Non
Posts: 9,517
Jun 17, 2011 10:04pm
Probably wouldn't have mattered on this night but I think Clint should have pinch hit for McKenry with two on in the 7th.
Offense struggling to score runs. That was pretty much the opportunity. I'd say Wood or Diaz would've been a better play.
Offense struggling to score runs. That was pretty much the opportunity. I'd say Wood or Diaz would've been a better play.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Jun 17, 2011 10:07pm
Good win...much better situational hitting in the 8th.
Note to Travis: Please don't get hurt again. Your hitting is soooooo important to this team
Note to Carlos: Just pretend you are playing the Pirates every time you come to the plate please, and thank you.
Note to Travis: Please don't get hurt again. Your hitting is soooooo important to this team
Note to Carlos: Just pretend you are playing the Pirates every time you come to the plate please, and thank you.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Jun 17, 2011 10:09pm
Pronk in this lineup changes the whole offense. It's nice to have him back
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Jun 17, 2011 10:09pm
And Grady may be struggling at the plate, but he is still our best CF. He can still go get em.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 17, 2011 10:09pm
royal_k;806105 wrote: Note to Travis: Please don't get hurt again. Your hitting is soooooo important to this team
Just his being in the lineup allows those in front of him to see better pitches.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Jun 17, 2011 10:12pm
If LaPorta is down for ant amount of time, we may see Nick Johnson. Although he has just recently come back from injury.
It's bad timing for Chisenhall to go on the DL. This would have been his chance.
It's bad timing for Chisenhall to go on the DL. This would have been his chance.
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kayo
Posts: 126
Jun 18, 2011 2:28am
Look, I understand the frustration with the offense, but Brantley did exactly what he needed to do with the bases loaded. Even better, actually, since I doubt they were playing him to go opposite field. From a pure 'how well are we hitting' standpoint, Brantley's lineout was a lot better than a broken bat single.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Jun 18, 2011 7:04am
Been to the games five times this year....and five wins. Looks like I got a new streak going!
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 18, 2011 7:29am
Wont be able to watch the tribe for about a week.....hope that hafner jumpstarted the offense for good!
Go Tribe!
Go Tribe!
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Jun 18, 2011 7:55am
HitsRus;806171 wrote:Been to the games five times this year....and five wins. Looks like I got a new streak going!
Upgrade those season tickets to a full season, Hits!
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jun 18, 2011 8:08am
royal_k;806109 wrote:And Grady may be struggling at the plate, but he is still our best CF. He can still go get em.
this...and if he can stay healthy, he'll get his bat going
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 18, 2011 10:41am
vball10set;806182 wrote:this...and if he can stay healthy, he'll get his bat going
No he won't. He has shown no signs of getting his bat to life in the past 4 years.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Jun 18, 2011 12:15pm
How bout when he first came back this season before he got hurt?
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Jun 18, 2011 12:37pm
was at the game last night...always nice to hear "pittsburgh sucks" at any sporting event 
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yobro08
Posts: 237
Jun 18, 2011 1:31pm
ha i was definitely getting a little mouthy with some pirates fans last nightderek bomar;806242 wrote:was at the game last night...always nice to hear "pittsburgh sucks" at any sporting event
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 18, 2011 2:06pm
grodt;806237 wrote:How bout when he first came back this season before he got hurt?
I am looking at the bigger picture. Plenty of people start the season hot, then taper off.
dazedconfused
Posts: 2,662
Jun 18, 2011 3:10pm
no hafner today. also the pirates are throwing a mediocre lefty out there which means we'll be lucky to get three hits
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Jun 18, 2011 3:21pm
LaPorta to DL. Travis Buck recalled.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Jun 18, 2011 3:23pm
like_that;806262 wrote:I am looking at the bigger picture. Plenty of people start the season hot, then taper off.
Guess we agree to disagree. The last two years he's been hurt and before that he won the Silver Slugger award. I still think he's got it he's just gotta get it going.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Jun 18, 2011 3:36pm
grodt;806278 wrote:Guess we agree to disagree. The last two years he's been hurt and before that he won the Silver Slugger award. I still think he's got it he's just gotta get it going.
I would agree with this. If he could just stay off the DL we may see the player he used to be. He didn't go on rehab after his last injury. I think that was a big mistake. He hasn't been the same hitter he was before the injury.
And let's face it, we need him to be that player. He is very important to this line up.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Jun 18, 2011 5:06pm
In other Tribe news...
The team has signed some high picks from the recent draft, coming to terms with 3 of the top 6 picks. Jake Sisco (#3) RHP from Merced College (Calif) and Jake Lowery #4 catcher from James Madison have been inked. The Tribe has also signed several lower picks.
Of note to Ohio fans....Ohio State product RHP Drew Rucinski has signed a free agent contract with the Tribe also....and will start the year at Mahoning Valley.
The team has signed some high picks from the recent draft, coming to terms with 3 of the top 6 picks. Jake Sisco (#3) RHP from Merced College (Calif) and Jake Lowery #4 catcher from James Madison have been inked. The Tribe has also signed several lower picks.
Of note to Ohio fans....Ohio State product RHP Drew Rucinski has signed a free agent contract with the Tribe also....and will start the year at Mahoning Valley.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 18, 2011 7:20pm
grodt;806278 wrote:Guess we agree to disagree. The last two years he's been hurt and before that he won the Silver Slugger award. I still think he's got it he's just gotta get it going.
It just pisses me off how he strikes out so much. With the type of talent he has, he should be a .300 hitter imo, not a sub .250. It's frustrating to watch.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Jun 18, 2011 7:23pm
Santana with the sac fly to make it 1-0
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Jun 18, 2011 7:47pm
Grady with a double to knock in Kearns. 2-0 Tribe after 2
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 18, 2011 8:08pm
CC looking sharp, again, so far....