Rays Defeat Indians 6-3 For First Win In Cleveland Since 2005
Finally.
The Rays finally beat the Indians in Cleveland for the first time since 2005. It only took them 18 tries.
It ended up being a relatively easy victory, but for the first three innings it seemed like the Curse of Cleveland was going to continue. Facing former Ray and long time Durham Bull Mitch Talbot, the offense struggled mightily over the first few innings. At one point, in rather embarrassing fashion, he struck out six in a row. The first 16 batters accounted for zero runs, one hit, one walk, and seven strikeouts. Then the 5th inning happened and Mitch Talbot stopped being Bob Feller and started being Mitch Talbot. The next nine batters he faced reminded everyone why the Rays traded him in the first place. Those batters combined for five runs on six hits, with home runs from Ben Zobrist and Carlos Pena, while only striking out once. I was a big Mitch Talbot fan, and will always root for the guy, but it just doesn't seem like he has the stuff to be a successful starting pitcher at the Major League level.
David Price seemed to have the complete opposite game from Talbot. The first eight batters to face Price accounted for three runs on two hits, one of those being a two run blast by Shelley Duncan, and two walks while striking out twice. That would be it for the Indians as they would get only three more baserunners over their next 19 batters. It was really impressive to see Price make adjustments as the game went along. He began to throw his curveball to start off hitters, not allowing them to key on his fastball. Speaking of his fastball, what got into Price tonight? Texasleaguers.com has his average fastball velocity at 94.8mph this season, which is very good. But tonight, Brooksbaseball.com had Price at an averageof 97.3mph with a high of 99.4. As the kids would say, WTF? Whatever the reason, it sure seemed to help. Price threw the pitch 66 times tonight and had a 13.64% whiff rate, which is much higher than the 9% he's averaged this season.
More Thoughts:
- Great seeing Zobrist homer for the first time in over a month. His three run homer tied the game in the 5th, and the Rays never looked back.
- I know it doesn't seem like it, but Carlos Pena has 21 home runs.
- Shin-Soo Choo is too good. Isn't it time for him to serve his military time in Korea or something?
- Same goes for Carlos Santana. The Casey Blake for Santana deal is going to look VERY silly for the Dodgers over the coming seasons.
- We need to come up with a good nickname for the Benoit-Soriano combination. Suggestions?
- Wade Davis needs to pitch like he did last time out and send the Rays home on a high note.
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The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
The Cheese Que Factory?
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I've already coined Gruesome Twosome

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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
When they unite with The Aussie for the 7-8-9 knockout punch, they become...

In my day lots of messy tissues over her
by sternfan1 on Jun 18, 2010 6:30 AM PDT
I don't know who the Rangers announcers are, but they are definitely among the best, if not they best. These guys are legit hilarious
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
Vin Scully laughs at your suggestion and goes on to describe a 40's era whiskey bar
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
"among" Your reading comprehension really suffers after you bang a bunch of sluts and turn 6-7 double plays and drink a TON
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, coin a meme or two, no big deal.
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
wHERE IS THIS AMONG THAT i MISSED
wHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO BE, sUPER sPADE?
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
oH DO YOU MEAN THAT PART WHERE YOU SAID, "iF NOT THEY BEST."?
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
aPOLOGIES IN FULL eL cAPITAN
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Error in execution. The worst part is that I've completely lost my moral authority
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
That'll happen when the Rangel's of the world are set up by the whites.
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
If there's something immoral about having a freezer full of unaccounted for and untraceable cash, then I feel some finger wagging coming in the direction of the Rap industry
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
My first reaction was
CLAY DAVIS GOT DONE SET UP, then I realized that this is reality and this kind of shit happens daily. It’s too bad he’s not white or he could have done it for years.
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Ted Stevens cough cough
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Future generations are going to laugh that we did not lynch Strom Thurmond while we had the chance.
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
It was out of respect for his mixed daughter
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 25, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I have no idea who Ted Stephens is, but obviously his grand son is a real tough guy
Ted Stephens III is an actor, singer and dancer currently based in New York City.
http://www.tedstephens3.com/
That reminds me of a great joke.
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 25, 2010 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
aLSO DID YOU JUST CALL MY gf A SLUT, i'VE RUINED LIVES FOR LESS
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Hers I would wager.
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
This is really good, opposite of the truth, but yet again your wit shines through, this is why you're one of the top 20 or so posters that come here
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
It's an honor just to be nominated
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Real talk, you would dominate your acceptance speech with thanks to Buddha and Oprah
Then literally defecate on the microphone.
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
May consider working this in to my Keynote address at the next posting conference
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
These guys are hilarious
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
"That young baby made a great sign...as opposed to an old baby.... I HATE WHEN I DO THAT"
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
such a bullshit rule
If pitcher commits the error, then perfect game should be gone
by Jason Collette on Jul 24, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
fUCK jON lESTER IN HIS BRAINSTEM
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I have Lester in my AL Only league....really need a win
Fuck it – I’ll take a win next time. C’mon #6org!
by Jason Collette on Jul 24, 2010 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
Sounds like me Thursday with Lackey going
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 24, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm at the part where Clint says, "You're letting Clip-Clap, Dong, and Charlie Chan walk out with her."
I forgot just how amazing this movie is. “And you know why, because you’re a big fat pussy. Welp I gotta go, good day, Pusscake.”
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These Hmung broads are like badgers.
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 24, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
The Blake-Santana deal is on the level of Aki->Soriano; lol-Friedman'd plane
Can Choo be our RF?
I’ve always referred to the Benoit/Soriano combo as The Machine. Could also be called The Experience.
PIZZA?!?
Experiencing the Machine sounds like the name of a porno.
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 25, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Also, flags fly forever
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 25, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Nickname for the Benoit-Soriano combination
Nickname for the Benoit-Soriano combination. Suggestion
BS Duo
I think Nickname for the Benoit-Soriano combination Nickname for the Benoit-Soriano combination.
Is perfect as is.
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 25, 2010 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Glad to see I could draw you out of your cavern.
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 25, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm unfamiliar with the reference
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 25, 2010 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Number one GIS for your "show", I'm just guessing
http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/jefferies.jpg
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 25, 2010 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
BlownSave Duo
That’ll work
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by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
I'm thinking this headline could have been better
18 killed in mass panic at German music festival
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NSFW

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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 25, 2010 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
NSFW

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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 25, 2010 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
"Who cares at this point?"
I feel like Mr. Hand admiring Spicoli’s “I don’t know” quote on the blackboard.
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I don't know if the Talbot comment is justified
the K rate is abysmal, but a low 90s fastball with movement, an 89 mph cutter, a good change-up and a usable slider should be producing better strikeout numbers than he is. He does have a 4.44 FIP not counting this game, and that is with the joke of a K rate. I wouldn’t give up on him, he never K’d this few in the minors.
Kansas City (!!!) beat the Yankees, too. Today was a total success.
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questions for tomorrow
can we win a series in Cleveland, can we go 21 games over .500
and interesting note, after tonight no team in the American league has either won or lost 2 or more games in a row, everyone’s streak is at 1
Nicknames for Benoit-Soriano?
How about ‘one and done’ describing the length of time they’re likely to be Rays
by sternfan1 on Jul 25, 2010 7:01 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
That's all the time we have this week folks, tune in next week when the old man yells at a cloud.
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
Folks, we have a winner
In my day lots of messy tissues over her
by sternfan1 on Jun 18, 2010 6:30 AM PDT
Comsidering the likelyhood of what i'm saying will come true, isn't
the idea of a nickname at this stage a bit lame?
I do have to agree.
SF1 shooting up the list, could leapfrog BW any day now as a Top 5 alternate.
PLAY BALL DANG IT !!!!!!!
by PlayOnWords on Jul 25, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Trolls trolling trolls
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
I will have you frozen in carbonite.
PLAY BALL DANG IT !!!!!!!
by PlayOnWords on Jul 25, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Ham and Cheese
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by Tommy Rancel on Jul 25, 2010 8:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Bacon and Eggs
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by Tommy Rancel on Jul 25, 2010 8:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
PB & J
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by Tommy Rancel on Jul 25, 2010 8:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Pork Chop and Applesauce
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by Tommy Rancel on Jul 25, 2010 8:37 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Eggs benedict?
Nicknames for Benoit-Soriano? How about ‘one and done’ describing the length of time they’re likely to be Rays
by sternfan1 on Jul 25, 2010 4:01 AM PDT
I do enjoy Mac & Cheese
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by Tommy Rancel on Jul 25, 2010 9:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Burrito Brothers
For you Gator fans.
How can you have any pudding if you haven`t eaten your meat? I`m still waiting...
by Barnese and Bailey Circus on Jul 25, 2010 9:52 AM EDT reply actions
C'ya all tomorrow night
Let’s win this one today
I find it hard to believe if we're not winning this one today you won't be there.
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by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
A nickname for both
Shock and Awe. Its a spin off of Fuck with me and I will kill you muthafucka or whatever that MFIYK saying is.
pretty sure that's a preg-o belly.
Longo! (Ah-a-ah!) Fighter of the Upton! (Ah-a-ah!) Champion of the Rays! He's the master of batting and defense for everyone!
Here is a good nickname: Noodle and The Gooch
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 25, 2010 10:54 AM EDT reply actions
I agree, that is a good nickname
but it seems more like a discription of the sexual organs of SF1 and his old lady,before the viagra kicks in
Final (7)
So I should just change my sig to
I hate everyone of color, along with invalids, the old, and the retarded?
by firemangreg on Jul 21, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Held/Saved
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 25, 2010 12:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Vincent and Jules
cuz Soriano is a bad muthafucka
by Jason Collette on Jul 25, 2010 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
Where's my GDT, this is a pivotal game?
Lose and the season is over, win and we’re in the World Series
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Must have gotten into SF1 med stash.
How can you have any pudding if you haven`t eaten your meat? I`m still waiting...
by Barnese and Bailey Circus on Jul 25, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish, This is the feeling I get from some fans, might as well spread the message.
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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 25, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
GDT here
http://www.draysbay.com/2010/7/25/1587086/gdt-of-the-light-brigade
The caller said the boy, after removing the bulb from its socket, left the building and threw the bulb on the ground. When the bulb broke, the caller said the boy screamed "I am the cat and I am here to steal."
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