Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Aug 1, 2011 9:25am
The tribe actually steps up against better competition. I actually think they can take 3 of 4 against Boston. I might be the minority but I would bat fukudome leadoff with Brantley batting 7th. It give our back end of the lineup some stability
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Aug 1, 2011 9:26am
Let's go Sox.
When is Jimenez scheduled to take the mound? Not 'til Friday, right?
When is Jimenez scheduled to take the mound? Not 'til Friday, right?
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Aug 1, 2011 9:35am
gorocks99;848129 wrote:Let's go Sox.
When is Jimenez scheduled to take the mound? Not 'til Friday, right?
Either Thursday or Friday...depending on his state of mind
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 1, 2011 10:40am
Crimson streak;848128 wrote:The tribe actually steps up against better competition. I actually think they can take 3 of 4 against Boston. I might be the minority but I would bat fukudome leadoff with Brantley batting 7th. It give our back end of the lineup some stability
Not in the minority on the lineup. I cant fathom why a guy hitting 5th has 14 RBI and 2 HR....put him 1 or 2.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Aug 1, 2011 10:51am
This lineup played so much better with Brantley in the 7 spot
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Aug 1, 2011 12:27pm
We have to have a split, at worst. Tonight's game is the key. And I'm in agreement with putting Fukuhomie in the top of the order.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Aug 1, 2011 1:34pm
I would swap Brantley and Fukudome in the lineup.
Or Carrera and Fukudome
Or Carrera and Fukudome
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Aug 1, 2011 1:44pm
Crimson streak;848179 wrote:This lineup played so much better with Brantley in the 7 spot
yup--he just looks uncomfortable in the leadoff spot, and doesn't see the amount of pitches a leadoff guy should (ie too impatient)
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 1, 2011 2:07pm
Fuk
Kipnis
Asdrubal
Pronk
Santana
Laporta
Brantley
Chiz
Carrera
Kipnis
Asdrubal
Pronk
Santana
Laporta
Brantley
Chiz
Carrera
dazedconfused
Posts: 2,662
Aug 1, 2011 2:58pm
fifyLaley23;848323 wrote:Brantley
Kipnis
Asdrubal
Pronk
Santana
Fuk
Laporta
Chiz
Carrera
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 1, 2011 3:02pm
dazedconfused;848376 wrote:fify
What part of you wants to see Fuk with his 14 RBI and 2 HR bat anywhere outside the top 2?
Or is this tonights line-up?
JerseyBuck
Posts: 429
Aug 1, 2011 3:07pm
Kinda OT but Ubaldo to make Indians debut Friday night vs. Rangers.
dazedconfused
Posts: 2,662
Aug 1, 2011 3:08pm
Laley23;848382 wrote:What part of you wants to see Fuk with his 14 RBI and 2 HR bat anywhere outside the top 2?
Or is this tonights line-up?
tonight's lineup...i definitely want no part of fuk in potential rbi situations
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Aug 1, 2011 6:07pm
Choo will be making the trip. Hopefully he can be in the lineup at some point. This one here is the one you gotta have. Lackey can be gotten to and it would relieve a lot of pressure to get the first one and then win 1 of 3 to get a split or better at that point. Lose tonight and there is serious pressure to win 2 of 3 just to split. I don't like our chances vs Beckett or Lester. I wish we could have seen Andrew Miller. He has been garbage but we miss him.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 1, 2011 6:12pm
Hope they are working on trades that will clear waivers....this offense could have us eliminated by the end of this seven game stretch.
Go Tribe!!
Go Tribe!!
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Aug 1, 2011 6:51pm
I don't think we should play Fuk. JMO. Obviously the Cubs gave a Fuk....for a reason.
fiction
Posts: 347
Aug 1, 2011 7:08pm
Can't win the division this week, but we can definitely lose it. I'm cautiously optimistic about tonight's game with Lackey on the mound for the Sox. Hopefully a win tonight would give this team a little momentum and confidence.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Aug 1, 2011 7:12pm
Joy oh joy, Fatty McLackey on the mound. I fully expect 4 first-inning runs by the Indians.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Aug 1, 2011 7:13pm
gorocks99;848627 wrote:Joy oh joy, Fatty McLackey on the mound. I fully expect 4 first-inning runs by the Indians.
LoL. These Indians? Lackey will be on Cy Young watch lists after tonight.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Aug 1, 2011 7:16pm
Well, first 1-2-3 1st all year for Lackey ... thanks Tribe 
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 1, 2011 7:18pm
The Tribe has made middle of the road pitchers look like Nolan Ryan all year....
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Aug 1, 2011 7:18pm
gorocks99;848632 wrote:Well, first 1-2-3 1st all year for Lackey ... thanks Tribe
:Tips Caps:
Much obliged. Every seen every out of a no hitter? Stay tuned.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 1, 2011 7:21pm
Ellsbury is their leadoff guy and he has more homeruns than just about everyone on the Tribe....smh
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 1, 2011 7:24pm
vball10set;848309 wrote:yup--he just looks uncomfortable in the leadoff spot, and doesn't see the amount of pitches a leadoff guy should (ie too impatient)
I disagree. he watches too many good pitches. i understand he should be patient, but when you get a meatball right down the pipe, swing. dont let that strike go and then be swinging at a shitty breaking ball to pop up.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Aug 1, 2011 7:32pm
This team sucks