Come And Look at Both of Our Buildings: 5/31, Cleveland at Jays
by hugo on May 31, 2011 7:00 PM EDT
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Hi everyone. Today's title comes from these two amazing "hastily made tourism videos" about the City of Cleveland, a city I have come to know all too well over the years (I had a case there). If you have not seen these very short Cleveland "Tourism" Videos, you really need to. Lucky me to be filling in for Johnny on a Cleveland game.
The suddenly hot Jays take on the First Nations Native Americans today at the Rogers Centre. Mitch Talbot pitches today for Cleveland, while Brandon Morrow goes for Toronto. Morrow had a sputtering start to the season due to injuries, but he's still having a very good season. His 4.38 ERA doesn't reflect his true contributions at all - but take a look at his 3.17 xFIP and 3.03 tRA supported by fantastic strikeout (11.08 K/9) numbers and a walk rate he's managed to keep under 4 per 9. His swinging strike rate is almost 50% better than league average, so it's seemingly only a matter of time until his overall numbers start reflecting his great pitching.
Lineups:
Cleveland: Brantley, dh / Cabrera, ss / Choo, rf / , Buck, lf / Santana, c / Sizemore, cf / Cabrera, 2b / LaPorta, 1b / Hannahan, 3b
Toronto: Escobar, ss / Patterson, lf / Bautista, rf / Rivera, rf / Arencibia, c / Hill, 2b / Thames, dh / Davis, cf / Nix, 3b
Let's go Blue Jays!
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GO! JAYS! GO!
"Do not ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman
by Jeremiah Stanghini on May 31, 2011 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
Go Jays Go!
Harry Doyle: The post-game show is brought to you by...
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Harry Doyle: Christ, I can't find it. To hell with it.
Jays Are a GO FOR GOING!
Even an error may turn out to be the one thing necessary to a worthwhile achievement
by TonyFernandezSavedMyLife on May 31, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
GO JAYS GO!
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 7:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is this the 2nd Morrow JP battery in a game?
by Al Bundy is my hero on May 31, 2011 7:08 PM EDT reply actions
should have an advantage on the mound tonight
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Welcome to one of the last Pre-Lawrie-Games
"Touch ´em all, Joe!"
by jaysfanfromeurope on May 31, 2011 7:10 PM EDT reply actions
LOL
BTW, I sent you that trade you offered me, if your still up for it
If you can't pay em' trade em' and pay for someone else
Evenin’ all.
"You, sir, are addressing a man, who is in fact quiet... and yet, not quiet, if I may offer to you a riddle."
Pujols starts at 3rd again.... no chance we sign him with Lawrie ready to go ;)
"Touch ´em all, Joe!"
by jaysfanfromeurope on May 31, 2011 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
does anyone have a feed? that way I can do both. :D
by leaflover4ever on May 31, 2011 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
KK
very nice
Harry Doyle: The post-game show is brought to you by...
[searches through his papers]
Harry Doyle: Christ, I can't find it. To hell with it.
same here
and came back just as commercials come on, typical
If you can't pay em' trade em' and pay for someone else
Gotta love BABIP. Good work to get out of the inning after the leadoff 2B.
Harry Doyle: The post-game show is brought to you by...
[searches through his papers]
Harry Doyle: Christ, I can't find it. To hell with it.
that last out was maybe a BABIP moment but the first 2 outs were all Morrow
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We can crush Mitch Talbot.
10 runs in 15 innings this year.
Nice start for Morrow
Also, I just finished reading ‘I Shall Not Hate’ by Izzeldin Abuelaish.
It was amazing, I strongly recommend it.
Palestinian doctor commutes to Israel to work in a hospital. His daughters are killed in a shelling of his home by the IDF. The best thing is though he isn’t angry about it at all. It’s a book about peace basically. Really sad but worth it.
Did you read it for school?
Or just for recreation. I had to read it for a Peace and Conflict class but like you said it was amazing. I second the recommendation.
Harry Doyle: The post-game show is brought to you by...
[searches through his papers]
Harry Doyle: Christ, I can't find it. To hell with it.
For school but I was reading it anyways.
Figured, yunno, two birds one stone. I’m actually working on a presentation for it right now.
I just listened to the clip on youtube of him calling his friend who was on tv immediately after the shelling. It’s heartbreaking. I’m including part of it in my presentation tomorrow but I don’t know how effective it’ll be if you’re just reading the subtitles.
Unrelated comment
But I just realized we’re 28-26 and in fourth place. Damn the AL East.
Nice walk
Although first three balls couldve been called strikes.
Beautiful day for a ballgame, folks
Sun just ducked behind the stadium so I can actually see the field without squinting!
There’s a good sized crowd for a mid-week game, including a rather large group of Korean fans cheering for Mr. Choo. Glad to see them out!
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 7:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
JoBau goes the other way
"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman
we're still friends despite the Bryan Adams lies
I’m cooking, sorry. It’s pesto night
"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman
Stats say...
It’s basically a coin flip. Which is damn impressive.
cant decide nba playoffs or blue jays game
what is 48÷2(9+3) ---> 2 or 288?
jimmy kimmel playoffs
he’s funny
what is 48÷2(9+3) ---> 2 or 288?
to me that’s like choosing between brussels sprouts and chocolate.
by leaflover4ever on May 31, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Mmmm…. brussels sprouts… :D
I'm thinking that when the Leafs win the Cup, I'll lose my drinking problem.
by leafsfan4life94 on May 31, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Brussel Sprouts are good
I’d rate them above milk chocolate, but nowhere near real chocolate.
"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman
:O
that’s craziness.
The only thing that ranks above milk chocolate is McDonald’s french fries.
by leaflover4ever on May 31, 2011 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
milk chocolate is actually pretty gross
once you are used to the real stuff
"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman
blech
I can’t eat McFries…. wait a minute, are you my wife on an another cpu. you sound just like her
There She Gooooooes!
Win.
I'm thinking that when the Leafs win the Cup, I'll lose my drinking problem.
by leafsfan4life94 on May 31, 2011 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
switch dark and milk and I’m with you.
by leaflover4ever on May 31, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
See, I was being sarcastic. You’re just an anomaly ;)
I'm thinking that when the Leafs win the Cup, I'll lose my drinking problem.
by leafsfan4life94 on May 31, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
How's it going, folks?
Seems like we’re doing ok… then Rivera GIDP…
I'm thinking that when the Leafs win the Cup, I'll lose my drinking problem.
by leafsfan4life94 on May 31, 2011 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
dont worry once lind comes back
its all good
what is 48÷2(9+3) ---> 2 or 288?
Why don't they play Carlos Santana for his walkup music?
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 7:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
wats with these ground rule doubles
what is 48÷2(9+3) ---> 2 or 288?
That was not a GRD…
I'm thinking that when the Leafs win the Cup, I'll lose my drinking problem.
by leafsfan4life94 on May 31, 2011 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoops… now I look stupid :P
I'm thinking that when the Leafs win the Cup, I'll lose my drinking problem.
by leafsfan4life94 on May 31, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
looks like they are taking their frustrations out as well
what is 48÷2(9+3) ---> 2 or 288?
Do you have a link, the ones I clicked didn't work?
by Joseph Kirby on May 31, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Suck on that, Bruins… :D
I'm thinking that when the Leafs win the Cup, I'll lose my drinking problem.
by leafsfan4life94 on May 31, 2011 7:34 PM EDT reply actions
and Cabrera
I'm thinking that when the Leafs win the Cup, I'll lose my drinking problem.
by leafsfan4life94 on May 31, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
They’re 7 rows behind me!
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 7:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Aw, we just missed you on TV!
I'm thinking that when the Leafs win the Cup, I'll lose my drinking problem.
by leafsfan4life94 on May 31, 2011 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
TWSS
I'm thinking that when the Leafs win the Cup, I'll lose my drinking problem.
by leafsfan4life94 on May 31, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
so, did anyone watch the Cleveland tourism videos?
"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman
I can do that
"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman
great pitch
Harry Doyle: The post-game show is brought to you by...
[searches through his papers]
Harry Doyle: Christ, I can't find it. To hell with it.
Nice story Tabler, anyone else you want to tell not to come to Toronto?
by Al Bundy is my hero on May 31, 2011 7:39 PM EDT reply actions
I blame Edwin?
"You, sir, are addressing a man, who is in fact quiet... and yet, not quiet, if I may offer to you a riddle."
whoa Thames has a very electro/dance intro music
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 7:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The guy isn't throwing strikes
lets chill for a bit?
Onions Baby Onions
by ohmybosh on May 31, 2011 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Thames is such a boss, I created him in MLB 10 The Show and in his debut he was 4-4 with a double and a homer.
I put his contact and power attributes at 50 each.
Let's get a hit here RajEYE!
Even an error may turn out to be the one thing necessary to a worthwhile achievement
by TonyFernandezSavedMyLife on May 31, 2011 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
Say this on Rotoworld
Dustin McGowan – S – Blue Jays
The Blue Jays are considering using Dustin McGowan (shoulder) as a starting pitcher again.
McGowan is currently topping out at 95 mph on the radar gun during one-inning outings in extended spring training. The 29-year-old right-hander hasn’t pitched in the majors since July of 2008 due to shoulder problems. Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter May 31, 7:33 PM
All I have to say is I hope it’s not true and that I hope they try him in the bullpen.
i disagree
what is 48÷2(9+3) ---> 2 or 288?
better as a starter
bullpen will be more work
what is 48÷2(9+3) ---> 2 or 288?
How’s he better when you haven’t seen him as a reliever. I’m not saying that he’s is better as a reliever but he’s obviously not durable enough though not because he can control it. I think it would be a big mistake considering he’s had 3-4 surgeries in his 8yr professional career mostly as a starter.
I would just like to see him make it back to the Bigs… he is still a fair ways away.
by Al Bundy is my hero on May 31, 2011 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad fielding there, Jose. Better make up for it.
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 7:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
all three innings
Harry Doyle: The post-game show is brought to you by...
[searches through his papers]
Harry Doyle: Christ, I can't find it. To hell with it.
Just got in
What’s wrong with Brandon? 3 doubles and a triple?
by craig in calgary on May 31, 2011 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
Jose didn't look good on that fly. Very unusual for him.
by Al Bundy is my hero on May 31, 2011 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
No
He left 2 games in a row because we were winning by 20
by craig in calgary on May 31, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
I’m sitting down the first baseline again. That means the Jays will fall behind then catch up to win the game! Happened in 3 past games already.
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 7:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Morrow does seem to give up a lot of hard hit balls
Maybe he needs to work on having more movement on his fastball. Sure throwing 95 is nice, but when its straight, people are going to square it up.
Onions Baby Onions
talking in general
he seems to give up a lot of line drives… dont know if its just me…
Onions Baby Onions
not last year
his LD rate was pretty average last year. Its quite elevated this year. He is throwing a lot more fastballs and sliders this year compared to last, with more pitches in the zone.
Choose me, Ash!
He pretty much has to K them
Or it falls for a hit.
so it's either a k or a base hit
Harry Doyle: The post-game show is brought to you by...
[searches through his papers]
Harry Doyle: Christ, I can't find it. To hell with it.
Morrow needs to work on that ratio.
A few more ground ball outs would help him with his pitch count as well.
by Al Bundy is my hero on May 31, 2011 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s only on Fridays.
we missed out by one K last week. :P
by leaflover4ever on May 31, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately because of Flashback Fridays
The pizza is from 1992
by craig in calgary on May 31, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
The promo is on Fridays and Sundays
Unfortunately, it seems that Morrow never pitches those games
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 8:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think it should very from pitch to pitch
but right now its a WP
If you can't pay em' trade em' and pay for someone else
what's this...... gravity??
looks like we’re falling back to earth
what is 48÷2(9+3) ---> 2 or 288?
it was a joke
looks u dont get it.
what is 48÷2(9+3) ---> 2 or 288?
did anyone just hear buck say ‘injins’
i laughed
by HabsFanInCalgary! on May 31, 2011 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
Pacifism?
They're not just hitting home runs. They're doing the little things, like hitting doubles.
thanks for that.
It’s supposed to be for a theme of the book. I’ll just use anti violence, I guess.
I wasn't being sarcastic
Non-violent is the correct opposite of violence
At least I am pretty sure of that
Huh
I wasn’t either… non violent works. I’m saying the doctor is anti violence, though.
Here how about these
Synonyms: at peace, calm, controlled, decorous, disciplined, docile, law-abiding, manageable, nonviolent , obedient, peaceable, quiet, restrained, submissive, tranquil, well-mannered
robbed!
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 8:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
BABIP giveth!
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 8:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
so this is how the Indians have the best record in the AL Central
sacrificing a hundred goats before every game
Choose me, Ash!
so you're saying they can't keep it up?
there are only so many goats in the world after all.
Harry Doyle: The post-game show is brought to you by...
[searches through his papers]
Harry Doyle: Christ, I can't find it. To hell with it.
they can't
they are playing so over their heads right now, its not even funny. But I still think they’ll take the Central. Its a joke division anyways.
Choose me, Ash!
Yeah, this year they will.
Who are they competing against? The Tigers are the only team that can challenge them the rest of the way.
Harry Doyle: The post-game show is brought to you by...
[searches through his papers]
Harry Doyle: Christ, I can't find it. To hell with it.
How long will it take you to get over to his house?
If you can't pay em' trade em' and pay for someone else
Fine.
I gotta run anyways…
GO MAVERICKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
by craig in calgary on May 31, 2011 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
:-O GO HEAT!
"Do not ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman
by Jeremiah Stanghini on May 31, 2011 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with this.
Never been to Dallas but I would hate to see either of that silly big three raise a trophy.
except they aren't
almost all the balls in play have been going for hits, when they shouldn’t
Choose me, Ash!
There's a wasp nest in my neighbour's yard.
I’m gonna get me a baseball bat, and my running shoes….
by Adamthebluejay on May 31, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I had a whole chicken breast on my salad today
instead of just half like I normally do. That must count for something.
I had this chicken brocolli thing for dinner.
Maybe if we add up all the chicken we ate today it will equal one whole one.
We didn't even need to add it up!
You’ve got it covered.
When did this roasting take place exactly?
So it was in time for the start of the game
…I guess it didn’t work :(
Someone go roast a goat.
Well throw another one in the oven
The first one
Don’t seem to be working.
Pretty amazing he’s hasn’t gone even 4 yet and struck out 8.
by Adamthebluejay on May 31, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
its strange
his contact rate is down even further than last year, and his O-contact went up while his z-contact went down. but hitters are hiting way more LD against him this year than last
Choose me, Ash!
With the offday coming up tomorrow, any chance Farrell will switch up the starters' order?
It doesn’t make sense to have Romero-Reyes-Morrow-Drabek.
Romero/Reyes and Morrow/Drabek both have similar pitching styles. I have no idea how much different it’d be, but it would seem to make more sense to switch Morrow and Reyes to mix it up a bit.
don't the mariners have felix and pineda back to back?
doesn’t seem to affect them at all
Choose me, Ash!
Yeah i suppose. The order doesn't matter when you're pitching great
It just seems to me that Drabeks fireballs would be more effective after the team faces Reyes as opposed to Morrow. Kinda like the Red Sox putting Wakefield on the hill the day after Pedro back in the day.
it sounds logical, but i don't think it has any actual difference whoever pitches the next day
I’m sure hitters spend time in the cage before games anyways
Choose me, Ash!
yes
I’m glad that SB didn’t cost a run. Woulda been frustrating!
If Morrow wants to take his game to the next level, I really think he needs to start inducing more groundballs.
Im just saying
you don’t have to get groundrers to be successful. I think its easier to lower walks than to increase GB%, unless you find a new pitch or change mechanics
Choose me, Ash!
Maybe he doesn’t have to induce more groundballs but he needs to pitch more to contact. He gets tons of swings and misses and foul balls which can eat away at his pitch count.
Ron Gardenhire is that you?
I seriously think “pitch to contact” is the dumbest idea in baseball. Its basically a result of a pitcher throwing strikes and hitters making weak contact on it.
Choose me, Ash!
Looking for a sweet swing from Hill!
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 8:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thames smited by BABIP gods
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 8:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
ah geez
being victimized by great D at the corners tonight!
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
"Do not ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman
by Jeremiah Stanghini on May 31, 2011 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
that sucks too
single up the middle would have scored 2
Sheesh...
I hope the Jays keep doing what they’re doing…
No way this defense keeps up the rest of the game!!
"Do not ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman
by Jeremiah Stanghini on May 31, 2011 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
so far, anyway, we still have five more innings to go.
by leaflover4ever on May 31, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a good skill to have for those in Broadcasting
And a lot of other industries.
Does he have some sort of ‘Zauntage’ of his MLB Career hahah?
by Joseph Kirby on May 31, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Who are these guys?
And what have they done with the Cleveland Indians
Hope I'm not bothering anyone...
But what do you call the number of people announced dead. Death count?
death toll
Harry Doyle: The post-game show is brought to you by...
[searches through his papers]
Harry Doyle: Christ, I can't find it. To hell with it.
Though lists in conflict zones are frequently called
Casualty lists
Count, toll.
"You, sir, are addressing a man, who is in fact quiet... and yet, not quiet, if I may offer to you a riddle."
+1
"Do not ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman
by Jeremiah Stanghini on May 31, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
86
"Do not ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman
by Jeremiah Stanghini on May 31, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
56 strikes
"Do not ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman
by Jeremiah Stanghini on May 31, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it's Harrisburg that has Gameday
Enjoy it for this series!
Oh well, the Fishercats have 2 hits and their losing 1-0.
Henderson Alvarez’s line goes like this: 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO.
He was a dead duck at the plate
:-(
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 8:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Oi!
That play has to be made.
Harry Doyle: The post-game show is brought to you by...
[searches through his papers]
Harry Doyle: Christ, I can't find it. To hell with it.
Reverse defense... (good "defense" for the Indians)
"Do not ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman
by Jeremiah Stanghini on May 31, 2011 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the way you think
MORE POSITIVE THINKING PEOPLE.
+1
OPTIMISIM
"Do not ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman
by Jeremiah Stanghini on May 31, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
*OPTIMISM
"Do not ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman
by Jeremiah Stanghini on May 31, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Morrow at 93 pitches. No stirring in the bullpen yet.
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 8:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Perez just got up.
I don't steal when Jose Bautista is at bat.
by Minor Leaguer on May 31, 2011 8:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ughh
how does a guy like Morrow have an ERA of over 5
:(
I think his LD% is something like 30% now
and his BABIP should be somethink like .375
jeez
Choose me, Ash!
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