Cleveland Indians Game Discussion

[Bob_The_Cat]

I think the Indians just simply forgot their American Express cards

In all seriousness though, have you ever seen a team go from this good to this bad overnight? I really can't remember a swing ever happening this quickly in a season. We were up, what, 6 1/2 games in the Central going into that Boston series on May 23? In less than a month, it's been a 7 1/2 game swing in the division. 6-14 over the last 20. After having the best run differential in the league for the first month-and-a-half of or so of the season, we've had the worst over the last month. Obviously they jumped out to a ridiculous start, and I never expected them to keep up that pace for the whole season, but I also didn't think they'd fall this low for an extended period of time.

They desperately need Hafner to come back hitting like he was when he got injured. Then again, with how terribly Choo and Santana have continued to hit the ball, teams will likely just pitch around Hafner if he's hitting well at all. They can definitely still recover, and even with how poorly they've played over the last month, they are still only one game back because of the great start.

 

[elcheato]

If we do fake a reason for Carmona's shitty season, PLEASE for the love of god don't bring up David Huff sorry but a 2-11 record last year NEVER AGAIN! He's the next Jeremy Sowers.

I would have to think Jeanmar Gomez is the obvious choice for the Indians if they put Carmon on the DL at some point.

 

[Chris]

*wonders when CavsFanLA will talk more shit to me*

*realizes it won't be until the Indians win another series, so could be a while*

 

[DougHeil]

I guess we have to look at this as being one game back on June 15th. Who'd have thought it was possible on April 1st? As quickly as we were ahead by 7 games on May 23rd and then fell to 1 back on June 15th, we could reverse things easily. We could win the next two games and win this series and be ahead by one game going into the Pitt series at home. Heck, we could sweep both Pitt and Colorado at home because Choo started beasting, Hafner is back and continues hitting, Sizemore found contact again, Santana is hitting, and Brantley and Droobs continue hitting.

It could happen. :chuckles:

 

[sjeppe]

Maybe we should sacrifice a live chicken!

 

[Nom]

Can someone explain why Cord Phelps hasn't been in the lineup in a few days.

I know he looked lost - but he should be playing everyday in AAA or playing almost everyday here. I hate the way we handle prospects when they first come up.

 

[DougHeil]

Can someone explain why Cord Phelps hasn't been in the lineup in a few days.

I know he looked lost - but he should be playing everyday in AAA or playing almost everyday here. I hate the way we handle prospects when they first come up.

I don't get it either. Acta stated when he came up that he would be starting against RH pitching and OCab against LH. He did that for about 3 games and also DH'd a few. He hasn't played a lick for the last 2 games eventhough both pitchers were RH'd. I don't know how you evaluate a kid with only 14 at bats to date. Send him back down if you are not going to play him. Geez. The Indians sure do act like a bunch of morons these days.

OCab has probably cried to Acta every day and Acta gave in to him.

 

[Nom]

I don't get it either. Acta stated when he came up that he would be starting against RH pitching and OCab against LH. He did that for about 3 games and also DH'd a few. He hasn't played a lick for the last 2 games eventhough both pitchers were RH'd. I don't know how you evaluate a kid with only 14 at bats to date. Send him back down if you are not going to play him. Geez. The Indians sure do act like a bunch of morons these days.

OCab has probably cried to Acta every day and Acta gave in to him.

This kind of stuff drives me insane.

And veteran leadership hasn't exactly led to many wins lately - what is the harm in throwing him to the wolves.

 

[DougHeil]

I started having this feeling awhile ago and it's only being reinforced as time goes by.

Am I the only one who feels Acta might be somewhat a pushover when it comes to his players and not wanting to make waves with them? If my feeling is correct, that can and has only led to not being successful.

 

[elcheato]

Fausto should have been out of the first inning if not for Hannahan botching the inning, but he is still struggling..

 

[Frank Stallone]

Just get rid of Carmona. Put him on waivers or some shit. Go sign some veteran. Jose Lima in the league still? Idc if his start lasts 1-2 innings. I'd rather have a closer start than Carmona.

 

[Huber.]

I didn't want them to win this game anyways.

 

[elcheato]

Just get rid of Carmona. Put him on waivers or some shit. Go sign some veteran. Jose Lima in the league still? Idc if his start lasts 1-2 innings. I'd rather have a closer start than Carmona.

Last inning wasn't all his fault.. You can thank your defensive ace who hits .230.

 

[Pyro]

Please don't let Carmona be pitching on Saturday.

 

[Chris]

I mean, I thought this team would come back down to earth, but is this a fucking freefall or what?