The Tribe visits the Giants: June 24, 25, 26

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Jun 26, 2011 9:05pm
Wow fausto sucking again. Go figure
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Jun 26, 2011 9:07pm
My parents are up at our cottage with Bob DiBiasio. He just told me that with the Choo injury, "The Indians will probably be forced into action to replace him. Id expect some kind of move. But at the same time, its so hard to trade for a positional player because of what will happen next year when we still have Jack Hannahan at third hitting a buck-80 because Lonnie Chisenhall is on another Big League roster."

Basically, he was saying they will actively be looking, but the odds of them stepping up to make a BIG splash probably wont happen until they have a firmer grasp of what they have on the team. IE (Brantley, Santana, Tomlin, CC, and Phelps). If we are in the same position next year, you can expect a big trade, if needed.
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Jun 26, 2011 9:08pm
Laley23;814537 wrote:My parents are up at our cottage with Bob DiBiasio. He just told me that with the Choo injury, "The Indians will probably be forced into action to replace him. Id expect some kind of move. But at the same time, its so hard to trade for a positional player because of what will happen next year when we still have Jack Hannahan at third hitting a buck-80 because Lonnie Chisenhall is on another Big League roster."

Basically, he was saying they will actively be looking, but the odds of them stepping up to make a BIG splash probably wont happen until they have a firmer grasp of what they have on the team. IE (Brantley, Santana, Tomlin, CC, and Phelps). If we are in the same position next year, you can expect a big trade, if needed.

DiBiasio has to toe the company line...the fact is, if making a big move means taking on a hefty contract...it simply isn't going to happen with this front office.
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stlouiedipalma
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Jun 26, 2011 9:10pm
As far as I'm concerned, they can send Fausto to Columbus or give him his walking papers. It's tough to have such uncertainty hanging over the team every fifth game. You really don't know which Carmona is going to show up any given night, but about the only thing you can count on lately is that his pitches will be up. When they were changing umpires in the 2nd, he was sitting on the bench looking like a lost soul. His confidence is gone and, unfortunately, he might be gone with it.
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Jun 26, 2011 9:10pm
so long Fausto, this should seal your fate....have fun in the bullpen
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Jun 26, 2011 9:11pm
stlouiedipalma;814546 wrote:As far as I'm concerned, they can send Fausto to Columbus or give him his walking papers. It's tough to have such uncertainty hanging over the team every fifth game. You really don't know which Carmona is going to show up any given night, but about the only thing you can count on lately is that his pitches will be up. When they were changing umpires in the 2nd, he was sitting on the bench looking like a lost soul. His confidence is gone and, unfortunately, he might be gone with it.

We know exactly what we will get. Shit.
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stlouiedipalma
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Jun 26, 2011 9:12pm
While I'm at it, perhaps it's time to give Hafner away as well. I've always liked Pronk, but if you are so bad with the glove that you cannot play any position in the field then you are of no use as a baseball player. Even the king of the DH, Edgar Martinez, could play a position once in a while.
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Jun 26, 2011 9:13pm
wes_mantooth;814543 wrote:DiBiasio has to toe the company line...the fact is, if making a big move means taking on a hefty contract...it simply isn't going to happen with this front office.

I understand what you are saying, but when he is with my family, he doesnt. He tells it like it is (I remember 2 years ago he went on a tirade about Dolan, it was awesome). In public yes, but around our bonfire pit at our cottage he doesnt. He answers the questions I ask frankly. I always ask if I can share what he says, and he says sure, just not to the press.
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Jun 26, 2011 9:17pm
Ugggh. Just turned it on and down 3. Carmona shitty again? Walking guys or what?
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Jun 26, 2011 9:19pm
Laley23;814555 wrote:I understand what you are saying, but when he is with my family, he doesnt. He tells it like it is (I remember 2 years ago he went on a tirade about Dolan, it was awesome). In public yes, but around our bonfire pit at our cottage he doesnt. He answers the questions I ask frankly. I always ask if I can share what he says, and he says sure, just not to the press.

yeah, I believe that...and I am sure that the GM and manager hate that they are handicapped by the cheapass Dolans.

As for the game...I already flipped on True Blood, but I flipped back to see us pop out with runners on 1st and 2nd with zero outs......ugh, it is amazing how bad they are at situational hitting
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Jun 26, 2011 9:19pm
First 2 on and we get nothing again. Horrible
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Jun 26, 2011 9:19pm
Get two guys on with no outs, and end up with no runs. Huge surprise there /sarcasm.
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Jun 26, 2011 9:20pm
Alright, I got 1 inning in me before I flip to the DVR of TrueBlood. That or Fausto giving up more runs. Im guessing I got another 8 minutes of this game.
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Jun 26, 2011 9:26pm
Bobby Valentine is atrocious. Laughable that he has that job
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Jun 26, 2011 9:27pm
Why did the teams switch jerseys for this half inning?
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Jun 26, 2011 9:27pm
jordo212000;814573 wrote:Bobby Valentine is atrocious. Laughable that he has that job

Gotta look at it this way.....at least it isn't Tim McCarver the WOAT
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Jun 26, 2011 9:28pm
Sizemore had a hard time fighting that one off
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Jun 26, 2011 9:28pm
Laley23;814575 wrote:Why did the teams switch jerseys for this half inning?

Wow, they changed back REALLY fast. I didnt even notice.

SMH at Sizemore.
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Jun 26, 2011 9:29pm
3rd straight game with 2 errors in the same inning. At least this game we used 2 players to get it done.
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Jun 26, 2011 9:29pm
Who is starting the next thread after this waste of a series?
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Jun 26, 2011 9:30pm
wes_mantooth;814576 wrote:Gotta look at it this way.....at least it isn't Tim McCarver the WOAT

You're right, Fox definitely has the worst commenting team in sports. Joe "Monotone" Buck and Tim McCarver.
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Jun 26, 2011 9:30pm
Sizemore doesn't even care. He is laughing about his error.
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Jun 26, 2011 9:31pm
TBone14;814581 wrote:Who is starting the next thread after this waste of a series?

I will. I havent done one in forever. Though, Im not liking the chances. Arizona has 8 guys who can all mash the ball. Pretty much, the anit-Tribe...which right now is a GREAT thing.
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Jun 26, 2011 9:31pm
Laley23;814578 wrote:SMH at Sizemore.

I always like it when a guy stands in the outfield and laughs after an error.
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Jun 26, 2011 9:32pm
Laley23;814586 wrote:I will. I havent done one in forever. Though, Im not liking the chances. Arizona has 8 guys who can all mash the ball. Pretty much, the anit-Tribe...which right now is a GREAT thing.

Wily Mo is back. He's had 2 bombs since he has made it back to the big league