It's Tribe Time | A Cleveland Indians Franchise

[mfbmike]

Damn, vic almost hit for the cycle.

 

[Vinsane]

The Price Is Right For Tampa

Cliff Lee didn't perform as well as his counter-part..

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Tampa Bay |0|0|0|4|0|1|0|1|0|6|10|1
Cleveland |0|0|0|1|0|0|0|1|0|2|5|1

AP - Cleveland, OH - It was a pitchers duel, for three innings anyways. Cliff Lee got rocked for four runs on five hits in the fourth. And David Price kept enough gas in the tank to go nine innings and get the complete game victory against the Tribe. The Indians continue to look for consistency this season, but are finding none. They win, they lose, they hit, they miss, they're hot, they're cold. No happy medium and it's starting to wear on GM Mark Shapiro.

"You know, I've kept my mouth shut and tried to just let things play out. Now it's time to reevaluate this team. I know its the AL Champs but we need to string some wins together." Shapiro has watched his club climb out of the cellar, but just stay in a mediocre third place in the Central while the White Sox climbed past them, and now battle it out for the Central Crown with the Tigers.

"The only thing I can hope for, as a GM is to watch these two clubs at top beat the snot out of each other, and maybe we can sneak in. Right now, the way we're playing, we'll be lucky to even sniff first place, let alone second." When asked if he sees any moves that could be made to better the ball club to achieve this take, Shapiro had this to say. "We continue to shop Travis, he knows that, we know that. We're a couple weeks yet away from getting Kelly back on the field. And we'll have to wait until after the All-Star game to see where Grady is at. We have the pieces, and I could pull the trigger any day. Just have to wait and see.

Lineup:

DH Crawford 2-3 |
CF Upton 1-4 |
3B Longoria 1-4 | 1K
1B Pena 1-4 | 1K
LF Burrel 3-5 |
C Navarro 1-5 |
2B Iwamura 1-4 |
RF Kapler 0-4 | 1K
SS Bartlett 0-4 | 2K

Batting:

2B: C. Crawford (9), C. Pena (10), P. Burrell (8)
RBI: A. Iwamura 2 (18), B. Upton (17), E. Longoria (27), C. Pena (19), P. Burrell (39)
HBP: C. Crawford, C. Pena
SF: A. Iwamura

Fielding:

E: A. Iwamura (1)

Base Running:

SB: B. Upton (11), C. Crawford 2 (16)

Pitching:

Price | 9.0IP | 5H | 2R | 2ER | 4SO | 4.63 ERA |

Lineup:

RF Choo 1-3 |
2B Cabrera 1-4 |
CF Francisco 0-4 | 1K
DH Hafner 1-4 | 1K
1B Garko 0-3 | 1K
3B Carroll 0-3 |
C Martinez 1-2 |
SS Peralta 0-3 |
LF Dellucci 1-3 | 1K

Batting:

HR: V. Martinez (5)
RBI: V. Martinez (24), T. Hafner (24)
HBP: V. Martinez, S. Choo
GIDP: A. Cabrera, R. Garko, S. Choo, B. Francisco

Fielding:

E: J. Peralta (4)

Pitching:

Lee (L, 4-2) | 5.0IP | 5H | 4R | 4ER | 4SO | 4.55 ERA |
Smith | 4.0IP | 5H | 2R | 1ER | 3BB | 1SO | 2.54 ERA |

Player of the Game:

D. Price

2 for 3 - Double, Single

Next Game:
May 27th, 2009

(24-22)

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(25-22)​

 

[Vinsane]

Indians Eying Willingham?​

AP - Cleveland, OH - As the Indians continue their series with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays the series has taken the back burner to trade rumors. Cleveland announced earlier in the season that 1B Travis Hafner, who has struggled the past two season with injuries, might not be the best fit for Cleveland. The past two seasons have been classified as let downs, a loss in the AL Championship to the Boston Red Sox in 07, a 81-81 record in 08. As the past indicates this could be early warning signs for the Indians to cut bait, and start filling holes.

A teams survival in the Major Leagues, goes only as far as it's production from the players. One player, Travis Hafner, has produced a number of RBIs this season, but lacks a real "threat" issue in the middle of the line-up. With decreasing power it might be time for the Indians to say goodbye to Pronk. Who would replace him though? The story out of Cleveland is a possible deal with the struggling Nationals.

Since they acquired Josh Willingham from the Florida Marlins, Willingham has been upset. The Nationals were supposed to be a team on the rise, however, they've been a team floundering in a tough division where the Atlanta Braves have awaken to answer the call of their 1990's dominance and return to glory. That coupled with the rise of the Philadelphia Phillies and your looking a team stuck in third to last. That often means that players want out, more so than they want in.

A straight up deal for Willingham wouldn't work. The Nats are going to want a couple players in return. It has been said the Indians are purposing to send LF David Dellucci, or RF Shin-Soo Choo in the deal as well. This would start to alleviate some of the strain that's been brought upon Cleveland. Choo with his flat footed base running and his lack of defensive skills could easily be moved to Washington. What would the Tribe do however, when Grady Sizemore returns to the line-up?

While the questions rise in this trade, it's speculated that management would move Ben Francisco to left field. Willingham to right, and let Grady Sizemore would return to patrol Center Field. However, Grady isn't expected to return until after the all-star break. So who would fill in should Choo and Delluci both be traded? Could one of them be shipped out this time, and another later?

The Indians are filled with questions as to what they want to do with the trade deadline looming over the next couple of months. Will they move their foundation at first and DH to acquire younger, stronger bats? Will they accept what they have and drive on? Only time will tell for this ball club.

 

[mfbmike]

Why does it look like he is in confession in that picture? rofl

 

[Vinsane]

Big Ben Does It Again

Will the real Big Ben please round the bases?.

Teams|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|R|H|E
Tampa Bay |0|0|0|0|0|3|1|2|0|6|15|1
Cleveland |0|2|0|2|2|0|0|1|X|7|16|2

AP - Cleveland, OH - It was another big game for the Cleveland Indians and one of their rising stars answered the call. Ben Francisco's 8th inning home-run propelled the Indians past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for at least the victory in the season series. With the win the Indians improve to 5-2 against the Rays with a game left to play, thus, the Indians will win the season series.

"Winning season series like this one, it gives you a psychological advantage later." Said Eric Wedge. "It's important for us to keep our heads in this last game though, and go out there and get the victory tomorrow. When, and if we see this team again, will be a long time down the road." That When would be October, that If, should the Indians and Devil Rays make the playoffs. This was a one sided game through five innings where Carl Pavano pitched four shutout innings in five and a third innings of work.

The Bullpen struggled to keep the Rays off of the board as they scored six runs in the late innings. Taking away Pavano's win, this has been a trend the Indians have set for Pavano, he'll leave as the winning pitcher, come the end of the game, someone else is pegged with a W, or an L. "It's frustrating, but I know for five and a third I kept our team on the winning side. Jensen Lewis will get the W tonight, and Kerry the Save, one thing that's bad about this, we should have blanked this team. " said Pavano.

The Indians wrap up the last game of this series tomorrow night before hosting the Bronx bombers over the weekend. A four game series that will be the last time the New York Yankees and Indians will meet this season, Cleveland leads that series 3-1, coming in.

Lineup:

LF Crawford 2-5 | 1K
CF Upton 5-5 |
3B Longoria 0-5 | 2K
1B Pena 1-5 | 1K
DH Burrel 3-5 |
C Navarro 1-5 |
2B Iwamura 1-5 | 2K
RF Kapler 2-4 | 1K
SS Zobrist 0-2 | 2K
PH Gross 0-1 | 1K
SS Bartlett 0-0 |

Batting:

2B: B. Upton (13), C. Pena (11), P. Burrell 2 (10), G. Kapler (8)
3B: D. Navarro (1)
HR: C. Crawford (8)
RBI: A. Iwamura (19), C. Crawford 2 (22), D. Navarro 2 (22)
GIDP: C. Pena

Fielding:

E: B. Zobrist (4)

Pitching:

Shields | 4.1IP | 11H | 6R | 5ER | 2SO | 3.19 ERA |
Howell (L, 5-4) | 3.2IP | 5H | 1R | 1ER | 2SO | 5.54 ERA |

Lineup:

RF Choo 1-4 | 1K
C Martinez 2-5 |
CF Francisco 3-5 | 1K
DH Hafner 2-5 | 1K
SS Barfield 0-4 |
3B DeRosa 2-4 |
LF Dellucci 4-4 |
1B Garko 1-2 | 1K
2B Carroll 1-4 |

Batting:

2B: T. Hafner (12), R. Garko (8), M. DeRosa 2 (18), B. Francisco (8), J. Carroll (3), D. Dellucci (7).
3B: D. Dellucci (2)
HR: B. Francisco (4)
RBI: R. Garko 3 (25), S. Choo 2 (19), B. Francisco (18), J. Carroll (12)
SF: S. Choo
SAC: R. Garko 2

Fielding:

E: J. Barfield (3), J. Carroll (4)

Pitching:

Pavano | 5.1IP | 10H | 3R | 3ER | 1BB | 5SO | 4.88 ERA |
Betancourt (H, 4) | 1.2IP | 1H | 1R | 3SO | 3.63 ERA |
Lewis (W, 2-2) | 1.0IP | 3H | 2R | 2ER | 1SO | 9.24 ERA |
Wood (S, 16) | 1.0IP | 1H | 1SO | 2.37 ERA |

Player of the Game:

D. Dellucci

4 for 4 - Triple, Double

Next Game:
May 28th, 2009

(24-22)

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(26-22)​

 

[Vinsane]

A New Home For P-Mart?

Sides remain quiet, did the Indians sign Pedro Martinez?​

AP - Cleveland, OH - The report is not confirmed, but minutes ago the Indians released Marcello Marin from his duties in Cleveland. He was quickly scooped up by the Pittsburgh Pirates off of Waivers. Marcelo Marin was a twenty year old pitcher in the Indians AA club, Akron. The move is believed to be made to make room for one, Pedro Martinez.

The Indians are not confirming the transaction, neither is Pedro Martinez, who has been out of work since he departed the Mets a season ago. Martinez told teams in the off-season during his WBC outings that if he was not contacted this season, he will retire. This move comes as a surprise to Tribe fans as they're deep in talent in the SP position and often work kids up through their farm system rather than getting guys from FA.

This was the case until Anthony Reyes and Carl Pavano, along with Kerry Wood joined the team in the off-season all signing deals with the Indians. Again this is all speculation as neither side is claiming the accusation to be true. Only time will tell if the Indians, Martinez, or Major League Baseball confirm the transaction.

 

[Gonzo]

I like the move. Possible trade-bait? WE'LL SEEEEE.

 

[T.Dot]

Tough loss Vinsane.
LOVE the in depth write ups.
I'm interested to see how Willingham fits into your lineup if you get him.

 

[Vinsane]

A Rare Move, Sign and Trade

Is Indians GM Mark Shapiro involved in "dirty dealings" in Cleveland?​

AP - Cleveland, OH - Hours after a story was "leaked" that Pedro Martinez was signed by the Cleveland Indians. Another report from Cleveland has been released, this one that the Nationals and Indians agreed on a trade in the late hours of Wednesday. One that would send newly acquired starting pitcher, Pedro Martinez, first baseman Travis Hafner, and right fielder, Shin-Soo Choo to the Nationals. In return the Indians will receive left fielder, Josh Willingham, left fielder, Wily Mo Pena, and first baseman Nick Johnson.

Both clubs confirm this trade but it's leaving the baseball world in an uproar, why didn't the Indians release the official report that they had signed Martinez? And better yet, why sign him and send him packing within hours of doing so? Why the world is left scratching their heads it's reported that Peter Gammons of ESPN will be meeting with the GM's later tonight to get the scoop on the story. Stay tuned for more on this Wacky Wednesday in Cleveland.

Nationals Get:​

1B Travis Hafner
RF Shin-Soo Choo
SP Pedro Martinez

Indians Get:

LF Josh Willingham
1B Nick Johnson
LF Wily Mo Pena​

 

[Yawkey Way]

holy shit, hafner gone? you just got 3 streaky hitters, if they're hot it works out, if they're not.

DOH

 

[Vinsane]

Peter Gammons Blogs About Trade

Hall of Fame Reporter Peter Gammons.​

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 - Where to start? The supposed signing of Pedro Martinez? The "leaked" report out of Cleveland? The trade that has the baseball world in an uproar? To understand all of these things we have to look all the way back to the off-season. In the days of the Babe these kind of moves between GM's were known as "Back Alley Deals". Everything was hush, hush between the Nationals and the Indians. Leaving other GM's out of the loop, keeping the deal quiet. In today's market, with players and agents, this is a slap in the face to the baseball world as a whole.

GM Mike Rizzo had been in contact with Pedro Martinez for a majority of the season. Pedro and Rizzo would have weekly meetings with Pedro's agent Fern Cuza. Cuza and Martinez knew that Pedro was going to be the number one guy on the Nationals rotation. That being said, Pedro and Cuza think that Pedro Deserved upwards of ten million dollars a year, or what translates into "number one money". A term coined by agents to ask for ridiculous amounts of money because their guy would be the number one in the rotation.

While the contract negotiations didn't get anywhere, elsewhere, there was a GM, one Mark Shapiro looking to acquire left fielder Josh Willingham from Washington. While the talks went back and forth no side could agree on a deal and Rizzo found himself in another stale mate. Wanting to move Willingham and Wily Mo Pena, and acquire Pedro Martinez? It was looking dim for the Nationals GM, until Mark Shapiro had a great idea. Sign and trade Pedro.

This is how the deal works for the Nationals. Desperately in need of a starting pitcher they couldn't shop the FA as they didn't want to pay the money. A team like the Indians was loaded at the SP position, however, the Indians didn't want to move any of their own pitchers. So GM Mark Shapiro contacted Cuza to discuss a deal. Washington could only talk Pedro down to eight million, but didn't want the four year length that Pedro was asking. Mark Shapiro was able to talk Cuza and Martinez down to five point five million. Being that Pedro wasn't going to be the number one guy in Cleveland, his agent couldn't ask for the number one money.

Pedro and Cuza discussed a contract offer, and accepted one, five point five million dollars over three years, playing for Cleveland. Once Pedro was inked to a deal Shapiro asked that he stay close to Cleveland for the night. Shapiro picked up the phone and called Mike Rizzo. Rizzo had heard what Shapiro had done, and when Shapiro asked Rizzo if Pedro Martinez was worth his weight in a trade? The two sides discussed, giving up two left fielders Rizzo wanted Ben Francisco in return. Shapiro wouldn't trade Francisco and therefore settled on Shin-Soo Choo the final piece was a "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" play by Shapiro. Who said he would only ship Pedro and Choo if GM Mike Rizzo would accept to take Travis Hafner off of Cleveland's hands.

Rizzo hung up the phone and went to look at his roster, Adding Hafner would be too much and would have to ship another guy to Cleveland. Rizzo decided on first baseman Nick Johnson. Once the call was returned both sides inked the deal, and literally within hours an irate Pedro Martinez was sent packing to the Washington Nationals under his current five point five million dollar contract. GM Mark Shapiro used Pedro as a pawn in a deal to get what he wanted, thus making the "shady deal".

Both teams fill needs and cut off unwanted players both ways. The odd man out is Martinez who will now have to be a number one guy for a discounted price of five million a year. This was a diss to Pedro Martinez who wanted to play in the MLB for the Nationals but for what he thought he was worth to them, not to the Indians. It will be awhile for both clubs, who will take a huge prestige blow to their organizations, to make deals in the MLB again, GM's will look at this move as "shady". What will come of this trade has yet to be seen, we'll of course follow the story more closely. Reportedly all members involved in the trade begin moving late Wednesday night, and will appear for their clubs on Friday.

 

[Vinsane]

All right guys, I'm announcing that this is done...








Just kidding, been a slow week, Mother-In-Law being here. Goals for today are to reach June and at least get the series with the Yankees in. Going to be an all day affair but I've got plenty of time and I'm hitting the sticks now.

 

[T.Dot]

Looking forward to it., nice trade btw for Willingham, he'll provide some power to the 6/7 spot.

 

[Vinsane]

Wood's 17th, Jake's First

Peralta pictured above got to play his natural position tonight.

Teams|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|R|H|E
Tampa Bay |0|2|2|0|0|0|1|0|0|5|14|0
Cleveland |2|3|0|3|0|0|0|0|X|8|18|0

AP - Cleveland, OH - It took Jake Westbrook 102 pitches to get his first W on the season. It took Kerry Wood 16 to get his seventeenth save on the year. It took a depleted Indians squad to seal the season series against the Rays of Tampa Bay, 6-2. With a depleted roster due to the trade the Indians had to go without subs on this night to accommodate their new brothers who arrived late Thursday. Eric Wedge would not have them dress with jet lag.

"The guys just got here, we can afford to play a smaller line-up today, and bring them in tomorrow when we play the Yanks. It made sense to me, made sense to the guys, so it should make sense to you." said Wedge. "We're happy to be here, we're ready to go on the field. Nick and I talked for some time on the Jet with Pena, we're all ready to go. Tomorrow we put on a new uniform, but do the same old thing." Josh Willingham commenting on the question, are you happy you're here?

Wily Mo Pena seemed to be the most elated, Pena, Willingham, and Johnson were not dressed in uniform but they got seats behind the dugout to watch the game. Sitting in suits they clapped their hands for every Cleveland at bat, and when the guys came off the field the three new additions could be seen standing and clapping. "These are our new team mates, Skip didn't want us dressing, so we got tickets and came to the game anyways. I like it better in the stands, those hot dogs are awesome." Said Pena.

"It was something else to look up walking in the dug out and seeing the new guys standing and clapping." Beamed one Johnny Peralta. "Travis and Shin will be missed, but, teams move on, we've got to move on, we've got a division to win." With the White Sox out of action today, the Indians picked up a half game on them to pull within 2.5 back of the Sox. They also gained a game on a losing Detroit team. The Indians next series is a four game show down with the Bronx Bombers.

Lineup:

LF Crawford 3-5 |
CF Upton 2-5 | 2K
3B Longoria 3-5 | 1K
DH Burrel 1-4 | 1K
C Navarro 1-4 |
2B Iwamura 1-3 |
RF Gross 1-4 | 1K
1B Aybar 1-4 | 1K
SS Bartlett 1-4 | 1K

Batting:

2B: A. Iwamura (12), E. Longoria (5), P. Burrell (11), G. Gross (4), D. Navarro (9), J. Bartlett (7)
RBI: A. Iwamura (20), E. Longoria (28), P. Burrell (40), G. Gross (10), J. Bartlett (12)
SF: A. Iwamura
GIDP: J. Bartlett

Base Running:

CS: C. Crawford (3)

Pitching:

Sonnanstine (L, 1-4) | 3.0IP | 10H | 7R | 7ER | 1SO | 5.40 ERA |
Balfour | 4.0IP | 6H | 1R | 1ER | 2SO | 2.93 ERA |
Isringhausen | 1.0IP | 2H | 2.86 ERA |

Lineup:

CF Francisco 2-4 | 2K
DH Carroll 3-3 |
RF DeRosa 3-4 |
C Martinez 1-4 |
SS Peralta 1-4 | 1K
3B Barfield 0-3 |
LF Dellucci 3-4 |
1B Garko 4-4 |
2B Cabrera 1-3 |

Batting:

2B: M. DeRosa (19), B. Francisco (9), J. Carroll (4), D. Dellucci (8)
RBI: A. Cabrera (14), J. Peralta (30), M. DeRosa 2 (24), B. francisco (19), J. Carroll 3 (15)
HBP: J. Barfield
SAC: J. Carroll
GIDP: V. Martinez, M. DeRosa

Base Running:

CS: R. Garko (1), D. Dellucci (2)

Pitching:

Westbrook (W, 1-1) | 7.0IP | 12H | 5R | 5ER | 5SO | 4.50 ERA |
Chulk (H, 1) | 1.0IP | 1SO | 3.38 ERA |
Wood (S, 17) | 1.0IP | 2H | 2SO | 2.25 ERA |

Player of the Game:

J. Carroll

3 for 3 - Double, 3 RBI

Next Game:
May 29th, 2009

(29-20)

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(27-22)​

 

[Vinsane]

Series Preview:

(29-20)

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(27-22)

Cleveland leads the series 3-1.​

Probable Starters:

Game 1:

A. Pettitte (3-3, 4.64 ERA)

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A. Laffey (5-3, 4.01 ERA)

Game 2:
C.C. Sabathia (7-3, 3.86 ERA)

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F. Carmona (6-1, 2.37 ERA)

Game 3:

J. Chaamberlain (3-4, 3.59 ERA)

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C. Lee (4-2, 4.55 ERA)

Game 4:

A.J. Burnett (3-3, 3.00 ERA)

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C. Pavano (2-1, 4.88 ERA)

Key Bank's "Keys to Succes"

1.) Avoid The Long Ball - The only loss to this Yankees squad this year came off a walk-off grand slam. Don't let the Yankees hit the long ball, get the win. It's that simple for the Tribe. They're the best team in the league when it comes to small ball games. Should be a good series all around.

2.) Finish Strong - Going into this series pushes the Indians into June. Now is a time to capitalize on a strong month of May, it seemed the Indians were slipping, then they gained ground, slipped again and starting to pull in towards the top of the AL Central and Wild Card, a series win here propels them into Playoff talks if they can keep the momentum going into the summer months.

3.) Play The Game - The Indians/Yankees is a minor rivalry, but a rivalry none the less. Tempers could flare in this one, New York was embarrassed by this team as the Indians spoiled their home opener winning the series 3-1. Yankees will stop at nothing to get revenge on the Tribe. As long as Cleveland stays focused and plays their game, they should come out on top.​

 

[spidey12293]

yanks better beat your ass lol

 

[Vinsane]

Yankees Get A Little Revenge!

Perez allowed two runs in the eighth, Indians lose.

Teams|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|R|H|E
New York |0|0|0|0|0|1|0|2|0|3|10|1
Cleveland |0|1|1|0|0|0|0|0|0|2|14|0

AP - Cleveland, OH - Aaron Laffey has been the hottest pitcher in Cleveland, aside from Ace pitcher Fausto Carmona. Since he was threaten with the loss of his job, Laffey has delivered. No more so than last night pitching seven great innings of work. Rafeal Perez came out for what was supposed to be one inning of work, and stayed in for two, just to experience the loss.

"This is almost June ball, this bullpen blowing leads crap needs to end." It's been what's caused a lot of Indians losses this season. As they try to climb a top the Wild Card standings, they start to falter against the Bronx Bombers. The Indians did everything right tonight, everything to seal the victory and a couple of extra base hits and the whole thing collapses, the winning ship sinks before it can get into the dock, and the Indians left empty handed.

One positive note is the new comers fitting into their new roles. Nick Johnson played first base, while Ryan Garko was catching for Victor Martinez who took the day off. Willingham didn't get much work in left field but did well on the base paths and hitting the ball, Wily Mo Pena will patrol right field until Grady Sizemore gets back, after the all-star break. Everything was looking good, then the Yankees took the game from Cleveland in the eighth inning.

"Disappointment, we came here to win, almost got it. Too bad for us, almost only counts in horse shoes." Said Left Fielder Josh Willingham, the Indians wrap up the month of May tomorrow night against these Yankees.

Lineup:

SS Jeter 3-5 | 1K
LF Damon 2-4 |
3B Rodriguez 1-4 | 1K
PR Gardner 0-0 |
3B Ransom 0-0 |
1B Teixeira 2-4 |
C Posada 1-3 |
PR Swisher 0-0 |
C Molina 0-0 |
RF Nady 0-3 | 1K
DH Matsui 1-4 |
2B Cano 0-4 | 1K
CF Cabrera 0-4 |

Batting:

2B: D. Jeter (21), M. Teixeira (12), H. Matsui (10)
RBI: M. Teixeira (41), X. Nady (25), J. Posada (15)
SF: X. Nady
GIDP: M. Teixeira

Fielding:

E: D. Jeter (4)

Pitching:

Pettitte | 5.0IP | 10H | 2R | 2ER | 4.55 ERA |
Veras (W, 2-2) | 2.0IP | 2H | 4SO | 6.65 ERA |
Bruney (H, 3) | 1.0IP | 1H | 3.48 ERA |
Rivera (S, 17) | 1.0IP | 1H | 1.23 ERA |

Lineup:

CF Francisco 2-4 | 1K
DH Barfield 2-4 |
RF Pena 2-4 |
C Garko 2-4 |
LF Willingham 3-4 | 1K
1B Johnson 0-4 | 1K
3B DeRosa 1-4 | 1K
2B Cabrera 1-4 |
SS Peralta 1-3 | 1K

Batting:

2B: J. Willingham (10), A. Cabrera (5), B. Francisco (10)
RBI: N. Johnson (21), J. Barfield (1)
GIDP: M. DeRosa 2, W. Pena

Base Running:

CS: A. Cabrera (2)

Pitching:

Laffey | 7.0IP | 7H | 1R | 1ER | 3SO | 3.72 ERA |
Perez (L, 0-1) | 2.0IP | 3H | 2R | 2ER | 1BB | 1SO | 4.91 ERA |

Player of the Game:

M. Rivera

1.0 Innings 1 Hit 1 Strikeout

Next Game:
May 30th, 2009

(30-20)

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(27-23)​

 

[Vinsane]

Walk Off!

DeRosa's walk off homer, propels the Indians over the Yanks in 13.

Teams|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|R|H|E
New York |0|0|1|0|1|0|1|3|0|0|0|0|0|6|21|1
Cleveland |0|1|2|0|1|0|2|0|0|0|0|0|2|8|21|2

AP - Cleveland, OH - Everyone in Cleveland is happy about today's win, except the Skipper Eric Wedge. "We can't keep winning like this, no way, today we played with fire and we didn't get burned. Yesterday we got burned. We've got to stop letting these guys come back like they do. You think this is good baseball? I think we're getting lucky against them." Wedge continued. "I don't care how we get it done, we need to get it done, in nine, not thirteen, not fourteen, we need to stop blowing four, five run leads and win. Today Fausto pitched perfect, and Chulk blows his win. C.C. Sabathia looked like crap and he walks away with a clean slate, I'm (explicit) about that!"

Eric Wedge has every right to be upset. The Indians were slated to win this game 6-2. After six innings from Carmona the Indian ace left the game, only having 11 hits against him with two earned runs. Chulk comes into the game and in 4.2 innings of work gives up four earned and blows the chance of Fausto getting the win, Sabathia getting the loss and a chance for Kerry Wood to get his eighteenth save on the year. Enough about the failures though, where did the Indians succeed?

Mark DeRosa was having a terrible game, he went 0-6 on the day when Johnny Peralta got on base, Jaime Carroll advanced Peralta on a bunt, sending him to second. All DeRosa had to do was get a base hit, instead he gives the Indians fans the second long ball of the day, a two run shot to seal it against the Yankees and win the game 8-6. At least for the season series at worst, the teams will split. The first homer was earned today by new comer Wily Mo Pena who wrapped a ball around the foul pole in left in the fifth inning.

The Indians and Yankees close out the month of May and head into June ball. The Indians look to build a winning streak with Cliff Lee on the mound, Joba Chamberlain will oppose him.

Lineup:

SS Jeter 2-6 | 1K
LF Damon 2-6 | 1K
3B Rodriguez 3-5 | 1K
PR Gardner 0-0 |
3B Ransom 0-1 |
1B Teixeira 3-6 |
C Posada 0-5 | 1K
RF Nady 1-6 | 2K
DH Matsui 2-6 | 1K
2B Cano 4-6 |
CF Cabrera 4-5 |

Batting:

2B: J. Damon 2 (11), H. Matsui (11), R. Cano (12), M. Cabrera (9)
HR: M. Teixeira (9)
RBI: J. Damon (25), D. Jeter (28), M. Teixeira (42), A. Rodriguez (44), J. Posada (16), M. Cabrera (6)
SF: D. Jeter, J. Posada
SAC: M. Cabrera
GIDP: H. Matsui

Fielding:

E: A. Rodriguez (2)

Base Running:

CS: J. Damon (2), D. Jeter (3), R. Cano (1), M. Cabrera (1)

Pitching:

Sabathia | 5.1IP | 10H | 4R | 4ER | 3SO | 3.83 ERA |
Ramirez | 2.2IP | 6H | 2R | 2ER | 9.88 ERA |
Bruney (L, 1-3) | 4.1IP | 5H | 2R | 2ER | 3.60 ERA |

Lineup:

CF DeRosa 1-7 | 1K
RF Pena 4-6 |
1B Garko 2-6 |
C Martinez 2-6 |
LF Willingham 3-6 | 1K
2B Cabrera 0-6 | 1K
3B Barfield 1-6 |
DH Barfield 2-4 |
SS Peralta 4-6 |
1B Carroll 4-5 |

Batting:

2B: R. Garko (9), J. Peralta (6), J. Carroll (5)
HR: M. DeRosa (3), W. Pena (1)
RBI: J. Willingham (38), R. Garko (26), J. Peralta (31), M. DeRosa 2 (26), W. Pena (3), J. Carroll 2 (17).
SAC: J. Carroll
GIDP: R. Garko, M. DeRosa

Fielding:

E: A. Cabrera (4), R. Garko (1)

Pitching:

Carmona | 6.0IP | 11H | 2R | 2ER | 6SO | 2.42 ERA |
Chulk (BS, 1) | 4.2IP | 8H | 4R | 4ER | 1SO | 4.97 ERA |
Perez (W, 1-1) | 2.1IP | 2H | 4.50 ERA |

Player of the Game:

W. Pena

4 for 6 - HR, RBI

Next Game:
May 31st, 2009

(30-21)

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(28-23)​

 

[Vinsane]

Around The League

Standings:

East|W|L|PCT|GB|STRK|L10
Orioles |30|20|.600|-|L1|7-3
Red Sox |30|20|.600|-|L2|6-4
Yankees|30|21|.588|0.5|L1|5-5
Blue Jays |25|27|.481|6.0|W2|5-5
Rays |24|28|.462|7.0|W1|4-6

Central|W|L|PCT|GB|STRK|L10
White Sox|30|20|.600|-|W1|7-3
Tigers |29|21|.580|1.0|W1|3-7
Indians |28|23|.549|2.5|W1|5-5
Royals |21|28|.429|8.5|L1|3-7
Twins |18|33|.353|12.5|L1|3-7

West|W|L|PCT|GB|STRK|L10
Mariners |24|26|.480|-|L1|6-4
Angels |24|26|.480|-|W1|5-5
Athletics |21|28|.429|2.5|L3|4-6
Rangers |19|30|.388|4.5|W3|7-3

Standings:​

East|W|L|PCT|GB|STRK|L10
Braves |32|18|.640|-|W3|5-5
Mets |28|21|.571|3.5|L2|6-4
Marlins |23|27|.460|9.0|W2|5-5
Phillies |22|27|.449|9.5|W3|7-3
Nationals |20|30|.400|12.0|L5|2-8

Central|W|L|PCT|GB|STRK|L10
Brewers |24|21|.571|-|W3|6-4
Cubs |28|23|.560|0.5|W1|6-4
Cardinals |28|23|.549|1.0|W2|8-2
Reds |24|25|.490|4.0|L2|3-7
Astros |23|26|.469|5.0|L1|6-4
Pirates |15|35|.300|13.5|W1|4-6

West|W|L|PCT|GB|STRK|L10
Dodgers |30|20|.600|-|L1|3-7
Rockies |25|23|.521|4.0|L3|7-3
Padres |25|24|.510|4.5|W5|7-3
Diamondbacks |25|26|.490|5.5|L6|1-9
Giants |19|29|.396|10.0|L2|4-6

 

[Vinsane]

Monthly Recap:

April Record: 16-14
Longest Win Streak: 4 Games
Longest Losing Streak: 4 Games

Positives:
1. Gaining ground on AL Central Leaders/Wild Card Leaders
2. Won season series with Rays 6-2.
3. Bettered the team with late trade in the month.

Negatives:
1. Bullpen Continues to Struggle
2. Losing Series against White Sox (1-2)
3. Staying Mediocre​

Possible June Moves:

- RF Kioshi Endo (AA, Akron) Will possibly be moved up to AAA Columbus.

- LF Hunter Dubose (AA, Akron) Has looked great in the past month for the Aeros and might find himself playing AAA ball if his hot streak continues.

- C Julian Dewitt (AA, Akron) Has been substituting for the injured starter J. Hayashi. He's looked great with a .340 Avg and could possibly be promoted.

- CF M. Burton (AAA, Columbus) Might be playing a little Major Leagues in June. His .347 avg is looking great and if the Indians need another outfielder to step up, he could be a option.

- 2B Luis Valbuena (AAA, Columbus) has been struggling as of late and might be demoted to give other stars a chance.

- 1B Jody Kelsey (AAA, Columbus) has been Struggling and will be gauged on his performance in the early weeks, if there is no improvement he will be moved.

- 3B Broker Neff (AAA, Columbus) is joining the list of infielders that are struggling. The Indians MLB program has plenty of infielders so this isn't a issue for the organization but maybe an issue for players like Neff.

- SP Chris Jahnikow (AAA, Columbus) Made noise in the first month of the season and has been tested at the AAA level, currently he is 1-1 with a 4.05 ERA. He'll need to bring that ERA down if he wants to be considered for an MLB job should the Indians need it.

- SP Anthony Reyes (AAA, Columbus) Could return to the ball club if needed, he's gone 1-1 with an impressive 0.66 ERA in the minors. He's a big league pitcher that struggled early on. If the Indians need him again he's an option.

- MRP Masahide Kobayashi (AAA, Columbus) His trip to the minors has done him some good, Kobayashi is 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA and fanning 10 batters. If the bullpen continues to struggle the Indians might call upon him again.