Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 20, 2010 10:04pm
Masterson just made Kubel look like a AA player in his first ever AB (ok not that bad, but he made him look silly).
I need another inning and 2 more Ks from Justin to win my Vbucks bet. Although I wouldnt complain with better numbers
I need another inning and 2 more Ks from Justin to win my Vbucks bet. Although I wouldnt complain with better numbers
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jul 20, 2010 10:08pm
Does Masterson come out in the 7th, Footwedge? If he doesn't "Katie bar the door"! 
. You looking good so far, though.
. You looking good so far, though.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Jul 20, 2010 10:10pm
Laley23;428351 wrote:So is Brantley going to be up with the club and on the bench in favor of Nix/Duncan now? I understand giving him a day off for Duncan/Nix whichever it is. But when Choo is back, he better be in the line-up as well as Crowe. No sense in playing these guys with little to no future with the club.
I look through briefly but I didn't see anyone mention the reason that Brantley isn't playing is he hurt his shoulder. I'm sure if he's healthy he's in the line-up every day. Well until Choo comes back anyways, then it's either him or Crowe. Manny also said that Donald is the everyday 2B and Nix is the utility infielder. I seem to be in the minority of posters who likes Donald. He seems like he tries to do too much and makes dumb mistakes sometimes but that will work itself out with experience. Nix on the other hand is a career utility player who is on a hot-streak I'd rather give Donald the playing time.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 20, 2010 10:11pm
^^^He better! Only at 93 pitches. I would hope if he goes 1-2-3 hes out for the 8th even if hes over 100.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Jul 20, 2010 10:12pm
Well balls, just as I mention Brantley being hurt he gets put in the game....damn you Manny making me look stupid lol
Laley23
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Jul 20, 2010 10:13pm
grodt;428461 wrote:I look through briefly but I didn't see anyone mention the reason that Brantley isn't playing is he hurt his shoulder. I'm sure if he's healthy he's in the line-up every day. Well until Choo comes back anyways, then it's either him or Crowe. Manny also said that Donald is the everyday 2B and Nix is the utility infielder. I seem to be in the minority of posters who likes Donald. He seems like he tries to do too much and makes dumb mistakes sometimes but that will work itself out with experience. Nix on the other hand is a career utility player who is on a hot-streak I'd rather give Donald the playing time.
I dont really care who plays between Nix and Donald. I dont get the fascination with Nix because I dont see him doing much the rest of his career.
I hope Brantley is hurt. Frankly, I want him playing over Kearns even when Choo is back.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jul 20, 2010 10:18pm
Perhaps Brantley's .140 BA has something to do with it? Sorry about your vbucks, Laley. Here comes R. Perez! Do it!
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Jul 20, 2010 10:23pm
Wow, thank you Joe Mauer
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Jul 20, 2010 10:27pm
I have to admit I'm really liking Rafe's red glove....Orrville booster club should buy Scott Marshall a crate of those for his varsity.
BRF
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Jul 20, 2010 10:28pm
May I say that, once again, I would have left the starter in. What are middle relievers or "hold men" or "set up men"? Hmmmmmm....they make 3, 4 million a year....they make MORE APPEARANCES than INNINGS PITCHED.....they aren't good enough to be a starter or a closer. End of rant.
We still tied.
We still tied.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 20, 2010 10:35pm
BRF;428470 wrote:Perhaps Brantley's .140 BA has something to do with it? Sorry about your vbucks, Laley. Here comes R. Perez! Do it!
Thats fine for a day off. I dont mind that if he is struggling as I said. BUUUUUT, he is STILL our future, and thus needs his ABs. Consistent days off are dumb. If you think he needs them because he is struggling send him down till September.
I was talking to Bob Dibiasio the other day. He contends the biggest thing for the second half is to get Santana, Crowe, LaPorta, and Brantley, Donald as many ABs as they can. Sorry Hits....no mention of Marte lol.
BRF
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Jul 20, 2010 10:38pm
May I say...Ah so, you the funny man! However, the performance of Perez pretty much typifies Orrville baseball (oh God, I will probably catch hell for that comment!).HitsRus;428482 wrote:I have to admit I'm really liking Rafe's red glove....Orrville booster club should buy Scott Marshall a crate of those for his varsity.
BUT, Hafner comes through!
We up!
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 20, 2010 10:42pm
Hafner with back to back big hits (as in back to back games)
BRF
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Jul 20, 2010 10:47pm
Bob Dibiasio is a true blue die hard Cleveland guy, Laley! That is cool that you know him good enough to talk to.
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Joe Smith does the job....what a name! Joe Smith.
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Joe Smith does the job....what a name! Joe Smith.
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yobro08
Posts: 237
Jul 20, 2010 10:56pm
they look like a whole new ball club during this streak, battling back, scoring clutch runs, clutch pitching, where was this months ago?!?
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 20, 2010 10:56pm
BRF;428495 wrote:Bob Dibiasio is a true blue die hard Cleveland guy, Laley! That is cool that you know him good enough to talk to.
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Joe Smith does the job....what a name! Joe Smith.
Best friends with my dad. Went to Ohio Wesleyan together and were in the same Fraternity. My dad played baseball, football and basketball (but Im not sure if Boz played any sports lol). Either way, he was up with us at our cottage recently (was with him during the LeBron thing, and his phone rang from noon until 9am non-stop) haha. He is great to talk to about any Cleveland sport, although he obviously knows more about the Tribe.
a little known factoid is that his first job out of college was covering Fremont Ross for the paper. He was also "traded" to Atlanta back in day (all the staff was let go and many ended up in ATL). He was there for one year and Cleveland brought him back. This was like way back early 80s if Im not mistaken.
BRF
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Jul 20, 2010 11:03pm
I like it. Laley, and we will talk about it later...but in the mean time, as Tom Hamilton just said....."BALL GAME!". I'll go get the Glittering Wahoo.
Laley23
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Jul 20, 2010 11:05pm
MLB Tonight crew is finally realizing what I have said for the last week. The Tribe isnt going to lose a game in the second half!
BRF
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Jul 20, 2010 11:15pm
Six in a row!
Where's all our other Tribe brethren? Get on here and celebrate!
Where's all our other Tribe brethren? Get on here and celebrate!
BRF
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Jul 20, 2010 11:25pm
BRF tip of the hat to Joe Smith and Chris Perez! (if I were the manager, I would have handed the ball to Smith for the 9th...............BUT, I'm not.............and we win!)
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Jul 20, 2010 11:26pm
And Raffy Perez with the win!
BRF
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Jul 20, 2010 11:29pm
Edit it, n00b. If I remember, you were asking about Kearns' injury last night when I already reported it. BUT..........because of your outstanding avatar.......I give you ANOTHER free pass.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Jul 21, 2010 12:07am
Gotta love this thread...A team that was mathematically eliminated by mother's day.....and now 50 posts. Cleveland fans...doesn't take a whole lot to make us happy.
BRF
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Jul 21, 2010 12:12am
This was the best Indians thread I have been on in a long time!
newarkcatholicfan
Posts: 3,199
Jul 21, 2010 7:01am
Glad this team won again.