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Fun With Game Logs

FredOx — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:03:22 -0000

While looking at some Indians stats earlier today, I came across a few tidbits of information. So I thought I would share.

With Shin-Soo Choo's 7 RBI outburst on July 3rd, Tribe hitters have posted 6 RBI or more in a game six times over the past season and a half. That is the most such games in a two-season span since at least 1954. In 2008, Grady Sizemore had 7 on August 21st, Ryan Garko had 6 on June 4 and Casey Blake did it twice (7 on June 2 and 6 on April 22). 2008 marked the first year Tribe hitters had 6 or more RBI in a game 4 times. All proving how stupid RBI is as a stat.
Fausto Carmona and Anthony Reyes have each pitched a game this year with 6 or more walks. That's a lot of walks, but not historically bad. In 1970, Tribe pitchers walked 6 or more batters 19 times. The next year, they did it 18 times. In 1971, Tribe pitchers walked nine or more batters 6 times.
This marks the third year in a row Fausto has walked 6 or more in a game.
On May 7, Masa Kobayashi allowed 5 runs while not recording an out. That hadn't been done since Danys Baez equalled the feat in the 9th inning of an 8-5 loss on April 22, 2003. But Masa was historically efficient, giving up his 5 runs on only 12 pitches. At 2.4 pitches per run, he was the most efficient bad pitcher. However, Tribe pitchers have allowed 6 runs without recording an out four times (Steve Olin, Vern Ruhle, Dave Freisleben and Mudcat Grant). If Masa makes a repeat appearance, he needs to work on quantity of badness, not just efficiency.
On June 29, Chris Perez gave up 4 ER in two-thirdds of an inning in his Tribe debut. On July 7, Winston Abreu bettered the feat by giving up his 4 ER in one-third of an inning. Since 1954, Tribe relievers have given up 4 or more ER in a game 191 times. But never before have two relievers managed to do it in their first appearance for the team.

Sizemore to be activated Tuesday; Cabrera to Columbus

FredOx — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:42:49 -0000

Sizemore to be activated Tuesday; Cabrera to Columbus

From the Fixing Things That Aren't Really The Problem Department:

"Center fielder Grady Sizemore says he should be activated Tuesday against Pittsburgh at PNC Park. Cabrera, meanwhile, said he'll report to Class AAA Columbus on Monday to begin a rehab assignment after straining the A/C joint in his left shoulder."

In other news, Ryan Garko's wrist isn't broken. This is good news to Mrs. Garko, who has a framed print of geraniums she'd like hung in the kitchen.

Sizemore says he feels good, hopes he doesn't need surgery

FredOx — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:28:55 -0000

Sizemore says he feels good, hopes he doesn't need surgery

Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore said today that his left elbow felt good during a workout today at Progressive Field and he's hopeful that it will not require surgery.

Sizemore, who has been on the disabled list since May 31 because of inflammation in the elbow, had a MRI exam and a physician's exam earlier today.

"I was cleared to go throw and take swings today, so I guess it went well," Sizemore said of the exams.

Westbrook tosses three scoreless innings for Aeros

FredOx — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:53:34 -0000

Westbrook tosses three scoreless innings for Aeros

In his first rehab start since undergoing the dreaded TJ surgery, Jake Westbrook started for Akron on Saturday, giving up a single and a walk while striking out one in three innings (39 pitches). Five of the outs were on the ground. He'll pitch four innings next time out.

Also, Joe Smith has done all he can in AAA. In five rehab appearances, he's gone 5 IP, giving up four hits, 0 R, 1 BB and striking out 6.

Settle a Game Thread bet - Browns or Not Browns?

FredOx — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:46:55 -0000

A discussion arose during the rain delay today - are there more Indians fans who are fans of the Browns or fans of some team other than the Browns? It started as many things do as an insult the Steelers moment. One would think that most, but certainly not all, Tribe fans have some connection, physical or emotional, to NE Ohio, but who knows? So vote. Better than listening to WTAM's stupid rain delay coverage.

Poll

Pick your favorite football team.

Browns

125 votes

Someone Else

38 votes

What is this "football" you speak of?

33 votes

196 votes | Poll has closed

Head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff said the Indians are in the process of working out the upcoming...

FredOx — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:32:43 -0000

Head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff said the Indians are in the process of working out the upcoming schedule for Adam Miller, who threw another bullpen this morning. At some point in the near future, Miller should progress to facing live hitters.

Castrovince, judiciously not attempting to define near future. Do you believe?

Game Thread: Indians vs. Cubs, April 2

FredOx — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:00:54 -0000

Hey, look over there! Is that the light at the end of the tunnel? The Tribe and the Cubs face off in the final game at HoHoKam Park in 2009. Lineups:

INDIANS: CF Grady Sizemore, 3B Jamey Carroll, LF Shin-Soo Choo, SS Jhonny Peralta, 1B Ryan Garko, C Kelly Shoppach, 2B Asdrubal Cabrera, RF Trevor Crowe and RHP Anthony Reyes.

CUBS: LF Alfonso Soriano, RF Joey Gathright, CF Kosuke Fukudome, 1B Micah Hoffpauir, 2B Mike Fontenot, 3B Bobby Scales, SS Andres Blanco, C Koyie Hill, P Ryan Dempster.

Audio: WMMS or Gameday Audio

Video: Only in your imagination

Gameday Link

Game Thread: Indians at Mariners, April 1

FredOx — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:59:43 -0000

The Tribe heads to Peoria for Cliff Lee's final start of the spring. Lineups:

INDIANS: LF Ben Francisco, 3B Mark DeRosa, 1B Victor Martinez, DH Travis Hafner, SS Jhonny Peralta, RF Ryan Garko, C Kelly Shoppach, CF Trevor Crowe, 2B Josh Barfield. LHP Cliff Lee.

Also available to pitch: RHPs Kerry Wood, Masa Kobayashi, Matt Herges, LHP Rafael Perez.

Mariners: CF Gutierrez, SS Betancourt, LF Griffey, 3B Beltre, 1B Sweeney, 2b Lopez, DH Balentien, RF Wilson, C Johnson. F Hernandez pitching.

Audio on WTAM and Gameday Audio

Gameday Link.

Game Thread: Mariners vs. Indians, March 31

FredOx — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:10:51 -0000

The last home game of the spring finally arrives. Lineups per Castrovince:

INDIANS: DH Grady Sizemore, 1B Mark DeRosa, C Victor Martinez, LF Shin-Soo Choo, RF Ryan Garko, CF Ben Francisco, 2B Asdrubal Cabrera, 3B Jamey Carroll, SS Wilson Valdez. LHP Scott Lewis.

Also available to pitch: RHPs Joe Smith, Masa Kobayashi, Jensen Lewis.

MARINERS: LF Endy Chavez, SS Ronny Cedeno, 1B Russell Branyan, 3B Adrian Beltre, DH Mike Sweeney, RF Wladimir Balentien, C Kenji Johjima, CF Franklin Gutierrez, 2B Chris Woodward. RHP Chris Jakaubaskas.

Game Thread: Indians vs. Giants, March 27

FredOx — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:04:02 -0000

The Tribe plays a road game against some guys who may or may not play in San Francisco this year. Lineups per Castrovince:

INDIANS: CF Grady Sizemore, 3B Mark DeRosa, 1B Victor Martinez, SS Jhonny Peralta, C Kelly Shoppach, RF Ben Francisco, 2B Asdrubal Cabrera, LF Josh Barfield. LHP Cliff Lee.

Also available to pitch: RHPs Rafael Betancourt, Joe Smith, Jensen Lewis.

GIANTS: CF Andres Torres, LF Eugenio Velez, RF Nate Schierholtz, 3B Pablo Sandoval, 1B Rich Aurilia, SS Juan Uribe, C Buster Posey, 2B Kevin Frandsen. RHP Jonathan Sanchez.

With the exception of Barfield in the outfield, that's pretty much a regular lineup, with actual real-life major league pitchers. No DH, so no Hafner bloop doubles. Discuss.