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Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox

1-16-08_053_tiny by Rob Booth on in Open Thread

It's Game Six: Jacoby is in, Coco is out, and Big Schill has the ball. That's it, nothing else needs to be said.

Red Sox 1. Dustin Pedroia, 2B 2. Kevin Youkilis, 1B 3. David Ortiz, DH 4. Manny Ramirez, LF 5. Mike Lowell, 3B 6. JD Drew, RF 7. Jason Varitek, C 8. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF 9. Julio Lugo, SS SP - Curt Schilling Indians 1. Grady Sizemore, CF 2. Asdrubal Cabrera, 2B 3. Travis Hafner, DH 4. Victor Martinez, C 5. Ryan Garko, 1B 6. Jhonny Peralta, SS 7. Kenny Lofton, LF 8. Trot Nixon, RF 9. Casey Blake, 3B SP - Fausto Carmona

Go Sox!

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Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
If anything else needs to be said, or should be said, please say it. Randy could not be reached prior to this post.

by Rob Booth on Oct 20, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

JD Drew
no fucking way

all is forgiven

by Tippecanoe on Oct 20, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

JD
I take back all I've said about you (in the two weeks any way.)

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: JD
(in the LAST two weeks ANYWAY) Jeez lay off the booze, Kramer.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: JD

I turned the TV because I figured the inning was over...HA!

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread:
Unfreaking believable!!!  Go go go...waow, JD Drew...who would have thunk it??

by cblesz @ Over the Monster on Oct 20, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread:
You might recall this little piece...;-)
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey....
Just got here... what'd I miss?
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Hahahaaaaaaaaaaaa
Just kidding - I saw it and danced through 3 rooms!
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Yay! the injuns got a homer.
you guys just need 4 more and you'll be winning. hehehehe.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

d*mn

"just like that he's made it a three run game" --freaking Buck

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

DO THEY HAVE TO
EFFING PLAY "CLEVELAND ROCKS" IN OUR HOUSE?

I mean seriously.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: DO THEY HAVE TO
It's all they've got.

Heh.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: DO THEY HAVE TO
But we're in Boston. Play Sweet Caroline; play Dirty Water; I don't care just don't may that.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: DO THEY HAVE TO
er, play. Jeez I'm spelling like a Yankee fan.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm. Gameplan
Thanks for the insight McMoron

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

So...
If I use the term "game plan"  as I plan my day does that mean football has found its way into my life?  Would those who heard me say "game plan" be as astonished as McCarver was when he heard the term used in relation to baseball?

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Lofton's on the move
Manny would have made that play. Lofton's "ups" aint what they used to be.

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Mound conference
"Dude, your stuff is teh suck."
"Yeah I know. Go back to the plate."

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

See that Papi?
That's how you run on a ball like that, and not get hit.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

McStupid's already replacing Schilling
I don't remember him making such comments about BB Sabathia's wonderful outings. Or Carmona's dud performance in Gm. 2.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Cleveland's DH, Mr. Buck Fiddy
goes down. I suppose now he's Mr. Buck Fourty Tree.

Kinda ironic their DH is the only guy hitting below the Mendoza.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on JD
do it twice!!
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Come on JD
AND HE DOES!!!!!
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Come on JD
Good bye Fausto!!!
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zantac Relief Pitcher Profile
Officially the second most retarded bit of marketing asshattery I've seen from this series.

They must have been worried they'd get screwed like TBS with the Division Series ending after 3 for all but Cle-town.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Lugo
just don't hit a DP ball. That's all I'm asking.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Sox 8:21 PM
YAGOBOY!!
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Good boy
8-1. Oh I'm gonna get another drink to celebrate once the 3rd is over.

Maybe we'll get our own 7 run inning.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox 8:21 PM
Won't it be hilarious if Lugo hit a HR?
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox 8:21 PM
if by hilarious you mean an effing miracle, then yes.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox 8:21 PM
Well, McCarver did kinda call it with his expert analysis of Lugo's batting woes.

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lofton showing his age...
.. did he stop for a cuppa joe down in the corner?
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Redemption
The quiet bats are beginning to wake up.  About f***ing time!

by brianzen on Oct 20, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Redemption
T-E-A-M

Well worth waiting for.

Welcome back, bottom of the order.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Holy Shit
This is better than my wildest expectations!
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox 8:2
Put a fork in this game.  The question is, can we let Dice-K pitch the rest of this game, so Schilling can come back tomorrow with another four innings?

by argo0 on Oct 20, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

3BBs in the 3rd alone.
If they were going to do this they should have called in their walk specialist, Sabathia.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox 8:2
It's only the 3rd inning!!! It feels like hours have gone by

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Yooooooooouk
Playin' a little wall-ball. Cleveland looked like the Three Stoogies out there.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow.
Cleveland playing like a Little League team right now.

This is a major crater for them.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox 8:2
Bring back Perez!!! He's my favorite Cleveland player

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox 8:2
With an ERA of 45.00 and a WHIP of 12.00 what's not to love?

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crush Them!
This is the same team that caused all that doom and gloom earlier in the week?

by bigfatwhale on Oct 20, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox 8:2
I think we've found a game where we're comfortable letting Gagne pitch.

by argo0 on Oct 20, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox 8:2
We do not speak of him. He is "The Closer Who Shall Not Be Named".

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox 8:2
If the team is going to win the world series, it must overcome all its demons, particularly the ones of their own making.  ;)

by argo0 on Oct 20, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox 8:2
Overcome sure. But if that nimrod gets a ball between now and game seven I will personally break his fingers.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox 8:2
But if we use him for a couple of innings in the blowout tonight, then he's unavailable in Game 7 (and just as importantly, it leaves everyone else available).  Just yank him if he gives up five runs.  

by argo0 on Oct 20, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another Walk
Have we batted around twice now?

Come on finish this inning, I wanna new drink.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Good news on top of good news...
Sox will have a rested bullpen for tomorrow.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Inning's over.
What inning? This should be the 8th, right?

;^)

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

One thing's for sure
At least today, Cleveland most definitely doesn't rock.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Youk
getting hit in the head is freaking hysterical

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

3 down!
Dice-K tomorrow, and Beckett available for relief, if needed.

Sounds good to me.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Quote from the Chronicle-Telegram
This is the quote from reporter Scott Petrak that I was referring to earlier:

This Indians team is better than the Red Sox and will prove it once and for all in cramped Fenway Park. Sure, a home-field celebration would've been nice, but silencing Red Sox Nation in its house will be just as sweet.

"The champagne tastes just as good on the road as it does at home," first baseman Ryan Garko said.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Quote from the Chronicle-Telegram
I found the Garko quote entertaining. The same kind of sort of laid-back confidence we want from our players.

The quote from Petrak was jackassy, both in writing it and for Fox showing it.

by Allen Chace on Oct 20, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sizemore just stole
a hit from jacoby. Jeez. Nice play.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice grab by Sizemore...
... robs Jacoby of a 2nd hit.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Lowell's wife
After that awesome factoid, and the ads for that awful taco company behind the plate, I'm trying very hard not to run to Ana's Taqueria right now for a late night burrito.

by bigfatwhale on Oct 20, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Everybody else
I just got home from work, so I'll be checking in periodically.

by Allen Chace on Oct 20, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Everybody else
I keep getting knocked off wireless...too lazy to go down the hall to desktop

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Everybody else
It's 3:45am here in London...still here...this is awesome.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Everybody else
Still here - putting the wee one to bed.

She wants to wear her Red Sox T-shirt to bed!  She's been wearing it all day!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Travis Hafner
Now batting at .136. He's making Lugo look like Manny.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
Shill is a rock...how much do you love this guy right now?
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
Did anyone else just see the Rocket's AT& T commercial. Its so funny now. Come back one more time Roger.

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Again
Lowell "will be content with a single".

Dingus it's not like he wasn't trying for more.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Again
Surprised he didn't mention that Lofton has finally figured out that he shouldn't run to the score board and then chase the ball for 40 feet.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: I have to think
Maybe.

Maybe not.

Coco earned his spot on the bench.  That much is clear.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: I have to think
I didn't mean it as a slam on Ellsbury. He's a rookie CF, and Coco's a future GG. Ellsbury's only gonna get better and he's thrice again the batter that Coco is.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: I have to think
I'm with you but McCarver's not so sure

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: I have to think
I think Coco actually would've positioned himself closer to CF and played the carom, and keep the non-fleet footed Garko at 1B.

by Allen Chace on Oct 20, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: I have to think
And I still contend that with experience, Yagoboy will be a GG-type CF. Got as many raves about that in the minors as he did for his speed and plate discipline.

by Allen Chace on Oct 20, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: I have to think
From what I've seen of him I have no doubt we'll be seeing more of him.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: I have to think
A lot more of him, especially when we ship Coco to (San Diego/Atlanta) (Just thinking of teams that will want a cheap defensive-minded CF).

by Allen Chace on Oct 20, 2007 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: I have to think
Well you would know better than I.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: I have to think
I wouldn't say that for sure. That's what I think would've happened, though I think any good CF could've made that play (and Ellsbury with a bit better positioning might've done it too).

But with experience, I think you get learn to weigh the risks in those situations. Do you remember the Adam Stern diving catch last season to save Paps' save with the bases loaded (and I think save his no runs allowed streak as well)? Tito said afterward, basically, that they told him in the future to play a ball like that on a hop.

by Allen Chace on Oct 20, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: I have to think
Allen, I'd take your opinion over my own any day, gossip reporter or not.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 21, 2007 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Re: I have to think
I've been quite lax in that department over the last couple days, now that you mention it.

by Allen Chace on Oct 21, 2007 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Bottom of the order...
...  is responsible for this win.

8 RBIs for the 7, 8 & 9 hitters.

Keep it up, guys!  We'll need you tomorrow, too.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Bottom of the order...
Actually Drew's batting #6 tonight.  Still, the offensive heroes are the guys other than the 2-5 hitters that have been providing all the punch before tonight.

by argo0 on Oct 20, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Bottom of the order...
My bad.  Man, I've GOT to get Gameday working on this machine.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Bottom of the order...
So we'll say 6, 7, 8 & 9 put this game where it is.

;^)

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

*sigh*
McCarver, please.

STFU.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: *sigh*
McCarver, you couldn't carry Fred Lynn's jockstrap.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
Standing O for Curt Shilling.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Need to get some hits off Laffey...
... to get into the bullpen .. for tomorrow.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Need to get some hits off Laffey...
Hahahaaaaaa...
McCarver suggesting that CC will work some relief tomorrow...

GEE, I SURE HOPE HE DOES!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Need to get some hits off Laffey...
I laughed my ass off on that comment. WhyTF would Cleveland use him tomorrow night? Byrd? Sure.

by Allen Chace on Oct 20, 2007 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Need to get some hits off Laffey...
Well, it IS McCarver... he needs Joe Buck to introduce him at the start of the broadcast, just in case he introduces himself with the wrong name.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Need to get some hits off Laffey...
"But perhaps, tomorrow night, all hands on deck." Yeah, but if one of your hands is constantly being cut off by the competition, I think you'd leave him behind. To butcher an already poor metaphor.

by Allen Chace on Oct 20, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Need to get some hits off Laffey...
I'm just glad that Laffey didn't start tonight -- it would have been a much tougher game.

Funny to think that we've battered their two aces twice, and still need to win tomorrow to advance.

by argo0 on Oct 20, 2007 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Need to get some hits off Laffey...
He should be good for them next season. A lowish pressure situation, perhaps, but he was pretty strong out there.

by Allen Chace on Oct 20, 2007 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Need to get some hits off Laffey...
Yeah, he's carrying the bullpen right now, no doubt.  Could be important tomorrow.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Need to get some hits off Laffey...
Absolutely. Would've been nice to at least force them to use someone else by the 7th or middle of the 6th.

by Allen Chace on Oct 20, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
This game is so exciting... it made me cry. Amen to Schilling. He even did it without bleeding this time = ).
"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 20, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Telestrater jackassery
They just crossed out Schilling's 3-0 post season numbers and replaced it with 4-0. Except those aren't his post season numbers. IIRC he's 10-2.

It's kinda douchey to do that to the Injuns with 2 innings left.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Telestrater jackassery
4-0 in elim. games;
10-2 post-season.

Yeah, that kind of thing ought to wait for the 3rd out in the 9th, I agree.

Then again, you have Garko predicting that the Indians will be drinking champagne in Boston...

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Telestrater jackassery
When you're partisan (like us, or a player) that's fine IMHO. But when you're a member of the media I think you kinda have to have a responsibility to wait until it's actually a fact.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Telestrater jackassery
I still think if, say, Youks had made the same comment, we'd have all said something along the lines of : "[censored] yeah".

by Allen Chace on Oct 20, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm pretty disappointed...
.. that McCarver hasn't told us how many outs are left.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: I'm pretty disappointed...
They were too busy telling us that Carmona could pitch tomorrow because he only threw 63 pitches. They left off the stat that 36 were in the first inning.

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoa!
Borowski's first pitch... LOL
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Whoa!
Great Job Tonight!! If we win the series,we earned it. From everything Ive seen and read it sppears the Indians got a big head about em. Garko's comments were stupid. I can't believe the Indians team shop are selling AL Champions gear (as of two days ago).  Its not over, we still may lose, but I do not think Cleveland will defeat Colorado in the even they move on past this round.

by Matzushocka on Oct 20, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOFTON! You let me down!
I was just saying how you'd learned to play the Wall!

LOL

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Kenny Lofton
does not understand simple physics. What, does he think the ball will hit the wall and fall directly to the bottom of the wall like it's made of JELL-O?

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Kenny Lofton
He's lucky that he doesn't have to deal with the Wall the way Williams and Yaz did... when there was just the sheet metal bounces vs. the I-beam bounces.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Make that 12-2
Well at least Borowski doesn't have to worry about a blown save.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

12-2
Wow... Just wow.
"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 20, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
OT...mlbtraderumors.com reports MFY will trade Melky,Kennedy and Wang for Sanatana

by Matzushocka on Oct 20, 2007 11:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
#1. I don't see why you don't do this if you're the Yankees.

Santana, Hughes, Pettitte (I actually think he comes back, though I don't think that's the "conventional" wisdom right now), (Anyone), Chamberlain is a good rotation. The two youngsters might be limited use until OR in the playoffs, but it's a rotation that gets you to the playoffs.

#2. I don't see why you do this if you're the Twins.

Wang, who is terrible on turf IIRC, Melky (who is a great 4th OF, a great defensive CF, AND ended this season with a .327 OBP), and IPK who is a good SP prospect, but is clearly third fiddle to Hughes and Joba.

by Allen Chace on Oct 20, 2007 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

They're pitching Borowski now...
... so they don't have to use him tomorrow.

Maybe Tito should bring in Gagne for the same reason.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: They're pitching Borowski now...
I had to wait for the mandatory 10-run lead!

:^)

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
12-2
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 11:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
YES, GAGNE, YES!

What - you want to save him for tomorrow?

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
you've summoned him...
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
FINISH HIM!!!!
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on!
Gagne will pull through...
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
OK, if Drew can come alive so can Gagne. If the first batter gets on Francona should pull him; can't risk another implosion.

by MassGal on Oct 20, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
I say we leave Gagne off WS roster if we make it,and add Tavarez.

by Matzushocka on Oct 20, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
OK, what are the odds in the top of the 9th:

a) Gagne sets them down in order;

b) Gagne gives up 2 hits;

c) Gagne gives up 3 runs;

d) Gagne pitches only 1/3 of the inning.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

E
Gagne summons an A-Bomb that distroys anyone and everyone in Fenway.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
"Used mainly in blowout lopsided games... with the exception" Yes... we know.
"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 20, 2007 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
Sad thing is I bet Gagne gets a 4 year 32 million deal at least in the off-season somewhere.

by Matzushocka on Oct 20, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
Tampa Bay.

;^)

Or MFY, even better.  Then he can actually pitch for the team that is actually paying him.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
Dice K better have a short leash tom.

by Matzushocka on Oct 20, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
Gagne is being useful? I suddenly hear some R.E.M. playing...
"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 20, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
Two down!

Wow, Gagne!  Not gonna let them get to within 9 huh?

OH - PLEASE!  STRIKE OUT GARKo!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Moving forward..
GAME 7!
"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 20, 2007 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

HOLY HELL
The Closer Who Shall Not Be Named actually put them down in order.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: ALCS Game 6 Indians @ Red Sox
Wonder if Garko still plans on the champagne?

by Matzushocka on Oct 20, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I Believe!
In JD Drew and Eric Gagne!!!
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: I Believe!
I wouldn't go quite that far...at least on TCWSNBN

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

See you guys tomorrow night.
Amen, and goodnight!
"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 20, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Still quotable:
"The champagne tastes just as good on the road as it does at home." Indians first baseman Ryan Garko.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 20, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Goodnight Guys
sleep happy...it's 4:40am here...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 20, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

See Fox guys
Don't the Dropkick Murphys sound better than that silly ole' "Cleveland Rocks" song?

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 20, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: See Fox guys
Most definitely
"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 20, 2007 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow
Dear God...let's go gys...drill them tomorrow...do not blow it!!!  I do not think my blood pressure can handle this...arghhh!

by cblesz @ Over the Monster on Oct 20, 2007 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Wow
C'mon cblesz. It's all about the excitement. You and your blood pressure just need to be on board. :)

by Allen Chace on Oct 21, 2007 2:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

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