Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 21, 2014 8:15pm
2nd in AL...and when you add the Wild Pitches and Passed Balls, it leads the AL by a decent margin. Just terrible.IggyPride00;1607668 wrote:7th most in the league.
IggyPride00
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Apr 21, 2014 8:16pm
He is showing a ton more pop in his bat than he has up till now.Con_Alma;1607669 wrote:Yeah....he's a bargain. I'm not suggesting he will have anywhere near those kind of numbers but he is very consistent at the plate, in the field and as a base runner.....something we don't have in many other players.
I don't think he will keep this pace up, but the fact his power numbers are taking such a big jump after seasons of 6hr/60 RBI & 10Hr/73 RBI is desperately needed and much appreciated.
He turns 27 next month, so this is his absolute prime right now.
I could easily see him end up with 20/110 this season, which would be huge jumps from his previous career high.
He and Murphy are literally the only thing keeping this offense afloat, as we would be possibly the worst team in the majors without their production thus far. That is how bad everyone else has been.
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Con_Alma
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Apr 21, 2014 8:18pm
Power wise, yes...but you can't leave out Chisenhall who leads the team in average .....and a pretty healthy one at that.IggyPride00;1607673 wrote:...
He and Murphy are literally the only thing keeping this offense afloat, as we would be possibly the worst team in the majors without their production thus far. ...
IggyPride00
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Apr 21, 2014 8:23pm
He's only played in half the games so far, so I don't consider him a "regular" the way Murphy/Brantley are.Con_Alma;1607674 wrote:Power wise, yes...but you can't leave out Chisenhall who leads the team in average .....and a pretty healthy one at that.
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Con_Alma
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Apr 21, 2014 8:24pm
...and another error.
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Con_Alma
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Apr 21, 2014 8:27pm
there ya go swish. 2 doubles now.
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Con_Alma
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Apr 21, 2014 8:29pm
....and a Kipnis sighting!!!
4-3 Indians.
4-3 Indians.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 21, 2014 8:29pm
3 more errors tonight. Up to 19 now, to go along with 12 Wild Pitches and 3 Passed Balls.
Offense needs to pick em up.
And as I am typing, Kip delivers!
Offense needs to pick em up.
And as I am typing, Kip delivers!
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Con_Alma
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Apr 21, 2014 8:34pm
Guthrie is fooling no one right now.
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Con_Alma
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Apr 21, 2014 8:36pm
KC showing the Indians' fans how defense is supposed to be played.
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Con_Alma
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Apr 21, 2014 8:57pm
Bourne?????with a hit??????
Oh my. KC pitching change.
Oh my. KC pitching change.
Laley23
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Apr 21, 2014 9:02pm
Bourn has frustrated the hell out of me this year, but we have to remember, he didnt see live pitching for a long time with his ST injury. He is still working his way back. I wish Tito would have him down in the order (9th) until he gets some ABs under his belt though.
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Con_Alma
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Apr 21, 2014 9:07pm
yeah...some guys don't handle that well mentally. I don't know what kind of guy Bourne is. Have to trust Francona on that one.
I tend to look at decisions some times with too short a view......game or even series. He better be thinking overall impact for the season. It is frustrating though.
I tend to look at decisions some times with too short a view......game or even series. He better be thinking overall impact for the season. It is frustrating though.
Laley23
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Apr 21, 2014 9:10pm
BTW, it is Bourn. No E at the end.Con_Alma;1607705 wrote:yeah...some guys don't handle that well mentally. I don't know what kind of guy Bourne is. Have to trust Francona on that one.
I tend to look at decisions some times with too short a view......game or even series. He better be thinking overall impact for the season. It is frustrating though.
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Con_Alma
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Apr 21, 2014 9:13pm
Laley23;1607708 wrote:BTW, it is Bourn. No E at the end.
You mean he's not related to Jason???
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Con_Alma
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Apr 21, 2014 9:16pm
Chisenhall with a couple hits tonight. Doesn't bother me that he's not played every game. Maybe he should be. He's one of the best offensive players on the team thus far.
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Con_Alma
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Apr 21, 2014 9:16pm
KC keeps flashing the leather.
HitsRus
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Apr 21, 2014 9:24pm
well, here we go again......ninth coming up, 1 run lead.
Laley23
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Apr 21, 2014 9:28pm
I agree. Lonnie is playing the best ball we have ever seen from him offensively. He is seeing the ball well. If you are ever going to see if he can play everyday (ie, versus lefties) it needs to be when he is swinging a hot bat and get some confidence. I like the move to bat him 4th, even if it is only for today, as it really builds his confidence (especially since he delivered).Con_Alma;1607716 wrote:Chisenhall with a couple hits tonight. Doesn't bother me that he's not played every game. Maybe he should be. He's one of the best offensive players on the team thus far.
The only thing that is still lacking a bit is his patience. He swings at a TON of pitches, too many early in the count. But, that comes with playing time and getting in a good groove at the plate.
HitsRus
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Apr 21, 2014 9:28pm
Axford!
HitsRus
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Apr 21, 2014 9:31pm
Hey, Lonnie has worked hard. You gotta love that in a player. A lot of us had written him off.
Santana needs to take the same approach.
Santana needs to take the same approach.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 21, 2014 9:32pm
Im so confused as to what just happened? Has Axford pitched the 9th yet?
Seriously, that was about as quick a 9th I can remember an Indians closer having since Kerry Wood locked one down on like 6 pitches lol.
Seriously, that was about as quick a 9th I can remember an Indians closer having since Kerry Wood locked one down on like 6 pitches lol.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 21, 2014 9:34pm
Yeah, he seems to have really worked on what the coaches said he need to work on. Even last year he was much better in stretches. But you have to love the fact he is going the other way with some conviction and not just flailing away with 2 strikes. He still doesnt really take a ball with 2 strikes, but he swings the bat like he expects to make solid contact, not just flailing away cause he was afraid to go down looking like before.HitsRus;1607734 wrote:Hey, Lonnie has worked hard. You gotta love that in a player. A lot of us had written him off.
Santana needs to take the same approach.
BRF
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Apr 21, 2014 9:41pm
Nice win.
GOONx19
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Apr 21, 2014 9:47pm
