6/8/11 Tribe vs Twinkies Rubber Match - Get A Win!

[Am I Here Again?]

As suggested by other posters I'll start today's thread since we won last night on my maiden attempt. Fair warning, though: No matter what happens today I will not be available to start Friday's thread unless you want it early (before 2:30PM).

Minnesota @ Cleveland, 12:05.

Twinkies:

Revere, B, CF .276
Casilla, A, SS .248
Morneau, J, DH .229
Young, D, LF .225
Valencia, D, 3B
Hughes, L, 1B .247
Tolbert, M, 2B .208
Butera, D, C

Pitching: Carl Pavano (2011 season: 3-5, 4.83 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 30 Ks)

Tribe:

Brantley, M, LF
Cabrera, A, SS .307
Sizemore, G, CF
Santana, C, 1B .227
Choo, S, RF .241
LaPorta, M, DH .246
Phelps, C, 2B -
Hannahan, J, 3B
Marson, L, C

Pitching: Justin Masterson (2011 season: 5-4, 3.28 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 58 Ks)

Masterson hasn't had a win since April 26th. A few runs put up by his teammates wouldn't hurt. Go Tribe!

[andrew6586]

I was kind of hoping we would see OCab's 2000th hit at home. Oh well. Bring on Cord!

[skatingtripods]

I was kind of hoping we would see OCab's 2000th hit at home.

This. The Indians organization has really been poor with this. There's only a small blurb underneath his name during his first plate appearance. I know he's only been with us two months, but it's a celebration of his career. 2000 hits is a big deal. Not as big as the other milestones, but it's still a big deal.

I can't believe the Indians haven't put up a scoreboard countdown or hung one from the parking garage walkways or something.

Pretty disgusted by it, quite frankly. Like I said, it's about respect for his longevity, not ignoring it because only 50 or so of the 2000 are as an Indian.

[gotribe31]

I was kind of hoping we would see OCab's 2000th hit at home.

This. The Indians organization has really been poor with this. There's only a small blurb underneath his name during his first plate appearance. I know he's only been with us two months, but it's a celebration of his career. 2000 hits is a big deal. Not as big as the other milestones, but it's still a big deal.

I can't believe the Indians haven't put up a scoreboard countdown or hung one from the parking garage walkways or something.

Pretty disgusted by it, quite frankly. Like I said, it's about respect for his longevity, not ignoring it because only 50 or so of the 2000 are as an Indian.

I love you Adam, but show me another team that has hung a countdown to 2000 hits or 300 HR or some other insignificant milestone in their stadium. It just isn't done. It's not about disrespect to OC, it's the fact that no one really cares about the countdown to 2000 hits.

I've seen 3000 hits, I've seen 500 HR, 745 HR etc, but never for something like 2000 hits.

[DeanSheen]

Lets go Phelps!

[skatingtripods]

I love you Adam, but show me another team that has hung a countdown to 2000 hits or 300 HR or some other insignificant milestone in their stadium. It just isn't done. It's not about disrespect to OC, it's the fact that no one really cares about the countdown to 2000 hits.

I've seen 3000 hits, I've seen 500 HR, 745 HR etc, but never for something like 2000 hits.

Well, I find that wrong. It's not even mentioned on the scoreboard.

My fiance hung numbers from the railing on the Home Run Porch last Saturday, fully secured, and a supervisor came over and told us that we had to take it down because "it might be shown on TV".

16 active players with over 2000 hits. 5 or 6 will get it this year.

I think it's pretty significant. Guess I'm wrong.

[gotribe31]

I love you Adam, but show me another team that has hung a countdown to 2000 hits or 300 HR or some other insignificant milestone in their stadium. It just isn't done. It's not about disrespect to OC, it's the fact that no one really cares about the countdown to 2000 hits.

I've seen 3000 hits, I've seen 500 HR, 745 HR etc, but never for something like 2000 hits.

Well, I find that wrong. It's not even mentioned on the scoreboard.

My fiance hung numbers from the railing on the Home Run Porch last Saturday, fully secured, and a supervisor came over and told us that we had to take it down because "it might be shown on TV".

16 active players with over 2000 hits. 5 or 6 will get it this year.

I think it's pretty significant. Guess I'm wrong.

I think it should be mentioned and he should get a standing O from the crowd when it happened. I just can't recall any team doing a formal "countdown" to 2000 hits.

[skatingtripods]

I think it should be mentioned and he should get a standing O from the crowd when it happened. I just can't recall any team doing a formal "countdown" to 2000 hits.

I'm not saying some enormous countdown with 10'x 12' numbers or something. Just something nice for the guy.


On another note, at what point will teams stop playing Brantley in at 3B for the potential bunt.

[bookelly]

Only here could we wish hope and pray for Cord Phelps, and when he starts his first game, everyone shits on the ORG for dissing Uncle.

[British_Pharaoh]

Hit and run had the reverse effect.

Forced Cabrera to swing at a ball at his ankles

[bookelly]

I like the new lineup. It'd look a ton better with Pronk in there.

And Marson catching Bat Masterson is great. He's a full point lower ERA with Lou behind the dish. Maybe cause he know we'll score less runs.

[skatingtripods]

Hit and run had the reverse effect.

Forced Cabrera to swing at a ball at his ankles

Wasn't it a full count? Can't say it forced Cabrera to expand the zone. Protect mode did.

[bookelly]

They returned the favor. Nice hose!

[British_Pharaoh]

Looks like we're gonna see Phelps this inning :)

[skatingtripods]

Couldn't see it, but Choo going oppo up the alley is exciting.

Too bad LaPopup's up.

Cord might get an RBI chance here.

[British_Pharaoh]

Damn. Hit it to the deepest part of the ballpark and gave it a good ride.

Phelps time

[skatingtripods]

Way to be patient, kid.

[British_Pharaoh]

Damn I thought that might have sneaked through the infield.

[bookelly]

dang

[WiscTribeFan]

If Phelps hits a dinger, people will lose their minds.

If LaPorta is your DH, that also says a lot about your roster.

[FortheWin]

Should have seen a few pitches..

[British_Pharaoh]

Should have seen a few pitches..

To be fair it was a good pitch to hit, he just didn't hit it well.

Nice to see someone swing at a good first pitch. Our guys (O-Cab excluded) seem to take the first pitch no matter what.

[WiscTribeFan]

He had his shot, blew it. Time to bring Kipnis up.

[British_Pharaoh]

Choo almost fucks up again

[skatingtripods]

Shin-Soo Choo went 17 days in between XBH. In a year of ugly stats for him, 17 days without a XBH is one of the ugliest.

[Am I Here Again?]

Should have seen a few pitches..

Cord, Cord, Cord. Swinging on the first pitch when facing a pitcher for the first time? You'll fit right in with this team...unfortunately.

[bookelly]

Should have seen a few pitches..

He just missed it.

[FortheWin]

Don't try to steal with Lou behind the plate!

[peeker643]

He had his shot, blew it. Time to bring Kipnis up.

Guy can't get a ball out of the infield.

WTF?

NEEXXXTTTT!!!!

Odd to see a guy who takes pride in the details of catching back there. Well done Lou Marson. No cheapie there.

[skatingtripods]

Hegan was just making a point on the radio broadcast and just tailed off, sounding like his lungs were full of chocolate pudding.

[WiscTribeFan]

1) Remember when we all forgot that Jack Hannahan was Jack Hannahan?

2) If Marson could hit .250, I'd make him the everyday catcher and move Santana to 1B. But he can't.

3) Brantley has firmly taken over the leadoff spot from Grady. Good work.

[dazindiansfanuk]

That's just what we need.... AC to get hurt..... aggghhhh

Hope he's ok.

[bookelly]

Please dont be hurt

[WiscTribeFan]

Pavano is a savvy veteran. Get AC out of the game and you can win this one with only 1 run.

[skatingtripods]

Remember when Grady wasn't absolutely god awful?

[WiscTribeFan]

Remember when Grady wasn't absolutely god awful?

He'll be fine once he's playing for someone else in a few years.

[bookelly]

Remember when Grady wasn't absolutely god awful?

Tough crowd...tough crowd.

[redneckofsc]

This team has two good hitters, the a bunch of monkey turds.

Out of 14 position players, we only have 4 hitting about .250, and Sizemore and Buck are hovering at .250

[skatingtripods]

Tough crowd...tough crowd.

6-for-28 with RISP.
12-for-54 with men on.
.241 avg innings 4-6.
.194 avg innings 7-9.
I assume I could leave off his 30.7% K%.

Oh, and he's walked 5 times in 126 PA.

He's simply not a good hitter right now.

[WiscTribeFan]

Tough crowd...tough crowd.

6-for-28 with RISP.
12-for-54 with men on.
.241 avg innings 4-6.
.194 avg innings 7-9.

Oh, and he's walked 5 times in 126 PA.

He's simply not a good hitter right now.

Which, of course, why he's batting 3rd for us.

[WiscTribeFan]

LaPorta whiffed. That almost never happens.

[bookelly]

Nice play by Cord.

[redneckofsc]

LaPorta sucks.

[WiscTribeFan]

We're going to lose this one 1-0, aren't we?

[redneckofsc]

These hitters could lose a game -1 to 0

[FortheWin]

Damn it!

[skatingtripods]

Why pitch to Morneau with 1B open? Stupid.

[Dellucci TailGator]

1. Masterson is a sinkerballer.

2. Morneau is one of the great low ball hitters of the last decade.

3. Delmon Young was on deck.

WALK HIM!

[FortheWin]

Lets goo!! Get 3 runs in this inning!

[skatingtripods]

Atta boy Grady.

Shit talking theory works again.