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Sep 16, 2011 11:01 PM
BR1986FB;898850 wrote:Sorry man. I just noticed this and started a whole separate thread on it. My bad...

Not sure if this was mentioned on a game thread but remember that grand slam HR Josh Hamiliton hit the other night? Well...listening to 92.3 this morning they said some "mom & pop" home improvement store in the Arlington area was having a "if Josh Hamilton hits a grand slam in the month of September your carpet and countertop purchase is free" promotion. Apparently they are paying out the wazoo...
They also said the guy took out an insurance policy on it too though, so he is golden.
Sep 16, 2011 11:01pm
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Sep 16, 2011 11:27 PM
Mulva;898988 wrote:Was that a post-injury evaluation? I have a hard time believing that was the way they viewed a guy who they had just drafted in the 1st round under 2 years ago before he got hurt.
I believe so yes. But, I talked to him earlier this year about when White would get the call up. They said they didnt like his "off" pitches and that he didn't know how to put guys away well enough. He said he and the brass saw him as a 3/4 starter. That is pre-surgery. Obviously when they drafted him that wasnt the case, but the progression they wanted obviously wasnt there.
Sep 16, 2011 11:27pm
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Sep 16, 2011 11:35 PM
^ Makes sense. 3 starter was about what I expected from him too before he got hurt, but a legit #3. Crazy numbers about the finger injuries though. He got shelled again tonight for Colorado.
Sep 16, 2011 11:35pm
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Sep 17, 2011 1:06 AM
Mulva;899127 wrote:^ Makes sense. 3 starter was about what I expected from him too before he got hurt, but a legit #3. Crazy numbers about the finger injuries though. He got shelled again tonight for Colorado.
6 runs in 5 1/3, including 2 homers... I hope he continues this after his parting shot to Cleveland after he was traded.
Sep 17, 2011 1:06am
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Sep 17, 2011 1:08 AM
That trade looks better and better with each start. I really believe Jimenez will be back to his old self next year.
Sep 17, 2011 1:08am
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Sep 17, 2011 10:56 AM
hoops23;899254 wrote:6 runs in 5 1/3, including 2 homers... I hope he continues this after his parting shot to Cleveland after he was traded.
What parting shot?
Sep 17, 2011 10:56am
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Sep 17, 2011 3:48 PM
Clippers won their 2nd straight Governors Cup last night. Not bad, considering all of the players sent up to the Tribe this year.
Sep 17, 2011 3:48pm
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Sep 17, 2011 3:55 PM
royal_k;899809 wrote:Clippers won their 2nd straight Governors Cup last night. Not bad, considering all of the players sent up to the Tribe this year.
Pretty damn good. Wish these players would just pan out in the MLB instead of being AAAA players.
Sep 17, 2011 3:55pm
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Sep 17, 2011 4:39 PM
like_that;899830 wrote:Pretty damn good. Wish these players would just pan out in the MLB instead of being AAAA players.
I think they found a keeper with Kipnis...3 more hits today. And Chis seems to be swinging much better. Hopefully both of these guys turn out to be good players.
Sep 17, 2011 4:39pm
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Sep 17, 2011 4:52 PM
So after I have calmed down a little bit about not winning the Central, I'm going to feel a little better if we finish in 2nd and are at .500.
Sep 17, 2011 4:52pm
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Sep 17, 2011 5:08 PM
Chiz has a sweet swing. I actually like him going forward.
Sep 17, 2011 5:08pm
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Sep 17, 2011 5:10 PM
Laley23;899464 wrote:What parting shot?
As soon as he was traded he tweeted "Denver or Cleveland, let's be honest, I prefer Denver" or something similar to that. Now, is it that big of a jab? Not really, but I get tired of hearing people, especially pompous ass athletes give parting shots like that after they leave.

He could have just said nothing and not burned any bridges.
Sep 17, 2011 5:10pm
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Sep 17, 2011 5:17 PM
hoops23;900062 wrote: Now, is it that big of a jab? Not really, but I get tired of hearing people, especially pompous ass athletes give parting shots like that after they leave. He could have just said nothing and not burned any bridges.
That is right, bro! When I get to a real computer, I am going to give you a "rep" for that!
Sep 17, 2011 5:17pm
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Sep 17, 2011 11:52 PM
Santana has had a very good year, despite not having much else around him.

25 homers and 70+ RBI in his first full season. Very good. I believe he's also top 5 in BB's and has a pretty solid .OBP
Sep 17, 2011 11:52pm
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Sep 18, 2011 10:23 AM
Santana had decent year at the plate, but he really needs to put in some time with his fielding. He is not a good catcher and a terrible first baseman.
Sep 18, 2011 10:23am
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Sep 18, 2011 11:06 AM
hoops23;901070 wrote:Santana has had a very good year, despite not having much else around him.

25 homers and 70+ RBI in his first full season. Very good. I believe he's also top 5 in BB's and has a pretty solid .OBP
Solid, but I have high expectations for him to be honest. Batting .238 is a joke.
Sep 18, 2011 11:06am
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Sep 18, 2011 11:34 AM
hoops23;900062 wrote:As soon as he was traded he tweeted "Denver or Cleveland, let's be honest, I prefer Denver" or something similar to that. Now, is it that big of a jab? Not really, but I get tired of hearing people, especially pompous ass athletes give parting shots like that after they leave.

He could have just said nothing and not burned any bridges.
Might be a nicer city but he'll regret going there when his ERA balloons to 10+ in that Mile High air.
Sep 18, 2011 11:34am
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Sep 18, 2011 10:42 PM
Chiz has a sweet swing.

That's a +1
Santana has had a very good year, despite not having much else around him.

25 homers and 70+ RBI in his first full season. Very good
That's another...+2.


Some very good observations there, hoops.
Sep 18, 2011 10:42pm
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Sep 18, 2011 10:47 PM
good stuff guys.
Sep 18, 2011 10:47pm
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Sep 19, 2011 5:07 PM
I am pretty impressed with Carlos breaking the club record for homers by a switch hitter. That is cool. Asbrubal is right up there, too.
Sep 19, 2011 5:07pm
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Sep 20, 2011 1:28 PM
HA...Hafner 2R jack in the 1st puts the Tribe up 2-0. Thought he was done hitting HR's for the year. :D
Sep 20, 2011 1:28pm
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Sep 20, 2011 1:29 PM
BR1986FB;904436 wrote:HA...Hafner 2R jack in the 1st puts the Tribe up 2-0. Thought he was done hitting HR's for the year. :D
+1
Sep 20, 2011 1:29pm
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Sep 20, 2011 1:32 PM
And Carmona then proceeds to implode giving up 4 straight hits...all tied 2-2 :mad:
Sep 20, 2011 1:32pm
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Sep 20, 2011 1:34 PM
BR1986FB;904442 wrote:And Carmona then proceeds to implode giving up 4 straight hits...all tied 2-2 :mad:
standard.
Sep 20, 2011 1:34pm
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Sep 20, 2011 1:38 PM
grr......same thing yesterday.
Sep 20, 2011 1:38pm