+1
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:57 PM EST up reply actions  

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And he somehow managed to make 9 errors in 25 games at 3B last year, so it's not like he's an all-glove/no-hit guy.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:58 PM EST up reply actions  

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Cream-colored jerseys. puke
They're supposed to be WHITE!

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:57 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I like the hats, and the combo looks decent together.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 2:58 PM EST up reply actions  

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Love the hats. Love the style. Just wish they were WHITE.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 2:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
SANDOVAL
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:58 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Hamilton describes getting rid of the sleeveless jerseys as "disposing of them."

And Danny Sandoval hits a homerun. The world is crazy.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 2:59 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Whoever had "Danny Sandoval" in the first Indians home run pool, you win. Jeez.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 2:59 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
hahahaha
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
tyner with a hustle double
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 2:59 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
to update, anyone got audio to work?

i know i'm behind on the thread...

i tried the click a later game thing but no dice.

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by Sandy Alomars Knees on Feb 28, 2008 3:00 PM EST reply actions  

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I had to log in, go to scoreboard, then hit the radio button. Then it came up.

by gte619n on Feb 28, 2008 3:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Holy crap the scrubs with the power bats today.

Astros pitchers suck!

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:00 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
crowe! we are unstoppable!
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:01 PM EST reply actions  

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oh fuck ya!  just hit refresh!
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by Sandy Alomars Knees on Feb 28, 2008 3:02 PM EST reply actions  

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i didn't drop the first f-bomb of 08
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Guys, you know, really, I don't see the Indians losing any games this year.

by gte619n on Feb 28, 2008 3:02 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
They WILL give up a lot of runs, Hammy. He sees it, actually, as he keeps talking.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:03 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
THIS IS INSANE

162-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions  

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Wyatt must have pounded that ball based on the reaction of the crowd on the radio.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Ah, nothing like some nice sloppy spring training baseball.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
aubrey's going yard
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Mindless prediction:  We will switch our big-league club with our AAA club by July, and immediately go on a 32-game winning streak.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
well at least he smoked it.

MINDLESS PREDICTION: MICHAEL AUBREY WILL BE AN INDIAN IN 2009

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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:06 PM EST reply actions  

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So how long 'till he of the 39 OPS+ is in Cleveland?

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions  

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Mindless Prediction: Andy Gonzalez never plays in the majors again.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions  

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Mindless Prediction: Brad Snyder will be in Cleveland by July
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions  

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brad synder up
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions  

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So, is Aubrey the good injured one and Snyder the one that can't hit? Or are they both injured?

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
They've both been injured, but Snyder's the one who strikes out too much.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 3:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Mindless Prediction: Andrew makes one of these posts for every minor leaguer, just so he can go back and link the comment in July.....  "See, I called this back during the first spring training game: link"

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 3:08 PM EST reply actions  

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Uhh, check my Andy Gonzalez prediction. I am not afraid of going out on a limb.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 3:09 PM EST up reply actions  

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Andrew, make one for each month as well.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 3:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
snyder = mood killer
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions  

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Don't worry. 2-0 on that one guy I've never heard of.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:09 PM EST up reply actions  

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Our game thread post count: approaching 500
Crash Boxes game thread post count: approaching 10
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions  

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so excited to read these
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:11 PM EST up reply actions  

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Anyone who still thinks e5 is a genuine, honest to goodness person is kidding themselves.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 3:13 PM EST up reply actions  

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so who is it
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:15 PM EST up reply actions  

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Somebody who gets a kick out of making a username and then annoying people on purpose.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 3:16 PM EST up reply actions  

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Someone who googled E5.
I swear, next year is it.

by Brad D on Feb 28, 2008 3:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
boo thome?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
does anyone know if mlb tv will work on mac's this year?  it was spotting last season the few times i used it
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by Sandy Alomars Knees on Feb 28, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
7 walks since 3rd. Indians are still Indians, from the majors on down.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 3:11 PM EST reply actions  

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e5 - more distorted canadian rock...because there arent enough of those...
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by Sandy Alomars Knees on Feb 28, 2008 3:11 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Reggie Abercrombie - he used to be in our system, didn't he?

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions  

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We have someone by that name? I can picture a recent Bowman baseball card of some guy in a Kinston uniform with a similar name...

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:17 PM EST up reply actions  

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reggie the buckle game?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:20 PM EST up reply actions  

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lofgren pitching
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:14 PM EST reply actions  

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the victor diaz?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Sandoval puts his signature all over this game.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
so, if people didn't previously pine for garko, we'd be about a one week slump from calling for aubrey.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
SSS, but now that Lofgren has hurt his shin, he will never reach the majors.  Ever.  He's done.

by nickjs21 on Feb 28, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Spring Training Time is the Perfect Time for a little Boog Powell Talk.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
The BP Season Preview compares Hafner with Boog Powell as in, Boog Powell's career fell apart when he was roughly Hafner's age.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 3:21 PM EST up reply actions  

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[hands over ears singing] LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:22 PM EST up reply actions  

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Wait WHAT?!?! WHat happened to Lofgren? I walk away for TWO seconds...

by gte619n on Feb 28, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions  

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he's fine
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
progressive theatre is awesome
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:25 PM EST reply actions  

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I agree. But what will we say in October?

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:26 PM EST up reply actions  

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that it's not dick's sporting goods
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:27 PM EST up reply actions  

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before your time?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:28 PM EST up reply actions  

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The ones that got to me were the Office Max spots.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:29 PM EST up reply actions  

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Is that a crying baby I hear in the background? I love spring training.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:26 PM EST reply actions  

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Is Tony Sipp fixed yet? Is he due back this year?

by gte619n on Feb 28, 2008 3:26 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
tyner walks
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:27 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
crowe k's
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:29 PM EST reply actions  

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ST means nothing, except for those rookies who are trying to impress.  Boo C.C.
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 3:29 PM EST reply actions  

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You are a sad and strange little man.  You have my pity.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 3:32 PM EST up reply actions  

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Negativity on the first day of Spring Training is truly the specialty of the soulless.

And Red Sox fans.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 3:35 PM EST up reply actions  

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Can't listen to the game, I'm in class.  Just checked the thread and randomly caught this comment.  Come ON, man.  Have you no soul?  It's the first day of the Grapefruit League!  How can you be so pessimistic?  And so wrong?  OF COURSE spring training matters - it means baseball is back!  What more can you possibly want out of life?
Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Feb 28, 2008 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

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Besides another Red Sox WS championship?
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 4:00 PM EST up reply actions  

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Well played, good doctor.
Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Feb 28, 2008 4:10 PM EST up reply actions  

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i miss marte
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions  

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Where did he go? Maybe he went here.
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 3:33 PM EST up reply actions  

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giminez is balling
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:31 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
armando who? kamakaro?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:31 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
kamakaro with an rbi single
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:33 PM EST reply actions  

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aubrey gidp 4-6-3
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:34 PM EST reply actions  

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Are they playing Power Hour in the booth?

by gte619n on Feb 28, 2008 3:38 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
apparently Andy Gonzalez can field a little.

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 3:41 PM EST reply actions  

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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 3:42 PM EST reply actions  

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grammar is so confusing, and i have good grammar.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:47 PM EST up reply actions  

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I'd call it trolling, maybe that's just me.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 3:52 PM EST up reply actions  

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Can we vote something trolling?  Cause if so, you and I are co-chairs of that campaign.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I had a conference call for work that I was 10 minutes late to because I was busy listening to the Tribe game. Oops.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

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Also, I don't even think the radio guys are paying attention to this game anymore.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

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True, I suppose. But I want to be around when the guys  tear out of the dugout and jump all over the field to celebrate this one.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:52 PM EST up reply actions  

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lol
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm here.
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I feel like Hammy and Hegan are having a laugh at my expense.

by Pronktastic on Feb 28, 2008 3:48 PM EST reply actions  

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listen guys stop using up all our babip luck in the first spring training game
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:53 PM EST reply actions  

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Hamilton developing an Ecksteinian love for Tyner.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 3:54 PM EST reply actions  

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wait, do they not remember shapiro telling them that earlier in the game? (re: tyner off westbrook)
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:55 PM EST reply actions  

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mindless prediction:  Jason Tyner will hit his second homerun of the year this season - off of Jake Westbrook.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 3:55 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
intersquad game?
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
he'll be playing for someone else i think after spring training.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 3:57 PM EST up reply actions  

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Fearless prediction Tyner will be on the World Series champions by the end of the season.
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 3:57 PM EST up reply actions  

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i laughed at this, for whatever reason
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Think we can get Ortiz for him? Boston pays his salary? That what you're sayin'? Huh? Do I make any sense? What's that? No? Mets? Crap.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
i didn't even know we had the bases loaded
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:55 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm starting to fall asleep. Pringles crash.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Man I could go for some pringl-CROWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

by gte619n on Feb 28, 2008 3:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Go with something with a lower Glycemic index so your insulin levels don't spike and cause a secondary crash that will have you feeling tired and moody.
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 4:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Now look guys, here's E5 making a joke, and I think it's funny. There's hope.

as long as he was joking...

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 4:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Oh God I love hearing Hammy get excited.

by Voltaire on Feb 28, 2008 3:59 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
crowe for mvp
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 3:59 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Trevor Crowe out at third trying to stretch a bases-clearing double when the throw got cut off on the way to home. Still sounded like a nice hit, though.

by zempf on Feb 28, 2008 4:00 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Bud Shaw reminds us not to blame Joel Skinner for that one either.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 4:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
listen I think our farm system is the best in baseball after this game
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 4:01 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
ok i'm gonna go for about 25 minutes i imagine it'll be over by then so i'll post in class, mildly drunk, hire trevor crowe
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by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 4:01 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Those should have a low glycemic index.
I swear, next year is it.

by Brad D on Feb 28, 2008 4:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Alright, I confess, I have no idea what all of this means. I eat what the trainer tells me to or whatever my wife makes.
I swear, next year is it.

by Brad D on Feb 28, 2008 4:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
A much better Iron content.  I hope you give blood at some point because if you are a male over 18 the iron will continue to accumulate and you could have problems.
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 4:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Please stop.  You're making a fool of yourself.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 4:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
http://www.menweb.org/alexiron.htm
Ok, quack what ever you say.
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 4:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
You know what, I will grant that there are diseases where iron overload (hemochromatosis) is a key contributor to systemic problems, particularly damaging to the liver.  But you're implication that every man just continues to acculumate iron to an unhealthy level is misleading and flat out untrue.  

Untreated excess iron will kill you.  What you've failed to mention is that there is a specific gene mutation that leads to an iron overload, which in fact makes it predominantly hereditary.  Nancy Andrews published a nice overview on this in the New England Journal of Medicine in December of 1999 (the exact reference eludes me for the moment).  

Now, I'll do what you've failed to do upon request for many days now and I'll show you some credentials.  If you decide that calling me a "quack" is still appropriate, that's your call.

I hold a Ph.D. in organometallic chemistry and a M.S. in inorganic chemistry from Vanderbilt University and a B.S. in chemistry with concentration in the A.C.S.-certified track and the secondary education track.  For what it's worth, I also hold a high school diploma from McDowell High School.  Since my Ph.D., I've moving into continuing medical education, so I spend a great deal of my time crafting education for physicians that is required to be fair and balanced.  I am my company's specialist in oncology and hematology, which encompasses anemia and hemophilia.  Does that mean I'm an expert on everything?  No, not really, but I'll bet you anything that people are willing to believe that I'm reasonably informed about this topic.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 4:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Why are living off past information.  Just having the genetic mutation does not mean you will have an iron overload.  Also not having this mutation doesn't mean you aren't at risk of having an iron overload.  There is more current research on this issues Here.
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 4:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Just having the genetic mutation does not mean you will have an iron overload.

Agreed, so why then should every man over 18 have blood removed?

Also not having this mutation doesn't mean you aren't at risk of having an iron overload.

Also agreed, so why then should every man over 18 have blood removed?

There is more current research on this issues.

Also agreed, can we try using some primary, peer reviewed literature instead of your newscripts and wikipedia entries?

I will pull a couple of things out of your link:  

The study also found that whites had the highest prevalence of the key mutation in their hemochromatosis genes (4.4 per 1,000). But even people who carry this mutation in both copies of the gene have only a 60 percent risk of developing symptoms.
 
So, how serious a problem is this?  4.4 out of 1000 have the mutation, but only 60% of them (or 2.6 out of 1000) will develop the disease.  So why then should every man over 18 have blood removed?

In a commentary also published in the journal, Drs. Robert Fleming and Bruce Bacon of the St. Louis University School of Medicine noted that other genes have already been detected that can mutate to influence iron loads, and suggest that while the most common mutation seems to be responsible for most iron overloads, the new study suggests "iron status is significantly influenced by other genetic factors, environmental factors, or both.

The most common mutation seems to be responsible for most iron overloads.  And that only results in 2.6 out of a 1000 have the disease to the extent that treatment is required.  So why then should every man over 18 have blood removed?

You have a lot to learn about epidemiology.

 

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 5:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
SSS.  Everyone should give blood, number one.  Secondary the risk is great enough that you shouldn't wait till it happens to you fix the problem.  Prevention is worth a pound of cure!
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 5:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Everyone that can give blood should...to help others  that need blood owing to accidents and transfusion needs, etc.  That doesn't have anything to do with iron overload though.

Your assessment of risk is way off.  But if you want to go through blood letting to diminish your personal risk, knock yourself out buddy.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 5:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I was looking for this article for some time and forgot where I placed it.  Here it is.
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 6:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
The fact that after a week of ridicule he STILL thinks that is a reputable article...well I just don't know what to say. My classmate beside me is killing himself laughing at the insanity of this.

by supermarioelia on Feb 28, 2008 6:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I have a hard time believing in fair and balanced when the website is clearly selling stuff.  I know some really great DO's and I have a lot of respect for the concept of treating the entire patient.  But sheesh, this is just fear mongering at its very worst.  By the way, have you heard about the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide?
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 10:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Yea, I personally work with dihydrogen monoxide every day.  LOL
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 10:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm glad that you see the humor in that website.  If only you'd understand what the rest of us find so humorous about most of your links.

Now, I'll speak with you again regarding baseball, but that's as far as I'm going to go.  If you really want to talk about holistic medicine or whatever it is that you think you're talking about, couldn't you find a blog somewhere else to do it?   Seriously, if you go back through the thread, you appear to have contributed nothing.  Just baiting and trolling.  I hate that I took your bait today.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 10:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I never bait, I only try to educate.  No one knows anything until they realize they don't know everything.  Instead or assuming what you know or you think you know is correct you should research your information first.   One thing I have often found with most Doctors is that they assume they know everything and fail to listen to their patients.  Not everything is as black and white as it may seem.  

I firmly believe in a holistic approach to medicine and would ask you to question the merits of traditional Western medicine.  Often the medicines prescribed to patients cause more harm then good and often lead to more diseases or inflictions.  The Phoneix Suns are an excellent example of combining holistic medicine with more tradition Western medicine.  One area the Indians claim to be experts in is rebuilding players careers and health and yet they allow or permit certain players to act outside of a holistic approach.  One of the most important aspects of long term success is health and the best way to accomplish this is to have a holistic approach and by maintain proper body weight control and exercise.  There is a balance that must be struck between athletic performance and overall health.  One of the reason MLB teams don't fully treat players is because they look at them as sort term assets and not as more complex human beings where long term health is less important then short term results.  However, both the team and player would be richly rewarded with a more detailed approach to physical and mental health.  

I worry about C.C due to his fiscal fat not so much about his left arm.  It is incorrect to conclude any player has fully maximized his potential as a player.  No player has ever fully maximized his talents even ones in tremendous shape.  My only point when I bring these issues to the table is to bring forth more important long term health issues of the team.  People assume because a player is in the majors that they have done everything they can to succeed but that would be false.  Even silver sluggers and Cy Young award winner have not fully exploited their talents.  To assume that Kirby Puckett could never been better then he was is false.  Being in better shape increases reaction time and hand eye coordination as well as body control.  

As I have mentions before HRV is a major key to understanding athletics's performance.  Athletes that have the best HRV have the best performances.  This research is underdeveloped at this time but in the short term future we will have a better understanding of what MAKES a great player.  HRV is somewhat genetic but is more influenced by the balance between training, rest and nutrition.  

Often times it is easy to dismiss the first glance or intuitive information but this is and always will be the primary underpinnings of all our decisions and assumptions.  It is also false to only use data as a means to a conclusion.  This is not to say that the data is flawed but only that the applications are not correct.  Mathematics are useful in all fields of life but should not be the only way we make decisions.  Being human means you don't have to live off data only and have the ability to see beyond the numbers.

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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 11:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
And just to clarify, that is a picture of a gun pointed at my own head. No thoughts of homicide, don't worry.

by supermarioelia on Feb 29, 2008 12:10 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Yeah, I'm done.  Will sanity prevail?  Not as long as he continues to post.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 29, 2008 8:59 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Well, I think that settled who the quack is.
I swear, next year is it.

by Brad D on Feb 29, 2008 12:30 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
The funny thing is, you can scroll back up and see that I said quite plainly that I don't know everything.  But I may as well present rational arguments to a stop sign, at least the sign would listen.

Note to all: I think there is only one good way to deal with a troll.  We ought to all commit to just ignoring his posts.  Trolls don't hang around when they aren't replied to.  What do you say gang?

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 29, 2008 9:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I never bait, I only try to educate

Bullshit.  You questioned the man's integrity.  Where I come from that calls for an ass whoppin'.  Oh and by the way, what the hell is "fiscal fat"?  Too much money?

OK, enough of this chit-chat.  Drop me a line at cghardy@maui.net, let me know where you live and we'll schedule the bench press challenge, cuz I don't believe any of your "holistic medicine" training has resulted in any demonstrable improvements.  In other words I think you're full of shit and I intend to prove it, by burying your round-shouldered, pot-bellied, pencil-neck ass in an honest-to-god winner-take-all physical contest.  You on lightweight?  

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 29, 2008 7:15 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Stay after Chuck.  I have better things to do that continue to engage in this exchange of total crap.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 29, 2008 9:00 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I meant to say "Stay after him Chuck"
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 29, 2008 9:00 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Actually, never mind, see my post above about effective troll coping strategies.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 29, 2008 9:05 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Looks like I'm going to have to update that spring training roster post...we appear to have another position battle brewing.

by APV on Feb 29, 2008 9:34 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
it sounded like you were telling chuck to stay after class, likely because you need to have a serious talk with him and it may involve a phone call to his parents

by hans on Feb 29, 2008 11:59 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Two Martinis, half my attention, two kids, one BS and its still pretty easy to figure you out.  Keep after him Chuck

by JK in CBus on Feb 29, 2008 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Doc, there's no way to win this.  You quote the NEJofM and he quotes the Scripts-Howard news service.  Your papers are written by MDs and PhDs and his are written by newspaper writers trying to interpret the science for the masses.  It's a no win.

Now E, when are you and I getting in the gym to see who's work-out regimin is more effective?

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 5:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Fair enough Chuck, but eventually Jay and Ryan are going to wander in here and hopefully they'll see this nonsense and start shooting emails back and forth about trolling.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 5:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Well I was holding out the hope that he'd tone this down - ya gotta admit he was headed in the right direction.  But you know how I feel about the name calling crap.  
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 5:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
BTW the blanket assertation that everyone should give blood for health reasons is so 18th century.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 5:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I don't know, E5 hotlinked Wikipedia. I think it is a toss.
I swear, next year is it.

by Brad D on Feb 28, 2008 4:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Yeah, when I typed it, I thought it was funny too.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 29, 2008 12:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Doc, Doc, don't fall into this trap.  We all know you know what you're talking about, so don't be so sensitive - I trust you - Mario trusts you - we all trust you.

E's the one with questionable knowledge here - it's accepted.  

And E - the name calling thing really is juvenille.  I suggest that if you want to become anything more than a punching bag in this community you continue on the track you've been following lately.  I think we were all starting to like you more.

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 4:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
See his above response to the good Doctor.

At this point, given what we've seen here today, it's clear that E5's primary motivation for reading and commenting on this site is to garner attention.  This is generally understood as trolling and, as such, should not, in my opinion, be accepted on this site, generally noted for such high standards.

I have no doubt that Jay and Ryan have good reasons for all of the decisions they make in the ongoing maintenance of this site.  That I disagree with them on this issue is more an indication of my subjective view of the value of E5's contributions and less a comment on their fitness as moderators.  I just wanted to be clear regarding what I see as his motive and contribution.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 5:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
+ 1 gazillion trillion

I logged in here hoping to read more on Raffy P's pitches and Barry Bonds, and you guys manage to top 700 posts. Phenomenal. But halfway through the thread things went off track again thanks to the usual suspect. I cannot believe the negativity that he not only brings himself, but that he seems to bring everyone else down with him. You'd think that a guy already on his second chance in LGT life would tread lightly.

I know we've had this conversation a MILLION times, but at the very least can we please at least restrict from talking about medical issues? I think that would be a nice first step.

by supermarioelia on Feb 28, 2008 5:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
So no more back and forth between us, is that right?  
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 7:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
No no, I meant no more medical insight from E. You, Brady and I will continue to spread our lies.

by supermarioelia on Feb 28, 2008 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Yes, please continue.  Adam's going to need some juicy med mal cases to work on next fall.
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 4, 2008 10:57 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
The problem is you guys never sue the truly incompetent/criminal - just the poor slobs who don't cover their asses well.  Nobody ever sued this guy for malpractice.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Mar 4, 2008 11:23 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
give us time - we're working on suing all of you ...
"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 4, 2008 1:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I finally figured out who E reminds me of ... Lucy Van Pelt. He sits in his little wooden shack spewing out his advice, with nothing really to back it up. But when he is finally pressured, he just gives the easy answer like "Pedroia is the best", which basically contradicts everything else he just argued for.

I don't know why, but that's the impression I get.

by talonk on Mar 4, 2008 11:56 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Spring Training Analysis from E5 ...

"It's hard to win when you don't score." Cliff Lee, 9/28/05.

by Harry Doyle on Mar 4, 2008 1:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I just thought a good smack down was in order.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 5:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Yeah, but I wanna get his ass in the gym, where we can objectively measure results.  Thie crap is like trying a malpractice case.  
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 5:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
The fan club loved to see its man in action.
I swear, next year is it.

by Brad D on Feb 28, 2008 11:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
It has to be Jay.
I swear, next year is it.

by Brad D on Feb 28, 2008 4:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Iron content - you want iron content?  Eat a Vega - preferably a four door.

BTW, E what form of iron is most useful?

"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 4:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Where have you been, the games over for Chris'sakes.
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 4:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm at work in Princeton, tryin' to make the house payment.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 4:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Do they have added sugar?  If so maybe not so much.
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 4:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
That seems quite small.  Maybe more of a raisin carrying case.

by NickFantana on Feb 28, 2008 4:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Ah, a dime box.
I swear, next year is it.

by Brad D on Feb 28, 2008 4:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Never heard of a Dime Box.  Please explain how you came to this lingo.
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 4:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Over/Under on Mindless Predictions through the end of spring training:  

200

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Feb 28, 2008 4:06 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
LGT game thread post count: >600
Crawfish Boxes game thread post cost: still under 10
-Erik

by drerikbrady on Feb 28, 2008 4:09 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
raisins the early favorite in the clubhouse for 2008 official food of LGT.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 4:11 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
we had to loose soup altogether for health reasons.  too much sodium for males over 18.

by Brick. on Feb 28, 2008 4:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
All ya gotta do is sweat a little, like in the gym ya know?
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 4:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
It could, that is if you worked out so hard and drank enough water to completely flush your Electrolytes.
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 4:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
If you bought a soup with sea salt instead of proceeded salt you wouldn't have to worry about it.  Try an organic foods store like Trader Joe's.
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by E5 on Feb 28, 2008 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Hey E take a chem class at your local community college - something like Inorganic Chem 101.
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 4:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
No.  They teach lies.

Besides, organic whole grain sea salt has been proven by homeopaths and chiropractors to be waaaay better for you chi, man.  And the chemistry is like totally different when you're up here with me, duder.

Table salt: NaCl, some KIO3 for good measure
Sea salt: NaOhNoUDoNt

Lhet's Gho Thribe!

by BostonWahoo on Feb 28, 2008 5:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Ya know it's well accepted lies.  They sell Kosher salt - I cannot for the life of me figure out what makes in Kosher.  They sell "Hawaiian Sea Salt" at the Costco here for about 10 times what Morton sells theirs for.  Vitamin C -ascorbic acid - the same.  Rose hips, orange blossoms - the stuff's a fortune at the local hippie/health food joint.  What a rip!
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 28, 2008 5:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
The reason sea salt is so expensive is because the idea of it is French.  Liver?  Cheap.  Liver cut from a muzzle-loaded goose?  Nearly costs as much as silver.

But those damn frogs need their "grey" salt, which they can "taste".  I use Kosher most of the time, but only because I like to control where it goes.  Big grains are better imo than small.  Was that off topic?

Lhet's Gho Thribe!

by BostonWahoo on Feb 28, 2008 5:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Grapefruit League Champs
I swear, next year is it.

by Brad D on Feb 28, 2008 4:11 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Nearly 700 posts for a spring training game? Epic.
Burn on, big river, burn on...

by Turkmenbashi on Feb 28, 2008 4:58 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
NickFantana. I took a screen shot of your post, you know which one

by Roger Dorn on Feb 28, 2008 5:05 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Whoa, what'd I miss? My Professor came in late.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 5:08 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
You guys just made my day. Hilarity all around.

by supermarioelia on Feb 28, 2008 5:38 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'm about to fall asleep in class.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 28, 2008 5:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
cleveland.com says the coaches are wearing helmets already.

Anyone have a photo of what these things look like?

by ploni on Feb 28, 2008 5:54 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Hey Andrew (non-GFP one), when were you going to be in Winter Haven?

by supermarioelia on Feb 28, 2008 6:56 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I'll be there next weekend with a friend or two. Are you heading down?

by afh4 on Feb 28, 2008 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Yeah I'm in Dunedin for the 12th and Winter Haven for the 13-16th...so we might miss each other.

by supermarioelia on Feb 29, 2008 5:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I hope we were trying to jinx our season by leaving this post on the # of E5, I mean the beast.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 7:29 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Oh, and Chuck, I think Kosher salt has larger pieces of salt.  I believe that is what makes it "Kosher".  I think I heard that on Good Eats.
Tribe fan from far, far away

by LGT Patrick on Feb 28, 2008 7:30 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
anyone else severely disappointed Hamilton & Co. aren't calling the game today?

by ASP on Feb 29, 2008 9:59 AM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
Well, they do need some free time for golf...

by Ryan on Feb 29, 2008 12:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I guess sometimes its good to get a feel for other announcers...the houston guys don't seem horrible. I do miss hammy though.

by cclemens31 on Feb 29, 2008 1:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
What you guys couldn't add one lousy comment so we'd hit 700 for a ST game?  I'm embarassed!
"the most vehement Yankee-hating guy I know" - Jay

by mauichuck on Feb 29, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Game Thread: February 28, 2008
I was going to earlier. When I saw that we had reached 700 I figured someone had made that exact comment.
Sizemore-Shapiro 2008. The Official Red Bull of Let's Go Tribe Game Threads.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 29, 2008 4:03 PM EST up reply actions  

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