ZMac's Clip Joint

Just about every five days I find myself asking the same question.  Over that span, a Mitch Talbot or a Carlos Carrasco has served up another stinker and chalked another hash into the loss column for the Tribe.  In the same period, Zach McAllister has tossed another gem for the Clippers.  Yesterday was just another ho-hum seven innings of four hit, one run ball.  Just another five K's against zero walks to up his season K/BB ratio to 4.70.  I ask myself, I ask the Indians, why isn't McAllister pitching every fifth day on the lake?

The offense mustered only a Lonnie Chisenhall (.287) solo jack over the regulation nine, so Zach was not around for the win, but the man is 7-0 with a 2.29.  He is on the 40-man roster.  He is tall (6'6") and athletic.  He is efficient and well-spoken.  By all indications he has a good head on his shoulders and a year and a half of AAA ball under his belt.  Make the call!

Similarly, Cord Phelps continues to linger in Columbus despite a .306 average and 32 RBI.  Although Phelps had but one hit yesterday, it was the the game breaking three run double in the top of the tenth that sealed the victory for the Clippers.  I am part of a growing fan and blog voice that cannot fathom why Adam Everett and his shoddy defense are more deserving of a roster spot than Phelps.

Wednesday means June.  Let's get these kids to the coast and win this thing.  I'm about to pop some bubbly.

Columbus tees off in Norfolk again this evening.  First pitch is @ 7:15p with Corey Kluber on the mound.

Other Minor Points of Interest --

Jared Goedert (.269) showed the first signs of returning to his 2010 form as he homered twice for the Aeros on Wednesday.  Goedert, a huge part of a six run comeback that fell a run short, drove in four.  Expect Jared, who is eligible to come off of the 60-day DL at the end of the month, to be mashing in Columbus soon theerafter.

Adam Miller (4.91) hit the first turbulence since his initial appearance for Kinston.  While he did manage to keep the lead in a contest in which Kinston did everything that it could to blow an 8-0 advanatge, Miller did not look good.  He got the first two outs of the 8th inning, sandwiched around a free pass, then proceeded to allow an RBI triple and a two-run long ball to back-to-back hitters.  Regardless, Miller was promoted to AA Akron this afternoon.

Cheers.

I Smell Sex And... Violence

John Belushi eat your heart out.  ;-j

Pretty Girl Update! - Kristin Cavallari

Two notes, Kristin: smile more and... take your top off!

Pretty Girl 05.27.11 - Nina Dobrev

Good things do come in 108 lb packages.

Breaking News! mySpace Sucks!

Also, I don't have a smartphone so I have no idea what foursquare is.  Except that it's for a smartphone.  I think.  That's what it said when I looked up foursqaure.  And something about earning badges?  Like in the scouts?  But with a smartphone?  For fun?  At least I know it sucks.  If animated logos are to be believed...

Not Good Enough For the Tribe

The Mets only gave us cash for Wilson Valdez, maybe the Phillies would like Chad Durbin back.  Hmm?  Ha?  I think Wilson would be an upgrade in the garbage time role.

Pussy and Queef Jokes

Bridesmaids Outtakes - watch more funny videos

Here is all of the cutting room comedy from the soon to be classic Hangover For Chicks Bridesmaids.  If this is what got left out, what made the film must be pure gold!   I originally wanted to title this post "Cunt and Queef Jokes," but there ain't nothin' funny 'bout cunts.

Flick to Click: Conan O'Brien Cant Stop

Out 06.24.11 in limited release.

Pretty Girl 05.26.11 - Zoe Saldana

Is it racist to say I prefer black to blue?

A Quest Called Tribe

Any loss is just a loss.  One loss, no more, no less.  Neither the fact that the Tribe fell 14-2 today nor the matter of Mitch Talbot (5.87) allowing seven first inning runs supplements the standings in any way.  What it does is magnify the sense of urgency to make some substantive roster changes.

I am not yet screaming for Talbot's head.  I am willing to give the man one more start to prove that he belongs in the rotation of a contending ballclub.  Should he falter again, the time will have come for Zach McAllister to ascend to the big leagues.  No Jeanmar Gomez.  No David Huff.  No more scrubs.  Even if Talbot cannot produce a quality start in his next appearance, he should still have a spot on the major league roster as the long man.  Sliding into the role that he was destined for before Alex White stubbed his finger, Talbot would push Frank Herrmann (11.42) back down to AAA.  Herrmann's day was just as bad as Talbot's and his numbers at both levels this season have been no good.  I do not have an explanation for Frank's hardships, but the Tribe does not have the luxury of investigating on the fly.  There is no time for projects this season.  There is only for the best 25-men to win.

What does this mean for the men with the sticks?  It means sayonara to Austin Kearns (.599 OPS), happy trails Adam Everett (.642), arevia durche Shelly Duncan (.632).  It may just mean a fond farewell to Jack Hannahan (.687).  Jack has made a solid case to stay as an integral cog in the Indians' winning ways of 2011.  The other three have made little, if any contribution.  Rave all you like about Duncan's leadership and clutch hitting, the man in batting .121 in May and that is after two hits today.  Grady is ready to come off of the DL and Cord Phelps, at the very least, is ready to splash down lakeside. What is the downside of giving these kids a look?  Oooh, we will not be able to find another right handed outfielder to hit Mendoza with zero taters?  Please.

What else can I say about a 14-2 dog?  Vinnie Pestano is still nasty.

Cheers.

P.s. It was Josh Judy that got booted down to Columbus so that Talbot could make his glorious return.