ALDS: Yankees versus Indians (Non-Yankees Fan Version)

[Ale Xander]

How is this thread only 2 pages?

 

[twibnotes]

Does Tito send him?

 

[Jordu]

Yes.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Fast runner, slow pitcher--need to run here

 

[NJ_Sox_Fan]

Lets go Indians!

 

[dhellers]

nice jump, but gomes is going to walk

 

[LogansDad]

Mound visits to give them time to challenge, nice strategy.

 

[johnmd20]

How is this thread only 2 pages?

The Yankee thread is much longer.

 

[NJ_Sox_Fan]

At least get him over here

 

[canderson]

Take that for poor ball/strike calling!

 

[brandonchristensen]

WALK HIMmmmmmMMm

 

[brandonchristensen]

holy butthole he was all over that.

 

[dhellers]

sweet -- thans joe for keeping him in too long

 

[canderson]

HAHAHAHA

 

[LesterFan]

Fuck yeah

 

[brandonchristensen]

GAME OVER!!!

 

[Jungleland]

Here I was spending the last hour mocking myself for caring so much about the yanks losing this game when they're at least putting up a fight, but hot damn that is a brutal game to lose.

 

[riboflav]

TITO is a god. I'm both depressed and elated!

 

[Maximus]

Good job Tribe. I miss Tito.

 

[mikeot]

The Franconamen prevail.

 

[Buzzkill Pauley]

WOOT!!!

 

[dhellers]

almost makes up for the xos stinkitude

 

[NJ_Sox_Fan]

Thank you Cleveland!

 

[Ale Xander]

You're all welcome.

 

[LogansDad]

Yay!!!!!!

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Girardi is going to get the crap beaten out of him for this game. Rightfully so, especially not even challenging the HBP. And all the slow hooks.

 

[Ale Xander]

and

Josh >>>>> Mike

 

[RedOctober3829]

The Yankees blew an (2)8-3 lead.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

When leading by 5 or more runs in the 6th inning this year:

All MLB teams 433-9
The Yankees in the playoffs 0-1

Good.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

that was a fun loss to see unfold.

 

[Ale Xander]

defense at catcher is going to be a big plus for the Fighting Franconas, should the two teams leading advance.

 

[AimingForYoko]

That was terrific to see!

 

[Ale Xander]

Impressive to win a game when you allow 8 R in the first 5 innings in a game started by the CY

 

[InstaFace]

TITO is a god. I'm both depressed and elated!

Do not fuck with playoff Tito. He will keep coming after you like one of the old vampire movies, except more chaw.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Lindor has been so, so huge for them this season. He's the guy who's been up seemingly in every big spot.

 

[SemperFidelisSox]

TITO is a god. I'm both depressed and elated!

40-23 (.635%) playoff record.

 

[Ale Xander]

40-23 (.635%) playoff record.

Including 11-1 stretch in the WS at one point.

 

[SemperFidelisSox]

Including 11-1 stretch in the WS at one point.

And now 6-0 vs the Yankees since being down 0-3 in 2004.

 

[riboflav]

Tito and Theo! What might have been.

 

[LogansDad]

Tito and Theo! What might have been.

Well, I mean, it is what was, just not anymore.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Tito and Theo! What might have been.

What would a pie chart of blame look like, when trying to represent the reasons why Tito and Theo are no longer here?

In Theo's case, I'd guess the biggest piece goes to Lucchino, and Tito's case, sizeable chunks for Beckett, Lackey, Crawford.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Tito and Theo! What might have been.

I know, just like last year's World Series!

 

[LesterFan]

Girardi didn't challenge the HBP because he didn't want to take the pitcher out of his rhythm.

 

[riboflav]

What would a pie chart of blame look like, when trying to represent the reasons why Tito and Theo are no longer here?

In Theo's case, I'd guess the biggest piece goes to Lucchino, and Tito's case, sizeable chunks for Beckett, Lackey, Crawford.

IDK but beer and chicken in the clubhouse always seemed like a sort of afterthought kind of excuse. My guess, and it's only that really, is that Lucchino's ego won out and Henry seems content now.

 

[riboflav]

I have friends who are fans of other teams who text me like tonight still asking me why the eff Tito and Theo are not with the Sox. It's maddening!

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

What would a pie chart of blame look like, when trying to represent the reasons why Tito and Theo are no longer here?

In Theo's case, I'd guess the biggest piece goes to Lucchino, and Tito's case, sizeable chunks for Beckett, Lackey, Crawford.

Theo is because of Theo. He made a power play for Lucchino's job and lost. So he left. There is no blame there--he wanted a new challenge.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

I forgot what a meaningful baseball playoff game was like. Good to see a team that just doesn’t roll over and take it.

And about Tito I don’t see the big deal. He’s never won back to back AL East titles!!!

God the Sox are so screwed...

 

[Sad Sam Jones]

Every time I doubt Cleveland management (Tito or Antonetti) they prove me wrong. Tito on Tomlin: "He's got major league balls"... I didn't even want the Little Cowboy on the playoff roster.

*

 

[riboflav]

Theo is because of Theo. He made a power play for Lucchino's job and lost. So he left. There is no blame there--he wanted a new challenge.

Sure but you could argue Henry made the wrong decision considering Larry is now gone and Theo was given the job he wanted from the Sox by the Cubs and has been nothing short of awesome for them.

So maybe Henry gets 80% blame.

 

[riboflav]

I mean choosing Larry one Theo isn't a good look and gets worse by the year. Dammit, I'm mad.