Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Aug 12, 2011 11:31am
Huge series vs the twins. The tribe need a sweep or at the very least 2 out of 3. The impossible has happen as kearns is finally gone a choo comes back from the thumb injury.
Game 1- Pavano vs Masterson
Game 2- Duensing vs Tomlin
Game 3- Slowey vs Huff
All 3 of the twins starters have an era above 4.50
Game 1- Pavano vs Masterson
Game 2- Duensing vs Tomlin
Game 3- Slowey vs Huff
All 3 of the twins starters have an era above 4.50
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Aug 12, 2011 11:51am
A happy BRF checking in to celebrate the departure of Kearns!
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 12, 2011 11:52am
Boys need to go on a run....GO TRIBE !
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Aug 12, 2011 12:05pm
Going to finally be going up to my first game of the year on Saturday. Hopefully the offense can get to the mediocre pitching the Twins will be throwing out there and take at least 2 if not sweep the series.
The key is going to be tonight against Pavano. He's one of those guys that has average stats but always seems to kill us. In fact his ERA against the Tribe (2.72) is his lowest among AL teams. We need to give Masterson some run support.
Go Tribe!
The key is going to be tonight against Pavano. He's one of those guys that has average stats but always seems to kill us. In fact his ERA against the Tribe (2.72) is his lowest among AL teams. We need to give Masterson some run support.
Go Tribe!
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 12, 2011 12:07pm
When do they announce the starting lineups? I'll be intrigued to see if Choo is starting tonight.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Aug 12, 2011 12:09pm
I would be surprised if Choo isn't starting. I would think they would leave him down if he wasn't going to play with the big boys yet.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Aug 12, 2011 12:10pm
^^This. I'd say if they're bringing him up they're putting him in the starting line-up. He might start lower (say 6th or so) to shake the rust off but he'll be in there.
fiction
Posts: 347
Aug 12, 2011 12:18pm
Twins are expected to activate Morneau and Alexi Casilla today
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Aug 12, 2011 12:27pm
@thethree8 (Joe Smith):
One more thing MASTERSON = AWESOMENESS. Just a suggestion u may want to come to the Jake, its starting to get fun.
Just went up a few pegs in my book for referring to it as the Jake.
One more thing MASTERSON = AWESOMENESS. Just a suggestion u may want to come to the Jake, its starting to get fun.
Just went up a few pegs in my book for referring to it as the Jake.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 12, 2011 12:55pm
grodt;859947 wrote:
Just went up a few pegs in my book for referring to it as the Jake.
+1 just looked though and he is from cinci.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Aug 12, 2011 12:55pm
^He also tweeted "Choooooo! Choooooo! enough said"
haha
haha
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Aug 12, 2011 12:57pm
God, I hope Choo found his way back to the bars during his rehab stint.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Aug 12, 2011 1:02pm
Choo was starting to heat up when he got hurt...losing Kearns makes today already feel like a win.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Aug 12, 2011 1:06pm
like_that;859998 wrote:God, I hope Choo found his way back to the bars during his rehab stint.
I'd think so. I mean, if you're on the DL, what else is there to do?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Aug 12, 2011 1:09pm
Heretic;860017 wrote:I'd think so. I mean, if you're on the DL, what else is there to do?
That's all he needed then.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Aug 12, 2011 1:30pm
Checking In. Go Tribe. Kearns is gone. Expecting Choo in right, Carerra in center and Duncan in left if Brantly can't go again. We need him right. I wouldn't mind seeing Donald get some more ABs.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Aug 12, 2011 1:35pm
TBone14;860065 wrote:Checking In. Go Tribe. Kearns is gone. Expecting Choo in right, Carerra in center and Duncan in left if Brantly can't go again. We need him right. I wouldn't mind seeing Donald get some more ABs.
If Brantley can't go, I think Fukudome will be in left.
They could also DH Choo today, that way he doesn't have to play defense and Hafner gets a day off to clear his head.
wes_mantooth
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Aug 12, 2011 2:11pm
I guess I better change my avatar
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Aug 12, 2011 2:11pm
Yeah, I can't see Fukudome not starting somewhere.
The Tribe is 5-5 over their last 10 games. (Boston, Texas, and Detroit) All 5 losses are by 1 run. They really need to do better in 1 run games.
The Tribe is 5-5 over their last 10 games. (Boston, Texas, and Detroit) All 5 losses are by 1 run. They really need to do better in 1 run games.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Aug 12, 2011 2:15pm
According to Buster Olney (so pitcher of salt) Fukudome will be in CF with Brantley in LF and Choo in RF.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Aug 12, 2011 2:17pm
grodt;860160 wrote:According to Buster Olney (so pitcher of salt) Fukudome will be in CF with Brantley in LF and Choo in RF.
And that is a very good outfield.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Aug 12, 2011 3:05pm
royal_k;860162 wrote:And that is a very good outfield.
The outfield is actually pretty good now. Fukudome, Brantley, Carrera, Choo... All outstanding defensive OF'ers and all are at least average at the plate.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Aug 12, 2011 3:33pm
So apparently Choo is hitting lead off tonight. That's a bold strategy Cotton let's see how it plays out for them.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Aug 12, 2011 3:41pm
http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=cle
STARTING LINEUP 1. Choo, RF 2. Kipnis, 2B 3. Cabrera, SS 4. Hafner, DH 5. Santana, C 6. Fukudome, CF 7. LaPorta, 1B 8. Chisenhall, 3B 9. Carrera, LF
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Aug 12, 2011 4:22pm
grodt;860254 wrote:So apparently Choo is hitting lead off tonight. That's a bold strategy Cotton let's see how it plays out for them.
Hmmm, not sure I understand that...
I'd swap Choo and Fukudome, honestly.
Hopefully it works out though.