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Aug 23, 2013 9:28 PM
When an offense is doing nothing...it can make a manager look bad no matter what he does. For example, if Kipnis gets the bunt down...Francona doesn't have to try the steal.

Or...if Bourn and Swish get on and then the next 3 guys strikeout...we are bitching about how he never started the runners to get anything going.
Aug 23, 2013 9:28pm
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Aug 23, 2013 9:39 PM
TBone14;1490617 wrote:When an offense is doing nothing...it can make a manager look bad no matter what he does. For example, if Kipnis gets the bunt down...Francona doesn't have to try the steal.

Or...if Bourn and Swish get on and then the next 3 guys strikeout...we are bitching about how he never started the runners to get anything going.
Put it this way, I am a huge advocate of the SB. But, not so much 3rd base when trailing. I thought it was a dumb move and it really looked like another walk to Santana was on its way, imo.
Aug 23, 2013 9:39pm
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Aug 23, 2013 10:40 PM
TBone14;1490597 wrote:Thru 2 innings...Ubaldo on pace to give up 9 runs but also strikeout 27 hitters.
Listening to the radio broadcast, they said in 25 starts, Ubaldo has given up 3 runs or less in 20 of them. Which is sad that when he gives up three runs or less, they lose more than they win.
Aug 23, 2013 10:40pm
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Aug 23, 2013 10:54 PM
Put it this way, I am a huge advocate of the SB. But, not so much 3rd base when trailing. I thought it was a dumb move and it really looked like another walk to Santana was on its way, imo.
Bingo....already in scoring position.
Gotta lay the fault on Kipnis.....he was in a snooze all day at the plate. We are not talking Lonnie Chisenhall here....Kipnis should be able to get the ball down. Brantley also a snoozer today.
Aug 23, 2013 10:54pm
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Aug 23, 2013 11:04 PM
If you think about it...this is nothing new for the offense the past week or so...the difference is that the pitching wasn't quite as good.
Aug 23, 2013 11:04pm
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Aug 23, 2013 11:38 PM
Oh well. This is why I never expect a sweep. Just sets up for dissapointment, and realistically, they just dont come around often.

Take the next 2, salvage the series win and you are guaranteed to pick up games on Oakland/Baltimore, NYY/Tampa and Boston has the Dodgers...so a chance there as well.
Aug 23, 2013 11:38pm
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Aug 23, 2013 11:51 PM
HitsRus;1490662 wrote:Bingo....already in scoring position.
Gotta lay the fault on Kipnis.....he was in a snooze all day at the plate. We are not talking Lonnie Chisenhall here....Kipnis should be able to get the ball down. Brantley also a snoozer today.
Each are about 0-20 last few games.
Aug 23, 2013 11:51pm
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Aug 24, 2013 9:37 PM
Looks like it will be a solid win for the Tribe. Finally got the offense going to couple yet another awesome start by a pitcher. 7.1 for McCalister with 2ER. Was 7.0 and 1ER, but a leadoff HR in the 8th made his line slightly worse.

I was about to type that its time for Chisenhall to be on the bench for the stretch run for Aviles/Raburn (and I still think that), and he promptly doubles down the LF line lol.
Aug 24, 2013 9:37pm
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Aug 24, 2013 9:42 PM
Best offensive production in about a month.
Aug 24, 2013 9:42pm
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Aug 24, 2013 9:48 PM
Scrabble finishes it off for win number 70.
Aug 24, 2013 9:48pm
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Aug 24, 2013 10:04 PM
Home:
Minny -1
Baltimore - 3
Royals - 3
NYM - 3
Houston - 4
White Sox - 2

Road:
Minny - 4
Detroit - 3
Atlanta - 3
White Sox - 4
Royals - 3

So, thats 16 at home and 17 on the road. 33 total. Can the Indians go 20 and 13? We all said 90 wins gets us in the playoffs. If they can survive the tough 9 game stretch...even at 4-5, and as much as it will suck while its happening, 3-6, I think we get have a chance. 16-8 is very attainable with the schedule after that (if we go 4-5). 17-7 is also very possible, just not as much wiggle room.

If we get to 90 wins and dont make the playoffs, well, tip your cap to those who make it. 90-72 is a heck of a year for this team. That is what I am looking for at the moment.
Aug 24, 2013 10:04pm
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Aug 24, 2013 10:28 PM
Kazmir really needs to pitch well tomorrow....let's get the series win!
Aug 24, 2013 10:28pm
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Aug 25, 2013 1:05 PM
Has Raburn played since he signed his new contract?
Aug 25, 2013 1:05pm
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Aug 25, 2013 1:08 PM
Glory Days;1491020 wrote:Has Raburn played since he signed his new contract?

He's hurt right now
Aug 25, 2013 1:08pm
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Aug 25, 2013 2:15 PM
Saw the best wave I'd ever seen at last nights game.
Aug 25, 2013 2:15pm
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Aug 25, 2013 3:02 PM
1 -1, T6.
Aug 25, 2013 3:02pm
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Aug 25, 2013 3:22 PM
When was the last time the Tribe didnt give up a base hit on an attempted sacrifice??? Its unreal.
Aug 25, 2013 3:22pm
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Aug 25, 2013 3:29 PM
Crimson streak;1491022 wrote:He's hurt right now
yeah, an inning later they were talking about it.
Aug 25, 2013 3:29pm
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Aug 25, 2013 3:30 PM
Laley23;1491053 wrote:When was the last time the Tribe didnt give up a base hit on an attempted sacrifice??? Its unreal.
There is no reason Swisher shouldn't have thrown home on that bunt play. He needs to just make the play that is in front of him and not try to make some spin move to throw a guy out at first(not that he could have, Kipnis couldn't get there in time playing double play depth).
Aug 25, 2013 3:30pm
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Aug 25, 2013 3:33 PM
Well, Cody Allen works out of it.

Probably the only reliever on the team who can get out of that jam without luck. Only guy with the stuff to get outs without runners advancing on 3 straight batters. Pop-up and 2 swinging Ks.
Aug 25, 2013 3:33pm
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Aug 25, 2013 3:55 PM
Can anybody step up and get a big knock????
Aug 25, 2013 3:55pm
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Aug 25, 2013 3:56 PM
Another houdini act by Allen. We should be losing big. One base at a time on offense....great.
Aug 25, 2013 3:56pm
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Aug 25, 2013 4:01 PM
Jesus Kipnis. Indians have to have the worst fielding infield in baseball. At least the right side.
Aug 25, 2013 4:01pm
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Aug 25, 2013 4:01 PM
4 errors and 11 runners left of base.
Aug 25, 2013 4:01pm