TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Aug 11, 2011 8:21am
Wildcat24;858280 wrote:
Badass. I know he will have to slump once teams get 'the book' on him, but his potential is exciting.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Aug 11, 2011 8:24am
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
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
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 11, 2011 8:28am
Good chance Brantley will be out of the lineup again today according to WKNR. Brantley is, I believe, 6 for 13 lifetime against Verlander.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Aug 11, 2011 8:32am
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.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Aug 11, 2011 8:33am
What's going on with Brantley?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 11, 2011 8:49am
Crimson streak;858462 wrote:What's going on with Brantley?
Sounds like a lingering issue with his wrist.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Aug 11, 2011 9:04am
Crimson streak;858462 wrote:What's going on with Brantley?
Its why he was sacrifice bunting in the 8th...can't swing right now.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Aug 11, 2011 9:34am
any update on A-Cab?
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Aug 11, 2011 9:53am
I would rather rest Brantley now then have it become a lingering issue
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 11, 2011 10:00am
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.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 11, 2011 10:04am
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." 
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Aug 11, 2011 10:48am
Careful don't jinx us.BR1986FB;858535 wrote:1) they OWN Detroit at home winning 13 in a row at Progressive Field and 2
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Aug 11, 2011 11:13am
Let's keep closing that gap!
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hrspeedmerchant
Posts: 165
Aug 11, 2011 11:18am
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!
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!
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 11, 2011 11:26am
I look for a loss tonight, but successful series regardless
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 11, 2011 11:28am
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.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Aug 11, 2011 1:58pm
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.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Aug 11, 2011 4:25pm
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.
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.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Aug 11, 2011 4:28pm
Heading to the game with Mantooth tonight...Go Tribe!
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Aug 11, 2011 4:56pm
Fab4Runner;859049 wrote:Heading to the game with Mantooth tonight...Go Tribe!
Bring your rape whistle.
fiction
Posts: 347
Aug 11, 2011 5:05pm
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
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
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Aug 11, 2011 5:21pm
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.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Aug 11, 2011 5:46pm
like_that;859098 wrote:Well there goes our shot at beating verlander.
Right...RIGHT....we suck!
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Aug 11, 2011 6:12pm
Wow acts leaves out best player out of the lineup in the most important game of the year.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Aug 11, 2011 6:19pm
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.