Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
May 8, 2013 9:30pm
Crimson streak;1440533 wrote:Well good thing he plays right field then
Guessing most of that holds true for RF except his arm isn't as impressive for RF.
Bourn is hurt? Is Brantley playing CF?
Stubbs would've played CF in Cincy for Dusty no matter who the Reds had.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2013 9:36pm
Bourn has been out for about 3 weeks. Stubbs has looked awesome in CF, imo.Ironman92;1440571 wrote:Guessing most of that holds true for RF except his arm isn't as impressive for RF.
Bourn is hurt? Is Brantley playing CF?
Stubbs would've played CF in Cincy for Dusty no matter who the Reds had.
Also, not as many balls are hit on a line to the RF, imo. So those wont be as bad for him, the balls off the wall should be easier as well. The only thing that will be tougher would be diving catches as the ball tends to have more slice etc to it for corner OFers. But covering less ground, I expect him to get to most balls in RF that he can get too.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
May 8, 2013 9:36pm
Ironman92;1440571 wrote:Guessing most of that holds true for RF except his arm isn't as impressive for RF.
Bourn is hurt? Is Brantley playing CF?
Stubbs would've played CF in Cincy for Dusty no matter who the Reds had.
Bourn comes back this week. And Stubbs is playing center while bourn is out.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
May 8, 2013 9:48pm
Indians always seem to get screwed by the umps. Tonight....payback. I don't understand how 4 umpires can look at that and rule it a double. Like another poster above said, this might be protested. Not sure if you can protest a booth review though. Maybe Peter Gammons will have the answer.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2013 10:00pm
Only thing I can think of is that the ball hit the railing and came down and hit the wall after. Making an indent on the wall, on the replay. But Jesus that was baaaaad.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2013 10:02pm
Just saw MLB Tonight...DEFINITELY an indent on the yellow line. It was clearly after the ball hit the railing, but that has to be what it was...
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
May 8, 2013 10:21pm
On another site a poster said Hammy was livid after that call.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
May 8, 2013 10:27pm
Footwedge;1440610 wrote:On another site a poster said Hammy was livid after that call.
Hammy has no patience for these piss poor, arrogant umpires
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2013 10:41pm
It just is so bad for the game. I will obviously take the W, but how the fuck do you miss that?
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2013 10:42pm
As a side note, this worked out pretty well huh vball?? 
Ill have the Detroit Series Thread up sometime tomorrow night.
Ill have the Detroit Series Thread up sometime tomorrow night.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
May 8, 2013 11:51pm
You can't protest a judgement call.
What's the matter with you guys? 4 umpires looked at the replay and said that was off the wall. That's good enough for me.:thumbup:
What's the matter with you guys? 4 umpires looked at the replay and said that was off the wall. That's good enough for me.:thumbup:
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
May 8, 2013 11:53pm
The umps made it worse by refusing to speak to the media. Basically admitting their mistake.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
May 9, 2013 7:37am
Umps rarely speak to the media. The explanation that was given was it wasn't 100%, and you need 100% to overturn a call. Doesn't sound any different than some rulings we are used to seeing in the NFL.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
May 9, 2013 7:55am
HitsRus;1440687 wrote:Umps rarely speak to the media. The explanation that was given was it wasn't 100%, and you need 100% to overturn a call. Doesn't sound any different than some rulings we are used to seeing in the NFL.
Yeah, but unless the video they were looking at was taken from a camera phone in the first baseline nosebleeds, he's obviously lying or retarded.
Also, lately when umps blow calls they have been pretty honest and open about it after they saw replays after the game (Jim Joyce, Jerry Meals, etc.)
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 9, 2013 9:44am
But this was more obvious then most plays in the NFL.HitsRus;1440687 wrote:Umps rarely speak to the media. The explanation that was given was it wasn't 100%, and you need 100% to overturn a call. Doesn't sound any different than some rulings we are used to seeing in the NFL.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
May 9, 2013 9:54am
Awww the A's got fucked on a homerun in May...This Cleveland fan is giving 0 fucks. I guess were even now.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
May 9, 2013 10:11am
He's the best thing that's happened to this team in quite a while, that's for sureSonofanump;1440546 wrote:Swisher likes to play the game like it's a game. I think his attitude is infectious.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
May 9, 2013 11:16am
I read the AP article. The ump was Angel Hernandez. He's not like Joyce, Meals, etc., but an incompetent blowhard who somehow remains employed despite being on the level of the average bored high schooler umping a coach-pitch league.ts1227;1440691 wrote:Yeah, but unless the video they were looking at was taken from a camera phone in the first baseline nosebleeds, he's obviously lying or retarded.
Also, lately when umps blow calls they have been pretty honest and open about it after they saw replays after the game (Jim Joyce, Jerry Meals, etc.)
shook_17
Posts: 3,023
May 9, 2013 11:39am
Haven't read through the pages. But its about time Cleveland sports end up on the good side of a bad call. I don't know how the officials blow that call. It looked to me clear as day.
But heres to hoping to we get the sweep here today. Our Indians are on fire and absolutely love it.
But heres to hoping to we get the sweep here today. Our Indians are on fire and absolutely love it.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 9, 2013 11:50am
HitsRus;1440652 wrote:You can't protest a judgement call.
What's the matter with you guys? 4 umpires looked at the replay and said that was off the wall. That's good enough for me.:thumbup:
HitsRus;1440687 wrote:Umps rarely speak to the media. The explanation that was given was it wasn't 100%, and you need 100% to overturn a call. Doesn't sound any different than some rulings we are used to seeing in the NFL.
It was 100% a Homerun. What is wrong with you?
Indians fans should absolutely take the blown call and chalk up a win (the talk about reversing the call and starting it up at 4-4 today is a fucking joke) and not feel bad about it. But saying it was the right call to stand as a double is just insanity. Lol.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
May 9, 2013 12:18pm
vball10set;1440732 wrote:He's the best thing that's happened to this team in quite a while, that's for sure
This is going to sound like the gayest thing ever. But I love this guy. I just want to be his friend. Hang out with him. Drink beer together.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
May 9, 2013 12:21pm
I just noticed that Big Bart Colon is starting for Oakland today.
My guess is that in the depths of his trailer, NCF is spontaneously jizzing in hopes that he can win, which would prove to him that everything he ever said about the Tribe is 100% correct.
My guess is that in the depths of his trailer, NCF is spontaneously jizzing in hopes that he can win, which would prove to him that everything he ever said about the Tribe is 100% correct.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
May 9, 2013 12:24pm
Oops. Check that. Bart opened the bottom of the first with a single and two-run homer to Kipnis.
So, as of this moment, this is one of those games that he didn't watch because of how he has a life, unlike all of the puppets who follow him around.
So he's focusing on JV softball today.
So, as of this moment, this is one of those games that he didn't watch because of how he has a life, unlike all of the puppets who follow him around.
So he's focusing on JV softball today.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 9, 2013 12:25pm
I speak for everyone on the thread (except maybe hits, I cant tell if he is agreeing with the umps or just giving their explanation and saying we shouldnt complain lol) in saying we all agree with you.SportsAndLady;1440767 wrote:It was 100% a Homerun. What is wrong with you?
Indians fans should absolutely take the blown call and chalk up a win (the talk about reversing the call and starting it up at 4-4 today is a fucking joke) and not feel bad about it. But saying it was the right call to stand as a double is just insanity. Lol.
Terrible call, but fuck no I am not giving it back lol
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 9, 2013 12:30pm
If I were Bob Melvin, I would have come out and argued that Kipnis HR. Just for shits. I might have even gotten tossed...lol
2-0 good guys!
2-0 good guys!