Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 11, 2012 12:36am
Took another 2 out of 3 versus the Cards. Now come the Reds. Hopefully my luck continues and we can win another series.
Tigers did steal one tonight versus Cincy, and took 2 of 3, so they remain the same 4.5 games back. Chicago lost 2 of 3 to Houston, so we closed that gap to .5 games.
As for todays game, I missed it. Did Ubaldo throw a lot more fastballs again? That seems to be working for him recently, and has seen him walk a LOT less batters.
Tigers did steal one tonight versus Cincy, and took 2 of 3, so they remain the same 4.5 games back. Chicago lost 2 of 3 to Houston, so we closed that gap to .5 games.
As for todays game, I missed it. Did Ubaldo throw a lot more fastballs again? That seems to be working for him recently, and has seen him walk a LOT less batters.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 11, 2012 12:41am
Chris Welsh will slam Johnny Damon....no idea why
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 11, 2012 6:53am
Sucks that Cincy shit the bed last night...I would like to see Detroit get buried back further. Anyhow, Santana needs to get his ass straightened around...he swings for the fences in every at bat.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 11, 2012 8:43am
Ahh the Adam Dunn approach.wes_mantooth;1195154 wrote:Sucks that Cincy shit the bed last night...I would like to see Detroit get buried back further. Anyhow, Santana needs to get his ass straightened around...he swings for the fences in every at bat.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 11, 2012 8:47am
yeah, but there was a tweet yesterday that said Dunn was on pace to hit 52 hrs and have 124 rbi. Santana is on pace for about 15 hr...lolCommander of Awesome;1195179 wrote:Ahh the Adam Dunn approach.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 11, 2012 8:50am
I know they are fixing interleague play for next season, but here is what pisses me off about interleague play now. The tribe will be playing the following teams in interleague play"
Reds (2 series)
Pirates
Astros
Cardinals (already played)
Pirates/Reds/Cardinals are all within 2 games of each other for the division lead.
Meanwhile the White Sox get to play the worst team in the league (Cubs) and the Brewers who are about 5 games under .500.
Reds (2 series)
Pirates
Astros
Cardinals (already played)
Pirates/Reds/Cardinals are all within 2 games of each other for the division lead.
Meanwhile the White Sox get to play the worst team in the league (Cubs) and the Brewers who are about 5 games under .500.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 11, 2012 8:50am
I can't imagine Dunn keeping that pace. If he does, I call roids.wes_mantooth;1195183 wrote:yeah, but there was a tweet yesterday that said Dunn was on pace to hit 52 hrs and have 124 rbi. Santana is on pace for about 15 hr...lol
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 11, 2012 8:56am
He won't keep that pace but he's hit 46 before. And 40+ a lot. He doesn't roid. He's just a giant man.like_that;1195188 wrote:I can't imagine Dunn keeping that pace. If he does, I call roids.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Jun 11, 2012 8:57am
like_that;1195188 wrote:I can't imagine Dunn keeping that pace. If he does, I call roids.
Lol at Adam Dunn on steroids. There's no way. And he'll probably end up in the 40-45 range.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 11, 2012 9:00am
Yeah....Dunn is definitely on the roids....that's why he's on pace for a .226 avg and 245 strikeouts.
Dunn is doing almost exactly what he did every year from 2003-2010.....the only difference is that he's hitting 3rd in a pretty good lineup. Dunn, outside of last year may be the most consistent player of all-time. 40/100 high walks and high strikeouts, plays every game.....if anyone has true 50 HR power....it's Dunn....the RBI is his spot in the order and being on an over .500 team.
Dunn is doing almost exactly what he did every year from 2003-2010.....the only difference is that he's hitting 3rd in a pretty good lineup. Dunn, outside of last year may be the most consistent player of all-time. 40/100 high walks and high strikeouts, plays every game.....if anyone has true 50 HR power....it's Dunn....the RBI is his spot in the order and being on an over .500 team.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 11, 2012 9:05am
Ok, ok I just hate Dunn.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jun 11, 2012 10:08am
like_that;1195187 wrote:I know they are fixing interleague play for next season, but here is what pisses me off about interleague play now. The tribe will be playing the following teams in interleague play"
Reds (2 series)
Pirates
Astros
Cardinals (already played)
Pirates/Reds/Cardinals are all within 2 games of each other for the division lead.
Meanwhile the White Sox get to play the worst team in the league (Cubs) and the Brewers who are about 5 games under .500.
I think they should play the Reds and Pirates every year
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 11, 2012 10:32am
I just think everyone in the division should play the same teams.bases_loaded;1195283 wrote:I think they should play the Reds and Pirates every year
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 11, 2012 10:39am
I'm with you there. I want a balanced schedule.like_that;1195310 wrote:I just think everyone in the division should play the same teams.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 11, 2012 11:09am
How are they fixing it for next year? I had heard with the Astros moving to the American League that there would be unbalance leagues.... 16 teams AL, 14 teams NL, which would ensure interleague play in every series somewhere.like_that;1195187 wrote:I know they are fixing interleague play for next season, but here is what pisses me off about interleague play now..
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Jun 11, 2012 11:15am
Wut? No assist for me? :laugh:Laley23;1195121 wrote:Took another 2 out of 3 versus the Cards. Now come the Reds. Hopefully my luck continues and we can win another series.
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BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jun 11, 2012 11:26am
One of the reasons I like playing the Reds is getting to read the input from our Cinci OC brethren.
Go Tribe!
Go Tribe!
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Jun 11, 2012 12:20pm
Always a fun series. Too bad we didn't miss Cueto. Pitching matchups:
Cueto vs Gomez.
Lowe v Leake on Wednesday
Tomlin v Latos on Thursday afternoon.
Cueto vs Gomez.
Lowe v Leake on Wednesday
Tomlin v Latos on Thursday afternoon.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jun 11, 2012 12:41pm
Well, what we saw on Sunday night was the beginning of the end of the Reds season.
They will not come back from that debacle.
They will not come back from that debacle.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jun 11, 2012 12:47pm
At least you get Cueto with Leake and Latos, who have been pretty much terrible this year. Latos is pitching like a #4 at best.TBone14;1195416 wrote:Always a fun series. Too bad we didn't miss Cueto. Pitching matchups:
Cueto vs Gomez.
Lowe v Leake on Wednesday
Tomlin v Latos on Thursday afternoon.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 11, 2012 12:58pm
I dont know why they even bother with divisions/leagues in baseball. With 162 game scheudle, everyone can everyone and equal amount. It's really quite silly when you think about it.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 11, 2012 1:01pm
I thought moving the Astros would make both leagues even. 5 teams per division.BR1986FB;1195353 wrote:How are they fixing it for next year? I had heard with the Astros moving to the American League that there would be unbalance leagues.... 16 teams AL, 14 teams NL, which would ensure interleague play in every series somewhere.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jun 11, 2012 1:20pm
This is correct. It was the reasoning for moving the 'Stros. Both leagues will have an equal amount of teams.like_that;1195457 wrote:I thought moving the Astros would make both leagues even. 5 teams per division.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 11, 2012 1:23pm
My bad. They were talking about this on the radio the other day and said it would be 16/14. Guess that's what you get for listening to dumbasses (on the radio).se-alum;1195477 wrote:This is correct. It was the reasoning for moving the 'Stros. Both leagues will have an equal amount of teams.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jun 11, 2012 1:36pm
like_that;1195457 wrote:I thought moving the Astros would make both leagues even. 5 teams per division.
This. Moving it from the current 16/14 to 15 each next year is what is forcing there to be at least one IL series all year.