tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post115154431438374866..comments2024-03-16T08:21:16.037-04:00Comments on The DiaTribe: On the War PathPaul Cousineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03490622970961409253noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-1151614154873045332006-06-29T16:49:00.000-04:002006-06-29T16:49:00.000-04:00never in my wildest dreams would i have imagined t...never in my wildest dreams would i have imagined that baltimore would be outplaying the tribe at this point of the season. I can't remember a more dissapointing season that started with such positive expectations. Apollo Creed is dead aaron, bring up the youngsters.Baltimoranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224994781147499885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-1151594467151646382006-06-29T11:21:00.000-04:002006-06-29T11:21:00.000-04:00"By the way, that was a concession of the Central ..."By the way, that was a concession of the Central – not the season." Um, I'm not a smart man...but what do you consider "the season"? If it is evaluating young players and trading expiring contracts and preparing for next year, then I agree its not over. But if you're talking wild card, you are certifiably insane. The Tigers and Twins team planes would have to have a mid-air collision over Yankee Stadium during a NY/Toronto game w/their burning wreckage falling onto the field, bullpens, and dugouts for us to get back in it. Oh, and that would have to happen soon so we'd have enough time to catch up with them b/c I'm sure they'd field minor league teams that might be able to win at a clip close to what the Indians are doing.<BR/><BR/>As for last night's game, we shouldn't be surprised. I am beginning to wonder about Wedgy though. The Shoppach move was questionable, but he is supposed to be a better defender than Victor. But moving the Stick to 1B in the 9th? If we are making defensive subs late in the game, what is the net gain here? I haven't seen any of it nor do I know if I am missing something, but this seems logical to me. I know its been the popular thing to criticize him lately and I'm not jumping aboard the bandwagon...as he can't control the performance of the players. But as that talk has heated up, I've paid more attention to his decisions and they are often questionable.<BR/><BR/>One more thing....your talk of OPS reminded me about Grady's stats this season. If you haven't looked at his numbers lately, this is what he's on pace for roughly: .300, 40-2B, 12-3B, 30-HR, 80-RBI, 26-SB, and 130-runs. Pretty impressive from the leadoff spot...especially when he's trying to knock in the likes of Boone. What would be amazing would be if we get a more traditional leadoff hitter (Trevor Crowe) or and put Grady in the 2 hole and Marte comes up and starts mashing...Cy Slapnickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109399114263980881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-1151551531916503462006-06-28T23:25:00.000-04:002006-06-28T23:25:00.000-04:00boy did they piss that one away, great ninth innin...boy did they piss that one away, great ninth inning defense<BR/><BR/><BR/>well, I'm pretty happy with the draft thus far, GO CAVSBaltimoranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224994781147499885noreply@blogger.com