Cleveland Indians @ New York Yankees GameThread, May 8, 2008 1:05 PM EDT

Game #36 - Cleveland Indians @ New York Yankees

by anaconda on May 8, 2008 12:45 PM EDT in Game Threads

Cleveland Indians @ New York Yankees

CLEVELAND INDIANS

Grady Sizemore, CF
Jamey Carroll, 2B
David Dellucci, DH
Jhonny Peralta, SS
Ben Francisco, LF
Franklin Gutierrez, RF
Ryan Garko, 1B
Casey Blake, 3B
Kelly Shoppach, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Paul Byrd	1-2	6	6	0	0	0	0	33.2	35	17	14	7	5	15	3.74	1.19

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Hideki Matsui, DH
Jason Giambi, 1B
Melky Cabrera, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Wilson Betemit, 3B
Jose Molina, C

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Mike Mussina	4-3	7	7	0	0	0	0	38.1	43	19	18	7	5	17	4.23	1.25

PREGAME NOTES:

Hideki Matsui nows leads the AL in hitting at .339 - just ahead of Victor Martinez (.337). Matsui also leads the AL with a .424 OBP.
The last time the Tribe swept the Yanks at the Stadium was April of 1989.
Yanks have a paltry 5-10 record against the AL Central this season. Last season, they bludgeoned the AL Central with a 30-11 record.
Paul Byrd is a lifetime 2-4, 4.64 ERA, 1.45 WHIP in 9 starts against the Yanks, but did win his last start against them in a less than stellar outing on April 25 (5.2 IP, 4 ER).
Moose is a lifetime 12-9, 4.75 ERA, 1.24 WHIP in 26 starts against the Tribe, including a 5-2 victory over them on April 28 at the Jake.
Yanks' career numbers vs. Byrd can be viewed here. Tribe career numbers vs. Moose can be viewed here.
For you baseball purists, Fred Bierman of the NY Times penned an interesting brief history on stirrups and the current "wide array of hosiery styles across MLB." Believe it or not, Manny Ramirez has more in common with the 1868 Cincinnati Red Stockings than one would expect. Who knew?

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For all those

hoping we’d play .500 ball for a few weeks just to stay afloat, well, this is what it looks like. Fun, isn’t it?

by docgonzo on May 8, 2008 1:03 PM EDT 0 recs

Treading water is what they need to do

But they are fortunate that Boston hasn’t started the season like gangbusters as they did a season ago. They played nearly .700 ball in April and May last season.

by anaconda on May 8, 2008 1:14 PM EDT up 0 recs

I like

the article on stirrups. I tend to agree with him. I don’t care what they wear, stirrups, socks, long pants, shorts… as long as its uniform. I hate seeing 8 different fashion statements on the field

Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.

by Edwantsacracker on May 8, 2008 1:11 PM EDT 0 recs

I like the high stirrups myself

I’m a big fan of the traditional look. But, you’re right, I think it would be better if everyone on the team wore it the same way.

by anaconda on May 8, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up 0 recs

High or low ...

keep it uniform

"Baseball is the background music of my life." -George Will

by Ronster22 on May 8, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up 0 recs

Godilla!

17 games and counting…

by ZigmaNY on May 8, 2008 1:35 PM EDT 0 recs

that scary wall again

by websterjtc on May 8, 2008 2:24 PM EDT 0 recs

"Here, if you have a milkshake, and I have a milkshake, and I have a straw. There it is, that's a straw, you see? You watching?. And my straw reaches acroooooooss the room, and starts to drink your milkshake... I... drink... your... milkshake!"-Daniel Plainview

by yankee come lately on May 8, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up 0 recs

I'm going to be highly

upset if the rain holds out. I had tickets for today but gave them away.

by bronxbound on May 8, 2008 2:39 PM EDT 0 recs

Ohlendorf is a great guy to have follow Moose

One guy throws all soft stuff and the next guy throws all hard stuff.

by anaconda on May 8, 2008 2:47 PM EDT 0 recs

Cone must read PA

He’s now making the very same point about the contrast between Moose and Ohlendorf

by anaconda on May 8, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up 0 recs

Honestly I'm thinking they all do.

Sometimes it seems too coincidental.

by bronxbound on May 8, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up 0 recs

Ah.

Just asking since it looks like it applies to me too. I thought for sure it was going to pour today. Oh well.

by bronxbound on May 8, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up 0 recs

Yep. It applies.

by bronxbound on May 8, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up 0 recs

Hey dude...

Please do me a favor and keep the large images down to a minimum. Smaller images are preferable.

by anaconda on May 8, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up 0 recs

what's the size range?

by yankee come lately on May 8, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up 0 recs

No size range preference

Just use common sense. I post images from time to time as well, but it’s better for everyone else that they don’t take up half the page.

by anaconda on May 8, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up 0 recs

Also....

the larger images take considerably more time for the page to load.

by anaconda on May 8, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up 0 recs

by yankee come lately on May 8, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

Robbie!

by bronxbound on May 8, 2008 3:09 PM EDT 0 recs

Goddamn

I forgot there was a day game today.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on May 8, 2008 3:29 PM EDT 0 recs

One demerit for you

by anaconda on May 8, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up 0 recs

yeah.. frickin work

kept me away til the 8th inning… small blesssing though the less sterling the better.

The Jayfiss Report ...one fan's rants

by NumberSeven on May 8, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up 0 recs

Joba fist pump

I don’t see why M &MD and others make such a big deal about the emotion Joba shows on the mound. It’s such a waste of time to reflect on such trivial matters. I heard briefly the other day that one of those idiots said something to the effect that Joba needs to be more like Mo with his emotions.

It’s so stupid. Joba is not the same person as Mo. What works for Mo may not work for others.

I couldn’t care less if K-Rod, Papelbon, or Zambrano does it against the Yanks.

The best way to stop opposing pitchers from doing it against your team is to hit them.

by anaconda on May 8, 2008 3:36 PM EDT 0 recs

mike's stupidity is only rivaled

by mad dog’s… can’t stand those idiots.

The Jayfiss Report ...one fan's rants

by NumberSeven on May 8, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up 0 recs

The only time I listen to them

is when they have a decent guest. That’s about it.

by anaconda on May 8, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up 0 recs

I actually like them.

Although when it comes to subjects like this, they must discuss it in detail because the fans make it the topic of discussion.

by bronxbound on May 8, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up 0 recs

There goes Abreu and the wall again.

Someone from the crowd was yelling “Abreu you suck! Why are you afraid of the wall!” so loud you could hear it in the broadcast. Pretty funny.

by bronxbound on May 8, 2008 3:39 PM EDT 0 recs

Abreu

I don’t recall another outfielder having so much trouble with catching a ball close to the wall. It’s astounding to me.

by anaconda on May 8, 2008 3:42 PM EDT 0 recs

All wins are good wins

But this was very promising.

Giambi and Cano hit. We need them to hit.

Ohlendorf, Joba and Mo slam the door and get Moose the win.

Another start by Moose where he got the job done.

Nice.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

by Cbeck3 on May 8, 2008 3:54 PM EDT 0 recs

Good to see

Joe G. give Ohley a spot in a save situation.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on May 8, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up 0 recs

Cone was talking about Joe G

Wanting to follow Moose with O because of the contrast in their pitch speeds and styles. It reminded me of your thought about keeping Edwar from following Moose.

It sounded like something which Cone and Joe had spoken about.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

by Cbeck3 on May 8, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up 0 recs