A Quest Called Tribe

Ho hum, Indians win.  Yawn, they're 12-4, 2 games up in the Central.  I'm getting pretty bored with all of these starting pitchers throwing into the 7th inning.  At least Carlos Carrasco (6.1 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, ) mixed it up tonight by giving up the lead in the sixth, but that doggone bullpen just refuses to blow up.  No offense to Chad Durbin, who reeks like the 3 month old mushrooms that I found in the back of my refrigerator.

It is mind boggling to me how many plays I have seen this season that have been unlike any I have seen before.  Today, with runners on first and second and 1 out in the 7th, Matt LaPorta fielded a grounder and fed Asdrubal Cabrera at second with an atrocious throw.  Despite the fact that AzCab dragged his foot as he crossed the bag, the second base ump called Billy Butler safe.  The return throw to Rafael Perez, covering first, was late.  Unfortunately for KC, Butler never got the memo on the safe call and wandered off of second base, assuming himself to be out.  Asdrubal inconspicuously motioned for the ball and, after Perez slung it over, tagged Butler for a much needed second out.  For all of his work, the official scorer charged Cabrera with his second error of the day year.  Really?

As Jack Hannahan continues to regress to the mean at the plate, it has become more and more clear that his is the locker to be red tagged when Jason Donald is ready to return.  Luckily for Jack, who has become a fan favorite because of his slick glove work and early power, Donald strained his left groin (ouch!) as he rehabbed in Columbus the weekend.  Speaking of which, the home opener goodies are on the way.  No excuse, but my temp was 104 today.  I was delusional and tried to fry bacon on my forehead, so I chose not to futz with y'all.

While I do feel bad for Travis Buck, the presumed demotee when Jeanmar Gomez is officially recalled to start on Tuesday, I am very much looking forward to getting a closer look at the guy's game in person.  Buck had a phenomenal spring and was absolutely destroying the ball when the Tribe was in town for the exhibition.  Similar to the Durbin/Frank Herrmann situation, Austin Kearns is pushing Buck back to AAA in a move that is all about business and not baseball. 

Does Joe Smith really throw 93 with that motion?  How does he not get literally everyone out?

Cheers

Pretty Girl 04.19.11 - Lindsey McKeon

Today I am quite ill. I need 1 Lindsey and 2 cups full of TL"C."

Flick to Click: Rise Of the Planet Of the Apes

Don't judge me.  Opens 08.05.11.

This Is A Hydraulic Spreader

I saw one of these on an episode of Burn Notice today.  I suggested to the wife that we try it on her legs.  She was not amused.

While I Was Sminking

Not much went down.  The Tribe won a pair for their third sweep on the young season.  The Clippers won their first two at home.  Mitch Talbot went on the DL.  Grady Sizemore homered in his first game back.  Josh Tomlin is 3-0, while Fausto Carmona finally etched a W.  Jason Donald can really play third.  Travis Buck is going to get sent down when Jeanmar Gomez (btw, his name is pronounced Jen-Mar, not Jean-Mar like the pants or like a Frenchman) is recalled to start on Tuesday.  Travis Hafner is mashing like the Pronk of ought six.  The domino effect on starting pitching will likely bring Scott Barnes to Columbus and, hold your breath, Drew Pomeranz to Akron.  Carlos Santana broke out of an 0-for-23 slump with a long ball today.  Get ready for the Kraken because the Indians play the Royals tomorrow night for first place in the AL Central. 

Details, details, therein lies the devil, yet I sorely lack the motivation to relay them. 

David Huff (2.12 ERA) threw five good innings today on short rest.  Frank Herrmann (4.50) bounced back from a shaky AAA return with a clean inning as well.  The mental aspect of a demotion based on nothing even vaguely resembling performance must be difficult to manage.  Frank is a good egg and a major league pitcher.  Hopefully the Indians' brain-trust brings him back sooner rather than later.  I think I just heard Chad Durbin "hurt" himself.  The Clippers offense came off of the bats Jerad Head (.391, 2-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI) and Luke Carlin (.381, 3-4, HR, 2 RBI), but the big story was that Ezequiel Carrera (.351) had to leave the game in the second inning after injuring his right arm making a diving catch.  No word yet on the severity.  The Clips are back in action at 11:35a tomorrow today (no, I don't know why minor league teams play morning games) with Corey Kluber getting the start.

Our buddy, Alex Lavisky, had quite the weekend down in the old KY.  Lavisky (.214) knocked 4-for-9 with a pair of gopher balls and six RBI to break Mendoza for the first time.  Dig it.

Our actual buddy, Tyler Tufts, did allow his run of the season on Saturday on a solo home run.  That blast, however, was the only damage in five hitters as Ty notched his 2nd save of the year.  As much as I hope that the Rangers move the kid up again quickly, I do secretly (not anymore) hope to trip down Carolina way to take in a Myrtle Beach game and enjoy the Indians' last season in Kinston.


I will bring you promised media from the Columbus home opener when today actually becomes today.  As far as the big club goes, just lay back and enjoy it.  This ride is gonna be sick.

Cheers.

Pretty Girl 04.18.11 - Rachel Leigh Cook

Maybe her career has bottomed to the point that she'll take her top off.

Pretty Girl 04.17.11 - Arielle Kebbel

Not your sister's little mermaid.

Suicide Squeeze - Fastest Ever ('92 Upper Deck)

Let's Do "Chuck!"

Jack Hannahan was out of the Indians' line-up last night for the second consecutive game.  Should I consider these to be Jack off days?

Toledo's starting pitcher yesterday was Charlie Furbush.  Yes, Fur - Bush.  Surprisingly, he didn't stink.  And I though JJ Furmaniak (fur - maniac) had it bad.

Out into the rain, my pretties.

Flick to Click: Fight For Your Right - Revisited

Drops 05.03.11 with Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2, but I'm sure you could find it somewhere sooner.