Tribe vs. Blue Jays (Series Thread)

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Jul 9, 2013 3:15pm
Well, the Tribe stays at home to take on the surging Jays in the second to last series before the Mid-Summer Classic.

Frankly, they were lucky to even get a win versus the almighty Tigers, but they did.

I'm hoping they finish the 1st half strong and with some luck, to be within 3 games of the Tigers.

Match-ups:
Johnson (1-3) vs. Jiminez (6-4)
Rogers (3-4) vs. Masterson (10-7)
Buehrle (5-5) vs. Salazar (0-0)

Salazar is the rumored starter. Dont think anything has been announced officially though.
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Jul 9, 2013 3:27pm
Ha, you were typing this up as I made my last post!
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Jul 9, 2013 4:53pm
I said at the beginning of the year if we are within 3-5 games at the all star break we got a good chance with our second half schedule. The tribe are rumored to be looking at garza and gallardo to compliment masterson in the rotation. I would prefer garza since he has had good success in the al.
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Jul 9, 2013 4:59pm
Would love to get Garza. Hell lets get Garza and gallardo
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Jul 9, 2013 5:04pm
ohiobucks1;1469953 wrote:Would love to get Garza. Hell lets get Garza and gallardo

It's being rumored that we would give up carrasco for garza. I'd be ok with that
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Jul 9, 2013 5:07pm
I expect another sweep. Pitching sucks and our bats have gone silent.
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Jul 9, 2013 5:08pm
Crimson streak;1469954 wrote:It's being rumored that we would give up carrasco for garza. I'd be ok with that
If that's all it takes I'd make the deal in a snap. How many years left on Garza's 'tract
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Jul 9, 2013 5:08pm
and yes, I just wrote 'tract... I hate myself , too
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Jul 9, 2013 5:15pm
I think Garza is a FA after this season. But I would do that deal in a heartbeat. I want Garza and Crain more than anyone else on the block (that is attainable, that is)
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Jul 9, 2013 5:17pm
As I google to confirm he is a FA this summer, I see that cubs are takin extension with him lol
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Jul 9, 2013 5:21pm
Salazar is the rumored starter. Dont think anything has been announced officially though.
I heard it's Bauer...and that he may get a chance to stick in the rotation.
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Jul 9, 2013 8:18pm
Anyone else like to see Brantley leading off and playing CF over Bourn? IMO he takes pitchers deeper into the count and makes better contact than Bourn, and in the outfield takes better angles and gets to balls better as well. Bourn has more speed, but I think he should've gotten to at least one, if not both, of the balls hit for doubles last night.
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Jul 9, 2013 8:26pm
vball10set;1470024 wrote:Anyone else like to see Brantley leading off and playing CF over Bourn? IMO he takes pitchers deeper into the count and makes better contact than Bourn, and in the outfield takes better angles and gets to balls better as well. Bourn has more speed, but I think he should've gotten to at least one, if not both, of the balls hit for doubles last night.

No way in hell. Bourn is arguably the best defensive center fielder in the game. Brantley no way gets to those balls last night. I actually like Brantley in the 5 spot. Very good with risp
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Jul 9, 2013 8:33pm
Tribe down to their last 18 outs to not get perfect gamed.
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Jul 9, 2013 8:54pm
TBone14;1470030 wrote:Tribe down to their last 18 outs to not get perfect gamed.
Reverse jinx? 2-0 Tribe
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Jul 9, 2013 8:57pm
Crimson streak;1470027 wrote:No way in hell. Bourn is arguably the best defensive center fielder in the game. Brantley no way gets to those balls last night. I actually like Brantley in the 5 spot. Very good with risp
lol.....he misplayed them, plain and simple :rolleyes:
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Jul 9, 2013 9:02pm
Ubaldo doing a great Houdini act tonight:thumbup:
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Jul 9, 2013 9:14pm
6IP?? 0ER??

Is Sandy Koufax out there?
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Jul 9, 2013 9:21pm
vball10set;1470038 wrote:lol.....he misplayed them, plain and simple :rolleyes:

We must not have been watching the same game then. Both those balls were smoked. Victor's in extra innings Bourn was plying in a bit with the runner on 2nd and he got a pretty good jump on it and almost ran it down. I don't think anyone gets to that ball in the majors except for maybe mike trout. Peraltas was a line shot
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Jul 9, 2013 9:47pm
Where was that last night?
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Jul 9, 2013 9:55pm
ohiobucks1;1470058 wrote:Where was that last night?
I don't wanna bring the conversation to this thread, but that is also the difference between a veteran who has been around like bourn and Chiz. Bourn did that on his own, which I thought Chiz should've regardless of what Tito put on.
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Jul 9, 2013 9:56pm
Perez better not blow this
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Jul 9, 2013 9:57pm
Laley23;1470064 wrote:I don't wanna bring the conversation to this thread, but that is also the difference between a veteran who has been around like bourn and Chiz. Bourn did that on his own, which I thought Chiz should've regardless of what Tito put on.
I DGAF what you want. Just kidding. Fine.
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Jul 9, 2013 9:58pm
Ball game
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Jul 9, 2013 10:00pm
Barring a collapse by Chicago we will be back to being down 2.5