Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Aug 22, 2011 1:11pm
trep14;870182 wrote:I'm just really worried that the Detroit series deflated the tribe. Going from 1.5 games back to 4.5 games back and getting swept in one of the biggest series of the season has a pretty dampening effect.
No doubt, I think we're done. Still pissed about the trade....smh.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Aug 22, 2011 1:12pm
Laley23;870177 wrote:lol, that schedule isnt hard!
They play ONE team with a winning record (plus the Tribe). They end with a VERY favorable schedule of Oakland, KC, Baltimore....Jesus Christ we are toast. We will likely need a sweep at that point, and of course the games are in Detroit.
Clevelands schedule isnt tough either, Im not saying that....but we wont make up ground on the Tigers without beating them, cause outside the Rays, we dont have any favorable series where we can win and they can lose.
Exactly. We need the rays to sweep.
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trep14
Posts: 842
Aug 22, 2011 1:16pm
like_that;870191 wrote:Exactly. We need the rays to sweep.
+infinity
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Aug 22, 2011 1:45pm
Actually, a good move with a bad result. Marson is just horrible with RISP...batting something like .150. La Porta, despite perception, is actually fair...hitting about .280 with RISP. Obviously, you can't argue the result and hindsight is 20/20... I think a lot of us just expect LaPorta to be better than he is considering the trade that brought him here. I don't really hate him...I'm just disappointed that he isn't better.I still didn't like bringing in laporta to bat for marson. Laporta hit a shallow pop up that got fukingdummy thrown out at the plate.
We need a right handed stick really badly....and if this season tanks, it's because the Front office couldn't/wouldn't make a deal for one, instead of acquiring Fukidome (another lefty) and dealing for a starting pitcher that hasn't been very helpful at all.
dazedconfused
Posts: 2,662
Aug 22, 2011 3:47pm
am i seeing this right...an injured hafner and a thome placed on waivers? do it antonnetti
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Aug 22, 2011 4:03pm
We placed a claim on Rich Harden but couldn't get a deal done. He was then pulled off waivers by A's. Now Jim Thome is on waives. Would not be surprised to see the Tribe but in a claim with Hafner seemingly destined for the DL. Also, Zach McAllister's jersey was hanging in the clubhouse today which seems to indicate he'll start one of the double header games tomorrow.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Aug 22, 2011 4:10pm
Pronk officially to DL. Josh Judy called up to give the bullpen some much needed reinforcements.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 22, 2011 4:11pm
grodt;870375 wrote:Pronk officially to DL. Josh Judy called up to give the bullpen some much needed reinforcements.
Shocked, hafner on the dl......
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Aug 22, 2011 4:17pm
grodt;870375 wrote:Pronk officially to DL. Josh Judy called up to give the bullpen some much needed reinforcements.
the fragility of this team is mind boggling--maybe we should replace the strength and conditioning coach with a flexibility and conditioning coach...smh
dazedconfused
Posts: 2,662
Aug 22, 2011 4:27pm
with pronk down for the count, go get thome
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Aug 22, 2011 4:31pm
Buster really driving the Thome to Tribe issue hard on twitter
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 22, 2011 5:09pm
think this is the official stance right now for the tribe regarding playoffs.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Aug 22, 2011 5:24pm
BRF checking in to the "real" thread. Good job, like_that!
A little story: Today was the first day of school and BRF teaches a current events class. I was looking back at my journal for entries from the end of last school year. I found....May 19; Indians with best record in baseball. My, oh my.....so sad!
A little story: Today was the first day of school and BRF teaches a current events class. I was looking back at my journal for entries from the end of last school year. I found....May 19; Indians with best record in baseball. My, oh my.....so sad!
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Aug 22, 2011 5:30pm
I wouldn't mind thome at all. It would get fans excited and maybe bring a spark to the team
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trep14
Posts: 842
Aug 22, 2011 5:39pm
Crimson streak;870451 wrote:I wouldn't mind thome at all. It would get fans excited and maybe bring a spark to the team
That would be awesome. I don't harbor much ill will towards Thome for him leaving the Tribe, although I'm not sure how some tribe fans who had an issue with him leaving would welcome him back. Still, I just remember how exciting it was when the Tribe picked up Kenny Lofton for the stretch run in 2007.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Aug 22, 2011 5:53pm
I have mixed feelings about going after Thome. He was one of my favorite players back in the day. But, I hated how he lied to the fans and organization when it came time to re up with the Tribe. Would he help down the stretch? Probably some, but probably not enough. This team has so many holes right now, and they were really exposed this weekend. He would bring fans to the ballpark and create some excitement though.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Aug 22, 2011 6:17pm
royal_k;870472 wrote:I have mixed feelings about going after Thome. He was one of my favorite players back in the day. But, I hated how he lied to the fans and organization when it came time to re up with the Tribe. Would he help down the stretch? Probably some, but probably not enough. This team has so many holes right now, and they were really exposed this weekend. He would bring fans to the ballpark and create some excitement though.
This.
BRF remembers when The Rock was brought back. It was joyous! Of course, he didn't leave on his own free volition! BRF remembers booing Mickey Mantle. BRF regrets that today.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 22, 2011 6:43pm
royal_k;870472 wrote:I have mixed feelings about going after Thome. He was one of my favorite players back in the day. But, I hated how he lied to the fans and organization when it came time to re up with the Tribe. Would he help down the stretch? Probably some, but probably not enough. This team has so many holes right now, and they were really exposed this weekend. He would bring fans to the ballpark and create some excitement though.
I'm in this camp. Not a Thome fan but Hafner's doing nothing (even when healthy) and the Tribe needs a power threat. He's likely going into the HOF as an Indian so they might as well bring him back to see if he can provide a spark and put some butts in the seats.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 22, 2011 7:08pm
Series over. mariners 4 game sweep.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Aug 22, 2011 7:15pm
If we don't smack Vargas around we will never smack anyone around.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 22, 2011 7:22pm
TBone14;870550 wrote:If we don't smack Vargas around we will never smack anyone around.
and that isnt going to happen if they continue to try and pull outside pitches.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 22, 2011 7:35pm
What a TERRIBLE throw by Marson. 4 feet short!
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 22, 2011 7:36pm
already starting to piss this game away.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 22, 2011 7:37pm
AND, we better get Thome, if he reaches our claim. I dont think the White Sox can use him or have a need at all for him....but I could see them putting in a claim to keep him from us. Id say the Tribe and Sox are the only 2 teams who even make a bit of sense. Us cause we need a DH and he is a former player. Sox cause they are a half game behind us and dont want us to succeed.
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chippy10
Posts: 108
Aug 22, 2011 7:38pm
this team fucking blows. go browns lol.