tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post1683911746832594145..comments2024-03-16T08:21:16.037-04:00Comments on The DiaTribe: As Good As It Gets?Paul Cousineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03490622970961409253noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-84551171866725660442008-05-29T15:06:00.000-04:002008-05-29T15:06:00.000-04:00If you want to get real Dickensian about it, we're...If you want to get real Dickensian about it, we're poor and getting poorer. As a result of the aggressive prospect promotion schedule, this team doesn't really have any position player talent to speak of due before mid-2010 at the earliest, save Jordan Brown -- and he's not going to save the team, even in a best-case scenario. Whatcha see is whatcha get ... for 3 more years. An arms-and-gloves ballclub: It's like all those years of making fun of the Twins have caught up with me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-29805599025172599922008-05-29T11:16:00.000-04:002008-05-29T11:16:00.000-04:00that is hilarious.that is hilarious.Les Savy Ferdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982164565549803749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-65245268570002457252008-05-29T10:18:00.000-04:002008-05-29T10:18:00.000-04:00Interesting tidbit:To make room for Wandy Rodrigue...Interesting tidbit:<BR/><BR/>To make room for Wandy Rodriguez's return from the DL tonight, the Astros designated reliever Dave Borkowski for assignment. They also signed righty Jorge Sosa to a minor league deal.<BR/><BR/>Borkowski, 31, makes $800K this year. His 2.67 K/BB (21 innings) this year wasn't bad, but he allowed too many hits and home runs.<BR/><BR/><BR/>So the Tribe could pick up Borkowski "The Set" to tag team with "The Close" and we can have two guys who let too many guys on base and give up too many homers.<BR/><BR/>So JoBo and DaBo combine with the "Fist of Iron" and the "Fist of Furniture Tossing" to comprise the league's most dangerous bullpen.Halifaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712626480683595819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-72436133135439820182008-05-29T09:44:00.000-04:002008-05-29T09:44:00.000-04:00well, at least the past sequence of games can be d...well, at least the past sequence of games can be described as somewhat of a roller-coaster instead of a flat out crap-coaster.<BR/><BR/>(my word verification is 'frive' or 'how many games the indians are back in the Central')Les Savy Ferdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982164565549803749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-68609452402174519962008-05-29T08:26:00.000-04:002008-05-29T08:26:00.000-04:00"Several minutes after talking to reporters, Betan..."Several minutes after talking to reporters, Betancourt could be heard screaming in the showers. It sounded like furniture was being thrown around."<BR/><BR/>At least I wasn't the only one doing some remodeling after the game.Spillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08413824903442574052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-76395155450940742572008-05-28T19:44:00.000-04:002008-05-28T19:44:00.000-04:00The white sox cant make it. There is nothing impre...The white sox cant make it. There is nothing impressive about their team besides Quentin and Crede's glove. They're where they're at because of how pitiful the rest of the division is playing. And im a believer that where the division is right now wont have the same look at seasons end. BUT, if the division was to for some horrible reason stick this way, they would be crushed in post-season play. The wont make it.<BR/><BR/>in addition: <BR/><BR/>The worst is watching Ozzie, sit back with his arrogance spitting sunflower seeds thinking he's a re-incarnation of sparky/lasorda/and la russa rolled into a package. <BR/><BR/>He's got it coming.csusihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575419830013173006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-54804456668211062462008-05-28T18:31:00.000-04:002008-05-28T18:31:00.000-04:00How does Victor not get that call at home...I thin...How does Victor not get that call at home...I think we can take SOME positives out of this series though.<BR/><BR/>Baseball "guru" Steve Phillips when asked about the race in the AL Central, "The Indians and the Tigers need to win some games to keep pace with the White Sox, or else the Sox are going to run away with the division." I'm sorry, that is simply not analysis. Just when I was thinking about giving Baseball Tonight another chance.Rockdawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392724225649893240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-57850471484553966842008-05-28T17:02:00.000-04:002008-05-28T17:02:00.000-04:00OK, in honor of Adam Miller being done for the yea...OK, in honor of Adam Miller being done for the year (again), I need a baseball genius to figure out how we can trade the oft-injured one to the Rangers for their oft-injured Hank Blalock, who appears to no longer be in their long-range plans according to some reports.<BR/><BR/>Can we deal Andy Marte (before he gets DFA'd), Trevor Crowe and a PTBNL for a Rangers' PTBNL (Blalock) so we can actually deal these two jokers and include Marte in the deal?<BR/><BR/>Sounds great to me, I am now convinced that Miller will never make it. Seems to me damaged goods and disappointments all around, how can either team lose that deal?Halifaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712626480683595819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-23445528995149083002008-05-28T12:03:00.000-04:002008-05-28T12:03:00.000-04:00Hey is that JoeBo in header graphic or did my wife...Hey is that JoeBo in header graphic or did my wife spike my coffee?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-9308406041453695592008-05-27T23:14:00.000-04:002008-05-27T23:14:00.000-04:00How freaking many more times are we gonna lets the...How freaking many more times are we gonna lets these goons bean us before we get some serious retaliation? Gut is now listed day-to-day from the nasty whack he took on the knee. Our pitchers need to take some back...and soon...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-90212890053942238602008-05-27T22:33:00.000-04:002008-05-27T22:33:00.000-04:00Atta boy PC. Re-focused and ready. Out of all the ...Atta boy PC. Re-focused and ready. Out of all the good that took place tonight, what felt the best was seeing everybody smiling in the dugout, looking loose and excited. I know it sounds a little mushy, but it was a good sight. Alright, ive used up my time on this post and ran my mouth plenty. Until tomorrow. <BR/><BR/>Lovin it<BR/>c.susicsusihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575419830013173006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-88550406304486315042008-05-27T22:00:00.000-04:002008-05-27T22:00:00.000-04:00Color me impressed csusi.Your patience and foresig...Color me impressed csusi.<BR/>Your patience and foresight are what I needed to see before I sat down for the game.<BR/><BR/>Let's hope you're right about the turnaround. The looseness of the team and the fact that they benefitted from the crazy plays sure felt good.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I did think Vic was going yard in the 6th.Paul Cousineauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490622970961409253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-46874959331618817462008-05-27T21:57:00.001-04:002008-05-27T21:57:00.001-04:00Ill take 3 of 4 on the predictions. But you cant t...Ill take 3 of 4 on the predictions. But you cant tell me that when victor came up in the 6th with a guy on 2nd and 3rd, you didnt think it was gone. The season is turned around fellas. Dont tell me you dont feel it.Get pumped. Its go time. Champions.<BR/><BR/>48&08csusihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575419830013173006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-66428531196972967472008-05-27T21:57:00.000-04:002008-05-27T21:57:00.000-04:00csusi,Powerball is at 25 million tomorrow. I need...csusi,<BR/><BR/>Powerball is at 25 million tomorrow. I need five numbers and a Powerball number. Any suggestions? Keep in mind I'm in PA.<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-83429644317750748892008-05-27T19:37:00.000-04:002008-05-27T19:37:00.000-04:00paul, i think something is wrong with your blog. ...paul, i think something is wrong with your blog. comments from 2007 suddenly started appearing in the comments section.Cy Slapnickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109399114263980881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-89728917684959752962008-05-27T19:35:00.000-04:002008-05-27T19:35:00.000-04:00grand slam! on the tv! just a moment ago! by the i...grand slam! on the tv! just a moment ago! by the indians! also, double plays and solid defense and heads up baseball...<BR/><BR/>man, this feels good.Les Savy Ferdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982164565549803749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-60654144439712711662008-05-27T19:03:00.000-04:002008-05-27T19:03:00.000-04:00csusi,Even I have my limit and last night was it. ...csusi,<BR/>Even I have my limit and last night was it. The frustration was just too much for the feeling not to overcome the optimism and hope that I cling to.<BR/><BR/>I bleed too, man.Paul Cousineauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490622970961409253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-15211070678425753632008-05-27T18:05:00.000-04:002008-05-27T18:05:00.000-04:00thats funny, i get those emails too. asking me to...thats funny, i get those emails too. asking me to buy stuff, vote for indians, telling me about ticket promotions, etc. in fact, i just forwarded one to our fearless leader last week. maybe they should set up their email server to notify me when they start hitting, b/c i stopped checking box scores.<BR/><BR/>and speaking of that all star voting email, vote pronk? seriously? i know mlb controls a lot of the .com environment for teams, but someone's (either mlb or indians) marketing department deserves an award for that one.Cy Slapnickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109399114263980881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-89959047890326302582008-05-27T18:04:00.000-04:002008-05-27T18:04:00.000-04:00Josh, at the game Sunday I wrote Francisco in twic...Josh, at the game Sunday I wrote Francisco in twice... then the ball went through his wickets. I was almost tempted to bust open the ballot box to rescind my vote.<BR/><BR/>Off to the Jake for the 3rd time in 4 days. Optimism shrinking here as well...t-bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557582144953901789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-10270687667812042342008-05-27T16:17:00.000-04:002008-05-27T16:17:00.000-04:00I just got an email from indians.com asking me to ...I just got an email from indians.com asking me to vote for All-Stars. Any suggestions on which Indians I should vote for?<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-44459027234972356092008-05-27T15:43:00.000-04:002008-05-27T15:43:00.000-04:00Paul, you shattered my heart. Youve always been on...Paul, you shattered my heart. Youve always been one that i can retreat to and grasp an encouraging word from, boosting my spirits and causing me to "keep on keeping on". And then this. sigh...... <BR/><BR/>with that, i make these bold predictions:<BR/><BR/>1. tonight, we score at least 8 runs.<BR/>2. victor has his first homerun<BR/>3. we win<BR/>4. this game will mark the turning point of the season.<BR/><BR/>laugh it up and say im crazy, but ive got my reasons. <BR/><BR/>let it begin. <BR/>48&08- the wait is over. <BR/><BR/>get ya head in the game PC. get pissed. its go time.csusihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575419830013173006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-77108394440631784742008-05-27T15:16:00.000-04:002008-05-27T15:16:00.000-04:00looking at the standings, all i can say is that i'...looking at the standings, all i can say is that i'm glad the scufflings are in the AL Central. although, if we were not, would things be more dire/would changes be made earlier?<BR/><BR/>also on a completely non-baseball topic, watching the game last night on chicago sports network (and i realize the camera-dude wasn't just filming blindly) but there is something to be said for the aesthetic pleasantries of fair sex in the crowd. Cleveland, you are doing well for yourself.Les Savy Ferdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982164565549803749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-89057318273237674422008-05-27T15:08:00.000-04:002008-05-27T15:08:00.000-04:00here's a thought, maybe lee didn't sell his soul t...here's a thought, maybe lee didn't sell his soul to the devil at the crossroads? perhaps he was offered this deal: you get a cy young season and the bats don't hit. it won't matter for you, as you'll be giving up zero runs and pitching complete games. your team may not win, as all of their collective karma will be used up by your fastballs on the black, however you will have a season to remember.<BR/><BR/>based on how his career was trending, his attitude last year, and the fact that victor martinez has zero home runs, i can only assume this is completely plausible explanation.<BR/><BR/>you know its bad when my white sox fan coworkers have stopped making fun of me...Cy Slapnickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109399114263980881noreply@blogger.com