hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Apr 10, 2011 1:54am
This was a great game.. Tony Sipp did a great job in the 8th to get out of that lead off double.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Apr 10, 2011 11:19am
Wow...never in a million years did I think a 6-2 start.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Apr 10, 2011 11:27am
Kudos to Shapiro for getting Chris Perez. When's the last time the tribe fans felt good with a one run lead? Tribe still needs a 3rd baseman and a left fielder to make a run. Not sold on Brantley nor Sizemore for that matter.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Apr 10, 2011 12:17pm
I wonder what the chances are of moving Grady to left to keep Brantley at the top of the line up and playing everyday or even Brantley moving to left
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Apr 10, 2011 12:57pm
Crimson streak;737367 wrote:I wonder what the chances are of moving Grady to left to keep Brantley at the top of the line up and playing everyday or even Brantley moving to left
I still think Grady has more range than Brantley, so I think Brantley moves to left every day.
hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Apr 10, 2011 1:06pm
Here's to hoping the M's get out of the ditch n pull the last one out.
JerseyBuck
Posts: 429
Apr 10, 2011 1:38pm
I know it's early but really enjoying this start and how these guys are playing. They may just draw about 10 more fans their next home stand.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Apr 10, 2011 2:19pm
Crimson streak;737367 wrote:I wonder what the chances are of moving Grady to left to keep Brantley at the top of the line up and playing everyday or even Brantley moving to left
Grady will go back to center whenever he gets back. That being said I still like Brantley in the leadoff role right now.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Apr 10, 2011 2:21pm
Footwedge;737356 wrote:Kudos to Shapiro for getting Chris Perez. When's the last time the tribe fans felt good with a one run lead? Tribe still needs a 3rd baseman and a left fielder to make a run. Not sold on Brantley nor Sizemore for that matter.
For as much criticism as Shapiro takes (somewhat undeservedly) he did turn Casey Blake and Mark DeRosa into Carlos Santana and Chris Perez, two of the most important pieces of our team. That's pretty damn good. He also turned Eduardo Perez and Ben Broussard into Shin-Shoo Choo and Asdrubal Cabrera. That's three of our best hitters and our closer for a "grinder" and a journeyman that had a great season.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Apr 10, 2011 2:59pm
grodt;737408 wrote:For as much criticism as Shapiro takes (somewhat undeservedly) he did turn Casey Blake and Mark DeRosa into Carlos Santana and Chris Perez, two of the most important pieces of our team. That's pretty damn good. He also turned Eduardo Perez and Ben Broussard into Shin-Shoo Choo and Asdrubal Cabrera. That's three of our best hitters and our closer for a "grinder" and a journeyman that had a great season.
He is not a bad gm, but he deserves more criticism than praise for what he got in return for the Lee, CC, and Vmart trades. I bet he would be a great GM with a Yankees type payroll.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Apr 10, 2011 3:17pm
Wait a minute now. The VMart trade will be well worth it...if Masterson pitches like he has been. As good as Victor was....he had some real liabilities. Double plays....horrible defensive catcher.like_that;737419 wrote:He is not a bad gm, but he deserves more criticism than praise for what he got in return for the Lee, CC, and Vmart trades. I bet he would be a great GM with a Yankees type payroll.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Apr 10, 2011 3:31pm
Footwedge;737425 wrote:Wait a minute now. The VMart trade will be well worth it...if Masterson pitches like he has been. As good as Victor was....he had some real liabilities. Double plays....horrible defensive catcher.
Jury is still out on Masterson imo. I found myself pissed at the trade, as the Sox had much better arms, and prospects to offer.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Apr 10, 2011 3:37pm
I agree. I thought the tribe should have demanded Clay Bucholtz. It's a long season....school's not out with cueball Masterson yet.like_that;737438 wrote:Jury is still out on Masterson imo. I found myself pissed at the trade, as the Sox had much better arms, and prospects to offer.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Apr 10, 2011 3:38pm
Not only does Masterson have a chance to pan out to be a good starter, the other big piece of that trade, Nick Hagadone, still has a chance to be big time guy out of the bullpen. Not saying it was the greatest trade ever, but it has yielded some talent.
DeadliestWarrior34
Posts: 3,101
Apr 10, 2011 4:16pm
With Azdrubel hitting homers like this, maybe he should be batting cleanup. Second home run of series. Tribe up 1-0
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Apr 10, 2011 4:35pm
3-0 tribe on Brantleys double
DeadliestWarrior34
Posts: 3,101
Apr 10, 2011 4:40pm
Lol at the commentators bragging about Ichiro's "cannon" the first game. He didn't have much of a cannon there, I just had a Juan Pierre flashback.
DeadliestWarrior34
Posts: 3,101
Apr 10, 2011 4:55pm
I prove again my last point at Ichiro overthrowing cutoff and letting Choo score. Indians up 5-0.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Apr 10, 2011 5:01pm
Ichiro is a gold glove outfielder and DOES have a cannon. That error was a fluke...in fact I give the error tio the first baseman. If you can't catch it...let it go through.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Apr 10, 2011 5:02pm
Just got home to find out we are up 5-0. What a pleasant surprise! Go Tribe!
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Apr 10, 2011 5:12pm
wes_mantooth;735754 wrote:I think that if the Indians score more runs than the opposition...we have a decent chance of #winning
I am so smart it is ridiculous.
DeadliestWarrior34
Posts: 3,101
Apr 10, 2011 5:32pm
Footwedge;737501 wrote:Ichiro is a gold glove outfielder and DOES have a cannon. That error was a fluke...in fact I give the error tio the first baseman. If you can't catch it...let it go through.
Touché. The original post was about the weak throw in an earlier attempt to get someone at home. The error that happened later was just icing on the cake. Mmmmm icing.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 10, 2011 5:58pm
Tomlin is cruisen.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 10, 2011 5:59pm
wes_mantooth;737511 wrote:I am so smart it is ridiculous.
debatable
OQB
Posts: 6,679
Apr 10, 2011 6:03pm
Just got home myself and what do I find when I turn the tube on....a 6-1 Indians lead and Tomlin pitching a gem.
Go Tribe!
Go Tribe!