Patrick

15 of 25 Indians on major league squad have less than 3 yrs service time: 4 rookies, 5 with less than 1 yr service time, 3 with less than 2 yrs, and 3 with less than 3 yrs. [And arguably their two best position players, Grady Sizemore and Asdrubal Cabrera have potential season-ending injuries.] Does it show?

Definitely an idiotic call. ...and a nice pitching performance by Fausto Carmona...

Again, the Indians really couldn't afford to surrender one more run. Even if you pitch to Tex, what are the chances he gets an RBI when he flies or grounds out? Of course the strategy didn't work out for Cleveland. But would everyone be second guessing it if Tribe had pitched around ARod to get to Tex? Carlos Santana (cue the Abraxas clips, please!) likely will get called up by the All-Star break. He can't throw anyone out, but is crushing minor league pitching (memories of VMart?). Question for mgmt is whether they keep vet Mike Redmond who's doing a nice job helping Carmona back to effectiveness and keep two kids (Santana and Marson) or send Marson down. that last sentence makes no sense, but I can't get the editor to show me what I'm typing so I will just stop. Makeof it what you will.

I don't get all this nonsense about pitching around Tex to get to ARod. The score at the time was Yankees leading 2-1. Men on second and third with one out. Why are folks calling this CYA? Are you mentioning this only because the celebrity ARod is involved? It's a long shot, but why not try to get a double play, instead of conceding at least one run which probably seals the game [(1) given the anemic Indian offense, (2) assuming Joba won't pitch--sorry, got to enjoy one of the few pleasures of the Tribe season from hell.] Too bad another good outing for Mitch Talbot was wasted by the combustible Tribe bullpen. Austin Kearns, Jake Westbrook, and Kerry Wood currently available for some overhyped minor league talent. [see Masterson, LaPorta, Marson. I know, gotta be patient but...] Step right up!

In the rundown of the game I saw on ESPN, there looked to be some elastic strike calls in the early innings. Not enough to really grouse and all credit to RH and his fielders, but...

Not suggesting that you were, just stating the obvious differences. Was going to ask why Joba is in a game that the Yankees have well in hand, but I think (6 Indians runs later) I'll not mention it now...

I didn't even think of that, but hopefully such a hit won't have the impact on Huff's career that it had on Score's. My dad had a couple of very nice Herb Score baseball cards from the 1950s, and I always had a twinge of empathy for him whenever I looked at them. Situations are obviously very different--about the only similarity is that it's an Indian pitcher getting hit by a Yankee batter. No will will confuse Huff with Score, or that Tribe with this one. The mid-50's were the last golden era for the Tribe until the mid/late 90's. [Alas, both eras were Championship-free.]

Ouch. Passing thoughts of Herb Score 53 years ago...

Jamie Moyer is the obvious first guess. I think Omar Vizqel and Junior Griffey are two others. Another great Tribe start by Mitch Talbot, 7IP, 6H, 2ER, 4K, 0BB and the team only needed 2:16 to beat Jake Peavy and the WSox. Talbot, now 6-3, is a rare bright spot on the Indians pitching staff.

Someone please take Kerry Wood away, please. Snatching defeat from the hands of victory by intentionally walking and then untintentionally walking batters near the bottom of the Royals order. Oh, and now a bases loaded double for Betancourt. ...good night

It wasn't just LeBron that quit. It was the whole frigging team, for practically every game against the C's. Really infuriating for Cavs fans. With the close games against the Bulls, one thought that they were taking a playoff opponent little lightly (always dangerous). Then they got the team they wanted--the Celtics. And just plain quit. LeBron has always been a bit of a moody player, but what a lousy time to be off. Elbow probably is contributing a bit to his lousy play, but not enough to excuse anything, especially the complete lack of hustle. Now the LeBron sweepstakes reaches a new cringing level. More arrogant NY Knicks fans making pathetic passes at LeBron. Some nonsense that LeBron will go with Calipari to Chicago? It will be a very long summer in Cleveland. Cavs will be looking for a new coaching staff (save for maybe Chris Jent unless he follows LeBron elsewhere), and maybe a new GM if Ferry remains loyal to Brown. Gotta hand it to the C's. They have really improved their play in the post-season. KG's knees are a lot better than LeBron's elbow. Paul Pierce is still largely missing in action, and it's now Rondo's team. I'm not much of a fan of any of the remaining teams save for the Suns who have absolutely no chance.

As an Indians fan that lives in the DC area, "Go Nats!"

No. Drennan really is an example of the bad sports talk cliche. Kind of amazing (and sad) that he's been working in Cleveland for so long. I don't know what he actually does these days since I don't live there anymore (and would avoid him if I did). Maybe he's reached Screecher Emeritus status where one of the local sports cable channels (STO) is willing to give him a polo shirt and a camera.

Nice to see some Tribe talk here. Of course, it could only be ranting about how pathetic they are. I'm trying not to pay too much attention this season. It should be made clear that the rant posted above is by Bruce Drennan, who is not an Indians TV announcer. He's a longtime Cleveland sports screecher, so this is his shtick. Rest assured, if we set the wayback machine to 1995 he would be complaining about Omar Vizquel's lack of power or Albert Belle's lack of manners. The Indians TV guys are Matt Underwood and Rick Manning (remember him?). Tom Hamilton does a nice job on the radio (with Mike Hegan, remember him?). Now back to other teams--just drive by that wreck on the side of the road in Cleveland, nothing to see here, move right along. Does Victor Martinez need a larger glove for when he's called on to (attempt to) catch Wake??

It moved with Manny Acta to Cleveland...

No caddy for daddy this year?

How 'bout them Caps?! I'm not really a fan of hockey at all, but started watching parts of the exciting Was/Mon series. Surprised to see the regular season goonery largely absent from these games. What a relief. Could turn me into a fan, ...maybe.

What the heck are you ughing about. Sheesh...

Agreed. Rose and Noah are tough. Taj Gibson looks promising. Bulls need a true center so that Noah can be a total beast at PF. Some lousy officiating tonight (both ways, though looks like Bulls got the worst of it). Weird game in that LeBron did not assert himself until the fourth qtr (yet still finished an assist short of a second consecutive triple double). LeBron/Jamison screen roll was unguardable in the first half, yet Cavs decide not to go back to it ever again. Why? Nice to see Shaq get something done before the inevitable foul trouble. If there was any way the Bulls could land DWade...

I guess I shop eBay a lot less than others (So far in 2010, I've purchased 20 items from 14 different sellers). I don't search the listings everyday, probably about once a week. I do get Sunday evening spam alerting me to items from favorite sellers. Three day listings probably come and go before I've had a chance to see them. What fraction of buyers are in my category? I reckon quite a few are. I'm glad I did see the 3 day listing for a brand new copy of the Plugged Nickel box. It ended on a weekend, I was the only bidder, and paid $50 for it. ...I'd be inclined to avoid that possibility if I were selling potentially pricy items. I have no opinion of 7 day versus 10 day, but I find the "getting bored" phenomenon a little odd. If watching it grows tiresome, go ahead and bid early. May get sniped later (or not), but then you don't have to worry about bidding later. Or don't bid.

I just tried to call in for a reservation for the screening on Monday night, and listened to a recorded message indicating that they take no reservations for their jazz film screenings (incl Dexter Gordon). It's first come, first serve. Anyone know offhand (I'm too lazy to research this right now) how large the Mary Pickford theater is? I will try to make it to the screening. Won't be able to attend the acquisition announcement on Friday.

My order of all 4 from grooves-inc.com just arrived. Ordered on March 25, arrived on April 5. Very well packaged. Everything still sealed. No box dings or other issues.

I'm surprised that Chan Ho Park made the roster of a favorite this year. Maybe not for long.

I don't think CC's slow starts have much to do with weather (even Cleveland weather), like weather might affect some Latin players. At least early in his career, it was more lack of fitness/extra weight. That may be less of a large problem now (he did hire a cook/dietician his last few years on the North Coast). Looks alright through 5.

Have no idea who this is, and I don't think I care, but I'm guessing the "D" in the title does not stand for "definitely".