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Aug 11, 2011 8:21 AM
Wildcat24;858280 wrote:

Badass. I know he will have to slump once teams get 'the book' on him, but his potential is exciting.
Aug 11, 2011 8:21am
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Aug 11, 2011 8:24 AM
VERLANDER is 11-11 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.280.
His team's record is 12-13 (-4.3 units) in these starts.

CARMONA is 8-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 11-4 (+8.4 units) in these starts
Aug 11, 2011 8:24am
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Aug 11, 2011 8:28 AM
Good chance Brantley will be out of the lineup again today according to WKNR. Brantley is, I believe, 6 for 13 lifetime against Verlander.
Aug 11, 2011 8:28am
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Aug 11, 2011 8:32 AM
Damn. I don't think yesterday's game could have gone much better. Today is will determine if this is a good or great series for the tribe. I think they are playing much better baseball in August finally as we have had opportunities to win every game. It also seems like the attitude and composer of the players has become more positive. Lets keep it going.
Aug 11, 2011 8:32am
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Aug 11, 2011 8:33 AM
What's going on with Brantley?
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Aug 11, 2011 8:49 AM
Crimson streak;858462 wrote:What's going on with Brantley?

Sounds like a lingering issue with his wrist.
Aug 11, 2011 8:49am
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Aug 11, 2011 9:04 AM
Crimson streak;858462 wrote:What's going on with Brantley?

Its why he was sacrifice bunting in the 8th...can't swing right now.
Aug 11, 2011 9:04am
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Aug 11, 2011 9:34 AM
any update on A-Cab?
Aug 11, 2011 9:34am
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Aug 11, 2011 9:53 AM
I would rather rest Brantley now then have it become a lingering issue
Aug 11, 2011 9:53am
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Aug 11, 2011 10:00 AM
vball10set;858504 wrote:any update on A-Cab?

No x-rays were needed. Id assume he will have a big old bruise on his foot from the HBP, but he wont be out wit injury. Maybe out with discomfort with the tender bruise, but it isnt like a broken bone, or ligament or anything serious. That said, no way he misses Detroit and Verlander due to a bruise imo.
Aug 11, 2011 10:00am
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Aug 11, 2011 10:04 AM
They may be facing Verlander but they DO have two things in their favor....1) they OWN Detroit at home winning 13 in a row at Progressive Field and 2) today's game is NOT a "businessman's special." ;)
Aug 11, 2011 10:04am
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Aug 11, 2011 10:48 AM
BR1986FB;858535 wrote:1) they OWN Detroit at home winning 13 in a row at Progressive Field and 2
Careful don't jinx us.
Aug 11, 2011 10:48am
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Aug 11, 2011 11:13 AM
Let's keep closing that gap!
Aug 11, 2011 11:13am
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Aug 11, 2011 11:18 AM
Verlander may not have a stellar record against the Tribe, but the guy is having a Cy Young season. He scares me.

I'm not conceding anything, but we already are assured of winning at least two out of three so no matter what happens tonight it has been a successful series against the Tigers.

GO TRIBE!
Aug 11, 2011 11:18am
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Aug 11, 2011 11:26 AM
I look for a loss tonight, but successful series regardless
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Aug 11, 2011 11:28 AM
wes_mantooth;858610 wrote:I look for a loss tonight, but successful series regardless

I'm never optimistic and I have the old Butch Davis "gut feeling" that they are somehow going to win this one. They may not hand an "L" to Verlander but I think they will get it done late.
Aug 11, 2011 11:28am
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Aug 11, 2011 1:58 PM
Glory Days;858405 wrote:was he? from looking at his history he really didnt play one position(OF, 3B, 1B, 2B) more than any other until about 2008.

He played 444 games in the minors...

He had 2, that's 2 starts at 1B.

315 starts at C.

I'm sorry I didn't know he had played some games in the OF and 3B before joining the Tribe via trade, but those starts look like they were trying to figure out a position for him.

However, that's still irrelevant to my original point that he's learning first base on the fly, because even in the minors he only had two starts at 1B.
Aug 11, 2011 1:58pm
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Aug 11, 2011 4:25 PM
Santana is definitely still learning to play 1st base, as evidence by his stretching too soon on the throw from AC. But I think it will be his best position for now. Marson is so much better behind the plate.

I would also think Druby will be in the line up tonight, unless he can't walk. It would be hard to keep him out of this one.

Hope to see the same Fausto we've seen since he's come back from the DL. He is getting closer and closer to 2007 form.
Aug 11, 2011 4:25pm
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Aug 11, 2011 4:28 PM
Heading to the game with Mantooth tonight...Go Tribe!
Aug 11, 2011 4:28pm
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Aug 11, 2011 4:56 PM
Fab4Runner;859049 wrote:Heading to the game with Mantooth tonight...Go Tribe!

Bring your rape whistle.
Aug 11, 2011 4:56pm
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Aug 11, 2011 5:05 PM
Neither Asdrubal nor Brantley are in the starting lineup tonight.

1. Carrera, CF
2. Kipnis, 2B
3. Hafner, DH
4. Santana, 1B
5. Fukudome, RF
6. Duncan, LF
7. Chisenhall, 3B
8. Donald, SS
9. Marson, C
Aug 11, 2011 5:05pm
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Aug 11, 2011 5:21 PM
fiction;859081 wrote:Neither Asdrubal nor Brantley are in the starting lineup tonight.

1. Carrera, CF
2. Kipnis, 2B
3. Hafner, DH
4. Santana, 1B
5. Fukudome, RF
6. Duncan, LF
7. Chisenhall, 3B
8. Donald, SS
9. Marson, C

Well there goes our shot at beating verlander.
Aug 11, 2011 5:21pm
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Aug 11, 2011 5:46 PM
like_that;859098 wrote:Well there goes our shot at beating verlander.

Right...RIGHT....we suck!
Aug 11, 2011 5:46pm
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Aug 11, 2011 6:12 PM
Wow acts leaves out best player out of the lineup in the most important game of the year.
Aug 11, 2011 6:12pm
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Aug 11, 2011 6:19 PM
Crimson streak;859126 wrote:Wow acts leaves out best player out of the lineup in the most important game of the year.

He's hurt. Bottom line you play these fucks 12 more times.
Aug 11, 2011 6:19pm