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  • Canton MikeC Canton Mike

    I attended my 1st Tribe game in 1952 at age 5. My first favorite player was Larry Doby. I have seen many greats, but this is the BEST Indians Team I have ever seen & I defy ANYONE to show me a better pitching staff than THIS Indians staff. Add to that the WAY this Team approaches the game, totally relaxed with passion for the game & love for their Teammates, & I just don't see anyone beating them. Ace in the hole is one Terry Francona.......he is AMAZING!!!!!!

    If I were Larry Dolan, I would wrap Francona up for the rest of his career NOW! By far the best Manager I have ever seen in Cleveland.

    Mike

    Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on
    #73

    @canton-mike said:

    I have many greats, but this is the BEST Indians Team I have ever seen & I defy ANYONE to show me a better pitching staff than THIS Indians staff.

    I'm going to have to do some research to see when the Indians had a team ERA a full run lower than the A.L. average like they did this season. Amazing.

    mjp28M 1 Reply
  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on
    #74

    Encarnacion could be available to pinch hit tomorrow night in Game 3. Apparently his ankle is much better today.

  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven

    Encarnacion could be available to pinch hit tomorrow night in Game 3. Apparently his ankle is much better today.

    flyingfooldougF flyingfooldoug wrote on
    #75

    @dutch-oven said:

    Encarnacion could be available to pinch hit tomorrow night in Game 3. Apparently his ankle is much better today.

    Good news, it looked bad when he went down. 

  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on
    #76

    And the Nationals are choking... again. About to be down 2-0 to the Cubs.

    Dutch OvenD 1 Reply
  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven

    @canton-mike said:

    I have many greats, but this is the BEST Indians Team I have ever seen & I defy ANYONE to show me a better pitching staff than THIS Indians staff.

    I'm going to have to do some research to see when the Indians had a team ERA a full run lower than the A.L. average like they did this season. Amazing.

    mjp28M mjp28 wrote on
    #77

    @dutch-oven said:

    I'm going to have to do some research to see when the Indians had a team ERA a full run lower than the A.L. average like they did this season. Amazing.

    Try the high mound early 1960s they had some dynamite pitching staffs.....but no bats. 🙁

    GO BUCKEYES, BROWNS, INDIANS, CAVS, YSU, NAVY and yes I like ND!
    Canton DawgC Dutch OvenD 2 Replies
  • mjp28M mjp28

    @dutch-oven said:

    I'm going to have to do some research to see when the Indians had a team ERA a full run lower than the A.L. average like they did this season. Amazing.

    Try the high mound early 1960s they had some dynamite pitching staffs.....but no bats. 🙁

    Canton DawgC Canton Dawg wrote on
    #78

    @mjp28 said:

    Try the high mound early 1960s they had some dynamite pitching staffs.....but no bats. 🙁

    Just the opposite of the team in the ‘90’s.

    We had an all star at every position, the pitching was mediocre at best.

    Two things that will define you: Your determination when you have nothing. Your attitude when you have everything. - Mike McCartney
  • mjp28M mjp28

    @dutch-oven said:

    I'm going to have to do some research to see when the Indians had a team ERA a full run lower than the A.L. average like they did this season. Amazing.

    Try the high mound early 1960s they had some dynamite pitching staffs.....but no bats. 🙁

    Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on
    #79

    @mjp28 said:

    Try the high mound early 1960s they had some dynamite pitching staffs.....but no bats. 🙁

    I'm sure they did, with guys like McDowell, Tiant, Siebert, etc but I wonder if the whole staff was ever that much better than league average. This Tribe staff was more than a full run better than the A.L. average. That's incredible.

    flyingfooldougF 1 Reply
  • hx214H hx214 wrote on
    #80

    Awesome game. Loved seeing Tomlin come in and paint that lower strike zone. 

    Really wish they could find a spot for Otero if they finish this series off. 

    Wondering if Tito would flip Gonzales for Yandi too? I really like Gonzo but I'd like to see another more dangerous bat in the lineup.

    Hoping Brantley and Chiz tune up their swings for next game... they both looked really rusty.

    Jose! You are the man! Stop pressing!!!

  • mjp28M mjp28 wrote on
    #81

    And Edwin Encarnacion can play if necessary, how can they possibly lose!

    GO BUCKEYES, BROWNS, INDIANS, CAVS, YSU, NAVY and yes I like ND!
  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven

    @mjp28 said:

    Try the high mound early 1960s they had some dynamite pitching staffs.....but no bats. 🙁

    I'm sure they did, with guys like McDowell, Tiant, Siebert, etc but I wonder if the whole staff was ever that much better than league average. This Tribe staff was more than a full run better than the A.L. average. That's incredible.

    flyingfooldougF flyingfooldoug wrote on
    #82

    @dutch-oven said:

    I'm sure they did, with guys like McDowell, Tiant, Siebert, etc but I wonder if the whole staff was ever that much better than league average. This Tribe staff was more than a full run better than the A.L. average. That's incredible.

    Don't forget tho that there was no such thing as a bullpen like there is today. Those guys were expected to pitch full games. Makes it hard to compare. I did get to see Sudden Sam's staggering curve a number of times. 

     Don't forget huge foul zones helped pitching too. 

    mjp28M 1 Reply
  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven

    And the Nationals are choking... again. About to be down 2-0 to the Cubs.

    Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on
    #83

    @dutch-oven said:

    And the Nationals are choking... again. About to be down 2-0 to the Cubs.

    Um.... never mind....

  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven

    @dutch-oven said:

    And the Nationals are choking... again. About to be down 2-0 to the Cubs.

    Um.... never mind....

    mjp28M mjp28 wrote on
    #84

    @dutch-oven said:

    Um.... never mind....

    I don't know why but I just can't get into the NL this season.....maybe because the Indians have been so awesome!

    GO BUCKEYES, BROWNS, INDIANS, CAVS, YSU, NAVY and yes I like ND!
  • flyingfooldougF flyingfooldoug

    @dutch-oven said:

    I'm sure they did, with guys like McDowell, Tiant, Siebert, etc but I wonder if the whole staff was ever that much better than league average. This Tribe staff was more than a full run better than the A.L. average. That's incredible.

    Don't forget tho that there was no such thing as a bullpen like there is today. Those guys were expected to pitch full games. Makes it hard to compare. I did get to see Sudden Sam's staggering curve a number of times. 

     Don't forget huge foul zones helped pitching too. 

    mjp28M mjp28 wrote on
    #85

    @flyingfooldoug said:

    Don't forget tho that there was no such thing as a bullpen like there is today. Those guys were expected to pitch full games. Makes it hard to compare. I did get to see Sudden Sam's staggering curve a number of times. 

     Don't forget huge foul zones helped pitching too. 

    Baseball/football only stadiums did reshape baseball and sports.....but I get nostalgic about the Ol' Muni especially the raunchy men's rooms OMG! 😆

    GO BUCKEYES, BROWNS, INDIANS, CAVS, YSU, NAVY and yes I like ND!
  • mjp28M mjp28

    @flyingfooldoug said:

    Don't forget tho that there was no such thing as a bullpen like there is today. Those guys were expected to pitch full games. Makes it hard to compare. I did get to see Sudden Sam's staggering curve a number of times. 

     Don't forget huge foul zones helped pitching too. 

    Baseball/football only stadiums did reshape baseball and sports.....but I get nostalgic about the Ol' Muni especially the raunchy men's rooms OMG! 😆

    Canton DawgC Canton Dawg wrote on
    #86

    @mjp28 said:

    Baseball/football only stadiums did reshape baseball and sports.....but I get nostalgic about the Ol' Muni especially the raunchy men's rooms OMG! 😆

    Yeah, I remember standing in line just to piss in the sink!

    Two things that will define you: Your determination when you have nothing. Your attitude when you have everything. - Mike McCartney
  • D domcucch1994

    Im surprised Tanaka isn't getting the nod in game 1

    mjp28M mjp28 wrote on
    #87

    @domcucch1994 said:

    Im surprised Tanaka isn't getting the nod in game 1

    He's out there now vs Cookie in a do or die game 3, both look good bottom 3.

    GO BUCKEYES, BROWNS, INDIANS, CAVS, YSU, NAVY and yes I like ND!
  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on
    #88

    Garbage at bats for Ramirez and Bruce. Both got themselves out on Sheet pitches.

  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven

    Garbage at bats for Ramirez and Bruce. Both got themselves out on Sheet pitches.

    mjp28M mjp28 wrote on
    #89

    @dutch-oven said:

    Garbage at bats for Ramirez and Bruce. Both got themselves out on Sheet pitches.

    Both pitchers are doing the same thing batters including Brantley are reaching trying for the big hit.

    GO BUCKEYES, BROWNS, INDIANS, CAVS, YSU, NAVY and yes I like ND!
  • Browns149B Browns149 wrote on
    #90

    If you are reaching, the ball should go the other way.   NEVER pull and outside pitch

    Brantley looks late and slow

    "And they don't really know even what they're talkin' about And I can't imagine what empty heads can achieve."
  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on
    #91

    I'd get mad about Judge stealing a homerun from Lindor, but that was a lazy fly ball in every park but Yankee Stadium's little league right field. And Judge is like 8 feet tall.

  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven

    I'd get mad about Judge stealing a homerun from Lindor, but that was a lazy fly ball in every park but Yankee Stadium's little league right field. And Judge is like 8 feet tall.

    mjp28M mjp28 wrote on
    #92

    @dutch-oven said:

    I'd get mad about Judge stealing a homerun from Lindor, but that was a lazy fly ball in every park but Yankee Stadium's little league right field. And Judge is like 8 feet tall.

    NYY & BOS the two biggest jokes in MLB......and Judge does play above the rim. 

    GO BUCKEYES, BROWNS, INDIANS, CAVS, YSU, NAVY and yes I like ND!
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